Attractions and Adventures

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Fort McDowell Adventures
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memories that last a lifetime
By Pam Hait
Ask Scott McMahon about Euphorbias and, like his favorite succulent, he happily opens up.
“I used to race bikes and was introduced to Euphorbias through a cycling buddy in Tucson.
I now have 120 species and almost 500 plants in my collection, and I’m always looking for
more. I’m convinced there is a collector gene in some people,” he says with a smile.
A native of Phoenix whose father owned a commercial landscaping business, McMahon
taught elementary school, worked in electronics and ran a landscaping firm before joining the staff of the Desert Botanical Garden as Curator of Cactus six years ago.
“The more you learn about the desert, the more you become fascinated by it,” he emphasizes. A natural instructor, he also teaches classes at the Garden on pruning, landscaping
and other subjects. Mention cacti and he gladly shares unique and interesting information.
“Cacti are the only plants to produce multiple spines in clusters, and they are only found
in the New World,” he offers. “Cacti are one family. Succulents are many families,” he adds.
Admiring a long-stemmed plant with a brilliant apricot bloom, he says, “This is an Easter
lily cactus, which is a hybrid. It’s grown for its color and must be planted under a tree.”
A few moments later, he points out a quirky-looking tree and confides, “The elephant tree
is one of my favorites, with its gnarled, ragged and peeling bark. It is a semi-succulent that
leafs out in winter and is native to the southern Baja, where the boojum tree is found.”
Scott McMahon, Curator of Cactus, Desert
Botanical Garden
McMahon emphasizes that only a handful of cacti in the Garden are native to the Sonoran Desert. “It is important to know where cacti
come from, because then you know where and how they like to grow. Cacti do need care; some need protection from the sun. That’s
why boulders and rocks are more than decoration in a desert garden. They provide refuge,” he says.
When not gardening at work, McMahon gardens at home. “I’ve removed all my exotic plants and have only cacti and succulents now.
I like the desert,” he says.
So do guests of the Desert Botanical Garden. “Some of our visitors are blown away,” he states. “They love what they see here.”
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ATTRACTIONS & ADVENTURES
AIR TOURS
Grand Canyon Airlines
Grand Canyon Airport
Highway 64 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Tel: 928-638-2463 / 866-2-FLY-GCA
Web Site: www.grandcanyonairlines.com
Grand Canyon Airlines flies from Grand Canyon, Boulder
City and Las Vegas airports. See Arizona’s spectacular
views – all in a day! We provide first-class service
and specialize in air, ground and rafting tours, as
well as charters and hotel packages. Group discounts
are available.
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WINDWALKER EXPEDITIONS PUTS THE ‘WILD’ BACK IN WILD WEST
BY DAWSON FEARNOW
Maverick Helicopters
Grand Canyon & Sedona Airports
Highway 64, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Tel: 800-962-3869
Web Site: www.maverickhelicopter.com
Maverick Helicopters operates tours at the Sedona
Airport, Grand Canyon South Rim and from Las Vegas.
For more information, please call 800-962-3869.
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Grand Canyon Airport
Highway 64 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Tel: 928-638-2419 / 800-528-2418
Web Site: www.papillon.com
Fly over the magnificent Grand Canyon with the world’s
largest helicopter sightseeing company. Spectacular
air tours are available from the Grand Canyon and
the Scottsdale/Phoenix area. Special tours and packages are available.
Are you an experienced horseman or horsewoman looking for a challenging all-day canter
through the rugged Sonoran Desert? Perhaps you’re an amateur archaeologist hoping to
explore Arizona’s thousand-year-old Native American ruins? Or maybe you’re an Old West buff
looking to experience the life of a wild and woolly prospector, even if it’s just for the afternoon.
If so, the good folks at Windwalker Expeditions are ready and waiting for you.
Westwind Air Service
732 W. Deer Valley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027
Tel: 480-991-5557 / 888-869-0866
Web Site: www.westwindairservice.com
Serving the Valley of the Sun for 18 years, Westwind
provides unique air and air/ground tours to the Grand
Canyon and other Southwest destinations.
Offering exclusively custom-crafted tours, Windwalker is perfect for visitors looking to savor
Arizona’s rugged outdoor beauty. “We work with a lot of riders looking for a little more challenge than the average horse ride,” says Windwalker Expeditions Manager Milton Joseph.
“We’re talking beautiful full-day trail rides featuring all the trotting you can take.”
AMUSEMENT PARKS
However, Windwalker is not just for horse-heads looking to test their mettle on a serious ride.
Take Windwalker’s famed Archaeology Ecotours, where professional archaeologists accompany
guests on private Jeep and foot tours through the wind-swept remains of the desert’s earliest
dwellers. Inspired by Dr. James Schoenwetter, professor of archaeology at Arizona State
University, guests learn firsthand about Arizona’s unique ecology and cultural history while
exploring the sun-baked ruins of these ancient American civilizations.
Or step into Arizona’s more recent past with a prospecting trip to a historic gold mine tucked
into the base of the Bradshaw Mountains, a remote range just north of Scottsdale filled with
fanciful names such as Horsethief Basin. Here, you’ll visit the homesteads and gravesites of
the settlers who first found gold in the area in the 1800s, as well as pan for gold alongside a
real-deal prospector – finders keepers!
But that’s not all, says Joseph. “Because all of our tours are private and individualized, we are
able to offer a lot more flexibility than traditional tour companies.” Which is good news for all
you snapshot artists looking to capture that never-before-seen panorama or a postcard-perfect
Arizona sunset. “All three of our photography guides are professional photographers, including
one who works regularly for Arizona Highways magazine,” Joseph says. Naturally, these working
photographers know just the sort of secret landscapes and stunning scenery that will make
your friends back home green with envy.
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CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park
16001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel: 480-998-2800
Web Site: www.crackerjax.com
Enjoy more than 28 acres of fun for all ages! We offer
an automated driving range, golf school, miniature
golf, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, volleyball, arcade, restaurant, clubhouse and meeting
rooms. Perfect for corporate groups and large parties.
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park
8800 E. Indian Bend Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Tel: 480-951-6060
Web Site: www.fiddlesticksaz.com
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Parks feature laser tag,
go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, batting cages,
arcade and a seven-ride Kiddie Land. Great birthday
parties, team-building events and group packages
are available.
Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse
at Wild Horse Pass
5700 W. North Loop Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226
Tel: 480-502-5600
Web Site: www.rawhide.com
Rawhide is Arizona’s largest Western-themed attraction, located in Chandler at Wild Horse Pass. Enjoy
our Six-Gun Theater, stagecoach rides, gunfights,
shops, steakhouse, cookouts, our new town pass
and indoor/outdoor venues for special events.
