Apex Balloons

(29 reviews)

1.4 mi

I can't recommend this company enough. Debbie and Kevin made the experience absolutely…read moreunforgettable and helped my fiancé plan a surprise proposal. Kevin kept us entertained in the air with some cool stories and fun facts about hot air ballooning and Debbie was so energetic and pleasant while on the ground. The basket is small and intimate but we preferred it that way. We were worried about the landing but it couldn't have been smoother.

One of my bucket list items was to ride in a hot air balloon, and for my recent birthday, my…read morehusband surprised me with this epic adventure! We met the team early on a Saturday morning, and I couldn't believe that we were going in a small basket. I almost jumped in the van with the 15+ group, but instead it was basically a private ride - just Kevin, his niece, his wife, and the two of us. (The other two were helpful when we landed, not to mention photos. Kevin's wife is an expert at getting the best photos. She took the rising sun shot of me that is no doubt the best photo ever taken involving me!) Kevin is a seasoned pro, and the trip showed. We went up high, where we could see the mountains by Flagstaff, the mountains by Tucson, and everything that lay in between. But then, being a smaller, more maneuverable balloon, we were able to skim along the desert hills. We soared just over the tips of the saguaro cacti, and Kevin told us all about the desert flora and fauna. We saw several jackrabbits and even a coyote. This is not the experience you get in the larger balloons, and it's absolutely magical! We eventually landed in the middle of a housing community, which brought a crowd of interested onlookers, but the chase team showed up quickly to load up the balloon while we heard the tale of the first balloonists and then drank a champagne toast to the rising sun while we listened to the Balloonist's Prayer. It was truly a special event, and it did not disappoint in any way. It is hard to live up to something you've always dreamed of doing, but somehow Kevin and his team made it all that and then some.

The post-flight feast!

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H5 Helicopters

(24 reviews)

10.5 mi

We came here to celebrate my great grandmothers (nana's) birthday back in 2021. It was a private…read moreevent. The crew allowed us to utilize the downstairs kitchen area attached to the hangar to enjoy our meal before the flights. The crew was friendly, helpful, and funny. Everyone had a great time. In total they did 3 flights that day for us, allowing everyone to get a turn. I was 35 weeks pregnant during the flight. Overall everyone had so much fun & great grandma (nana) was able to cross a bucket list item off !

Wonderful birthday trip for my wife and another couple. Loved the wine and cheese on top of the…read moremountain.

Friends

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Inside the helicopter

Arizona Air Tours

(1 review)

25.0 mi

The owner, Justin, is a great pilot, business owner, and all around person. He's knowledgeable…read moreabout his aircraft (and a bunch of others) and the local scenery. The air tours AZ Air Tours offers give some amazing views of the valley and some of the most well-known local scenery/landmarks. You will be treated as royalty and the red carpet rolled out for you...literally! If you want to take in the beautiful sights, book a tour!

From the owner: Tour the Valley of the Sun by air in our six seat, high performance Piper Cherokee Six. Fly with a…read morepilot/tour guide who has over 15 years of flying experience, and local knowledge of the sights and history of the Sonoran Desert.

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Alaskazona Adventures

10.2 mi

Pros: Fun and unique experience you can enjoy with another person or a group of people. I loved…read morehow we flew low and slow so we could enjoy the beautiful landscape Arizona has to offer. Eric knows the terrain really well and taught us quite a bit. Cons: My group of friends all had iPhones and I was the only one they could not share pictures with through airdrop. They all made fun of me and my Android phone.

Truly one of the best adventures to take right out of Arizona! So good I had to take friends and…read morefamily twice! The airplane is one of a kind, the pilot is beyond knowledgeable and fun, and the views from flying above Sedona and Prescott are unreal! We stopped to have dinner, hang out and come back! It was the perfect day! Check them out for a good adventure! Won't disappoint.

