Explore More in Salt River and find things to do near talking stick resort
Salt River is truly your home-away-from-home for excitement and entertainment. Discover some of the best attractions Arizona has to offer. Grab a bite at a ball game, treat yourself to a spa day, stroll through the Southwest’s largest aquarium, or the world’s largest butterfly conservancy. Salt River has it all from A to Z.
TALKING STICK Entertainment district
The Talking Stick Entertainment District is your hub for adventure, proudly housing many options to stay, dine, play, and unwind. With so many things to do near Talking Stick Resort, you might need help deciding! We’ve got the top spots for you to stop.
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Bam Kazam
What is Bam Kazam?THE HUMAN-SIZED ARCADE FROM THE CREATOR OF ESCAPE THE ROOM It’s every movie you’ve ever loved and you are the star. It’s the only place with no avatars, no controllers, you are player #1. It’s the newest form of interactive entertainment. It’s 60+ rooms bursting with mental…
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OdySea Aquarium
The largest aquarium in the southwest, OdySea Aquarium takes you on an entertaining and educational oceanic adventure like no other. The state-of-the-art facility features an amazing array of animals including sharks, otters, sea lions, penguins, sloths and more. OdySea Aquarium will quickly become part of your “must see” list of…
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Color Me Mine
Now Open! You Pick It. You Paint It. We Fire It! Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own pottery studio that makes the unique and creative experience of pottery painting accessible for people of all ages. At Color Me Mine, guests choose from hundreds of unpainted ceramic pieces, such as plates,…
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Johnny’s Playground
Leap, climb, bounce, slide, and jump your way around Johnny’s Playground. With multiple inflatables and bounce houses, a climbing structure, a dedicated space for the littlest ones, and plenty of benches for the grown-ups, this indoor playground is the perfect place for your kids to burn off excess energy all…
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Cyber Quest
Cyber Quest is an arcade like no other! The family-friendly entertainment venue features non-violent game content in a bright, colorful, and inviting space. Our teams take great pride in providing a very high level of guest service and interaction. When it comes to prizes, Cyber Quest delivers an unforgettable experience….
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Pangaea: Land of the Dinosaurs
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is an indoor interactive exhibit and educational center located at Arizona Boardwalk. Complete with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roam through exhibits and true-to-life recreations of prehistoric habitats, Pangaea is designed to transport guests back to the age of the dinosaurs. Guests can…
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Museum of Illusions
Experience the impossible at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale! This one-of-a-kind edutainment destination will blow your mind as you immerse yourself in the world of illusions. Experience over 60 eye-fooling exhibits that will have you defying gravity, walking on walls, and questioning your sense of reality. It’s a can’t-miss, photo-worthy destination…
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Laser + Mirror Maze
Can you find the true path through the mirror maze, discover the elusive butterfly, and escape the perils of the forest to seek your next adventure? Or will you wander lost, never to be found again? Then, sharpen your ninja skills as you twist, dodge, duck and crawl your way…
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UFO Experience
UFO Experience is an out-of-this-world, family-friendly exhibition based on the widespread interest in UFOs and alien lifeforms. It includes more than 200 alien artifacts, films, recordings, conceptual models, and interactive experiences and is one of the world’s most comprehensive exhibitions exploring reports of UFOs, alien abductions, and encounters with extraterrestrials.
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KTR Scottsdale
Wall-to-wall fun! KTR is the ultimate indoor action sports playground offering wholesome fun, entertainment, and education designed for families to spend more time together. Whether you’re celebrating your child’s next birthday or looking to host an event for your team, KTR’s indoor playground offers a trampoline park, indoor skate park,…
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Imagine 3D Mini Golf
Imagine 3D Mini Golf is Family Owned & Operated Experience the Amazement lmagine a world where one-of-a-kind hand painted 3D art looks so real playing black light mini golf that you’ll feel like you’re trapped in a world of fantasy while encountering dragon caves, sunken pirate ships, and unicorns! Wow!…
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Mavrix
Mavrix, the District’s newest entertainment hot spot! Mavrix is an entertainment destination featuring 22 bowling lanes, 85 arcade games, a state of the art laser tag arena, billiards tables, dozens of 4K televisions, 1,500 square feet of meeting and event space, and a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and bar featuring a chef curated…
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
*All New Show* Kingdoms come together to celebrate their alliance and a new era of peace. But the celebration may be short lived when rumors of a betrayal are afoot. Witness intense sword fights and jousting like you’ve never seen as six knights compete to become defender of the realm….
