Attractions

Events/Festivals

JAN. 14-16: 29TH ANNUAL WINTER CAREFREE

FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL —More than 155 juried fine artisans display works ranging from oil paintings to jewelry to hand blown glass and more. 101 Easy St., Carefree. www. thunderbirdartists.com

JAN. 14-MARCH 27: ARIZONA FINE ART EXPO—

This expo combines the elements of a juried fine art festival, the elements of a gallery, and the inner workings of an artist’s studio. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road. www. arizonafineartexpo.com

JAN. 15-MARCH 27: CELEBRATION

OF FINE ART—One hundred artists gather, create, and showcase their work as part of one of the most unique fine art experiences in the country. Also, Art Discovery Series events. 18400 N. Hayden Road. www.celebrateart.com

JAN. 22-30: BARRETT-JACKSON

SCOTTSDALE AUCTION—The famous lifestyle auto auction returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale. 16601 N. Pima Road. www. barrett-jackson.com

MUSEUMS+ATTRACTIONS

Architecture & Homes

COSANTI—The foundry and studio of Italian architect Paolo Soleri (1919-2013). Cosanti remains a working windbell foundry, gallery, shop and educational monument to the architect. 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley, 480.948.6145. www.cosanti.com Valley Map L18

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TALIESIN WEST—

Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s (1867-1959) personal residence for almost 20 years. Set on 600 acres in the foothills of northeast Scottsdale. An on-site gift shop sells an array of Wright-inspired merchandise. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., 480.860.2700. www.franklloydwright.org Valley Map J20

ROSSON HOUSE MUSEUM—Tour this 1895 Victorian home of a surgeon who became mayor of Phoenix and view its parquet floors, painstakingly replicated wallpaper patterns, a pressed-tin ceiling and more. Heritage & Science Park, 113 N. 16th St., 602.262.5070. www.rosson housemuseum.org Phoenix Map I7

Art Museums

HEARD MUSEUM—This respected institution began in 1929 with a private collection of American Indian art, and continues to grow. Curated, themed, static and interactive exhibits feature icons, implements, lore, lifestyles and artistic expression from primitive through contemporary. 2301 N. Central Ave., 602.252.8840. www.heard.org Phoenix Map A4

PHOENIX ART MUSEUM—The largest visual arts museum in the Southwest contains a vast collection of art ranging from 19th-century European works to 21st-century contemporary masterpieces. The permanent collection of almost 20,000 objects arranged in 12 collections. 1625 N. Central Ave., 602.257.1880. www.phxart.org Phoenix Map B3

SCOTTSDALE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY

ART (SMOCA)—Modern art, architecture, and design works are showcased in a building redesigned by Arizona-based architect Will Bruder. 7374 E. 2nd St., 480.874.4666. www.smoca.org Scottsdale Map M8

City Sights

MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK—

Historic railroad cars, a steam-powered engine, and detailed model railroad exhibits reveal Arizona’s train-tracked roots. Take a small-scale train ride through the park, play on the playgrounds, or ride the carousel. 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, 480.312.2312. www.therail roadpark.com Valley Map M18

USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL GARDENS AT SALT

RIVER—The USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River spans the exact length and width of the USS Arizona, with over 1,500 commemorative columns outlining the actual perimeter of the ship. Each lit column represents a person who died in the attack; each column without a light represents a person who survived. The Gardens feature a relic of the actual boat house, which is enclosed in a glass case and can always be viewed. 7455 N. Pima Road, 480.362.2700. www.discover saltriver.com Valley Map M19

Farms & Gardens

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN—The Garden’s 140 acres showcases the Sonoran Desert and more than 50,000 plants. Special events often. Papago Park, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., 480.941.1225. www.dbg.org Valley Map Q18

QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL—This 30-acre olive grove produces extra-virgin and specialty olive oils favored by many resort kitchens and retailed by specialty grocers. Tours daily. Food and products available on-site. 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, 480.888.9290. www.queencreekolive mill.com South of Valley Map Z27

Museums

ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER—Hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles; awesome weather theater, and planetarium. Heritage & Science Park, 600 E. Washington St., 602.716.2000. www.azscience.org Phoenix Map J7

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX— Tactile, noisy, and imaginative activities abound. 215 N. 7th St., 602.253.0501. www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org Phoenix Map H8

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM (MIM)—A repository of more than 8,000 music-making devices from more than 200 countries around the globe, where antique and futuristic instruments from countries familiar and foreign are presented country-by-country in detailed vignettes. Concerts and events are held here, as well. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480.478.6000. www.mim.org Valley Map H17

WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM

OF THE WEST—This Smithsonian Affiliate museum and “Best Western Museum” in the nation (True West magazine) features regularly changing exhibits of Western art, Old West artifacts, and historic Native American objects, on loan from some of the world’s foremost collectors and institutions. 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480.686.9539. www.scottsdalemuseumwest. org Scottsdale Map K3

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Zoos & Aquariums

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ODYSEA AQUARIUM—The largest aquarium in the Southwest. It combines theme park-style amusement with engaging presentations, and includes the OdySea Voyager, touch pools, SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, a theater, and more. View fish, otters, penguins, stingrays, sharks, and more. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, 480.291.8000. www.odyseaaquarium.com

This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour Valley Map L20 PHOENIX ZOO—Home to some 3,000 animals, many of which are endangered and threatened species. The only zoo in the Valley accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and a nonprofit zoological park. Visitor options include a Safari Train, a Discovery Farm This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike. is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike. tailored to ages 18 months to 5 years, a 4-D theater, a carousel, pedal boats, camel rides, and more. Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona Papago Park, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., 602.273.1341. www. phoenixzoo.org Valley Map Q18Daily Nature Cruises and Twilight Dinner CruisesDaily Nature Cruises and

Twilight Dinner Cruises

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO, AQUARIUM & SAFARI PARK—Explore a 95-acre Wildlife Park with Arizona’s Scenic Nature CruisesScenic Nature Cruises largest collection of exotic animals. Find over 600 species on exhibit with aquarium exhibits; Dragon World reptiles; the Safari Park; shows; a baby animal nursery; and 10 rides, & Twilight Dinner Cruises & Twilight Dinner Cruises including a family coaster, zip line, train and tram 16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat 480.827.914416802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat | 480.827.9144 dollysteamboat.com rides, a skyride, a flume ride, and a carousel. 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623.935.9453. www.wildlifeworld.com Valley Map L7 dollysteamboat.com