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Local & General Info
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Location:
Traveling on southbound Interstate 17 (truck route) or eastbound Interstate 10: Exit highway at University (Exit 151). Turn left and enter Interstate 10 West. Exit Interstate 10 west at 24th Street (Exit 150B). Turn left, one block south of highway on the left side of the road. Traveling on Westbound Interstate 10: Exit highway at 24th Street (Exit 150B). Turn left, one block south of highway on the left side of the road.
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Areas Served:
Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona
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Area Airports:
Sky Harbor International Airport 1 mile
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Local Attractions:
- 4 miles from convention center
- 4 miles from Chinese Cultural Center
- 5 miles from downtown Phoenix
- 5 miles from Arizona Science Center
- 5 miles from Arizona State University
- 6 miles from Desert Botanical Gardens
- 7 miles from Arizona State Capital
- 15 miles from Cricket Pavilion
- 15 miles from Glendale Antique District
- 15 miles from Mesa Southwest Museum
- 15 miles from Metrocenter Mall
- 25 miles from Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West
- 30 miles from Challenger Space Science Center
- 30 miles from Wildlife World Zoo
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Restaurants and Lounges:
Rodehouse Restaurant, open 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Featuring a traditional American menu, where the atmosphere is casual and the food is delicious. One dollar children's menu (subject to requirements). Breakfast menu includes sausage, bacon, ham, eggs, omelets, pancakes, french toast, fresh fruits and juices. Lunch features include a hearty array of sandwiches, burgers, soup of the day, salads and chili. Dinner entrees include top sirloin, filet mignon, New York strip, steak and shrimp, steak and chicken, chicken and shrimp, halibut, mountain trout, pork chops, green salads and sandwiches. Save room for delicious desserts! Fox & Hound Lounge, open 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Amusement Parks:
Big Surf 1500 N McClintock Road Tempe, AZ 480-947-2477 Man-made wave pool, 15 water slides and volleyball Castles N' Coasters 9445 N. Metro Parkway East Phoenix, AZ 602-997-7575 Arcade, bumper boats and roller coasters
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Casino:
Wild Horse Pass Interstate 10 and Maricopa Road (Exit 162-A) 520-796-7777 500 slot machines, live keno, bingo and poker
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Children's Attractions:
Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park 1155 W. Elliot Road Tempe, AZ 480-961-0800 Batting cages, bumper boats, mini-golf, go-karts and arcade Gameworks Arizona Mills Shopping Mall Interstate 10 and Baseline Road Tempe, AZ 480-839-4263 Video games and restaurant
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Downtown:
Arizona Center 3rd Street and Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 602-271-4000 Dining, gift shops, movies and nightlife Heritage Square Between 7th Street and Monroe Phoenix, AZ 602-262-5071 Showcases eight buildings from the late 19th century. The restored buildings house a number of exhibits
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Gardens:
Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 Highway 60 Superior, AZ 520-689-2821 Desert plants from all over the world, bird watching, nature paths, mountain cliffs, a streamside forest and a desert lake Desert Botanical Gardens 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 480-941-1225 Home to one of the world's largest, most diverse collection of desert plants
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Museums:
Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 602-716-2000 State-of-the art facility containing 350 "hands-on" exhibits, a planetarium and a giant -screen theater Champlin Fighter Aircraft Musem 4636 Fighter Aces Drive Mesa, AZ 480-830-4540 Vintage aircraft from WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam Heard Museum 22 E. Monte Vista Road Phoenix, AZ 602-252-8840 World-renowned displays of Native American art and culture Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Phoenix, AZ 602-257-1222 Paintings, sculptures, photography, historic clothing and decorative objects dating from the 14th century to the present
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Shopping:
Arizona Mills Mall Interstate 10 and Baseline Road Tempe, AZ 480-491-9700 A mix of over 100 outlet shops, eateries and entertainment venues Biltmore Fashion Park Camelback and 24th Street 602-955-8400 Major department stores, fine dining and nightlife Scottsdale Fashion Square 7014-590 E. Camelback Road Scottsdale, AZ 480-990-7800 Major department stores, food court and fine dining
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Sports:
America West Arena 201 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 602-379-2000 Home of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) Bank One Ballpark 401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ 602-462-6000 Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) Sun Devil Stadium Arizona State University Near the intersection of University Boulevard and Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 480-965-8777 Home of the Arizona Cardinals (NFL), ASU Sun Devils and site of the Fiesta Bowl Phoenix International Raceway 11901 W. Baseline Road 115th Avenue and Interstate 10 Avondale, AZ 623-772-2000 NASCAR and Indy car races Firebird Raceway 20000 Maricopa Road Interstate 10 and Maricopa Road Gila River Indian Reservation 602-268-0200 National Hot Rod Association drag races, dragboat racing
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Theaters (Movie):
Arizona Center 24 Van Buren between 3rd Street and 5th Street (Downtown Phoenix) 602-244-2262 Esplanade 14 Southeast corner of 24th Street and Camelback 602-667-3456 Harkins Arizona Mills 24 Interstate 10 and Baseline Road Arizona Mills Shopping Mall 602-222-4275 Harkins Centerpoint 11 Mill and University (Downtown Tempe) 602-222-4275
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Western Town:
Rawhide 23023 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 480-502-1880 A re-creation of an 1880's western town including 20 antique buildings and shops. Live shootouts and stunt shows are staged hourly. Children will enjoy the train ride, burro ride and petting zoo
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Zoo:
Phoenix Zoo Off Galvin Parkway, north of Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 602-273-1341 The zoo exhibits more than 1,300 mammals, birds and reptiles
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Corporate Locations:
- 3 miles from Banner Health Systems
- 3 miles from Honeywell
- 5 miles from America West Airlines
- 10 miles from Intel
- 10 miles from Motorola
- 10 miles from Wal-Mart
- 20 miles from American Express
- 20 miles from Safeway
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Nearby Cities:
- 5 miles from Tempe
- 10 miles from Mesa
- 10 miles from Chandler
- 12 miles from Scottsdale
- 15 miles from Gila River
- 25 miles from Sun City
- 25 miles from Avondale
- 58 miles from Wickenburg
- 60 miles from Superior
- 90 miles from Payson
- 100 miles from Jerome
- 100 miles from Prescott
- 100 miles from Tucson
- 110 miles from Sedona
- 140 miles from Flagstaff
- 170 miles from Show Low
- 180 miles from Tombstone
- 190 miles from Willcox
- 200 miles from Grand Canyon
- 200 miles from Havasu City
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Transportation:
- 1 mile Sky Harbor International Airport
- 1 mile from Greyhound bus terminal
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Area Map
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