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Arizona Science Center

The Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix is an educational center that includes more than 300 hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, a planetarium and an IMAX Theater. With recent expansions, the center has over 142,000 square feet of gallery space to educate children and adults alike. Over the next few years, the Center will be expanding through the “Future of Education is Science” capital and endowment program.

The Arizona Science Center also offers camps, classes, adult programs, and hosts birthday parties and private events. The Center's Cafe offers a wonderful selection of sandwiches, salads and kid-friendly food, for refueling after a morning of exploring. While visiting Phoenix, consider checking into one of several Best Western hotels, for wonderful guest accommodations and amenities.

Arizona State Capitol Museum

Located in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona State Capitol Museum has more than 20 exhibits showcasing the history of Arizona. The Museum does not charge for admission and the nearby parking is free – a nice bonus. The award-winning Museum Gift Store has a wonderful selection of books and items for purchase, to make your visit to Phoenix complete.

Current exhibits include: the “We the People of Arizona: Celebrating 100 years of the State Constitution”, “USS Arizona”, Road to Statehood and Artwork from the Capitol Museum Collection. After spending a day downtown, consider checking into one of several Phoenix Best Western hotels for convenient and comfortable lodging.

Camelback Ranch

Camelback Ranch is located on 141 acres in the Phoenix Sonoran desert suburb of Glendale. Spend an afternoon in the stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox play their Spring Training games. Camelback Ranch boasts to be the largest of all the facilities in the Cactus League.

This Phoenix facility is complete with 13 full baseball fields, 3 half-fields, 118,000 sq ft of clubhouse space, 13,000 stadium seats, 3,000 lawn seats, 12 luxury suites, stocked lake and party deck. Visitors to the ballpark enjoy the games as well as the surrounding walking trails and mountain views. After a day at the games, enjoy a convenient and comfortable Best Western guest room.

Cave Creek Golf Course

Desert Botanical Garden

The Desert Botanical Garden has been educating visitors and exhibiting the native desert plant-life and environment for more than 70 years. The Garden encompasses 145 acres, 65 of which are under cultivation. The Desert Botanical Garden is proud to be the only botanical garden to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.

In addition to the self-guided tours, workshops, Desert Landscaper School and field trips, the Garden also hosts seasonal exhibits, special events, festivals and concerts. Located minutes from the Phoenix Zoo, Tempe Town Lake and other wonderful attractions, there's plenty to do in central Phoenix. Staying close to the action in Phoenix is easy with Best Western hotels.

Encanto Nine Golf Course

Encanto Park Golf Course

Grand Canyon University

Valley of the Sun residents have a wide variety of colleges and universities to choose from. Students pursuing a Christian-based education, do so at Grand Canyon University. The university was established in 1949, as a not-for-profit higher education institution, by the Arizona Southern Baptists. In 2004, this private university, located in Phoenix, became the first for-profit Christian based university in the country. The university is accredited through the Arizona State Private Post-Secondary Education, in addition to The Higher Learning Commission.

The 40,000 students achieve undergraduate and graduate degrees from the six colleges on campus, as well as through the online programs, in many fields of study. The student athletes, the Grand Canyon Antelopes, compete in the Pacific West Conference in a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, golf, softball, soccer and tennis. While in the Phoenix area, rest in comfort as a guest of Best Western hotels.

Heard Museum

The Heard Museum is known as one of the “world's finest destinations for learning" and one of the first cultural attractions in Phoenix. Founded in 1929, there are two locations in Phoenix, displaying American Indian Arts and exhibits on American Indian cultures. These “living museums” are recognized world-wide, for the quality of collections on display.

Both locations have a Cafe and a wonderful Museum shop with authentic artwork, jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculpture and weavings for purchase. With 10 exhibition galleries in the central Phoenix Museum and two galleries in the North Scottsdale Museum, visitors can spend all day admiring the displays. Best Western offers three convenient locations in Phoenix and several more in Central Arizona for convenient lodging choices.

Maryvale Baseball Park

Visit the Maryvale Baseball Park to watch the Spring Training games for the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. Located in Phoenix, the stadium features 10,000 seats and a grassy outfield berm for 1,000 lawn seats. The shaded concourse is a plus when watching the game. The stadium was awarded the "Architecture Accessibility Award" from the Mayor's office.

The on-site seven practice fields and team clubhouses are also available for minor league baseball programs and recreational league games. Bring the entire family to enjoy a Phoenix Cactus League baseball game. While in town for a game, stay in a comfortable Best Western guest room, and enjoy excellent guest services.

Peoria Sports Complex

The Peoria Sports Complex is an entertainment venue for sports and special events, on 145 acres of land in central Phoenix. The stadium holds 11,000 people for a traditional function and 18,500 for a festival-type event. Its features include 12 full-size practice fields, 4 half-fields, 8 covered major-league hitting tunnels, 12 minor league hitting tunnels and 30 practice mound galleries.