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Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in America and should certainly top your indoor family fun list of “Things to do in Arizona”. This amazing, state-of-the art facility includes a magnificent glass atrium that provides the ideal tropical rainforest habitat where thousands of butterflies from around the world…
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving
iFLY is the experiential entertainment company that created modern indoor skydiving. They make the dream of flight a reality by giving guests ‘wings’ in a safe and reliable environment. iFLY has 37 locations around the world, and the Talking Stick Entertainment District is home to Arizona’s only location! iFLY welcomes flyers from 3…
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Octane Raceway
America’s Best Kart Racing! Octane Raceway features a 1/3 mile indoor/outdoor track, 45+ mph karts, Velocity VR, Axe Throwing, Brickyard Bar & Grill, arcade, and event rooms. Corporate events and private parties from 10 – 500.
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Topgolf
Topgolf is where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout! Stop by for casual fun or to celebrate birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, date night, or whatever your heart desires! You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone can play. Score…
History and culture
History and culture
History and culture
History and culture
RESTAURANTS
Are you feeling adventurous? Whatever your flavor, Salt River has a unique eatery to satisfy all of your cravings. Sample everything from fine dining to fast and fresh favorites.
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Rewind
Ice Cream + Boba + Tea Rewind is a place that houses two concepts from the Founders of Pokitrition – Sushi Burritos & Poké Bowls First concept is where ice cream meets your favorite cereal to create cereal infused ice cream.The other concept is serving premium matcha sourced straight from…
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Angry Crab Shack
With a flavor experience so good it remains indescribable, Angry Crab Shack Talking Stick has something for every seafood lover. Have you tried our custom cajun seafood boil or one of the amazing sandwiches, appetizers, or salads on the menu? Angry Crab Shack Talking Stick restaurant is located at the Pavilions…
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Tash
From the O’odham language spoken by members of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community. Tash, pronounced [TH-O-SH], translates to sun, day or time. Tash is for those who are connoisseurs of life. Who are intrepid. Adventurous. On a quest for the extraordinary. The eclectic, Mediterranean-inspired menu blends multicultural influences to…
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Frozen Penguin
Create your own amazing Custom Ice Cream Sandwich right here at Arizona Boardwalk at Talking Stick! Start with homemade cookies and brownies made from scratch daily using family recipes. Pack them with delicious creamy ice cream and then roll it in the tastiest toppings imaginable.
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Rusty Taco
“Tacos are the most important meal of the day!” Homemade street tacos and cold margaritas are waiting for you at Rusty Taco! Serving tacos, breakfast tacos, nachos, dessert and more! Rusty Taco at Talking Stick – Catering Menu
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Forefathers Cheesesteaks
The best cheesesteak in the Valley can be found here! This family-owned restaurant is serving cheesesteaks, salads and more. *Talking Stick Tip: Don’t forget the fry sauce
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The Eagles Buffet
The beloved Eagles Buffet is back! We are delighted to announce the Eagles Buffet is now open five days a week! At Eagles Buffet, there is a various selection of international cuisine that will for sure satisfy your appetite. Endless food with a large assortment of sugar-filled (and sugar-free) desserts. SEAFOOD…
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Blazin’ Mongolian BBQ
Build your own stir-fry meal with the freshest and most delicious ingredients.
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True Food Market
The ingredient-obsessed True Food Kitchen is thrilled to introduce its brand-new concept, True Food Market – your new neighborhood destination for delicious meals that fuel your busy life. Part restaurant, part market, and entirely delicious, True Food Market brings the signature quality of True Food Kitchen to a more casual,…
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Shake Shack
Now Open! The first drive-thru location in Arizona! Shake Shack’s Salt River location will offer guests both in-Shack dining and Shake Shack’s drive-thru experience. Shake Shack’s drive-thru features a digital menu board, a two-lane ordering system and a separate pick-up window for ease of convenience. its delicious made-to-order Angus beef…
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Pangaea Dinosaur Grill
Experience eating delicious food for the entire family with dinosaurs at the Pangaea Dinosaur Grill! We are passionate about you having a great experience! Our dinosaurs direct us to serve delicious, high-quality and healthy portioned meals using fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers. Please take a look at our website…
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Ocean Trail
FRESH SEAFOOD PREPARED CREOLE STYLE Experience a taste of New Orleans located just off the Talking Stick Resort‘s casino floor on the main level. About the MenuOcean Trail serves up exceptional seafood with aromatic Creole spices and classic New Orleans favorites—a rarity among restaurants in the Phoenix area. Items on…
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Spinato’s Pizzeria
From pizza and pasta to fresh salads and decadent desserts, Spinato’s offer classic Chicago-style dishes and unique Arizona creations. Their sixth Valley location is here in Salt River, located at The Block at Talking Stick! Take a look at the menu.
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Dutch Bros Coffee
Sip the good vibes! Dutch Bros is now opened in Salt River, Arizona. Check out the menu and see what hand crafted drink awaits you!
