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Scenic Drive
The Scenic Drive connecting
Scottsdale to the communities of Carefree and Cave Creek is one of the
city's oldest and most cherished preservation efforts, created in 1963
to protect the picturesque route. It is still popular today with tours
heading to Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
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Rawhide - Western Town and Steakhouse
Relive the rollickin' days
of the Wild Wild West at this popular theme park, where you can ride
numerous attractions, taste some of great steaks and maybe even reenact
your favourite Western! |
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Details
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Opening
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30 May to 1
October: Sunday - Thursday, 5pm to 9pm; Friday & Saturday,
5pm to 10pm |
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Pricing:
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Admission to
Rawhide free. Admission price charged for individual
attractions. |
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Contact:
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Tel: 480-502-5600 |
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Getting
Here:
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5700 West North
Loop Road, Chandler, AZ 85226.
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Out of
Africa Wildlife Park
See some of the world's most
amazing animals in this popular nature park. |
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Details
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Opening
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Wednesday –
Sunday, 9:30am to 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas
and 4th July |
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Pricing:
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Adults USD28;
Seniors 65yrs+USD26; Children 3-12yrs USD20; Children under
three are free |
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Contact:
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Information:
928.567.2840 |
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Getting
Here:
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Verde Valley
Justice Ct. Rd, Camp Verde, Arizona. Follow Hwy 179 to I-17
south, exit at exit 287(Hwy 260), heading west towards.
Cottonwood. 3 miles further, Travel 3, turn left on Verde
Valley Justice Center Road.
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Scottsdale
Historical Museum
Learn more about the
prehistory, history and cultural heritage of Scottsdale and the
Southwest in this small but comprehensive museum. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open Weds - Sat
in from 10am to 5pm, September to May |
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Pricing:
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Free |
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Contact:
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Telephone:
(480)-945-4499; info@scottsdalemuseum.com |
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Getting
Here:
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7333 East
Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale AZ 85251
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Taliesin West
Taliesin West in Scottsdale,
Arizona, and Taliesin in Spring Green, Wisconsin, are considered two of
Wright's greatest architectural masterpieces. Both sites served as his
personal homes, studios and campus for his architectural school.Taliesin
West is the international headquarters for the Frank Lloyd Wright
Foundation, the site of the Frank Lloyd Wright Archives, and the winter
campus for the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Only open for
tours.
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Details
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Contact:
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For tour prices
and reservations, call 480 860 2700 ext 494 |
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Desert
Botanical Garden
A popular place with nature
lovers, this garden has one of the world’s finest collections of desert
plants, scattered over 50 acres of beautifully designed exhibits.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open daily.
October to April, 8am to 8pm; May to September, 7am to 8pm.
Closed 4 July, 25th December, Christmas and Thanksgiving. |
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Pricing:
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Adults USD10;
Children USD3, concessions available. |
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Contact:
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Telephone:
480-941-1225 |
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Getting
Here:
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1201 N. Galvin
Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008,
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