When you want to visit the desert, Scottsdale in Arizona is the perfect location. A five star Scottsdale hotel will give you relaxing amenities along with breathtaking views. These hotels have wonderful pools, fitness centers, business centers and more. You will have everything you need for your stay when you book a room in a five star Scottsdale hotel.
You will never be bored with the many unique experiences you can have in Scottsdale. The city holds world-class museums, city tours, architectural wonders, botanical gardens and wilderness preserves all in one city. You can visit a working olive mill, a winery and a railroad museum as well. Also, do not forget about the zoo, amusement park and remade western town nearby.
Scottsdale is a great place for family vacations. There are plenty of things to do in the city that will entertain everyone in your family. When you first arrive in the city you will want to do a little exploring. There are plenty of fun tours in the area that will allow you to learn more about the city while entertaining your younger children. You can take jeep or hummer tours, horseback rides, river rides, or even hot air balloon flights. Once you have explored some of the desert, you can begin to participate in some of the other area activities.
If you want to see the desert up close, visit the Desert Botanical Garden. This garden has the world's largest and finest collection of desert plants from around the world. The unique outdoor setting has themed trails that feature topics such as conservation, people of the desert and wildflowers. If you enjoy taking pictures, the garden offers wonderful places to take in nature and photograph some of the most beautiful landscaping in the southwest.
The nearby Phoenix Zoo is a very good place to enjoy endangered species and over 1,300 different animals. You can ride the Safari Train, visit Monkey Village and encounter giraffes and pet animals in the petting zoo. When you visit Monkey Village, you will walk down a path while squirrel monkeys play around you and at Stingray Bay, you can touch the stingrays. This zoo allows you to get close to many of the animals in a safe, entertaining way.
If you want to explore the Native American culture in the area, visit the Heard Museum. You will learn about various desert animals while you explore the various cultures that relate to Native Americans. There are many hands-on exhibits to enjoy as well as a unique restaurant and shop.
It would be a shame to visit the desert without stopping by an authentic ranch. MacDonald's Ranch is open to the public and you can arrange to take a horseback ride or even tour the ranch in an authentic stagecoach. The ranch has a petting zoo for younger children and kids under five years old can ride a pony for free.
When you are ready for a sweet treat, locals and visitors both favor the Sugar Bowl. This establishment is a 1950s style soda fountain that serves ice cream treats in many different varieties. You can also enjoy the delicious American food the restaurant serves with a side of nostalgia and fun.
The nearby Rawhide 1880s Western Town is an authentic town from the Old West. In the Six Gun Theater, the town has cowboy stuntmen and other performances. You can ride a burro, a horse or a stagecoach through town or climb the Deadman's Drop rock wall. There is a train that runs through the town offering scenic views and historic narration and the Rawhide Steakhouse is the best place to get authentic Western food.
The Musical Instrument Museum holds many different unique instruments that come from all over the world. Children and adults of all ages can make music in the Experience Gallery with the interactive exhibits. If you enjoy music of a certain style, you can probably find something similar in this museum. The museum also has a state of the art theater that often has films, seminars and musical performances.
A five star Scottsdale hotel will have stunning luxury surrounded by the Sonoran Desert. Guests have access to the delicious restaurants and elegant accommodation. When you stay at a five star Scottsdale hotel you can also ask the concierge staff for help in arranging reservations for restaurants, tours and other attractions in the area. You will have everything you need for your vacation at a five star Scottsdale hotel.
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