Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Nature, about 5 min awayDesert hiking trails that start right beside the resort, with city views from the ridges.
Good for teens, couples
Heard Museum
History, about 20 min awayA respected museum of Native American art and history in central Phoenix.
Good for teens, couples, grandparents
Musical Instrument Museum
Family, about 20 min awayA museum with instruments from nearly every country, each with headphones so you can hear them played.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Desert Botanical Garden
Nature, about 25 min awayEasy paths through thousands of cactus and desert plants set against red buttes.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents
Phoenix Zoo
Family, about 25 min awayA big zoo in Papago Park with a children's farm and desert animals.
Good for kids, grandparents
Old Town Scottsdale
Shopping, about 25 min awayA walkable district of Western-style shops, galleries and museums.
Good for teens, couples, grandparents
Taliesin West
History, about 30 min awayArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright's desert home and studio, seen by guided or audio tour.
Good for couples, grandparents
Sedona
Nature, about 110 min awayA town surrounded by towering red rock formations, with scenic drives and jeep tours; a full day trip.
Good for kids, teens, couples, grandparents