one of the most popular attractions in the Phoenix area is Rawhide. Each year, around one million visitors come here to be part of a long history of the West and hikes, barbecues, stage coach rides, entertainment, shootings and numerous other activities. In September, Rawhide will close its doors, packaging moseying and on the way to a new home in the hotel and Wild Horse Pass Gila River Indian Community. Re-opening in November, the new facility will include many activities and Rawhide same features from its original location, and numerous improvements added activities and special events. The park is used for other facilities in the Wild Horse Pass Hotel on a water-taxi service that two and a half miles long Gila River and its River Walk path trips are connected. Resort highlights include a hotel, a spa, two 18-hole golf course, tennis club, equestrian center, center of outdoor events, four pools and the Wild Horse Pass Casino. Contact: (Rawhide) 800-527-1885, www.rawhide.com; (Wild Horse Pass Resort) 602-225-0100, www.wildhoresepassresort.com

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Open Road Tours

Valley Hopper is a way for visitors to eight popular museums, shopping centers and historic sites at a leisurely pace to explore and leave the driving to the shuttle-Hoppers. Hopper Road Trip for two hours and passengers at any time you can in the election board of their attacks and when you are ready to re-board the next vehicle. Stops include downtown Phoenix, Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, Biltmore Fashion Park, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Old Town Scottsdale, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, Mill Avenue and Arizona State University. The all-day Hopper ticket for adults and children under 11 years. The service operates 30 hours a day 09:30-16. Contact:. Www.openroadtours.com

Grand Canyon Airlines has a nine-hour Grand Canyon air / ground package that runs daily from the airport established Scottsdale. Follow a trajectory with a panoramic view of golf courses in the region, for all municipalities and Carefree Cave Creek and Horseshoe Reservoir. It continues with the Verde River, Montezuma Well, Tonto National Forest, Red Rocks in Sedona, masts NAU Skydome, and Lowell Observatory in Arizona Nordic region and the extent of the Grand Canyon. Upon arrival at Grand Canyon Airport, passengers will then travel by bus to the national park sites, including an attack on the IMAX film to see Grand Canyon the hidden secrets. It is followed by a return flight to Scottsdale. Contact: 866-235-9422, www.grandcanyonairlines.com

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Sonoran Desert Discovery Guide allows visitors to better understand the region’s history, biology and geography. It contains information about the flora and fauna of deserts and takes visitors to the many hiking trails, biking trails, viewing areas and many other options. There are many photos and illustrations to help readers familiar with the discoveries they find in the Sonoran Desert. The guide is available on the Scottsdale CVB. Contact: 800-805-0471, www.scottsdalecvb.com

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Heard Museum offers famous for its collection and study of the indigenous cultures of the Southwest and the art, various options for group travel. Highlights of the Heard out all the galleries of the museum. Indigenous cultures and people, both Heard and check out the Desert Botanical Garden and focuses on the South West’s human and natural experience. Lunch is included. The Las guias specialized tour is a personal experience for groups with special interests in the fields of jewelry, pottery, basketry, sculpture, kachina dolls, textiles and contemporary art. There is also a group of self-guided option that members can visit the museum to explore on your own. For details about packages and meals for groups, contact: 602-252-8840, www.heard.org

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Enjoy personal indulgences on vacation is the norm for many travelers, including those on group tours. Enjoy free time to explore it handles like a spa experience gained in popularity and access to these services is part of most packages, hotel and recreation center.

There is no shortage of spa facilities when visiting the Valley of the Sun. Jewels of the Desert: The experience of Sonoran SPA, is a comprehensive, free guide to 18 of Scottsdale Resort and Day Spa facilities. The information includes information on land resorts, places like patterns, types of treatments, activities and special care and contact information. The brochure is available on the Scottsdale CVB. 800-805-0471, www.scottsdalecvb.com

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