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Westwind Air Service

(19 reviews)

0.4 mi

Thank you for the partial refund but unfortunately this not acceptable. We were told that your…read morecompany never books a helicopter tour with a ground tour for this very reason we missed our helicopter tour. If we had received an itinerary for our tour we could have made sure we were on time for our helicopter tour. We never received an email confirmation for our booking. When we arrived at your office we asked Brad for an itinerary but he said he didn't have one. When we made our reservation Jasmin said she would email us a confirmation with all the details which we never received. Brad told us she spelled my name wrong on my email address which I find odd because she had to have spelled it correctly to put my credit card charge through. This debacle on your end ruined our once in a lifetime experience. This was total breakdown on your end just to save money. Our pilot Brandon went out of his way to try and make things right. He was obviously embarrassed by the situation. Not good business! Book with Marvick Helicopter Directly to save a ruined vacation. For a $1000 per person do not waste your money! Gary R

We planned a whole trip to Phoenix around an air tour with them. They only had one plane, and it…read morehad mechanical issues as soon as we took off we had to return and cancel the trip. It would be nice if they had more than one plane for redundancy.

Family Day Tours to the Grand Canyon with Westwind starting in Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, Page, Sedona, or Scottsdale!

Family Tours to Sedona!

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Monument Valley Tours, window seats for everyone!

SunState Helicopter Tours

4.8

(26 reviews)

10.1 mi

Did an experience with them to surprise my girlfriend for Valentine's Day as we had always talked…read moreabout wanting to. She was unsuspecting but when we got to our "surprise activity" she was very nervous. Chris made the flight feel very smooth and enjoyable and helped me time it so that sunset was perfect. Couldn't have went better!

What an absolutely thrilling and unforgettable experience! We took a 20-minute helicopter tour with…read moreSunState Helicopter Tours in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it was nothing short of magical. Our pilot, Chris, was phenomenal--super friendly, professional, and with 25 years of flying experience, we felt completely at ease the entire time. From the moment we lifted off, the views were breathtaking! Soaring above the desert landscape with its rich colors, winding roads, and distant mountain ranges was surreal. Chris gave us fun facts and pointed out landmarks as we flew, making it both exciting and informative. If you're even thinking about booking a helicopter ride--do it! This was a perfect blend of adventure and beauty, and the memories will last a lifetime. Huge thanks to Chris and the SunState team for such a smooth, safe, and stunning ride!

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Venture West Aviation

25.0 mi

We took a flight today with instructor David L is absolutely amazing he has his own Hanger here at…read morefalcon Field. If you'd like to take an introductory flight it's $150 for an hour and absolutely will give you the feel of what it's like to pilot your own plane. Give him a call anytime he is an amazing amazing instructor.

I had such an awesome experience at Venture North. I flew a piper archer equipped with G1000. I had…read moreno experience with the G1000. my instructor made sure I understand every detail of how it worked! Tristan was an amazing teacher. He is very detail oriented and patient with me through out my learning. The school itself is so clean!! The planes are kept in amazing condition. The checkride was very thorough and fair. Thank you Venture North Aviation

Interior of his Piper plane which has been highly upgraded

Exterior View

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David's airplane

Fighter Combat International

34.4 mi

I've never flown a plane before and jumped into the advanced air combat mission - it was insane…read morefun! An experienced and fun-hungry pilot sits in the back seat and you sit in the front. He shows you a maneuver then you take control and repeat. Then you go into a combat setting and the reigns are yours to take down the other plane in the sky! Your plane is equipped with lasers and a sight and when you hit the target smoke comes out of their plane! It seems crazy this is allowed for the general public but the planes are the most capable acrobatic planes bar-none and the pilots in the back make sure you don't expose yourself to anything unsafe. These planes get tossed around, flipped, stalled, etc. and they get corrected as though it never happened. If you communicate your stomach/head status to your co-pilot they will keep your flight to your physical abilities...if you want to be aggressive...you push g's until you pass out! The dark stars were creeping into my vision twice during my flight but I hung on and stayed conscious haha sounds insane but if you are an adventure seeker this is an absolute must! Take a friend with you if you can so you can dogfight each other in the sky!

