Alpha Phi Omega
National Convention

Phoenix '96


Phun In Phoenix

Recreational Oportunities

HORSEBACK RIDING
The following is a partial list of stables:
  • All Western Stables, 10220 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, (602) 276-5862
  • Blackhawk Stables at Tapatio Cliffs, 11111 N. 7th Street, (602) 993-1356
  • Cowboy Adventures, Near Shea and the Beeline, (602) 837-8585
  • Hank's Westworld Stables, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, (602) 941-4756
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Stables, 7777 S. Pointe Parkway E., (602) 431-0817
  • Krazy Horse Ranch, 22201 Scottsdale Road, (602) 585-4819
  • North Mountain Stables, Happy Valley Road, (602) 581-0103
  • Papago Riding Stables, 400 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, (602) 966-9793
  • Ponderosa Stables, 10215 S. Central Avenue, (602) 268-1261
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES

MISCELLANEOUS
  • Paradise Valley -- Prototype arcology, Cosanti, Scottsdale
    9-5pm, tours 10-4, 602-948-6145, $5 donation
  • Historic Glendale -- turn-of-the-century village, 800-IDSUNNY
  • Planet Hollywood, 2402 Camelback Rd., Ste. 101
    11am-12am, cocktails until 1am, 602-954-7827

MUSEUMS
  • Hall of Flame -- Firefighters' Museum, Phoenix Papago Park
    Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-4, (602) 275-3473
    $4 adults, $1.50 students 6-17, group tours of 8 or more available
  • Heard Museum -- Native Cultures & Art, 22 E. Monte Vista Rd.
    Mon-Sat 9:30-5, Wed 9:30-9, Sun 12-5, (602) 252-8848/8840
    $5 adults, $4 students under 19 w/ID, $3 juniors 8-13, $2 children 4-12
    free admission Wednesdays 5-9pm, group tours available 3 weeks in advance
  • Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave.
    Tues-Sat 10-5, Wed 10-9, Sun 12-5, (602) 257-1222, call for admission

PARKS, LOCAL (Phoenix)
  • South Mountain Park -- World's largest municipal park; (602) 262-7393
  • Phoenix Mountain Preserve -- Squaw Peak, Dreamy Draw and North Mountain; (602) 262-7901
  • Papago Park -- Phoenix Zoo and Botanical Gardens; (602) 256-3449
  • Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park; (602) 435-4100

PARKS, NATIONAL
  • Canyon de Chelly National Monument
  • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
  • Chiricahua National Monument
  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Marble Canyon National Monument
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument
  • Navajo National Monument
  • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
  • Petrified Forest National Park
  • Pipe Spring National Monument
  • Saguaro National Monument
  • Sunset Crater National Monument
  • Tonto National Monument
  • Tumacacori National Monument
  • Tuzigoot National Monument
  • Walnut Canyon National Monument
  • Wupatki National Monument
For information about a specific park, please contact US National Park Service at (602) 640-5250 or the Arizona Office of Tourism at (602) 542-8687

PARKS, STATE
Historical Parks:
  • Fort Verde State Historic Park
  • Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
  • Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
  • Jerome State Historic Park
  • Riordan State Historic Park
  • McFarland Historical State Park
  • Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Desert Parks:
  • Lost Dutchman State Park
  • Catalina State Park
  • Picacho Peak State Park
Educational Parks:
  • Boyce Thompson Southwest Arboretum
  • Homolovi Ruins State Park
  • Oracle State Park
  • Red Rock State Park
  • Kartcher Caverns State Park
Water-based Parks:
  • Dead Horse Ranch State Park
  • Slide Rock State Park
  • Buckskin Mountain State Park
  • Lake Havasu State Park
  • Roper Lake State Park
  • Painted Rocks State Park
  • Lyman Lake State Park
  • Patagonia Lake State Park
  • Alamo Lake State Park
For information about a specific park, please contact Arizona State Parks at (602) 542-4174.