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Playa Bowls
Playa Bowls™ is your slice of summer, anytime. Using the freshest, highest quality ingredients, the crew at Play Bowls serve healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind. Check out the menu.
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Black Rock Coffee Bar
Fueling for the ones on the go! Black Rock Coffee serves delicious blends of robust coffee drinks, smooth iced lattes and energy fueled specialties sure to brighten your day. Sit in and drive thru available.
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Cafe Rio
Only the Best Served to You Fresh! Craveable flavor customized by you. From the hot-off-the-comal tortillas to the original Sweet Pork Barbacoa, the depth of flavor in Cafe Rio’s chef-inspired Mexican recipes is the cornerstone to why visitors become life-long fans. The fresh, made-to-order, fully customizable options transform a quick serve offering…
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Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets brings their All-American Burgers, Shakes and Fries to Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale. Their menu features high quality, innovative items including fresh, never frozen 100% beef cooked-to-order hamburgers, Veggie Boca® burger, chicken sandwiches, crispy fries and rich, delicious hand-spun shakes and malts. This dynamic restaurant offers friendly service and…
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Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse is famous for our Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Fresh-Baked Bread, and Legendary Margaritas!
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White Castle
The icon slider fast food joint is now open in Salt River! The first White Castle in the state of Arizona is located within Salt River’s Talking Stick Entertainment District. The 4,589-square-foot restaurant is the largest stand-alone White Castle restaurant. White Castle is known for its 2×2 steam-grilled sliders. The classic…
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CAZ Sports Bar
CAZ Sports Bar at Casino Arizona is your new home for all your favorite teams. Far from your usual sports bar experience, CAZ Sports Bar delivers a delicious menu of fan favorite food, two projection screens, and a huge video wall so you don’t miss a second of the action. More…
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
*All New Show* Kingdoms come together to celebrate their alliance and a new era of peace. But the celebration may be short lived when rumors of a betrayal are afoot. Witness intense sword fights and jousting like you’ve never seen as six knights compete to become defender of the realm….
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Nekter Juice Bar
Nekter is known for a healthy way of living, making juices, smoothies and acai bowls with fresh fruits and vegetables. Natural, freshly-made juices, smoothies, acai bowls, or cold pressed juices provides a steady stream of energy (no crash and burn), and feeds the body with live nutrients and enzymes, versus…
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Babbo
Babbo Italian Eatery is happy to bring you contemporary Italian cuisine using unique ingredients to create bold, fresh flavors. Offering a family-friendly, casual atmosphere, you can enjoy fresh, house-made Italian food at a great price for lunch or dinner! Interested in take out instead? The full menu is also available…
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Backyards Patio Sports Lounge
Backyards Patio Sports Lounge welcomes you to eat, drink and chill as they make their backyard, your backyard! Perfect spot for incredible food and drinks while watching a game.
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Octane Raceway
America’s Best Kart Racing! Octane Raceway features a 1/3 mile indoor/outdoor track, 45+ mph karts, Velocity VR, Axe Throwing, Brickyard Bar & Grill, arcade, and event rooms. Corporate events and private parties from 10 – 500.
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Topgolf
Topgolf is where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout! Stop by for casual fun or to celebrate birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, date night, or whatever your heart desires! You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone can play. Score…
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RoadHouse Cinema
RoadHouse Cinema is Arizona’s only locally-owned and operated, dine-in movie theatre! Open 365 days a year, RoadHouse Cinema offers an extraordinary restaurant menu created by an award-winning chef and restaurateur, an impressively creative full bar featuring high quality wines and Arizona craft beers, and overwhelmingly comfortable recliners, all to be…
Nightlife
Nightlife in Salt River is full of things to do near Talking Stick Resort. Try your hand at one of the hundreds of available slot and table games, or catch your new favorite movie, all coupled with delicious eats and endless cocktail options. Come find your new favorite place to step out.
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Casino Arizona
Your friendly, local, “neighborhood” casino located just off the 101 in south Scottsdale. It’s the perfect place to gather with friends and play our slots or table games; to enjoy a delicious meal; catch your favorite teams at CAZ Sports Bar and Sportsbook; or take some entertainment during Tribute Band…
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Mavrix
Mavrix, the District’s newest entertainment hot spot! Mavrix is an entertainment destination featuring 22 bowling lanes, 85 arcade games, a state of the art laser tag arena, billiards tables, dozens of 4K televisions, 1,500 square feet of meeting and event space, and a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and bar featuring a chef curated…
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Topgolf
Topgolf is where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout! Stop by for casual fun or to celebrate birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, date night, or whatever your heart desires! You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone can play. Score…
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Talking Stick Resort
The perfect destination for weekend getaways, resort vacations, stay-cations, business travel, entertainment and 24-7 gaming. With 496 rooms, 2 pools, spectacular views, world-class entertainment, over 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and a convenient location just off the 101 freeway, Talking Stick Resort is the place to turn it on!…
SHOPPING
If shopping is on your mind, Salt River has precisely what you want. From unique souvenirs to beautiful artwork you can’t find anywhere else, Salt River has plenty of shopping in store for you.