Fighter Combat International bills the aerobatic Super Ride as "The Flight of Your Life". That's a…read moretough claim to live up to, but I can confidently say that it's absolutely true. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, and incredibly professional. It's nice to have that confidence, as a client, when your life depends on them. My wife was a spectator, but she was welcomed like family. She was allowed to be in my briefing session, took pictures on the flight line before and after the ride, and while I was flying she had someone with her explaining what was happening as she listened to the intercom chatter from my flight. The ride is everything I ever dreamed it would be, then some. It was truly a "bucket list" flight. I was fortunate enough to not have stomach or G-force issues, so we went through all the maneuvers possible in my allotted time. My flight instructor, JD, was the best I could have hoped for. He was friendly, patient, and extremely capable. JD also spent a lot of time after the ride with my wife and I answering questions (debriefing) and running through some of the highlights from the resulting video. The video I received at the end was very high quality, and the perfect memory of the flight. I've rarely been impressed with a company enough to give a perfect rating, but this is one rare exception. I (and my wife) are HUGE fans.

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List Logix

22.3 mi

High-quality real estate photography at reasonable prices. Considering that their work is so good,…read moreList Logix is the best value for real estate video in the Phoenix area. They guarantee 24-hour turnaround on photos, and scheduling with them is super easy. They also do fantastic video work and 360 virtual tours, and like the photography, all of it is provided by extremely talented photographers/videographers who are professional, communicative, knowledgeable, nice, and responsible. I can't recommend them highly enough for anyone looking to get photos/videos of a property for sale or rent.

I work with Tony at List Logix weekly. He is always willing to take calls & do what is needed to…read morehelp me keep our clients happy! And, of course, List Logix photos & videos are always amazing. We are happy to partner w/ Tony & his group!

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Hot Air Expeditions

4.6

(247 reviews)

0.8 mi

Look, I'm already the kind of person who's up before the sun -- but I've never been rewarded for it…read morequite like this. Turns out sunrise hits different when you're floating a few thousand feet above the Sonoran Desert in a giant colorful balloon. Jonathan was our pilot and honestly the man is half comedian, half science teacher -- and somehow nailing both roles simultaneously. He kept the whole basket smiling the entire ride, cracking jokes while dropping knowledge about the desert landscape, wind patterns, and balloon mechanics like it's a TED Talk you actually want to attend. The guy just has a gift for keeping people entertained and informed at the same time. The views? Absolutely unreal. One moment you're staring at rugged Sonoran mountain ranges looking like God's personal screensaver, and then you drift a bit and you're peering down at a run-down commercial district that looks like it lost a fight with the 1990s. Honestly, the contrast is part of the charm -- nature's majesty on the left, a sketchy strip mall on the right. The desert keeps it real. Now here's my one PSA: bring a hat. Nobody warned me that every time Jonathan fires that burner, the top of your head gets a little preview of what a rotisserie chicken feels like. I now understand my scalp on a spiritual level. If you're tall, may God have mercy on your hair follicles. But seriously -- Hot Air Expeditions nailed it, and Jonathan made the whole experience unforgettable. Part tour guide, part entertainer, full send. 10/10, would risk mild scalp roasting again.

We recently did a sunrise hot air balloon ride with them and it was phenomenal! The process to make…read morereservations was easy and thorough, the site provided lots of information ahead of time. I appreciated that the default breakfast choice is vegetarian. The entire staff was great. From our driver to the guy who flew the drone to the balloon pilot- everyone was friendly and really informative. I appreciated the option to purchase drone footage and it turned out amazing. Our balloon was brand new and we were the first group to fly in it, which was cool. Picnic breakfast after was really cute and delicious. The burritos were nice and hot! Cannot say enough great things. Definitely check them out!

They give you a sign if you have any special ocasión

Other balloons taking off

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Our Experienced and Informative Pilot Alisa

Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center

(23 reviews)

10.6 mi

Clean facility, ample open lanes available and pace clocks visible throughout. A couple of the…read moreswimmers were rude-one was standing right in my lane as I was coming in to the wall for a turn-otherwise, five stars

I guess people in Arizona aren't big on swimming. Took us weeks to find anywhere open in March for…read morelap swimming. We are visiting from California. We were SO happy to find this place! Only $5 a person to swim is super cheap too. Pool is outdoor and heated. We really enjoyed our swim here, everyone was super friendly. We would swim here again if in the area.

Beautiful Arizona sunset at Cactus Park tonight!