SHOPPING
  • Arizona Center; approximately 60 shops and restaurants.
    Located on Van Buren between 3rd and 5th streets, (602) 271-4000
  • Mercado; a Mexican Village theme with boutique shops and restaurants.
    Located at Van Buren and 7th street
  • Biltmore Fashion Park; luxurious boutique shops, high-end department stores and fine dining: Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, I. Magnin, Broadway, Polo by Ralph Lauren,Williams-Sonoma, Planet Hollywood, Border's Book and Music Store and many others.
    Located on Camelback at 24th Street, (602) 955-8400
  • Town & Country Shopping Center; an open air complex with southwestern charm. Over 50 shops, AMC Theatre, Trader Joe's, Bookstar, restaurants, Marriott Courtyard.
    Located on Camelback at 20th Street, (602) 955-6850
  • Tower Plaza; bargain shopping center with Target, Ross Dress for Less and Big Mart.
    Located at E. Thomas Road and 38th Street, (602) 275-2991
  • Colonnade Mall; Mervyn's, Marshall's and Famous Footwear are just a few of the many shops.
    Located on Camelback at 19 Street, (602) 279-9595
  • Chris-Town Mall; a very large mid-town mall with Dillards, JC Penney, Wal-Mart and Montgomery Ward department stores. It has two theatres and a food court.
    Located at Bethany Home Road and 19th Avenue, (602) 242-9074
  • Metro-center; the largest shopping complex in Phoenix. It is anchored by Broadway, Dillards.
    Located at I17 and Peoria Avenue, (602) 997-2641
  • Westridge Mall; over 100 shops, anchored by Dillard's, JC Penney, Mervyn's and Sears.
    Located at Thomas Road and 75th Avenue, (602) 245-1400
  • Paradise Valley Mall; over 150 shops, a food court and is anchored by Dillard's, JC Penney, Sears, Broadway and Robinson's/May.
    Located at Tatum Boulevard and Cactus Road, (602) 996-8840
SNOW SKIING
  • Sunrise Park Resort, located in McNary, (520) 735-7669
  • Snowbowl Ski Resort, located just north of Flagstaff, (520) 779-1951
SPORTS
  • BASKETBALL: Phoenix's NBA team is The Phoenix Suns. For schedule and game information, call (602) 379-7867. Check out ESPN's web page on the Phoenix Suns, and the New Media Division Phoenix Suns page.
  • BASEBALL: Phoenix does not currently have a professional baseball team BUT soon will. The team is the Arizona Diamondbacks and their first season will be 1998. Call (602) 514-8400 for more information.
  • FOOTBALL: Phoenix's NFL team is the Arizona Cardinals. For schedule and game information, call (602) 379-0101. Check out ESPN's web page on the Arizona Cardinals.
  • GOLF: The PGA Phoenix Open is played at the Tournament Players Club. (602) 585-4334. Other professional golf tournaments are the LPGA Turquoise Classic, the Legends Classic, the Tradition and the Desert Scramble. For those golf fans who would rather play, Phoenix has over a hundred golf courses. Contact the Phoenix Visitors Bureau for information on golf courses, (602) 254-6500.
  • HOCKEY: From the International Hockey League, we have the Phoenix Roadrunners. For schedule and game information, call (602) 340-0001.
  • SOCCER: From the Continental Indoor Soccer League, we have the Arizona Sandsharks. For schedule and game information, call (602) 514-5425
  • AUTO RACING: The Phoenix International Raceway and the Firebird International Raceway are the two racetracks in Phoenix.. The Phoenix International Raceway is a one mile oval and is used for such events as the Indy Car World Series, the NASCAR Valvoline stock car race. (602) 252-3833. The Firebird International Raceway is where the National Hot Rod Association drag races take place. (602) 268-0200
  • HORSE RACING: Racing season is from October through May at the Turf Paradise. (602) 942-1101
  • GREYHOUND RACING: Racing season is year-round at the Phoenix Greyhound Park.(602) 273-7181
THEATRE

WATER RECREATION
  • Big Surf: swimming, 300 ft. slide, rafting and toboggan ride. (602) 947-7873
  • Waterworld USA: water slides, Breaker Beach Wave Pool and Tom Sawyer's Landing. (602) 266-5200
  • Golfland/Sunsplash: water slides, wave pool, kiddie pool, rafting, tubing and miniature golf. (602) 834-8319
ZOOS
  • Phoenix Zoo, Papago Park
  • Mon-Sun 9-5, Picnic/tour info 602-273-1341 x7423; $7 adults, $3.50 children 4-12