This place has been on our lists for a awhile and we were so happy we finally went this weekend…read more The admission is very affordable and the front desk people were so sweet and helpful. The property itself is huge so be prepared for lots of walking. The main trail is paved, and there are other off road trails that are not. We brought our 2 young children and they handled both very well. It was very educational and the houses were kept in excellent condition. I would have liked to see more of the yellow house but I understand why it's closed off. The telephone exhibit was interesting and brought back memories of having land lines as a kid. We will definitely be back!

I highly recommend this property for both adults and children alike and every age in between. This…read moreis an authentic pioneer village in the magnificent Southwest. This is considered "winter time" and the enactment scenes were not on. "Winter time" is 27 - 33C! LOL. Come here! It's an educational experience with wide, open spaces and vistas to walk and explore.

Super cool places!! Definitely worth checking out!! Train ride was awesome, and the mine shack was…read moreso thrilling!

Let me start by saying we've been here before and always had a good experience but some things are…read moredefinitely slipping. It started with the mine tour. The young woman giving the tour was apathetic at best during the tour. She also completely skipped the elevator ride, saying it was too crowded. That removes all illusion of actually "going down in the mine". The kids with us asked "why didn't we go down in the mine!?" Then the mystery shacks tour guide seemed like he was doing us a favor by even being there. Sorry, did we disturb your day here guy? We ate in the restaurant. Food was ok, expensive, but ok. Service was good. Don't appreciate the political bumper stickers on the wall but whatever. Lastly it was two days before Christmas and nary a decoration to be found. Not a bit deal here but it would have been nice to see any holiday decorations. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa-I'd take it.

If you look up the top attractions in Phoenix on TripAdvisor, Dobbins Lookout will be toward the…read moretop of the list. For good reason. Located in South Mountain Park, Dobbins offers picturesque views of Phoenix and surrounding areas. There are two ways to get there: (1) you can take the easy way and take a scenic drive up to a parking lot right next to Dobbins or (2) take Holbert Trail to Dobbins which will be about an hour an a half hike. Naturally, I took the more difficult route and was rewarded for my efforts with all that Dobbins has to offer. You'll see people sitting on the various benches and ledges to enjoy the views. You'll see people snapping pics. And you'll even see vendors in the parking lot selling Native American art and jewelry, drinks, and snacks. While I wasn't there during sunset, I hear it's a spectacular place to come at that time.

Other reviews say it all. Best views of the area and unparalleled sunsets. Good parking; some merch…read moreand jewelry vendors are there. It's not good if you're unsteady on your feet unless you want the views from the parking lots, which aren't bad. Unsteady feet beware. It's not Chiricahua, but it's pretty good and a hairpin corner steep drive. Lots of hiking from easy to over-the-mountains is available. Drive slowly; it's a narrow passage with bad visibility in some areas.

Scorpion Gulch in Phoenix is such an interesting historic stop. It's an abandoned stone structure…read morebuilt in 1936 by William Lunsford as a home and trading post, and it still has that rugged Wild West feel. The stone walls and open-air layout make it a great backdrop for photos, which is why I stopped by to scout it for a shoot. It's right on the way to South Mountain Park, just before the main entrance, so it's easy to find. There is convenient parking right in front of the buildings and more parking adjacent to the site. I drove down to the visitor center for a restroom but they were closed, so that was a little disappointing, though I did find very clean porta potties in the parking lot. There are also some beautiful hiking and walking trails around the area, but I didn't get a chance to explore them that day. I went midweek and I was the only person there, which made it peaceful and easy to look around without any crowds. Whether you're into photography, history, or just want a quick scenic stop on the way to South Mountain, Scorpion Gulch is worth checking out.

Was out in Arizona and looked up some places to check out while we were heading out and I found…read morethis place and I was very interested in going and taking some pictures and finding out the history. It's very neat to see in person. It's absolutely beautiful buildings made out of rock the greenery around. It just made me imagine how it was once upon a time. I definitely recommend if you're in the area to check it out or driving through the area while traveling it was very clean and quiet. It was nice to walk around and take everything in. I'm glad that I was able to find this place and go.

I have been on the anthem swim teem for about 9 years now and I still cant wait for the next season…read moreto begin! Also the gym that's up stairs is awesome it's really clean and organized. On hot summer days I love to go to swim team then work out for a bit then just chill at the water park. If you live in anthem I would highly recommend to buy a membership here it is so worth it!

My review is based on coming in with friends who brought their child here a few times, I haven't…read morebeen a guest here. This place is huge! My friends live in Anthem, and everything they told me about this community center was positive, including their daughter. They all love the activities, sports and events here. They have childcare camps available year round, which was really helpful during the holiday break last month for my friends who had to work. Security is required for checking your child in/out. The staff were friendly and gracious when we were there. Looked spotless, too.

