Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
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Top 10 Bodies of Water in Central Arizona, Central Arizona
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Verde River Access Point (TAPCO)
2. Desert Breeze Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By 760jerryr - Sun Lakes, United States
Great park for a walk. Large lake in the middle with a kids train ride around the park. Plenty of benches for a rest. Kids play ground.
3. Maricopa Lake Park
4. Mingus Lake
5. Arizona Canal
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By stacymcf - Calgary, Canada
In November, the City of Scottsdale hosts “Canal Convergence”, a spectacular nighttime public art festival. Covering about 3 blocks, the art lights up and is interactive. Great for all ages (kids included!). A highlight for adults in 2019 was a beer festival (the first Fri and Sat) with craft breweries making beer using recycled water from the local plant. Highly recommend if you’re in town.
6. Tempe Town Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 308 reviews
Enjoy leisurely strolls, bicycling, kayaking, standup paddleboard and more. There are more than 50 special events annually at Tempe Town Lake, from Ironman Arizona to great concerts, Way Out West Oktoberfest and dragon boat races. Stop by the Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge, Tempe Center for the Arts or just look at the artistic lights on the light rail bridge. Tempe Town Lake is Arizona's second-most visited public attraction.
Reviewed By jules92672 - Tucson, United States
We rented paddle boats from Boat Rentals of American and it was great fun! $35/hour was reasonable and fit four people! They do have some fun looking donut boats that are motorized but they were sold out for the day. Look to make a reservation online they said!
7. Verde River - American River Blue Trail
8. Verde River - Tuzigoot Access Point
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By alexandraf435 - Annapolis, United States
Beautiful trails leading to a small part of the Verde River. Very nice area with a well kept trail and pretty scenery.
9. Arcadia Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Mansel Carter Oasis Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
