14% off (Sale price $64.86, Reg. Price $76.30) :: Hotel at a Glance: Radisson Hotel Phoenix AirportFresh off of a $9.5 million renovation, the Radissons guest rooms now sport a clean, minimalist look. Platform beds with built-in lighting complement wood accent walls and furnishings in crisp shades of gray and white. Adding convenience to style, mini fridges and free WiFi round out the in-room amenities. Where to eat: RBG Bar Grill plates casual meals such as vegetable wraps and beef-and bacon meatloaf. Best way to unwind: taking a dip in the outdoor heated pool or hot tub Free ride from the Phoenix airport on the hotels 24-hour shuttle Downtown Phoenix is about 25 minutes away via the nearby light-rail station.Phoenix, Arizona: Bustling Metropolis and Native American Culture Surrounded by DesertThough the topography of the Phoenix area is all desert, its by no means desolate. Camelback Mountain is a city park area with scenic trails that wind past boulders and red-sandstone formations; climb to the very top for a view of the entire city. Or hit the themed trails at the Desert Botanical Garden filled with Southwestern flora such as huge sonoran cacti and other moisture-hoarding succulents. Either way, plan hikes in the early morning or twilight hours to catch the most stunning sunlit views and stay cool.For an in-depth look at the cultures of Arizona’s indigenous population, browse the 12 exhibition galleries and sculpture garden at the Heard Museum. The collection’s nearly 40,000 pieces of art range from 500 Hopi katsina dolls to a full-size Pueblo oven. In nearby Scottsdale, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West was the renowned prairie-style architect’s winter home as well as a campus for his architecture school.
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