AMUSEMENT PARKS, CONT.
Stratum Laser Tag
1455 S. Stapley Dr. Mesa, AZ 85204
Tel: 480-545-5500
Web Site: www.stratumhq.com
From designers of Universal Studios comes the world’s
largest indoor laser tag arena specializing in customized corporate team-building events and fullservice event coordination. Private facility use, customized menus, dining area and arcade are available.
AUTOMOBILE & CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events™
Tel: 480-421-6694
Web Site: www.barrett-jackson.com
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events, the premier
automotive lifestyle event, is January 14-20, 2008.
Plan your next trip for this must-attend event. Details
are available at www.barrett-jackson.com.
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles
5230 S. 39th St. Phoenix, AZ 85040
Tel: 602-252-2697
Web Site: www.russoandsteele.com
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction is
the third weekend in January 2008. We specialize in
European sports and American muscle cars. Enthusiasts with discriminating taste will enjoy the auction
in a relaxed and elegant setting.
BIKING
360 Adventures
3268 E. Vineyard Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85042
Tel: 480-722-0360
Web Site: www.360-adventures.com
360 Adventures offers guided rock climbing, mountain
biking, hiking and canyoneering adventures. Team
building or just out to play, beginner or expert, we’ll
help you find your perfect adventure.
ABC/Desert Biking Adventures
7119 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 109-247
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel: 602-320-4602 / 888-249-BIKE
Web Site: www.desertbikingadventures.com
We are the original mountain and cross-country downhill
specialist. An uphill option is available. Easy, moderate
or challenging two- to four-hour adventures are offered.
Small groups are welcome. We provide support vehicle,
Scottsdale pick-up, equipment and water.
BOWLING, BILLIARDS & VIDEO GAMES
Dave and Buster’s
21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 44-1400
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Tel: 480-538-8956
Web Site: www.daveandbusters.com
Eat, drink and play all under one roof. Shoot pool,
bowl, watch sports, get virtual on the latest video
games or dance the night away. They don’t call us
“Party Central” for nothing.
CASINOS & GAMING
Casino Arizona
Two locations: 101 & McKellips and 101 & Indian Bend
Tel: 480-850-7777 / 877-724-HOUR
Web Site: www.casinoaz.com
Our two locations offer slots, poker, keno, off-track
betting, seven unique restaurants, nine lounges and
showroom entertainment nightly.
in September 2008 will showcase all-star jazz and
blues performers. Please visit the Web site
www.scottsdalemusicfest.com for details.
Turf Paradise
1501 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85023
Tel: 602-942-1101 / 888-942-1101
Web Site: www.turfparadise.com
Celebrate our 52nd season of live thoroughbred racing
Oct. 5, 2007 through May 4, 2008, Friday through
Tuesday from noon to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy heart-pounding
excitement, great food, breathtaking views, VIP
amenities and group packages.
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 602-343-0453
Web Site: www.mmmf.net
The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is held annually
at WestWorld in Scottsdale and is a two-day charity
music festival with proceeds benefiting two local
children’s charities.
DISC GOLF
Open Air Events, LLC
c/o Acme Corporate, 3007 N. 73rd St., Ste. C
Tel: 480-990-7676 / 866-443-8849
Web Site: www.scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com
Open Air Events is the organizer of Scottsdale’s
Ultimate New Year’s Eve Block Party.
Spinners on the Green Disc Golf Pro Shop
& Bike Rental
7607 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 115 Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tel: 480-941-2513
Web Site: www.spinnersdiscgolf.com
We have all the disc golf gear you need, within walking
distance of the Shelly Sharpe Memorial Disc Golf Course
in Vista Del Camino Park. Come in for bike rentals, too.
ECO-TOURS
My Arizona Guide
P.O. Box 11653 Scottsdale, AZ 85271
Tel: 480-970-8186
Web Site: www.myarizonaguide.com
Experience custom eco-tours in luxury, four-wheel
drive vehicles. Our experienced guides offer an intimate educational journey. Follow the historic Apache
Trail, hike Four Peaks or experience the beautiful red
rocks of Sedona.
Windwalker Expeditions, Inc.
5440 E. Peakview Rd. Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Tel: 480-585-3382 / 888-785-3382
Web Site: www.windwalkerexpeditions.com
Our unique archaeology, geology and photography
eco-tours combine excitement and education in one
off-road experience. The tours are guided by working
professionals whose wit and wisdom make the
adventures both entertaining and informative.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Arizona Bike Week at WestWorld
104 S. Robson Ave. Mesa, AZ 85210
Tel: 480-644-8191
Web Site: www.azbikeweek.com
Cyclefest at City of Scottsdale’s WestWorld celebrates
the sport of motorcycling and is a rockin’ good time
with factory demo rides, concerts, bike games, contests, charity rides, raffles and more from March 27
through May 6, 2008.
Celebration of Fine Art
On Scottsdale Rd. at Loop 101, in the big white tents
Tel: 480-443-7695
Web Site: www.celebrateart.com
Enjoy a unique annual art event where you can watch
art develop. More than 100 juried artists set up
working studios to create art in all styles and mediums. Open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., from
January 12 through March 23, 2008.
The Margarita Scottsdale Music Fest with
Fine Arts & Crafts
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Amphitheater
7380 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 602-244-8444
Web Site: www.scottsdalemusicfest.com
A weekend of great music plus fine arts and crafts
Ragnar Relay: Del Sol
Tel: 801-495-7044 / 877-83-RELAY
Web Site: www.ragnarrelay.com
Saguaro cactus, red-rock cliffs, live bands and biker
bars. Your team of 12 will run around the clock in this
springtime 189-mile relay through the Arizona desert.
Race scheduled for February 29 through March 1, 2008
at Wild Horse Pass
Tel: 480-502-5600
Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse at Wild Horse
Pass is home to many events throughout the year.
From rodeos and concerts to holiday celebrations like
Statehood Days, Fourth of July, Halloween and Country
Christmas, Rawhide offers something for every guest.
Scottsdale Fashion Week
7320 E. Deer Valley Rd., Ste. 110A
Tel: 480-664-3311
Web Site: www.scottsdalefashionweek.com
The fall fashion week is a high-energy and highstyle fashion, health and wellness extravaganza,
including fashion shows, a luxury pavilion of health,
beauty and wellness providers, as well as shopping.
Scottsdale Indian Market
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-948-9273
Web Site: www.navajogallery.com
The event February 15, 16 and 17, 2008, on the
outdoor Scottsdale Mall is held in conjunction with
Native Trails performances and features Native
American artists from across the nation, entertainment, Native American food.
