We are spending a weeks vacation in Phoenix, Arizona in December. What are some things to do?|193010

Due to some planning mishaps, we_ve ended up with a timeshare in Phoenix. We also have a few days to visit Tuson and Flagstaff as well. Any ideas on interesting or fun things to do or places to go? Any idea would very much be appreciated! Thank you.

If you go to Flagstaff I think you can snowboard.

Check out www.snowbowl.com

Aren_t you lucky? Arizona is beautiful this time of year, for Phoenix, visit the Arizona Biltmore, a beautiful example of old Phoenix resorts, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, to get the flavor of Native America visit the Heard museum. See outstanding cactus and wildflower displays at Desert Botanical Garden and this is just a start. for everything you need to know about the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, visit
http://www.insider-scottsdale.com
you will also find info about Tucson and Sedona, an absolute must for your visit!

hike.. idk

Go to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. The rocks are spectacular. It_s Tucson, BTW.

lots of stuff check out some tourist websites and make some reservations for fun in advance ...if you do some reasearch before you go you will have a great trip

golf

come visit me!!!


i think the best place for families is the Arizona Science Center. it is fun for everyone. it is in downtown phoenix

in tuscon you should visit old tuscon. i am pretty sure it is open in december, but google it online and make sure.
they have small rides and cool things there.

flagstaff is a fun place too. i suggest if you are into history, visiting the Ridoran mansion on NAU campus. they have a guided tour, and the house is really cool.

you could also go to castle and coasters for fun. it is an amusment park, and has fun rides there, like the log ride, and the two roller coasters.

i suggest that you go on a hike or two, and see the natural beauty of the state. sedona is really pretty, and in sedona, you could visit out of africa. that place is pretty cool.

have fun on your vacation!!!

This is a wonderful time to visit Phoenix. Where you are staying and how comfortable you are driving in Phoenix traffic will impact what is available to you, however, most parts of town have so much to offer that you will never be bored unless you want to be! My favorite holiday events are the Zoolights and Glendale Glitters but there are also many concerts and performances happening this month. I regularly contribute to the Phoenix Blog on HotelsByCity.net at http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_arizona_phoenix/ so check there for some ideas, too. Enjoy your trip!

In Flagstaff you can do the ski ride at snowbowl which is super pretty, or hit up the rock gym downtown, or go to the Grand Canyon and hike some of the trails, or head to williams and take the train to the grand canyon, in Phx you can go to the Zoo, it_s the best time of the year to do it because it_s not as hot out. Hope that helps!

?? - With or without kids? If with, what ages?

There are a lot of theatres and such in Phoenix. If you have children, there is a small theme park off the I-17 and Dunlap that is exciting for them. There are also things AROUND Phoenix to do, such as the Living Pioneer Museum north on I-17, depending on what you want to do and what your interests are.

Flagstaff has a neat downtown area full of specialty shops. There is also the Riordan Mansion, which is a huge old house that was built by two brothers. You can take a tour of one half of the mansion and it is set up like it was when the brother_s lived there with their families (complete with large porch swing in the living room) and the other half has old artifacts (clothing, photo albums, etc) that they allow you to browse. It_s pretty interesting.

Some Phoenix Attractions:

http://www.rawhide.com/


http://www.dbg.org/


http://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/zooligh��


http://www.downtownscottsdale.com/


http://www.visitsantas.com/index.asp


If you drive up to Flagstaff, stop by the Montezuma_s Castle.

http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona��

If you have time check out Sedona national park, theres a nice church there. and a desciple of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright Made it its pretty cool. also check out the Mocteszuma castle. thats what its called back in the days people carved their house in the mountain instead of building regular houses. also check out Frank Lloyd wright House. Its open for the public..they have great libraries there as well...so there you go. have fun. oh dont forget the grand canyon south rim.

I_ve got a blog packed full of fun things to do in or around the Phoenix area without spending all of your cash. I also have a few various discounts for current attractions that are here for December, including $3-10 off your tickets at Santa_s Theme Park just outside of Phoenix. Take a look and I hope your vaction goes well!