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(Please note, Camelback and Flat Iron
are hard CLIMBS, not hikes)
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The following suggestions are in order from
closest to furthest from the hotel
Our newest massive 2 story indoor go kart course with an arcade, bowling, laser tag, and VR experiences
The epicenter of the town we call home, downtown Gilbert is home to numerous restaurants, bars, and ice cream shops. This is a great date night location to spot hop and parking is free
This entertainment park has multiple activities for everyone to enjoy, from rope courses and GoKarts to botanical gardens and surfing
A peak into what Arizona once was, this ghost town is at the foothills of our favorite mountains. They have activities for the entire family as well as food and desserts
Visit our wonderful zoo in Tempe, and if you're looking for more desert biome immersion, spend some time at the Desert Botanical Garden next door.
Enjoy a guided boat cruise around Saguaro lake to spot local wildlife and soak up the views
This road to Fish Creek Vista is nearly always passable in a sedan, however the last 5 miles are washboard roads and switchbacks. Any length of this drive is gorgeous and was one of the first spots we visited together. Be sure to stop in Tortilla Flat for a drink at the Saloon!
Make sure to head up early in the day to have a sandwich at the Mount Lemmon Lodge and enjoy the vastly changing ecosystems of this sky island
Famed stops include Whiskey Row in Prescott, The Haunted Jerome Grand Hotel, Downtown Cottonwood, The Red Rocks of Sedona, Oak Canyon Creek, and the San Francisco peaks of Flagstaff
Yep Arizona has Ski Resorts! Snowbowl is our best in state and located on Mount Agassiz outside of Flagstaff. You may need 4wheel drive to get up there depending on any recent snowfall
Arizona is lucky to be home to 3 amazing National Parks - Grand Canyon, Saguaro, and Petrified Forest. We also have numerous National Monuments in every corner of the state with endless landscapes to explore