Tel: 480-312-6802
Web Site: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld
WestWorld of Scottsdale is dedicated to providing
public recreational opportunities and a venue for
entertainment, with an emphasis on equestrian
and Western theme events.
GENERAL ATTRACTIONS
Arabian Horse Association of Arizona
Tel: 480-515-1500
Web Site: www.scottsdaleshow.com
The annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is the
largest Arabian show in the world, with approximately
2,000 horses. It is a must-see Scottsdale event with
shopping, food and decorated barns. The show will
be held February 15-24, 2008.
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events™
Tel: 480-421-6694
Web Site: www.barrett-jackson.com
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events, the premier
automotive lifestyle event, is January 14-20, 2008.
Plan your next trip for this must-attend event. Details
are available at www.barrett-jackson.com.
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Gate 3 Chandler, AZ 85226
Tel: 480-961-0143 / 800-842-RACE
Web Site: www.bondurant.com
More than 85,000 drivers have graduated since 1968!
We teach total car control to drivers of all levels at
the largest purpose-built facility in North America,
featuring a 1.6-mile road course and an eight-acre
skid pad.
Cosanti Foundation – Paolo Soleri Windbells
6433 Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Tel: 480-948-6145 / 800-752-3187
Web Site: www.cosanti.com
An Arizona historic site, Cosanti is a unique complex
of concrete structures designed and constructed by
Paolo Soleri. Visitors may browse the studios where
the Soleri Windbells are made and sold.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: 480-941-1225
Web Site: www.dbg.org
Discover the beauty of desert plants at the Desert
Botanical Garden. You’ll enjoy specialized tours, workshops, family activities, seasonal exhibits, special
events, an outdoor café, and a gift and plant shop.
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
16435 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 110
Tel: 480-998-7971
Web Site: www.mcdowellsonoran.org
This Scottsdale-based, non-profit organization is
dedicated to preserving the Sonoran Desert and its
mountains through advocacy, education and stewardship programs. MSC initiated and oversees the
creation of a 36,000-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve
in Scottsdale.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
4020 N. Cherry Rd. Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Tel: 928-567-2840
Web Site: www.outofafricapark.com
Ride on our safari vehicles among African animals.
Tram-tour or walk for close-up encounters with lions,
tigers, bears, wolves, hyena and other large predators.
Tigers and caretakers engage in water play.
Papago Salado Association Inc.
P.O. Box 60874 Phoenix, AZ 85082
Tel: 480-517-9306
Web Site: www.papagosalado.org
This public/private partnership was formed in 1992
to promote, preserve and enhance the cultural, historical, recreational and natural resources of the
Papago Park/Rio Salado region.
Phoenix Greyhound Park
3801 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
Tel: 602-273-7181
Web Site: www.phoenixgreyhoundpark.com
We are your best bet in the Valley! We offer a private
meeting room, tiered dining room and relaxed food
court that are all climate controlled. We offer discounted group packages. Experience year-round
racing seven nights a week.
A PRESSING MATTER BY DAWSON FEARNOW
Arizona’s warm, sunny days and cool desert nights have always created an ideal climate for
growing olives. However, at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, one local farmer has taken olive production to the next logical step by creating Arizona’s first commercial olive press and using
it to bottle extra-virgin olive oil from his nine varieties of olive trees. Located at the base of
the San Tan Mountains in the far East Valley, the mill offers tours and Tuscan-style tastings,
even light lunches at the on-site eatery, del Piero. Or you can simply head over to one of the
many resorts that utilize this world-class olive oil, such as Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale,
The Hermosa Inn, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and Royal Palms.
The Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Pkwy. Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: 602-273-1341
Web Site: www.phoenixzoo.org
The Phoenix Zoo, one of the nation’s largest non-profit
zoological parks, is home to more than 1,300 animals,
including 200 endangered or threatened birds,
mammals and reptiles from around the world.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Tel: 480-888-9290 / 877-OLIVE-US
Web Site: www.queencreekolivemill.com
The Queen Creek Olive Mill offers tours of Arizona’s
first working olive farm and mill. Taste our flavored
oils, tapenades and stuffed olives, and shop for
unique Arizona gifts. Have breakfast or lunch at del
Piero – at the Mill.
at Wild Horse Pass
Tel: 480-502-5600
Rawhide is Arizona’s largest Western-themed attraction, located in Chandler at Wild Horse Pass. Experience stagecoach and train rides, gold panning, gunfights, shops, steakhouse, cookouts and live country
music. Enjoy easy freeway access.
Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show
4207 E. Andrea Dr. Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Tel: 480-419-6318 / 877-730-0212
Web Site: www.suncircuit.com
Sun Circuit is the largest American Quarter Horse
circuit in the nation, with nearly 2,000 world-class
quarter horses competing for more than $225,000 in
prizes in Western, English, reining, roping and jumping. Enjoy fabulous Southwest shopping with more
than 100 vendors. January 25 – February 2, 2008.
GROUND TOURS
Across Arizona Tours
3213 E. Rosemonte Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85050
Tel: 602-233-1813 / 888-533-1813
Web Site: www.acrossarizona.com
We offer van tours for individuals to the Grand Canyon
and Navajo Reservation; Sedona, Montezuma’s Castle
and Jerome; Apache Trail and Dolly’s Steamboat, as
well as local cities with the Heard Museum.
DETOURS of Arizona
P.O. Box 11956 Tempe, AZ 85284
Tel: 480-633-9013 / 866-438-6877
Web Site: www.detoursaz.com
DETOURS offers fun, custom-made group adventures
to any Southwest destination. We are a luxury van
touring company with backcountry capabilities and
a unique approach to Southwest touring.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals
Tel: 480-970-0120 / 800-514-7004
Web Site: www.eaglerider.com
The world’s largest motorcycle rental and guided-tour
company specializes in Harley-Davidson, ATVs, dirt
bikes, watercraft, Victorys and more. With more than
35 worldwide locations, one-way rentals are available.
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LOUNGE LIZARDS REJOICE! SCOTTSDALE CASINOS DEAL UP
A HECK OF A LOT MORE THAN CARDS BY ALLISON YOUNG
Elvis has not left the building. He’s alive and well and performing at The
Showroom, Casino Arizona’s 250-seat cabaret-style venue. And he isn’t the
only headliner. On any given night you can catch Dean Martin, Madonna,
the Temptations and Tina Turner. No wonder it’s been named the “Best
Place to See Superstars.” Okay . . . so it’s not really Elvis, it’s Showstoppers
Live!, a musical tribute that takes the stage six days a week.
