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arizona broadway theatre

Rawhide

E&J's Designer Shoe Outlet

Cornelis Hollander

McCormick Ranch Golf Club

The Lamar Everyday Spa

Foothills Mall

 

attractions

:: phoenix + scottsdale + valley ::

balloon rides

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.


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 pick-up service. 480.488.7106 for more information. Tennis memberships, lessons, workouts & ball machines 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, 7 days a week. Free transportation throughout the Phoenix 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.

custom tours

VAUGHAN'S SOUTHWEST CUSTOM TOURS
These exciting custom tours of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Monument Valley and the historic Apache Trail offer visitors some of the most scenic and breathtaking views that Arizona has to offer. Ride on the open road in the comfort of our luxury custom vans or try a private tour in our exclusive Lincoln Town Car as our professional guides thrill you with the historical significance and picturesque beauty of these amazing locations. We are ready to show you the Southwest that some people have only read about in books!

dinner theatre

ARIZONA BROADWAY THEATRE

7701 West Paradise Lane
Peoria, Arizona 85382
623.776.8400


Arizona Broadway Theatre, state-of-the-art venue, presents the finest in professional musical theatre. Locally/nationally acclaimed talent. Luxurious auditorium accommodates 400. Unobstructed views to the stage. Gourmet cuisine by executive chef served by gracious wait staff. Customized menus, full-service bar, live orchestra, specialized lighting, and amenities for special events.


park - entertainment

McCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK
Treat yourself to a few hours of outdoor fun at McCORMICK-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.

trike rentals

ARIZONA TRIKE RENTALS
The only Trike renatl company in Arizona. We offer the freedom and excitement of a motorcycle with the comfort and safety of three wheels! We rent our Harley & Honda motorcycle Trikes fir daily, weekly, or weekend excursions. Call for reservations - 602.680.7983. Will pick-up and/or deliver. 16251 N. Cave Creek Road. www.arizonatrikerentals.com

western town

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.

wildlife adventures

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO
16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
623.935.9453
The Wildlife World Zoo is more than Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals! You can enjoy relaxing rides, attend exotic bird feedings, sit back and enjoy a show presented by our education staff, monkey around on our jungle gym, or soar over the zoo in our Verizon Superpages Sky Ride. Open 7 days a week from 9 AM - 5 PM. That means we are open everyday of the year ... even Holidays!

:: sedona + camp verde ::

helicopter tours

ARIZONA HELICOPTER ADVENTURES

235 Air Terminal Drive
Sedona Airport
Sedona, AZ 86336

Reservations:
928-282-0904 or 800-282-5141

Welcome to the ultimate way to experience the beauty of the Red Rocks of Sedona. On your individualized helicopter tour you will immerse yourself in all the splendor of this incredible area! You'll see famous rock formations such as Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock, travel deep into canyons where vehicle and hiking trails are non-existent, and be able to capture all the glory of Sedona with your own fabulous photographs.



jeep tours

PINK JEEP TOURS

204 N Highway 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
800-873-3662 or 928-282-5000


Since 1960, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about off-road adventures in the Southwest. Our award-winning excursions are known as the premier "must-do" tours in Sedona. The Premier Broken Arrow, Ancient Ruin, and Diamondback Gulch tours take you places you may never imagined existed. Whether you're seeking rugged adventure, Native American history and culture, nature, geology, or panoramic vistas, Pink Jeep has the right tour for you. So, sit back and enjoy the ride!



SEDONA OFFROAD ADVENTURES

273 N Hwy 89A Suite C
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-282-6656


Sedona Offroad Adventures is Sedona's Most Environmentally Friendly Tour Company. We are dedicated to protecting the unique and fragile environment of Sedona and its spectacular Red Rock scenery. Our vehicles are specially designed to minimize impact on the trails. We are a corporate member of "Tread Lightly" a non-profit organization dedicated to responsible off-road recreation.



wildlife adventures

OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE PARK

Verde Valley Justice Center Road
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928-567-2840


Your Best Family Adventure! Bring your family for a day of adventure, education, and face to face interaction with beautiful wild animals. One price covers all regularly-scheduled shows and tours. Meet Boom Boom, our handsome Southern White Rhinoceros and share kisses with our affectionate giraffe, Kibo or Pilgrim. Or count the stripes on our growing family of zebra, including Diligence, the leader of the herd. Don't forget to stop at our full-flight Aviary, home to more than 100 beautiful birds.



:: prescott ::

PRESCOTT AREA COALITION OF TOURISM

Prescott, Arizona
1-800-266-7534


Prescott, Arizona is home to some of the most amazing natural beauty to be found in Arizona and is a hub of Arizona history, tradition, art and culture. Popular for its cooler temperatures, sunny skies and wealth of outdoor activities, Prescott is surrounded by breathtaking landscape and one of the nation's largest ponderosa pine forests. Five area lakes provide loads of kayaking, canoeing and fishing opportunities. More than 450 miles of recreational trails wind through the Prescott National Forest.



:: flagstaff ::

LOWELL OBSERVATORY

1400 W Mars Hill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928.774.3358 or 928.233.3211 - Public Tours


Lowell Observatory is located one mile west of downtown Flagstaff, Arizona atop Mars Hill. Founded in 1894 by Percival Lowell, the Observatory is an active research institution and also has a long history of informing and educating the public about astronomy. The Observatory welcomes over 70,000 visitors annually. Guests enter the Mars Hill campus through the Steele Visitors Center. It has three main parts: an interactive exhibit hall and McAllister Space Theatre, the Giclas Lecture Hall, and northern Arizona's finest astronomy gift shop. In the exhibit hall, visitors experience interactive displays such as Explore the Universe, Explore the Solar System, the hands-on Honeywell Children's Exhibit, and much more.



:: tucson ::

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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