Discover Phoenix
Candlewood Suites Phoenix Arizona is a Phoenix all-suite hotel with 98 spacious suites for the frequent corporate traveler or long-term guest. Candlewood Suites hotel is centrally located in North Phoenix near area attractions such as US Airways Center, Chase Field (home of the 2011 MLB All Star Game), Westgate City Center, University of Phoenix Stadium, Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix Zoo, and only 13 miles from Sky Harbor Airport.
Phoenix is home to a large number of parks and recreation areas. Many waterparks are scattered around the valley including Big Surf in Tempe, Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix in Glendale and SunSplash in Mesa. The area also has one amusement park in north Phoenix called Castles N' Coasters, next to the Metrocenter Mall. There is another amusement park called Enchanted Island located at Encanto Park.
Many parks have been established to preserve the desert landscape in areas that would otherwise quickly be developed with commercial and residential zoning. The most noteworthy park is South Mountain Park, the world's largest municipal park with 16,500 acres (67 km2); others include Camelback Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park and Sunnyslope Mountain, also known as "S" Mountain. The Desert Botanical Garden displays desert plant life from deserts all over the world. Encanto Park is the city's largest and primary urban park, and lies just northwest of downtown Phoenix. Papago Park in east Phoenix is home to the Desert Botanical Garden and the Phoenix Zoo, as well as a few golf courses.
Attractions & Things to Do near Candlewood Suites Phoenix
Camelback Mountain
The highest peak of the Phoenix Mountains located in central Phoenix Camelback Mountain is one of the city's most prominent landmarks. A favorite for more experienced hikers. It is named Camelback Mountain because its shape resembles that of a camel lying down.
Castles 'n' Coasters
It's got the only roller coaster in town. This year-round amusement park has rides, an arcade and miniature golf. Castles and Coasters is located on the perimeter of Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix.
Chase Field
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Formerly known as Bank One Ballpark, it seats about 60,000 people and covers approximately 1,300,000 square feet. You can have lunch inside Chase Field at Friday's Front Row all year long, even when it is not a game day. At Chase Field's web site, you can see how the retractable roof opens and closes in less than 5 minutes! Chase Field will be hosting the 2011 MLB All Star Game!
Children's Museum of Phoenix
This museum built especially for kids that are 10 and younger will keep them entertained (and learning) for hours. It is located in downtown Phoenix, and its three stories of entertaining activities and exhibits that will have them climbing, painting, rolling, driving, shopping, reading and more.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
In May 2000 Phoenix named this wonderful attraction in the northwest part of the city a Phoenix Point of Pride. This is the location of the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site. There are more than 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on almost 600 boulders. Bring your binoculars!
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden is located in Papago Park in central Phoenix. This Phoenix Point of Pride combines desert plants with desert wildlife that can both be seen from short trails that are well marked. Items of interest are described in guidebooks. Check the events calendar for classes, workshops, concerts and more.
First Friday
On the First Friday of every month downtown Phoenix opens up to shuttle bus riding folks who wander in and out of art galleries, studios, and art spaces enjoying the evening air, the variety of creativity, and the ambiance of the event.
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, with over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1969. It's one of our best kept secrets in the Valley of the Sun.
Heard Museum
If you want to see and learn about the history and culture of Arizona, this Phoenix Point of Pride is a must see. Located in downtown Phoenix, it is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest.
Japanese Friendship Garden
Right near downtown Phoenix you'll find a hidden treasure of harmony and tranquility. It is Ro Ho En, the Japanese Friendship Garden and Tea House.
University of Phoenix Stadium
Home to the 2008 NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals! The University of Phoenix Stadium, with its retractable roof and field, is unlike any other stadium in North America, and a marvel of design, engineering, and technology. This multi-purpose facility is located in Glendale, Arizona.!
Opening in spring 2010, the World’s First Global Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) features a collection of instruments from over 200 countries with well over 300 displays. MIM also brings together active curators and conservators making a significant contribution to the world’s community of scholars in Music. MIM is located in North East Phoenix just south of Loop 101 at the intersection of Mayo and Tatum boulevards.
Phoenix Convention Center venues are abuzz with large and smaller scale conventions, trade shows and exhibitions, cultural celebrations, performing arts and corporate events, to name a few.
Wet n’ Wild Phoenix
Phoenix’s newest water theme park, featuring over 30 rides for the whole family! Located in North Phoenix a refreshing adventure awaits your at Wet n’ Wild Phoenix!
Phoenix Zoo
Voted One of the Nation’s Top 5 Zoos for Kids! With over 1,200 animals of all different species and 2.5 miles of walking trails the Phoenix Zoo is a treat for people of all ages. Find out more about the animals and learning programs by visiting the Phoenix Zoo Website!
World Wildlife Zoo & Aquarium
Located in the west valley the World Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium boast a wide array of animals and special events for the whole family. The new indoor Aquarium and extended hours of operation promise to make Wildlife World a year round family-fun and dining destination. The largest structure in the complex, the Predator building, not only holds real sharks and stingrays, but is also the site of the Tiburón Aquarium Restaurant and Flamingo Lounge!
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