Double your fun at Casino Arizona’s sister location at Loop 101 and Indian
Bend. As well as the usual suspects like poker, blackjack and keno, every
Thursday at 7:00 p.m. you can catch “We’ve Got Your Game,” a weekly
sports show that broadcasts from the Signals Lounge. Speaking of sports,
the Blue Coyote Grill & Sports Bar boasts the largest array of screens in
Arizona for a front-row seat to international sporting events.
Or kick your heels up at Fort McDowell Casino, the oldest in the state.
Their Lucky 7 Saloon has it all, with live entertainment, six plasma TVs
and daily drink specials. If music is more your medicine, their outdoor
Needless to say, gambling is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to
casino action. Beyond the ding, ding, ding of slot machines and the
concerts feature big-name acts such as Boyz II Men, Vince Neil of Mötley
shuffle of cards, Casino Arizona at Loop 101 and McKellips has some- Crüe and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Plus, every third weekend of the
thing for everyone. With five lounges, you can enjoy an al fresco cocktail, month, the Native American Arts and Crafts show takes over the Ballroom
sip a smooth merlot or dance the night away to live music. Heck, as well at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino. Where else can you go
as all the people watching, there’s even tribal art to gawk at.
from slot machines to ceramics?
GROUND TOURS, CONT.
Gray Line Tours of Phoenix
Tel: 602-437-3484 / 800-777-3484
Web Site: www.graylinearizona.com
Gray Line Tours of Phoenix, operated by Coach America/
Arrow Stage Lines, offers narrated, escorted tours of
the Valley of the Sun, the Grand Canyon, the Red Rocks
of Sedona and more.
JDR Tours
5125 N. 16th St., Ste. A 121 Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: 602-264-2833 / 800-759-8747
Web Site: www.jdrtours.com
Our expertly packaged travel arrangements include
air and ground transportation, accommodations, tours,
attractions, special events, golf packages and meeting
planning. We are inbound specialists for Arizona,
Nevada, California and northern Mexico.
MCTOURS, LLC
3007 N. 73rd St., Unit B Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-970-5530 / 888-800-7349
Web Site: www.azride.com
MCTOURS, LLC is the provider of The Arizona Motorcycle
Experience®. Premium-brand motorcycle rentals and
tours from one day to two weeks. Custom tours for
groups and individuals.
Open Road Tours
522 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020
Tel: 602-997-6474 / 800-766-7117
Web Site: www.openroadtours.com
Open Road Tours is a full-service tour operator providing one-day and multi-day tours throughout
Arizona and the Southwest and specializing in the
Grand Canyon area. Complete convention services
are available.
Apache Trail Tours
P.O. Box 6146 Apache Junction, AZ 85278
Tel: 480-982-7661
Web Site: www.apachetrailtours.com
Have a blast on our “Geo-caching for Gold!” teambuilding event – a treasure hunt for gold using GPS
units. Or, experience the “Ghost Town Gala!” which
features dinner and dancing with our saloon girls.
Southwest Custom Tours, Inc.
Tel: 602-971-1381 / 800-513-1381
Web Site: www.southwesttours.com
No time? Relax and let one of our professional driver
guides show you or your guests the Arizona they love.
We offer daily departures to the Grand Canyon, Sedona
and more. Private custom tours also are available.
Arizona Cowboy College
Lorill Equestrian Center
30208 N. 152nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Tel: 480-471-3151 / 888-330-8070
Web Site: www.cowboycollege.com
This is your chance to become a real ranch-working
cowboy at a working cattle ranch. This is a no-frills
camp – you work, eat and sleep under the stars.
GROUP ADVENTURES
360 Adventures
Tel: 480-722-0360
Arizona Desert Events
Tel: 602-569-4889
Web Site: www.azdesertevents.com
Specializing in corporate events for more than 20
years, we offer unique adventures in the spectacular
Sonoran Desert for groups from 10 to 100 guests.
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WestWorld
Situated on 360 acres at the base of the beautiful McDowell Mountains,
WestWorld is host to a variety of celebrated annual equestrian events,
car shows, music festivals, consumer shows, weddings, corporate functions and private parties.
16601 N. Pima Road
Located off of SR 101, just north of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Call 480-312-6802 to book your event or visit our Web site at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld for more information.
GROUP ADVENTURES, CONT.
Arizona Outback Adventures
16447 N. 91st St., Ste. 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-945-2881 / 866-455-1601
Web Site: www.aoa-adventures.com
We offer exciting half-day guided adventures throughout the Sonoran Desert including hiking, biking, rafting and team building. Exclusive multi-day Grand
Canyon adventures are available. We offer full-service bicycle rentals, including delivery.
Arrowhead Desert Tours
2734 W. Michelle Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85053
Tel: 602-942-3361 / 800-514-9063
Web Site: www.azdeserttours.com
We offer outstanding team building, Jeep rallies and
action-packed desert events. Tours run through scenic
Apache river canyon backcountry and rugged terrain.
We also offer Jeep combination packages with trail
rides, hay wagon rides, hot-air ballooning, rafting,
and authentic gold and gemstone panning.
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Gate 3 Chandler, AZ 85226
Tel: 480-961-0143 / 800-842-RACE
Web Site: www.bondurantgroups.com
Bondurant offers an exciting and unique way to
create new marketing, employee reward and sales
incentive programs utilizing Bondurant Prokarts
and race-prepared vehicles. Customized group programs are available.
Cimarron Adventures & River Company
7902 E. Pierce Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tel: 480-994-1199
Cimarron offers the highest-quality half-day scenic
river floats for professionally organized incentive
travel, corporate meetings and executive retreats.
Desert Storm Hummer Tours, Inc.
15525 N. 83rd Way, Ste. 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-922-0020 / 866-DSHUMER
Web Site: www.dshummer.com
Desert Storm, the leader in Hummer outfitting, deploys
its largest and greatest tour – Nite Storm! Hummer
through the desert during an incredible Arizona sunset. After dark, experience Arizona’s fascinating plant
and animal life with ITT Gen 3 night-vision equipment.
Desert Wolf Tours
6501 E. Greenway Pkwy., #103-439
Tel: 480-203-1639 / 866-613-9653
Web Site: www.desertwolftours.com
DWT is a skills-attainment adventure outfit offering offroad tours where you get to drive the all new Tomcar.
Featured in AAA Highroads as the “Thing To Do in AZ!”
Just Roughin’ It Adventure Company
P.O. Box 1298 Chandler, AZ 85244
Tel: 480-857-2477 / 877-399-2477
Web Site: www.justroughinit.com
Come explore Arizona with us! Just Roughin’ It offers
guided hiking and backpacking trips ranging from
half-day hikes in the Phoenix area to multi-day trips
throughout Arizona.
