Climb the Hole-in-the-Rock hill at Papago Park
by Maria250
The "Hole-in-the-Rock" is a very popular spot for ppl who love climbing, walking the dog, or just taking their kids out there to the Papago Park. These rock formations are accessible (even while carrying a cup of nicely hot coffee) via a smoothly going path that passes behind and around the hill. We were climbing up to the "face of the hill" to reach the chamber, although this might be dangerous for kids & inexperienced! We saw a dude climbed up, up, up even to the very top. He did really a good job!! The chamber yet already provides a fantastic view of the city of Phoenix!! A nearly constant wind blows through the openings in the rock.
The "Hole-in-the-Rock is a series of openings (tafoni) eroded in a small hill composed of bare red arkosic conglomerate sandstone. The sandstone was first formed some 6-15 million years ago, and the tafoni are thought to have been eroded by water. An open, shelter-like chamber in the face of the formation communicates with the rear of the formation via a hole eroded completely through the rock. Another substantial opening exists in the “ceiling” of the chamber. There is evidence that the Hohokam, early inhabitants of the region, used and recorded the position of sunlight shining through the latter opening to mark the seasons.."
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Las vegas
by HeidiR
You can get really cheap flights from PHoenix to places like Las Vegas. As long as you book 21 days in advance the fare is only $29 one way. Alternatively its about 5 hr drive.
Hotel prices vary, there are plenty of cheap websites to look at however the following hotels promise the cheapest priceon their own websites
Luxor
Excalibular
Circus Circus
Mandalay Bay
Nice chinese food!!
by srigaya22 about Chopstixx
Chopstixx is a nice restuarant.. Again as i am a vegetarian and dont get many options to choose from i actually get to customize the dishes.And everytime we go there the same taste is maintained . Vegetable Rice
Urban Latin Food
by queencreekfreak about TICOZ Resto-Bar
I love this place! The food is excellent and the ambience even better. The decor is fresh and hip. They have a beautiful dining area, patio and bar. A great place to sit and have a drink or appetizer. Hip Adult atmosphere, leave the kiddies at home. We enjoyed the street tacos in beef or shrimp. Their calamari was tender and delicious , servied with an interesting sort of tomatillo sauce for dipping. I had an excellent sort of panini sandwich with shredded beef. Many of the dishes are served with corn dusted waffle fries. The presentations are great. The service is good too.
Check out the full menu on their website.
Go to see a Baseball Game at...
by sam-zam
Go to see a Baseball Game at Bank One Ballpark.
It is a fantastic stadium with a roof that opens. This still works because the air-conditioning blows down on the fans and you don't get too hot. We are very proud of the park and the Diamondbacks.
Commemorative Air Museum
Front view from the ravine
Street entrance.
Jumpingtwins outside Great Arizona Puppet Theater