Hiked Badger Springs Trail just a couple of days after the recent storms -- parts of the trail…read moredefinitely showed signs of flooding, with debris scattered along certain sections. A few muddy spots made it a bit challenging in places, but nothing too crazy if you're careful. That said, the views were absolutely beautiful! The surrounding landscape was lush and vibrant after the rain, and the air felt so fresh. The water crossings added a bit of adventure, and the sound of the flowing creek made the whole hike even more peaceful. If you plan to go soon, wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for a few messy spots -- but it's well worth it for the scenery!

This is a good stop on the way to Sedona from Phoenix. It has several trails and a restroom stop…read more If you need a place to stop and stretch your legs, this is definitely the spot!

Well me being a native east coast girl I'm always intrigued to learn more about the Wild West now…read morethat I call it our home! We've have Vulture City our list & we've finally checked it off before the summer came! We came here in March when the weather is perfect, but either way they're open from October - May for obvious reasons & it's all self guided tours! The buildings are well spaced out & there's lots of ground to cover so it takes a couple of hours to go through the whole site depending on how fast you're looking to go! The history is so different seeing it in the movies vs seeing a Billy the Kid Wanted poster in the real. There's several buildings to tour with all of their original artifacts & if you go too fast you might overlook some interesting things... like the License for Prostitution that i came across in the last house we toured! So glad that we finally made it here.... It definitely didn't disappoint!

Amazing partially restored ghost town/event venue, great birthday outing at 77, new sidewalks a plusread more

Huge fan of FLW and Taliesin West was the first FLW site I ever visited about 15 years ago so I've…read morealways had a soft spot in my heart for AZ because of this. We were driving to Cosanti and I wanted to stop here to check it out. My favorite part of Taliesen West is the sculpture garden with sculptures by Heloise Crista. The good thing about this location is you can see a couple of the same sculptures for free. The archer near the fountain is very memorable and I took a picture of it for a friend who visited TLW with me and he instantly remembered it.  The spire itself was draped with a blow-up elf for the holidays and it was distracting. It was originally meant for Arizona State Capitol. It's odd its just placed on a street corner though I can see why its probably the best location for it. The spires at the Marin County Civic Center and the Anderton Court Shops are integrated into his architecture and feel a lot more appropriate. Overall, it was quick free stop for FLW fans, no one else was there in the afternoon. You can see a wider breadth of the Crista Sculptures at Taliesen West and there are better FLW spires that are part of his buildings.

This is up their with the weirdest of tourist attractions. During the holidays, the Frank Lloyd…read moreWright Spire is adorned with an elf. Frank Lloyd Wright originally designed this spire with the intention that it be installed at the Arizona capitol building, but instead, it has been mounted by an elf outside a Maggianos. Make of that what you will... I would not make a special trip to see this (we did because it is free and super weird) but fun to check out if you're already in the area. There's plenty of shopping nearby and also that Maggianos. Additionally there are some nice local sculptures from artists who studied under FLW.

I grew up in an old victorian house and thought it would be fun to bring my dad here for a tour…read morewhen he was in town visiting. We ended up being the only ones on the tour which was nice. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The entire house has been restored to represent how the original owners would have it set up as closely as possible. The inside details are gorgeous and intricate. Our tour ended up being more like 45 minutes because it was just us and we didn't ask questions. It was a great way to spend a little bit of time before our next activity.

Was in the area from out of town and I wanted to see this beautiful house in person. I wasn't able…read moreto go inside but the outside is so pretty Love all the details. It's truly breathtaking

This is such a cool, interesting feature for this community. I wouldn't elevate this as a must see…read moredestination. However, if you live within 15 minutes and looking for a nice easy date night stroll with a great view payout, this place is worth the stop. Best time to go is right before sunset to enjoy the desert hillside views.

Wish I'd done a bit more research before heading over considering it was about a 40 minute drive…read morefrom where I started. Directions will take you to the spot, but doesn't let you know to drive past to a small parking lot near what appears to be a visitors center/coffee shop to a housing community. We parked and unfortunately I was quite disappointed. There's a small walkway behind the shop to take you to the tower. I wouldn't even call it a star tower considering it closes around 8. There is a small set of circular stairs that takes you to the top. The view is decent of the mountains looking towards Estrella Regional Park. There is so much road noice it's not exactly relaxing. This seems to be more of a residents only spot. Cool to see maybe once, but I wouldn't come again unless to get coffee nearby and hike in the park a few miles away.