Tel: 480-998-7971
The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, a non-profit
organization, offers guided desert hikes in Scottsdale
to visiting groups. There’s one to suit just about every
age or level of fitness.
My Arizona Guide
Tel: 480-970-8186
We plan custom, educational group adventures anywhere in Arizona. Enjoy Sonoran Desert off-road exploration, intimate Sedona day tours, guided transportation, Lake Powell houseboating or a Grand Canyon
extreme wedding. What’s your pleasure?
Roadrunner Desert Hummer Adventures
Firerock Resort Casitas
9253 N. Firebrick Dr., #226 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: 480-213-9428
Web Site: www.roadrunnerdesertadventures.com
Explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with Arizona’s
number-one custom desert Hummer tour company.
Enjoy Hummer tours by experienced guides. Also, custom, private and corporate tours are available, including team-building events and cookouts.
Southwest Desert Adventures
Tel: 480-962-6620 / 877-962-6620
Web Site: www.yellowjeeps.com
Choose from Jeep or desert tours, scavenger hunts,
games, team-building events, hiking, mountain biking,
kayaking, trail rides, cowboy cookouts and more. A
full-service outdoor activity team is at your service.
HORSE SHOWS
Region 7 Championship Arabian Horse Show
at WestWorld
Tel: 602-741-5830
Web Site: www.aha7.org
This exciting event will showcase some of the highestquality Arabian horses in the world competing in all
disciplines. The Scottsdale ambiance and outstanding
facility make this show an annual hit.
HORSEBACK RIDING
P.O. Box 17597 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Tel: 480-816-6465
Web Site: www.fortmcdowelladventures.com
Experience the beauty of Arizona on horseback while
riding the trails of the wild mustangs through the
ever-flowing Verde River. City-slicker cattle drives,
trail rides, hayrides and camping also are available.
MacDonald’s Ranch
Tel: 480-585-0239
Web Site: www.macdonaldsranch.com
MacDonald’s Ranch offers guided horseback rides,
hayrides, cowboy cookouts and cattle drives. Activities
for individuals and groups are customized for every
situation. We’re just minutes from most Valley resorts.
Call for reservations.
Tel: 480-585-3382 / 888-785-3382
Windwalker Expeditions is a premier riding company
specializing in private rides for the discriminating
equestrian. Your guides are working professionals
who own their own horses and accommodate English
and Western disciplines.
HOT-AIR BALLOONING & AERIAL
ADVENTURES
A Balloon Experience by Hot Air Expeditions, Inc.
2243 E. Rose Garden Loop, Ste. 1 Phoenix, AZ 85024
Tel: 480-502-6999 / 800-831-7610
Web Site: www.hotairexpeditions.com
“Best balloon tour in Arizona!” states Fodor’s Travel
Guide. Featured in Tour & Travel News and AAA. We
are experienced, FAA-certified and insured, and have
an impeccable safety record. Individuals and groups
are welcome. Hotel transfers are provided.
A Great American Balloon Co. LLC
3130 W. Carefree Highway Phoenix, AZ 85086
Tel: 877-933-6359 / 877-WEDOFLY
Web Site: www.wedofly.com
Come drift away in clear blue Arizona skies during a
wondrous adventure. A complimentary champagne
toast is included. We are FAA-certified with 30 years
of safe flying.
Adventures Out West/Unicorn Balloon
5002 E. Sweetwater Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel: 480-991-3666 / 800-755-0935
Web Site: www.adventuresoutwest.com
Our exciting balloon and Jeep adventures have been
featured on E! Entertainment TV and the “Awesome
Adventures” TV show. You’ll receive a free video of
your flight, plus a champagne breakfast. Family
rates are available. Flying safely since 1973.
ICE RINKS
Alltel Ice Den
9375 E. Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-585-7465
Web Site: www.coyotesice.com
The Alltel Ice Den offers two NHL-size rinks, meeting
space, corporate team-building events, public sessions,
birthday parties, a Peter Piper Pizza restaurant, a
Mountainside Fitness Platinum Club and a Chilly
Bean Café.
INDOOR CLIMBING
AZ on the Rocks – Indoor Climbing, Inc.
16447 N. 91st St., Ste. 105 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-502-9777
Web Site: www.azontherocks.com
Arizona’s largest indoor rock-climbing gym welcomes
children and adults, from beginners to advanced
climbers. We offer 14,000 square feet of climbing
terrain, an observation deck and a private party/
meeting room in our fully air-conditioned facility.
INDOOR KART RACING
F1 Race Factory
Tel: 602-302-7223
Web Site: www.f1racefactory.com
America’s largest indoor kart racing and entertainment
venue features 45+ mph karts, two quarter-mile
tracks, bar and grill, billiards, rock wall and arcade,
and hosts group events from 10 to 1,000.
JEEP & ATV RENTALS
Desert Dog Hummer Adventures
17212 E. Shea Blvd. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: 480-837-3966
Web Site: www.azadventures.com
Desert Dog Hummer Adventures offers quality
Bombardier factory-built single or two-seat ATVs
for rental. Call for availability. We also rent jet skis
by the day, week or longer.
JEEP & HUMMER TOURS
A Day in the West
252 N. Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336
Tel: 928-282-4320 / 800-973-3662
Web Site: www.adayinthewest.com
Experience the Red Rock Country of Sedona with our
fun and friendly cowboy guides. They will entertain
and educate you while you enjoy our Jeep tours, horseback rides and cowboy cookouts.
Arizona Desert Events
Tel: 602-569-4889
Web Site: www.azdesertevents.com
When the pavement ends, the adventure begins! We
offer authentic cowboy and Native American guides,
nature and historical tours, competitive photo rallies,
Southwestern cookouts and more. We specialize in
corporate and group events.
Arizona Safaris
7352 E. Cortez Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-596-0397 / 866-486-8687
Web Site: www.arizonasafaris.com
Arizona Safaris offers exciting, guided Sonoran Desert
tours. Large groups ride in comfort in our custom 4x4,
12-passenger safari trucks. Desert tour/steak dinner
combos are available. We offer excellent pricing.
Apache Trail Tours
P.O. Box 6146 Apache Junction, AZ 85278
Tel: 480-982-7661
Web Site: www.apachetrailtours.com
We’ve been featured on the Travel Channel! Experience
world-class excursions along the Apache Trail and
rugged expeditions into the Superstition Mountains
area. Enjoy spectacular scenery including lakes,
canyons, cacti and cliffs.
