TOURISM
Angels Trumpet Ale House: Check out the ever-changing chalkboards for dozens of unique craft beers that will cool you off on the hottest days. angelstrumpetalehouse.com Arizona Diamondbacks: Cool off at Chase Field with the all-you-can-eat seats conveniently positioned one level below the Sandlot kids area. mlb.com/dbacks Arizona Grand Resort & Spa: This resort offers everything locals are looking for in a staycation — seven-acre water park, golf course, spa, on-site dining and more. arizonagrandresort.com Arizona Zipline Adventures: Beat the heat at Arizona Zipline Adventures, home of Southern Arizona’s longest and fastest Zipline EcoTour. ziparizona.com Big Surf: As America’s original wave pool with 2.5 million gallons of water, Big Surf’s Waikiki Beach is the place to be on a hot summer day. bigsurffun.com Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour: Cool off with a cocktail at this relaxed cocktail lounge and check out its creative, 16-page menu. bitterandtwistedaz.com Boulders Resort & Spa: Escape the heat with a legendary spa, four swimming pools, world-class golf and culinary adventures at the newly designed restaurants. theboulders.com Butterfly Wonderland: Walk among thousands of butterflies and exotic moths as they flutter between flowers and trees. butterflywonderland.com
Dave & Buster’s: Beat the heat with great games, food and TVs for gamers and sports fans of all ages. daveandbusters.com
Humphreys Peak: The highest point in Arizona is an oddly snow-topped peak within the otherwise arid state. summitpost.org/humphreys-peak/150241
Dolphinaris Arizona: Swim with dolphins or meet the dolphins from dry land right in Scottsdale. dolphinaris-arizona.com
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa: The property features a 2.5-acre water playground with a sand beach, threestory waterslide, adult pool, Grotto Bar and gondola boat rides. scottsdale.regency.hyatt.com
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: The resort hauled in 830 tons of white sand from Florida for its 9,000-squarefoot Sunset Beach surrounding the pool. fairmont.com/scottsdale Four Peaks: The original and most beloved craft beer company in Arizona has been brewing since 1996 out of an old creamery. fourpeaks.com Flip Dunk Sports: Stop by to cool off with an open jump session at Arizona’s indoor trampoline gym. flipdunksports.com Golfland Sunsplash: Sunsplash operates in the summer and features 29 water-based attractions. golfland.com/mesa Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort: The Desert Springs Oasis features sparking pools and a relaxing waterfall-fed cold plunge. hiltonelconquistador.com Hotel Valley Ho: The retro hotel’s OH Pool always has a lively atmosphere with live music, cabanas and “Recovery Sundays.” hotelvalleyho.com
Churn: Create fond memories of cooling off with freshly churned ice cream. Don’t miss the strawberry. churnaz.com Coconino Lava River Cave: Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock. flagstaff.com/lava-tubes Creamistry: The ice cream shop utilizes science — mixing ingredients with liquid nitrogen for a smoky and satisfying visual showcase — to bring you your creamy desert. creamistry.com 30
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Ice Den: There is always time to lace up your skates and hit the ice, even when it’s triple-digits in the Valley. icedenscottsdale.com iFly: Ever wonder what it’s like to fly? Visit first indoor skydiving operation in Arizona. iflyworld.com/phoenix JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa: The resort offers five pools, including a lazy river outdoor pool, Revive Spa adult pool, a serpentine waterslide and kids splash pad. marriott.com Kartchner Caverns: Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers. azstateparks.com/kartchner Lake Havasu’s London Bridge: This immigrant bridge once spanned the Thames but is now a fixture in Arizona. golakehavasu.com LEGOLAND Discovery Center: This is described as a “highly interactive and educational two- to three-hour experience.” legolanddiscoverycenter.com/arizona