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attractions
RAWHIDE AT WILD HORSE PASS
5700 West North Loop Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-502-5600
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass located on the Gila River Indian
Community offers guests familiar Rawhide favorites like the wordfamous
Rawhide Steakhouse, Sundown Cookouts, cowboys,
gunfights, stagecoach rides, train rides, specialty retail shoppes,
and more. Enjoy Rawhide’s mouth waterin’ mesquite-grilled
steaks, bbq chicken, and western delicacies served up to live
entertainment in the Steakhouse. Put yourself in the middle of
Main Street’s action by dining on the spacious Steakhouse patio.
Admission to the Town of Rawhide is free. Tickets for attractions
are available for purchase. 11 miles southwest of Phoenix Sky
Harbor International off the I-10 exit Wild Horse Pass Boulevard,
the new Rawhide is easily accessible from all parts of the Valley.
Visit rawhide.com for more information.
A GREAT AMERICAN BALLOON COMPANY
In harmony with Mother Nature, you will float with the gentle breezes of the Southwest and enjoy a landscape like no other. Upon landing, our skilled crew will be with you to tend to post flight duties and to prepare for your post flight celebration. A Great American Balloon Company – Phoenix features sunrise and sunset hot air balloon flights over the Sonoran Desert. Our FAA certified balloon pilots apply their skill as they command their craft, contouring the landscape at various altitudes to afford you a flight that is “simply the best”. Call 877 WE DO FLY (933-6359).
HOT AIR EXPEDITIONS
Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone. Let HOT AIR EXPEDITIONS - PHOENIX show you the sights and sounds of desert life as you fly within inches of cacti then soar to over 2,000 feet - all with virtually no sensation of motion. Their deluxe champagne flights have been featured in Fodor's Arizona Travel Guide, AAA Tour Book, Tour & Travel News, and Good Morning Arizona! Don't miss this opportunity to discover why the Sonoran Desert is one of the foremost ballooning areas in the world. Impeccable safety record. FAA certified and insured. Hotel transportation provided. All major credit cards accepted. Call (480) 502-6999 or 800-831- 7610.
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright’s TALIESIN WEST is one of the world’s most important architectural treasures. Wright began building this desert masterpiece in 1937 as his winter home, studio, architectural laboratory and school. Located in northeast Scottsdale in the beautiful foothills of the McDowell Mountains, the site offers a broad range of tours ranging from one to three hours. Visitors experience firsthand Wright’s brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. A broad range of tours are offered daily, as well as guided desert walks for the winter months. For recorded information call( 480) 860-8810. Located at Cactus Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. (approximately 114th St. & Cactus Rd), Scottsdale.
Cosanti
An Arizona Historic Site located in the heart of Paradise
Valley blends desert landscaping of cacti, palo verde and
olive trees, with earthformed concrete architectural
structures. Spectacular displays of windbells and original
Soleri sculptures, graphics and sketches, as well as the
line of Cause Bells. Windbells are a great Arizona gift.
Cosanti is located at 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253. Located 1 mile west of
Scottsdale Rd. Look for rustic metal sign that reads Soleri
Visitors welcome 7 day a week: Mon- Sat 9 to 5, Sun 11
to 5 (480) 948-6145
Arcosanti
Paolo Soleri's highly acclaimed town, Arcosanti,open to
visitors 7 days a week, 9 to 5. Tours from 10 to 4. "As
urban architecture, Arcosanti is probably the most
important experiment undertaken in our lifetime." Newsweek. Visit our Cafe and Bakery. From Phoenix take
Interstate 17 North to Exit 262 at Cordes Junction. From
outside Phoenix area: (928) 632-7135 inside Phoenix area
(602) 254-5309
balloon rides
A GREAT AMERICAN BALLOON COMPANY
HOT AIR EXPEDITIONS
bike tours
The Carefree Tennis & Bike Ranch
Bike with the experts at THE CAREFREE TENNIS & BIKE
RANCH located next to the Carefree Conference Resort.
Choose a 1 or 2 hour loop through the beautiful Carefree
foothills - a more technical 12-mile, single-track, downhill
through the lush Sonoran desert - a sunset “bike & bar” -
or a day trip to the red rocks of Sedona. Bike rentals,
guided/self-guided or customized tours, delivery and pickup
service. (480) 488-7106 for info. Tennis memberships,
lessons, workouts & ball machine also available.
casinos
Fort McDowell Casino
Bingo, Keno, and poker tables at FORT MCDOWELL
CASINO located east of the Valley on Highway 87 north of
Shea Blvd. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Free
transportation throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Valet parking and casino parking lot shuttle 24 hours a day.
Quarter, dollar or nickel slots, video poker, video keno, video
blackjack and video craps. Verde River Buffet serves great
food at great prices. 1-800-THE FORT.
horse racing - live
Turf Paradise
Horses are running at TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE, 19th
Ave. & Bell Rd., Phoenix, with racing Friday through
Tuesday. October - May First live race at 12:30 p.m. Call
602-942-1101.
off road adventures
Extreme Arizona
For an unforgettable adventure, explore the Sonoran desert
on an ATV or Motorcycle Tour with Extreme Arizona.
Whether you choose a half-day or a full-day guided tour, our
challenging trails and breathtaking views will make for an
unforgettable experience! Multi-day motorcycle tours to
scenic destinations such as Sedona, the Grand Canyon, or
Flagstaff- just to name a few- are also available. Whether
you’re a first time rider, or experienced, we can customize
your tour according to your ability. Our tours are available 7
days a week. We also offer custom tour packages. Make an
Extreme Arizona Motorcycle or ATV tour a ‘must do’ on your
vacation destination list! Visit us at 6061 E. Cave Creek Rd.
480-488-8529.
park - entertainment
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Treat yourself to a few hours of outdoor fun at MC
CORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK located on the
southeast corner of Indian Bend and Scottsdale Rds. in
Scottsdale. Ride the train through the park’s scenic setting,
take a spin on the carousel and browse the railroad museum
and store. Two playgrounds are located in the park, food and
drink and souvenirs are available. The park can
accommodate birthday parties. Minimal charge for rides.
National Parks
The Sonoran Desert is punctuated by
gorgeous mountain ranges—"sky
islands." The view you see here is the
view from the ramada at COLOSSAL
CAVE, looking south towards Mexico.
Explore The Park by taking a trail ride,
Saddle up! Leisurely guided Western
trail rides go out daily from La Posta
Quemada Ranch facility in Colossal
Cave Mountain Park. Starting from the
site of the historic Mountain Springs
Hotel and Stage Station, you'll follow the
National Mail Stagecoach route. See
spectacular and complex geological
formations and a Hohokam bedrock
mortar site as you ramble through
unspoiled Sonoran desert. Hayrides,
stagecoach rides, pack trips, and cattle
drives are also available by reservation.
Directions: From East Broadway, turn
south onto scenic Old Spanish Trail, and
follow it for about 17 miles; or take I-10
east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail
exit), turn north, and follow the signs for
about 7 miles. 520-647 PARK (7275)
P.O. Box 70, Vail Arizona
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