Arrowhead Desert Tours
2734 W. Michelle Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85053
Tel: 602-942-3361 / 800-514-9063
Web Site: www.azdeserttours.com
We provide action-packed Sonoran Desert Jeep tours
into ancient Apache backcountry, including spectacular scenery, river crossings and education on Apache
culture, indigenous plants and animals. Shoot a sixgun and a potato gun, and practice tomahawk throws.
Pan for gold and gems!
Arizona Classic Jeep Tours
1756 W. Los Arboles Ct. Chandler, AZ 85224
Tel: 480-786-9198
Web Site: www.azclassicjeeptours.com
Our cowboy guides take you off main roads onto Arizona
Sonoran Desert trails in classic off-road vehicles. Hotel
or residence pick-up. Flexible scheduling; you pick
the time.
Desert Dog Hummer Adventures
17212 E. Shea Blvd. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: 480-837-3966 / Fax: 480-837-0742
Web Site: www.azadventures.com
Do four-wheeling Desert Dog’s way – centrally located
near Scottsdale and within minutes of our unique
desert trails. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery in one
of our H1 Hummers or drive one of our exclusive
C2 desert cars or ATVs.
Desert Storm Hummer Tours, Inc.
15525 N. 83rd Way, Ste. 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-922-0020 / 866-DSHUMER
Web Site: www.dshummer.com
Experience the excitement that made “National
Geographic Adventures” vote Desert Storm Hummer
Tours one of the “Top 100 Adventures in America!”
Tours run four hours and depart at 8:00 a.m., 1:00
p.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily.
P.O. Box 17597 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Tel: 480-816-6465
Web Site: www.fortmcdowelladventures.com
Experience the spectacular mountain views, rugged
terrain and historic scenery of the Fort McDowell
Indian Reservation. After your exciting Jeep tour,
enjoy an authentic cowboy cookout or a Western
extravaganza at La Puesta del Sol or The Ranch.
My Arizona Guide
Tel: 480-970-8186
Unlike traditional Jeep and Hummer tours, My Arizona
Guide offers luxury climate-controlled four-wheel drive
vehicles, custom DVDs, reptile presentations and
experienced guides sharing exceptional educational
off-road desert adventures.
The Outback Safari Company
8659 E. Woodland Ave. Mesa, AZ 85212
Tel: 480-987-8335
Web Site: www.theoutbacksafari.com
We offer Hummer and ATV off-road expeditions for
individuals and groups. Experience the Sonoran
Desert’s timeless beauty with classic saguaro cactus,
sandy river bottoms, cool-running creeks and diverse
wildlife, all in one unforgettable excursion.
Pink Jeep Tours
204 N. Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336
Tel: 928-282-5000 / 800-873-3662
Web Site: www.pinkjeep.com
Since 1958, 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. You gotta do it!
Red Rock Western Jeep Tours, Inc.
150 Hwy 179, Ste. 2 & 3 Sedona, AZ 86336
Tel: 928-282-6826 / 800-848-7728
Web Site: www.redrockjeep.com
More than 25 years of “Old West Hospitality & Style.”
Sedona’s original cowboy tour company offers exciting,
scenic off-road Jeep tours, vortex experiences, horseback rides, ranch cookouts, archaeological adventures
and customized events.
Roadrunner Desert Hummer Adventures
Firerock Resort Casitas
9253 N. Firebrick Dr., #226 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: 480-213-9428
Web Site: www.roadrunnerdesertadventures.com
Explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with Arizona’s
number one custom desert Hummer tour company.
Enjoy Hummer tours by experienced guides. Custom,
private and corporate tours are available, including
teambuilding events and cookouts.
Southwest Desert Adventures
Tel: 480-962-6620 / 877-962-6620
Web Site: www.yellowjeeps.com
Choose from Jeep/desert tours, scavenger hunts,
games, team-building events, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, trail rides, cowboys cookouts and more.
A full-service outdoor activity team is at your service.
Stellar Adventures Hummer and ATV Tours
Tel: 602-402-0584 / 877-8-STELLAR
Web Site: www.stellaradventures.com
We have been serving the Valley of the Sun for seven
years! We offer Arizona’s most unique off-road Hummer
tours. Want to control the adventure? Try our new ATVs
on a guided desert excursion.
Wild West Jeep Tours, Inc.
Tel: 480-922-0144
Web Site: www.wildwestjeeptours.com
Enjoy an adventurous off-road tour on a rugged fourwheel-drive trail resplendent with cactus and native
plants. Explore the geological, archaeological and
ethnobotanical history of the Sonoran Desert while
on a nature walk. Beverages are provided.
Tel: 480-585-3382 / 888-785-3382
Windwalker has expanded its popular, off-road ecotours to archaeological, geological and photographic
destinations around the Valley. These private-only
tours are designed to fit your interests and schedule.
MUSEUMS
Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215
Tel: 480-924-1940
Web Site: www.arizonawingcaf.com
This combat aircraft museum is home to the B17
“Sentimental Journey.” We offer guided tours, Warbird
rides and unique military aviation gifts. View actual
restoration, WWII and Vietnam memorabilia.
Bison Museum
16641 N 91st St., Ste. 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-837-8700
Web Site: bisonhomes.com/html/museum/index.shtml
The Bison Museum showcases one of the premier bison
and western collections in the country, including the
Flagg Family Art Collection, a tribute to Scottsdale’s
own “first family” of Western artists.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Tel: 480-860-2700
Web Site: www.franklloydwright.org
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West is set with immense
care in a scene of almost overpowering beauty. Oneto three-hour tours and desert walks are available.
Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: 602-252-8840
Web Site: www.heard.org
Experience the Southwest at this internationally
acclaimed museum featuring American Indian cultures and art. Children’s hands-on activities and
tours are available, and the museum features a
restaurant and a gift shop with unique items.
MUSEUMS, CONT.
RAFTING, TUBING & WATER SPORTS
TICKET SALES & VALUE PASSES
Heard Museum North Scottsdale
The Summit at Scottsdale
Tel: 480-488-9817
Web Site: www.heard.org
Heard Museum North Scottsdale features two exhibits
of American Indian artwork and an Interpretive
Garden. Taste the Southwestern menu of Arcadia
Farms at the Heard Museum North Café, and visit
the museum store for a wide selection of authentic
American Indian artwork.
Desert Voyagers Guided Raft Tours, LLC
Tel: 480-998-7238
Web Site: www.desertvoyagers.com
Join us year-round for a unique river float on the
lower Salt River. The surrounding Sonoran Desert
offers mountain views and chances to see wildlife.
Bring the whole family!
