With striking displays about all kinds of subjects, a visit to Gallery of Scientific Exploration is a great day out for the whole family.

This display of scientific achievements is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Tempe. But Gallery of Scientific Exploration isn't the area's only drawcard. Arizona State University, Phoenix Zoo, and Sun Devil Stadium are some other interesting sights close by.

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Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort

East Mesa

$236

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Jan 9 - Jan 11

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Chicago (CHI) to Phoenix (PHX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Clean rooms and hreat resort overall

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Raintree at Phoenix South Mountain Preserve

South Mountain

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$485

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Feb 18 - Feb 21

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Minneapolis (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)

Spacious condo in timeshare resort. Staff was efficient and friendly. Grounds were clean. Units themselves are pretty dated and look like they were furnished in the 70s. Better than staying at a mid range hotel in the area for the money.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Hotel Valley Ho

Old Town

$1,428

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Jan 24 - Jan 31

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Chicago (CHI) to Phoenix (PHX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,097 reviews)

We loved our stay! We wish we would have gotten the suite we thought we booked, also we were unaware of one of the pools being shut down for the holiday - but overall we had an amazing time! The staff is so friendly and all smiles.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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