Attractions & Adventure

Attractions & Adventures

Scottsdale is positively bursting with unique attractions and unforgettable adventures that will keep you busy morning, noon and night. Start your explorations at one of area’s many popular attractions like the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA, as the locals call it), Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, The Phoenix Zoo and Cosanti, the home and studio of renowned architect Paolo Soleri.

Next, amplify your Scottsdale experience with invigorating outdoor activities that will get your adrenaline pumping. Set in the lush Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale’s sunny skies and idyllic weather make experiencing the beauty of the desert a breeze. Begin your desert adventure with a hike on one of the city’s scenic trails. Kick it up a notch with eco-tours, horseback riding treks, mountain biking adventures and water sports like river rafting and kayaking. And, for a bird’s-eye view, take to the skies with air tours, hot-air ballooning and other aerial adventures.

Scottsdale is yours to explore. And remember, no matter what kind of adventure you crave, you're sure to discover 360 degrees of fun in the Sonoran Desert.

National Geographic Explorers Camp

Navigating a GPS to discover desert creatures, going on a photo safari, or meeting real-life explorers, the Fairmont Scottsdale is making this summer an adventure to remember. The resort is introducing the first National Geographic Explorers Camp, exclusively for overnight guests.

From May 22 - September 7, 2009, the camp offers discovery-based activities for ages 5-12. Campers trek on a "Desert Discovery" GPS treasure hunt, go on a "Photo Safari," have fun at a "Geo Bowl" and play on gigantic, highly-detailed maps.

Grand Rails Express-Grand Canyon Railway/Detours one-day package

DETOURS of Arizona
3/5 - 3/15

The Grand Rails Express package is a one-day package that includes transportation and guide service from Detours along with one-way Grand Canyon Railway train travel and South Rim tour.

With a morning departure from the Phoenix/Scottsdale area or Flagstaff, guests will travel to the Route 66 main street town of
Williams, Arizona.

From Williams, the historic Grand Canyon Railway journey begins with a 65-mile scenic ride across the Colorado Plateau to the South Rim of Grand Canyon, ending in Grand Canyon Village.

Once at the Grand Canyon, your guide
will meet you for an exploration of Grand Canyon in your own luxury tour vehicle.

At the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, guests will have a three-hour guided tour and an opportunity to walk the rim, shop, have lunch, or just relax with a view. While in the Grand Canyon, we’ll explore a 30-mile section of road that winds along the rim of the canyon, showcasing the best rim views and history
along the way. Returning to Phoenix, Scottsdale or Flagstaff from the canyon, we will enjoy views of the Navajo Nation and Painted Desert, with a stop at an authentic Navajo trading post.

Departs Phoenix/Scottsdale hotels at 6am and returns to hotel by 8pm. Adults-$213 (coach class train travel); $288 (first class train travel). For additional child pricing or additional information please visit www.detoursaz.com.

To book your trip please call Detours at 1-866-438-6877 or visit www.detoursaz.com