Team One Tickets & Sports Tours, Inc.
8121 E. Indian Bend Rd., Ste. 130
Tel: 480-894-9494 / 800-800-9494
Web Site: www.teamonetickets.com
We provide premium seating as well as tour packages
to concerts, theater and sporting events worldwide.
In addition to Arizona events, we also provide tickets
for major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and
the Masters golf tournament.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: 602-257-1880
Web Site: www.phxart.org
The largest visual arts museum in the Southwest
features international exhibitions and more than
17,000 works in its collection. Tours, lectures, family
programs, classes and meeting/event facilities are
available. Enjoy the museum store and café.
The Hook Up Outfitters
P.O. Box 5658 Peoria, AZ 85385
Tel: 623-412-3474 / 888-899-4665
Web Site: www.thehookupoutfitters.com
We specialize in half-day and full-day guided fishing
and fly fishing adventures statewide for bass, stripers
and trout. We also offer on-the-water birdwatching
and eco tours.
SPORTS
Western States Ticket Service
143 W. McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85003
Tel: 602-254-3300 / 800-326-0331
Web Site: www.wstickets.com
This independent, privately owned company engages
in the business of providing premium tickets for all
concerts, sports and theater events, both locally and
around the world.
TRAIN RIDES & EXCURSIONS
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
4619 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
Tel: 602-495-0901 / 877-706-4408
Web Site: www.pueblogrande.com
This fascinating museum showcases an actual prehistoric Hohokam Indian ruin. Exhibits feature the
Hohokam, archaeology and changing subjects.
Museum store, workshops and tours also are available.
Fiesta Bowl
7135 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 290
Tel: 480-350-0900 / 800-635-5748
Web Site: www.fiestabowl.org
By forming quality partnerships with premier corporations, the Fiesta Bowl has been able to generate
an unparalleled economic impact for the state of
Arizona. Call for more information about sponsorship
opportunities.
Scottsdale Historical Society
7333 Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-945-4499
Web Site: www.scottsdalemuseum.com
The Scottsdale Historical Museum, located in the
1909 Little Red Schoolhouse, chronicles the city’s
history with photographs, artifacts and changing
displays. Group tours and speakers are available.
Giants Vacations
1453 First St. Livermore, CA 94550
Tel: 800-670-0858
Web Site: www.sfgiants.com/giantsvacations
Giants Vacations, the Giants’ new vacation company,
provides fans with special opportunities they can’t
get anywhere else. From spring training to road trips,
this is the best bet for fan team travel.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Tel: 480-312-2312
Web Site: www.therailroadpark.com
With train rides throughout the park, historic
exhibits and superb picnic and playground facilities,
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is an entertainment
and educational delight for people of all ages.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E. Second St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-994-2787
Web Site: www.smoca.org
Located in Scottsdale’s popular Old Town district, the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) features the most compelling modern and contemporary
art, architecture and design from around the world.
Turf Paradise
1501 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85023
Tel: 602-942-1101 / 888-942-1101
Web Site: www.turfparadise.com
Celebrate our 52nd season of live thoroughbred racing
October 5, 2007 through May 4, 2008, Friday through
Tuesday from noon to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy heart-pounding
excitement, great food, breathtaking views, VIP
amenities and group packages.
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N. Broadway Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Tel: 928-639-0010 / 800-293-7245
Web Site: www.verdecanyonrr.com
See Sinagua Indian ruins, eagles, wildlife and a
680-foot man-made tunnel on our four-hour scenic
excursion. Ideally located above the heat of Phoenix.
First-class, coach and caboose seating with openair viewing cars.
TARGET SHOOTING
WINERIES
Red Mountain Trap & Skeet
15001 E. Beeline Highway Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Tel: 480-990-9994
Web Site: www.redmtntrap.com
We are conveniently located just off the Beeline
Highway. A beautiful setting and helpful staff make
this a great place for recreational clay target shooting.
Su Vino Winery
7035 E. Main St., Ste. 110 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-994-8466
Web Site: www.suvinowineryaz.com
Located in the Arts District of downtown Scottsdale,
Su Vino Winery offers a traditional winery setting with
a twist. Come sip, sample and savor any of our awardwinning wines at Scottsdale’s first and only winery.
OUTDOOR CLIMBING
360 Adventures
Tel: 480-722-0360
PARKS & PRESERVES
THEME PARKS
Tel: 480-998-7971
This Scottsdale-based, non-profit organization is
dedicated to preserving the Sonoran Desert and its
mountains through advocacy, education and stewardship programs. MSC initiated and oversees the
creation of a 36,000-acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve
in Scottsdale.
at Wild Horse Pass
Tel: 480-502-5600
Arizona’s largest Western-themed attraction, Rawhide
Western Town & Steakhouse is a legendary Arizona
Western frontier town featuring gunfights, stagecoach
and train rides, sundown cookouts, petting ranch, gold
pannin’, shootin’ gallery, retail shops, steakhouse,
saloon and more. Live entertainment is provided nightly.
Grand Canyon Railway & Resort
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd. Williams, AZ 86046
Tel: 928-773-1976 / 800-843-8724
Web Site: www.thetrain.com
Travel the historic rail line that passengers rode more
than a century ago to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon.
The train departs daily from the Williams, Arizona
depot. For more information, call 800-THE-TRAIN or
visit www.thetrain.com.
THE ARIZONA WING COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE MUSEUM
2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215 tel: 480-924-1940 www.arizonawingcaf.com
he Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum is located
at Falcon Field Airport on the corner of Greenfield and McKellips
roads in Mesa. The museum displays and flies a variety of aircraft
from World War I to Vietnam, including the famous B-17G Flying
Fortress “Sentimental Journey,” B-25, C-45, SNJ, F4 Phantom,
MiGs and other warbirds. Flights in our warbirds are available. The
museum also houses a collection of artifacts and war memorabilia
from World War II to Vietnam.
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Our unique facility boasts 30,000 square feet of event space plus a
registration area, staging kitchen and gift shop. It’s ideal for trade
shows, themed events, banquets and weddings. There is a large
outdoor event area with spectacular mountain views. Motorcoach
parking is available. 1,400 people maximum occupancy. Plan your
next event with us.
GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, AZ 86046 tel: 800-THE-TRAIN www.thetrain.com
rand Canyon’s powerful pull! Of all that may pull you to the
Grand Canyon, nothing is more powerful than Grand Canyon
Railway’s fleet of vintage locomotives. Come ride the rails and watch
a remarkable world go by as high desert turns to prairie, prairie to
pine. It’s a view that’s ever changing – until you come across a view
that changes so dramatically, it could very well change you. Welcome
to the Grand Canyon.
