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The Heard Museum - 22 E. Monte Vista Road
The arts and lifestyles of Southwest Native American culture, prehistoric to
contemporary representations. Changing exhibits include primitive art from throughout the
world. Also features Goldwater Kachina doll collection and artist demonstrations. Entrance
fee is approximately $5.00 per person.
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Desert Botanical Garden - Galvin Parkway in Papago Park.
150 acres of plants from the worlds deserts. Self-guided nature walks and
public lectures are available. Entrance fee is approximately $5.00 per person.
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Phoenix Zoo - 5810 E. Van Buren in Papago Park.
Located on 125 acres and home to mare than 1200 mammals, birds and reptiles,
most in naturalistic exhibits. Features are rare Sumatran tigers. The Arizona Exhibit is
dedicated to animals native to the state. Childrens Zoo is also available. Entrance
fee is approximately $6.00 per person.
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Located in the northern part of the city and offering more than 7500 acres of
unique desert mountain recreational activities including hiking, riding and picnicking.
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Squaw Peak Park - 2701 East Squaw Peak Drive
1 ˝ mile hiking trail offers panoramic view of the city, park also offers
access to other mountain trails.
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Echo Canyon (Camelback Mountain) at McDonald Dr. & Tatum
Blvd.
Hiking trails, including trail to the top of Camelback Mountain.
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South Mountain - 10919 South Central
16000 acres in a rugged mountain range. Hiking trails, park drives to scenic
overlooks . . .wonderful place for pictures.
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Dog Racing - Greyhound Park at 40th and East
Washington
Try your luck but dont loose you shirt! Children under 13 not admitted.
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Arizona State Capitol Museum - West Washington St. & 17th
Ave.
Built of native stone with a landscaped area including a large variety of native
trees, shrubs and cacti. Four story restored Capitol Museum with exhibits including
re-creation of the original 1912 governors office and the early House and Senate
chambers and galleries.
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Arcosanti - Interstate 17 at Cardes Junction
Paolo Soleris ecologically designed town, an "urban laboratory"
under construction. Tours include Soleri bronze bell foundry. Gift gallery, café, bakery.
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Arizona Temple Visitors Center - 525 East Main St. in
Mesa
An architectural attraction on 20 landscaped acres. Biblical paintings, 10-foot
Christus Statue, dioramas, flower gardens, reflection pools, guided tours available.
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Castle n Coasters - 9445 Metro Parkway
Major amusement park with 100 foot roller coaster, log ride, four miniature golf
courses, Litl Indy Raceway and two giant arcades. Food, fun and fantasy.
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Fairgrounds Antique Market - at the Arizona State
Fairgrounds
Arizonas largest antique and collectible show and sale. Open on Saturdays.
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Fort McDowell Gaming Center - 2 miles north of Shea Blvd.
off Highway 87
$50,000 bingo, poker room, casino, slot machines, open 24 hours
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Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West - 108th
St. and Cactus Rd.
Frank Lloyd Wrights desert masterpiece and school. Hourly tours, desert
hikes, a National Historic Landmark.
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Goldfield Ghost Town - 4650 North Mammoth Mine Road
Authentic ghost town. Mine tours, gold panning, specialty shops, museum.
Southwestern dining and dancing in the steakhouse and saloon. Spectacular view of the
Superstition Mountains.
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Mystery Castle - 800 E. Mineral Rd.
Mystery Castle was built by one man for his daughter. This unique structure
arouses the imagination and touches the heart.
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Rockin R Ranch - 86136 East Baseline Rd. in Mesa.
Arizonas Wild West town. Chuckwagon suppers, horse-drawn wagon rides,
1800s medicine, Wild West Show, gun fights and entertainment by RockinR Wranglers.
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Sedona Photo Tours
Sedona jeep tours - See Cathedral View, Schnebly Trail, Mongolon Rim, Dry Creek
Basin, Sunset Tours, Doe Mesa Hiking Tour, Red Canyons and Wildlife Tours. Tours of the
back country of Sedona with experienced guides. Fun, no-rush, custom-tailored tours for
beginners up to professions. See wildflowers, picturesque trees and unusual rock
formations. Call 800-973-3662 (mention your band is attending the Fiesta Bowl)
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