Weight Room

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Encanto Pool

(12 reviews)

14.6 mi

The pool and everyone there is really nice. The music that played there is very fitting. I really…read morelike the equipment they have there like the WIBIT and the diving boards. Everybody there is having fun, which is nice. The only problem is the bathroom is pretty cramped, the showerheads are so low, and it's not the cleanest.

Completed our first swim session, and it was fantastic! The staff, especially Zion, were…read moreexceptional and worked seamlessly with the kids. I always felt confident that my toddler was in safe, capable hands. Thank you!

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Goelet A. C. Beuf Community Center

(7 reviews)

3.2 mi

This was the first time I've ever set foot in Beuf Rec Center. I went there to have my taxes done…read moreby AARP Tax Aide. I found the center to be very clean and helpful associates who directed me to the right room. The tax volunteers were fabulous, knowledgeable and fun to work with. I picked up an April calendar listing all the great things offered at this Center. I will be joining and partake in activities/events. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

Paid $20 for a 1 year membership and the gym is closed or occupied for the summer because of kids…read moreactivities/games and elders league...should be $10 instead of $20 for a 1 year membership...talk about a rip off...

Community center area

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Cloud House for Babies and Toddlers

4.8

(26 reviews)

6.8 mi

Wow! What an amazing find! This place is perfect for your baby or toddler to come enjoy, escape the…read moreheat and hang out with other babies and parents! Everyone is so nice. They have a separate play area for 0-6 month olds and now that our baby is 10 months she's crawling around putting all the toys in her mouth. Thankfully they have a depository and they've thought of that to disinfect the toys. This place is well worth the drive, we will be back! Reasonably priced too! It was around $10 for two hours of playtime for our baby.

Very clean and always friendly. Despite being such a small space, it's organized in such a way…read morethat the kids can move freely. The climbing structure is clean and safe, and I love that I can see into all the corners. The activity changes monthly are great, restrooms are clean, snack area is easily accessible. Would get a 5th star if they posted somewhere online about when they're closed for private parties so we didn't waste the drive. But small request.

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TeenyTown Playland

4.4

(71 reviews)

19.8 mi

I really love the idea of this indoor play center- it has so much potential. The themed rooms and…read morefocus on imaginative play make it such a fun and creative concept for kids. You can tell it was designed to be a special place, and on the surface, it truly is adorable. That said, my experience left me feeling uneasy, mostly due to cleanliness and supervision concerns. I witnessed multiple children putting toys in their mouths (which is totally normal for kids), but what was concerning was that those same toys were often placed right back into shared play areas. While I later learned there is a designated bin for toys that have been in kids' mouths, this wasn't communicated upfront, and I didn't see it being consistently used or enforced. There also seemed to be inconsistency when it came to staff involvement. Across my two visits, I did see some staff members actively cleaning up and returning toys to their proper places, which I appreciated. However, I also observed others simply picking up toys and dropping them into corners of the rooms without any real organization or sanitizing. I completely understand that keeping up with kids is a challenge--I'm a parent too--but that's where consistent staff engagement becomes really important. Another issue was the level of parental supervision. Many parents were on their phones while their kids played freely. Again, that's ultimately a parenting responsibility, but in a shared environment like this, it contributes to the overall hygiene and safety concerns. I also want to mention that I found the staff presentation a bit unprofessional, which added to the overall impression that things weren't being closely managed. To be fair, you do sign a waiver regarding illness, and I understand that no play space can be completely germ-free. However, I did end up contracting chickenpox exactly 10 days after visiting, which makes me seriously question the effectiveness of their cleaning and sanitizing practices. Overall, this place is incredibly cute and full of potential. With more consistent staff involvement, clearer communication, better sanitization systems, and encouragement for parents to stay engaged, it could be an amazing environment. Right now, though, it falls short of what it could and should be.

Highly recommend this delightful play land!!! Our 3 yr old grandson loved everything here, and…read morethere is a lot of different experiences inside this space!!! So glad we have something like this out in the west valley for littles to enjoy!

Train station

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Construction Zone

Seth Korey Tennis Academy

4.8

(87 reviews)

9.4 mi

We signed up our daughter for the whole summer. 7 weeks in she's still loving it. Her tennis…read moreskills have really improved and she enjoys the variety of activities each week.

The best summer camp! My 5 year old son loves playing tennis and going on field trips.read more