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Four Peaks Mining Co.
The Four Peaks Amethyst Mine was discovered in the late 1800’s and produces some of the highest grade amethyst in the world. We offer a free in-store Mini-Mine Tour experience, plus minerals, fossils, books, and gifts for all ages. Shop our sterling silver and gold jewelry set with many varieties…
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Native Art Market
Native Art Market at Talking Stick features one-of-a-kind arts, crafts, entertainment and fresh frybread! The Native Art Market is a Native operated art market, located on tribal land and features only Native American artists. Open every Saturday and Sunday in the Fall through March at the Pavilions at Talking Stick…
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The Pavilions at Talking Stick
The Pavilions at Talking Stick is an outdoor shopping center that is bursting at the seams with family entertainment options! The Pavilions is home to shopping favorites like Target and Famous Footwear but also features some tasty restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings and Red Robin. Race by Octane Raceway, iFLY…
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Color Me Mine
Now Open! You Pick It. You Paint It. We Fire It! Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own pottery studio that makes the unique and creative experience of pottery painting accessible for people of all ages. At Color Me Mine, guests choose from hundreds of unpainted ceramic pieces, such as plates,…
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The Soap Bubbles
Soap-prise! Follow the delightful, alluring scent right into the freshest shop in town: The Soap Bubble. This vibrant home and bath store offers an array of lush, colorful, and fragrant soap creations sure to keep everyone feeling – and smelling – their best. The Soap Bubble carries several locally crafted…
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OdySea Treasures
The last stop on your exciting journey through OdySea Aquarium is the OdySea Treasures Gift Shop. Here you’ll find a great selection of must-have souvenirs ranging from marine-related jewelry, books, stuffed toys, clothing, and so much more!
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Butterfly Treasures
The last stop on your exciting journey through Butterfly Wonderland is the Butterfly Treasures Gift Shop. Here you’ll find a great selection of must-have souvenirs ranging from butterfly-related jewelry, books, stuffed toys, clothing, and so much more!
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Arizona Territory Trading Post
A full-line general merchandise store featuring Arizona/Southwest products, gifts and souvenirs including tee shirts, caps, mugs, shot glasses, magnets, key chains, signs, postcards, cactus, Mexican imports, Native American crafted items, salsas, soups, jellies, candies, ceramics and more!
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Sugar Drop Candy Shop
This sweet store features a selection of gourmet treats for children and adults alike! As guests arrive, they will be greeted by two hopscotch games, a photo booth designed after an English telephone booth, and an enormous colorfully painted Adirondack chair, which provides a sweet photo opportunity! Sugar Drop Candy…
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Huhugam Ki Museum
Looking to dive a little deeper into the history and culture of our Community and the people who call it home? A visit to the Huhugam Ki Museum:, “House of the ancestors,” is a great place to submerge. Here you will view exhibits from the days of the ancient Hohokam…
Outdoor adventure
Part of the fun in visiting Salt River is experiencing the surrounding natural scenery and taking in the beautiful backdrop. From a rainforest adventure with butterflies to a game of golf, to a concert or event at Salt River Fields, the great outdoors awaits.
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Popstroke
EAT. PUTT. DRINK.Now open! Offering a unique, family-friendly golf and casual outdoor dining experience. PopStroke features two 18-hole putting courses designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design! PopStroke is not putt-putt, it’s not just mini-golf…it is a fantastic outdoor experience for people of all ages – With an outdoor dining…
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Talking Stick Golf Club
Recognized as a top public golf course by Golfweek Magazine, Talking Stick Golf Club, boasts the largest public practice facility in the valley to ensure you have the best opportunities to warm-up and practice your swing. Soft rolling landscape and breathtaking surroundings await you on the O’odham and Piipaash courses,…
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Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in America and should certainly top your indoor family fun list of “Things to do in Arizona”. This amazing, state-of-the art facility includes a magnificent glass atrium that provides the ideal tropical rainforest habitat where thousands of butterflies from around the world…
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Topgolf
Topgolf is where the competition of sport meets your favorite local hangout! Stop by for casual fun or to celebrate birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, date night, or whatever your heart desires! You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone can play. Score…
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Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
“TWO TRIBES, TWO TEAMS, ONE HOME!” Proud to be the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick raises the bar for major league baseball spring training. Not only is the facility surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain views in…