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3 miles, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
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Take in Tempe
Hike in the desert, play on the lake, and go shopping
You’ll have easy access to the city’s rich culture, outdoor adventures, and fun festivals from the perfectly positioned Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe. Nearby Papago Park features 1,500 acres of scenic hiking and biking trails and is home to the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Zoo, and Arizona Heritage Center while Tempe Town Lake offers year-round activities from kayaking to trout fishing. Enjoy shopping, dining, and nightlife in the historic Mill Avenue District, scoop up deals at the outlets at Arizona Mills®, and attend a performance of the Arizona Wind Symphony or Desert Dance Theatre at Tempe Center for the Arts. Kids love being surrounded by sea turtles and sharks in the 360-degree ocean tunnel at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium, building epic creations at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona, and sitting in a real fire truck at the Hall of Flame Fire Museum. If the timing’s right, catch the Tempe Festival of the Arts, showcasing the work of fine artists from all over the country or the Innings Festival, a celebration of baseball and music that takes place during Spring Training. You can also zip into Phoenix for must-sees like the Pueblo Grande Museum Archaeological Park, Musical Instrument Museum, and Camelback Museum or visit Scottsdale for celebrated golf courses such as TPC Scottsdale.