Scottsdale Convention Visitors Bureau
Events

Events for 11/21/2009 - 11/27/2009

21 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Hotel Valley Ho Architectural Tours
  • January 03 - December 29
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Saturday
  • Times: Call for times
  • Location: Hotel Valley Ho
  • Phone: (866) 882-4484
  • Admission: $19.56, includes discount for dinner at Trader Vic's and for VH Spa services or retail purchases

Hotel Valley Ho, one of the best known mid-century modern hotels in the country, offers an architectural walking tour of the buildings and grounds.

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Three Hour Behind the Scenes Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Thursday, Saturday
  • Times: 9:15 a.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $60

If you're intersted in an in-depth, intimate look at Taliesin West, this exclusive experience is a must. A highlight of this tour is a stop in the colorful Taliesin Fellowship dining room where you'll be treated to mid-morning "tea."

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.

22 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.

23 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Shop Hop Tour
  • January 05 - December 28
  • Recurring weekly on Monday
  • Times: Daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Contact us for current rates

A savvy shopper's dream, this exursion allows you to experience the many trendy, unique, and one-of-a-kind boutique shops that the Valley has to offer.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Three Hour Behind the Scenes Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Thursday, Saturday
  • Times: 9:15 a.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $60

If you're intersted in an in-depth, intimate look at Taliesin West, this exclusive experience is a must. A highlight of this tour is a stop in the colorful Taliesin Fellowship dining room where you'll be treated to mid-morning "tea."

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
  • November 13 - January 15
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: departure times vary. Please visit website for departure times
  • Location: Grand Canyon Railway
  • Phone: 18008438724
  • Admission: please visit www.thetrain.com for pricing

The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

Birds in the Garden
  • October 05 - November 30
  • Recurring weekly on Monday
  • Times: 8 a.m.
  • Location: Desert Botanical Garden
  • Phone: (480) 921-1225
  • Admission: Free with paid Garden admission.

Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available.

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.

24 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Hotel Valley Ho Architectural Tours
  • January 03 - December 29
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Saturday
  • Times: Call for times
  • Location: Hotel Valley Ho
  • Phone: (866) 882-4484
  • Admission: $19.56, includes discount for dinner at Trader Vic's and for VH Spa services or retail purchases

Hotel Valley Ho, one of the best known mid-century modern hotels in the country, offers an architectural walking tour of the buildings and grounds.

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
  • November 13 - January 15
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: departure times vary. Please visit website for departure times
  • Location: Grand Canyon Railway
  • Phone: 18008438724
  • Admission: please visit www.thetrain.com for pricing

The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.

25 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
  • November 13 - January 15
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: departure times vary. Please visit website for departure times
  • Location: Grand Canyon Railway
  • Phone: 18008438724
  • Admission: please visit www.thetrain.com for pricing

The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.

26 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Three Hour Behind the Scenes Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Thursday, Saturday
  • Times: 9:15 a.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $60

If you're intersted in an in-depth, intimate look at Taliesin West, this exclusive experience is a must. A highlight of this tour is a stop in the colorful Taliesin Fellowship dining room where you'll be treated to mid-morning "tea."

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
  • November 13 - January 15
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: departure times vary. Please visit website for departure times
  • Location: Grand Canyon Railway
  • Phone: 18008438724
  • Admission: please visit www.thetrain.com for pricing

The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.

27 November

The Trendsetter Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

The European-Chic Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Available in morning and afternoon sessions of approximately four hours
  • Location: SPREE! The Art of Shopping
  • Phone: (480) 661-1080
  • Admission: $495 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available

Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper’s own interest and style preferences.

Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: $95 includes lunch and admission

Visit the best of what the Southwest has to offer all in one day. Ollie the Trolley will have you experience the Desert Botanical Garden to learn about the "Native Cultures & Plants of the Southwest" and finishes at the Heard Museum.

Ollie the Trolley Wine and Dine Tour
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Location: Ollie the Trolley
  • Phone: (480) 970-8130
  • Admission: Tour price does not include food or beverage

Get ready for a tour for the taste buds! Offering gourmet dining from a wide array of cultures and influences, the Wine and Dine Trolley offers you a unique experience like none other!

Ninety Minute INSIGHTS
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $32; $29 seniors, students and military; $20 youth 6-12

The newly restored living quarters and the dramatic Taliesin West living room are the highlights of this tour, which also includes all the elements of the Panorama Tour.

One Hour Panorama Tour
  • February 05 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
  • Phone: (480) 860-2700
  • Admission: $27; $23 Seniors, students and military; $10 youth 6-12

Experience firsthand Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. Visit the Cabaret Theater, Music Pavilion, Kiva and Wright's private office.

Polar Express Train with Grand Canyon Railway
  • November 13 - January 15
  • Recurring every week day
  • Times: departure times vary. Please visit website for departure times
  • Location: Grand Canyon Railway
  • Phone: 18008438724
  • Admission: please visit www.thetrain.com for pricing

The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot for a journey through the dark and quiet wilderness for a special visit to the "North Pole."

Arizona Desert Sunset Tour and Cowboy Dinner
  • January 01 - December 31
  • Recurring daily
  • Location: Arizona Desert Events
  • Phone: (602) 569-4889
  • Admission: Family & Group Discounts Available: (Not suitable for children under 5 years of age)

When the Pavement Ends the Adventure Begins Experience the Wild West with family and friends the way it looked 100 years ago.

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and head out into the lushest desert in the world, abundant with plant & wildlife. Explore the rugged trails that are home to the second most diverse eco system in the world. Enjoy the splendor of the majestic saguaro indigenous only to this region of the Sonoran Desert. Of course you'll hear a tall tale or two from your Cowboy & Native American guides. But, you'll also learn the true secrets of its past inhabitants. If you're a photography buff or just a casual snapper you'll find spectacular photo opportunities with every sunset.

After your fun in the desert enjoy some cowboy grub at an authentic western steakhouse with country music and dancing.

 

Birdwatching in the Sonoran Desert

Join us for a guided birdwatching adventure through the lower Sonoran Desert. Be one with nature as we travel lush desert trails with amazing views in custom off-road tour vehicles. Enjoy leisurely nature hikes to get up close and personal with the wildlife. Many species thrive in this area dense with trees and cactus, perfect for nesting and feeding. Owls, Hawks, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Quails, Cardinals and Roadrunners just to name a few are among the hundreds of species calling this desert their home.

Hiking Shoes or Sneakers Required
Duration Approximately 3.5 Hours
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Included
Bring along your binoculars or borrow ours.


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