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Phoenix Travel Guide
Forget the stately cacti and cowboys riding off into the sunset; think Los Angeles without the Pacific. While the nation has carefully nurtured its image of Phoenix as a desert cow town, this city in the Sonoran Desert has rocketed into the 21st century and become the fifth-largest city in the country. Sprawling across more than 500 square miles of what once was cactus and creosote bushes, the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun (or, more commonly, just the Valley), is now a major metropolitan area replete with dozens of resort hotels, fabulous restaurants, excellent museums, hundreds of golf courses, world-class shopping, four pro sports teams, and a red-hot nightlife scene.
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HotelsHermosa Inn
5532 North Palo Cristi Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Distance: 6.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Carefree Resort & Villas
37220 Mule Train Road
Carefree, AZ 85377 Map Distance: 27.5 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Tumbleweed Hotel
6333 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327 Distance: 27.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsArizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours
6303 E. Cochise Ave.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 Distance: 11.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: The scenery of these rugged four-hour tours to Indian Ruins, river crossings, and a genuine ghost... Read More
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The Apache Trail Loop
Scenic drive connecting Apache Junction, Roosevelt Lake, Globe, and Florence Junction
Tonto National Forest, 2324 E McDowell Rd. Phoenix, Arizona 85006 Distance: 17.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: This 200-mile loop encircles the Superstition Mountains, linking many trailheads, recreation areas,... Read More
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Canyon Lake
14011 Bush Highway
Mesa, Arizona 85205 Distance: 22.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Phoenix Vacation RentalsSpecial Availabilities for Special Dates - Dec 6- 13 Dec 13 -20
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
A Delightful Home near Luxury Golf Courses
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
Panoramic Mountain View Home
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Non-Smoking, TV, Utensils
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