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The Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona and travels 65 miles
to the South Rim of the world-famous Grand Canyon. Five classes
of service are available on the train. Historic steam engines pull the
train from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Vintage diesels run all
year. Serving the Grand Canyon since 1901.
DETOURS OF ARIZONA
tel: 480-633-9013 866-438-6877 www.detoursaz.com
ETOURS of Arizona offers daily van tours from Scottsdale to
all Southwest scenic and cultural destinations. Our vans have
the ability to tour and explore the paved and dirt roads of the
Southwest, and are designed for comfort and flexibility with only 10
leather captain’s chairs. DETOURS’ expert guides, unique itineraries
and small group sizes will make the most of your precious vacation
time in Arizona.
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UNICORN BALLOON COMPANY
Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ tel: 800-755-0935 www.unicornballoon.com
ith Unicorn Balloon Company you will experience the expertise
and customer service that come from 34 years of ballooning. Our
pilots and crew are the most experienced in the Valley. Come share
this extraordinary experience with us. Giant saguaro cactus, Gambel’s
quail, lava flows and the occasional javelina complement your
adventure. Vistas of the Valley of the Sun are second to none on this
drifting flight experience. Flight video and Champagne ceremony
included. FAM tours welcome.
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STELLAR ADVENTURES
BOB BONDURANT SCHOOL OF HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING
P.O. Box 9881, Scottsdale, AZ 85252
tel: 602-402-0584 877-8-STELLAR www.stellaradventures.com
P.O. Box 51980, Phoenix, AZ 85076
tel: 800-842-RACE www.bondurant.com
he Sonoran Desert! Let Stellar Adventures guide you through this
hidden treasure of the Southwest. Since 1997, we have offered
Arizona’s most unique off-road adventure tours. Tame the rugged
landscape on one of our Hummer or ATV tours. Explore ghost towns,
Native American forts, and the Four Peaks and Bradshaw Mountain
ranges. Night-vision and stargazing tours available.
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SU VINO WINERY
TURF PARADISE
7035 E. Main St., Ste. 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
tel: 480-994-VINO www.suvinowineryaz.com
1501 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85023
tel: 602-942-1101 www.turfparadise.com
ocated in the Arts District of Downtown Scottsdale, Su Vino Winery
offers a traditional winery setting with a twist. Come sip, sample
and savor any of our award-winning wines at Scottsdale’s first winery.
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
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he ultimate in racing excitement! The Bondurant School features
more than 200 race-prepared vehicles; a 1.6-mile, 15-turn road
course; and an eight-acre skills pad! Programs range from Advanced
Teen Driving to Grand Prix Road Racing, and more! Voted “Best of
Phoenix” three years running! Individual and group programs and
gift certificates are available.
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very day’s a winner in our 52nd season of live thoroughbred racing
at its finest. Watch these incredible four-legged athletes sweep
across the breathtaking mountainous backdrop. There are venues for
all, including our private executive party suites, exclusive Turf Club,
casual Clubhouse and exciting Grandstands. Live racing from October
5, 2007, to May 4, 2008, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday-Tuesday.
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PINK JEEP TOURS
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
204 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
tel: 928-282-5000 800-873-3662 www.pinkjeep.com
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008
tel: 480-941-1225 www.dbg.org
ince 1958, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talkedabout off-road adventures in the Southwest. Our award-winning
excursions are known as the premier “must-do” tours in Sedona.
Whether you’re seeking rugged adventure, Native American history
and culture, nature, geology or panoramic vistas, Pink Jeep has the
right tour for you.
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iscover the beauty of desert plants at the Desert Botanical
Garden. The Garden is a living museum featuring more than
50,000 plants, including rare, threatened and endangered species.
Enjoy the many activities we offer, such as specialized tours, workshops, seasonal exhibits, special events, concerts and the opportunity
to shop for unique items in our gift and plant shops.
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APACHE TRAIL TOURS
OPEN ROAD TOURS
P.O. Box 6146, Apache Junction, AZ 85278
tel: 480-982-7661 www.apachetrailtours.com
522 E. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020
tel: 800-766-7117 www.openroadtours.com
s seen on the Travel Channel! Fantastic Jeep adventures and
hiking treks around the Apache Trail, Superstition Mountains and
Four Peaks Wilderness. Astounding views of majestic canyons, jagged
mountains and sparkling lakes. Ask about our new team-building event
– “Geo-Caching for Gold!” – a treasure hunt for gold using GPS units.
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xperience Arizona’s wondrous scenery with safe, professional
guides. From day tours to multi-day vacation packages, let us
share the area’s rich history and beautiful sites. Choose from a wide
variety of great destinations and fun-filled options. With more than 19
years of experience and offices in both Phoenix and Flagstaff, Open
Road can design a vacation made just for you!
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McCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK
FORT McDOWELL ADVENTURES
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250
tel: 480-312-2312 www.therailroadpark.com
P.O. Box 17597, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
tel: 480-816-6465 www.fortmcdowelladventures.com
ll Aboard! Take a ride on the Paradise and Pacific or antique
carousel, visit a variety of exhibits and shops, or enjoy a handdipped ice cream cone from Hartley’s General Store while you stroll
through the grounds of this unique theme park – all in the heart of
Scottsdale!
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ROADRUNNER DESERT ADVENTURES
RED ROCK WESTERN JEEP TOURS
9253 N. Firebrick Dr., #226, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
tel: 480-213-9428 www.roadrunnerdesertadventures.com
270 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
tel: 928-282-6826 800-848-7728 www.redrockjeep.com
xperience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and Bradshaw
Mountains in an H1 Hummer. Explore an Indian fort, turquoise
mine, off-road trails and hills. Learn about desert vegetation, history
and survival techniques. Group, team-building activities, cookouts
and custom tours are available. Offering half- and full-day tours.
Visit us online or e-mail [email protected].
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reat your guests to the ultimate Western experience! La Puesta
del Sol accommodates up to 1,600 guests and offers magnificent
mountain views, great margaritas and cuisine, with unforgettable
sunsets. Equally impressive, The Ranch accommodates up to 400
guests. Enjoy team building, river rafting, Jeep tours and trail rides
through the Verde River!
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ore than 20 years of “Old West Hospitality & Style.” Sedona’s original
cowboy tour company provides exciting, entertaining and informative
tours into Sedona’s magnificent Red Rocks. Experienced guides lead
guests on scenic tours, vortex experiences, Jeep-helicopter and horseback
combinations, trail rides, ranch cookouts, archaeological adventures and
customized special events. U.S. Forest Service permitted.
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