The two 40,00 square feet clubhouses, 400 lockers and training equipment are ideal for the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres Spring Training baseball games. Phoenix events hosted at the complex include the Peoria Beer Festival, Arizona on the Move - 5K race, Hot Air Balloon events and Job Fairs. Check into a convenient Best Western guest room, to enjoy comfortable accommodations and excellent guest services.

Phoenix Municipal Stadium

Visit the Phoenix Municipal Stadium to watch a Spring Training game for the Oakland A's baseball team. The stadium has been home to the Oakland A's since 1982. Wilie Mayes christened the stadium, when he hit the first home run during a spring training game, upon its opening in 1964. The architectural character of this Phoenix stadium includes the accordian roof and the "Rock House", stone-faced administration building.

Located in central Phoenix, the stadium features 8,000 seats along with party suites and a patio for special events. Desert Dogs Fall League games, Men's Senior Baseball League World Series games, Little League games, National Adult Baseball Association World Series games and College Baseball games are all held at the stadium. Check into a convenient and comfortable Best Western hotel guest room, after a fun day at the ballpark.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has serviced Phoenix travelers since 1935. Throughout the years, the airport has grown from having one runway to three runways, encompassing over 3,000 acres. As one of the ten busiest airports in the country, the airport services an average of over 100,000 passengers every day. The airport's three terminals service sixteen airlines and offer plenty of restaurant choices and shopping.

Travelers find everything they need at "America's Friendliest Airport". If in the city without a vehicle, hop on one of the city buses or the METRO light rail for a quick ride to the airport. Those in need of a parking space at the airport, have more than 20,000 spaces to choose from. When traveling in the Phoenix area, consider checking into one of the area Best Western hotels and enjoy a wonderful night's rest.

Phoenix Zoo

The Phoenix Zoo offers a variety of daily activities for family fun, in addition to the animal habitats. Popular activities include the camel rides, the petting zoo, Stingray Bay, the safari train and monkey village.

The Zoo hosts special events, family programs and activities throughout the year for family fun and education. Zoo members even have their own events. The Zoo is located in the heart of Phoenix, close to Tempe, Scottsdale, Papago Park and other Valley destinations and attractions. Best Western hotels offer several locations throughout central Arizona and the Valley of the Sun for comfortable lodging and guest amenities.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, located on the former William Air Force Base in Mesa, served as a pilot training facility during World War II. The base graduated more instructors and student pilots than any other base in America. The base closed in 1993, allowing Williams Gateway Airport to offer passenger flights in March 1994. The airport changed its name to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, in 2008.

Commercial flights to over thirty destinations, are available via the two airlines, in the Charles L. Williams Terminal. Airport visitors will find everything they need for traveling, including delicious food at Paradise Bakery and Cafe, gifts at the Arizona Highways gift shop and travel items in the Flightline Market. Stay close to the airport in a comfortable Best Western guest room and enjoy your time in Central Arizona.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, located in Scottsdale, is the spring training home to both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies baseball teams. The facility is the first of its kind to be built on Indian land in the country. The teams are partners with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

This stadium and sports complex includes a ballpark stadium with a capacity for 11,000 fans, twelve practice fields, clubhouses for the Major and Minor League teams and team offices. Enjoy cheering on your favorite team as you gaze at the incredible views of the McDowell Mountains, Superstition Mountains, Four Peaks Mountains and Camelback Mountain, surrounding the Phoenix valley. After a day at the ballpark, choose a Best Western guest room for a comfortable night's rest.

Surprise Stadium

Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home to the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals baseball teams. Located in the beautiful Phoenix suburb of Surprise, the stadium holds 10,500 baseball fans on its recreation campus. Visit the campus to watch baseball or bring a racket for a great game of tennis on one of the 25 tennis courts. There's table tennis and racquetball too.

The Surprise Aquatic Center is a great family attraction with waterslides and swimming pools. The Community Park features a fishing lake, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a wonderful playground. Stay close to the action in a convenient Goodyear or Phoenix area Best Western hotel guest room, for an enjoyable stay in the Valley of the Sun.

Taliesin West

Taliesin West began as a personal home and studio for Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937. Today, a variety of tours are offered to see first-hand, how Wright incorporated the desert with indoor spaces and his philosophies and theory of design. Educational programs continue today through the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's programs.

Depending on the tour, you can see the terraces, gardens and walkways that link together the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion and Wright's office. Or, view the newly restored living space, the Garden Room and sit in the Wright-designed furniture. Taliesin West is located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. Stay close to Phoenix area attractions, events, restaurants and shopping as a guest of Best Western hotels.

University of Phoenix Stadium

Home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona is unique with it's retractable roof and field - a design unlike any other stadium in America. The stadium hosts over 90 events per year, with 63,400 permanent seats, luxury lofts and lounges. The 160,000 square feet of exhibit space allows for concerts, consumer shows, motorsports, rodeos, soccer, basketball and of course, football.

The stadium is conveniently located off of State Route 101, 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix and adjacent to Jobing.com Arena and the Westgate City Center - a retail and entertainment complex. With several Central Arizona Best Western locations to choose from, comfortable accommodations are easy to find.