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Signature City Phoenix

Program Number: 5880RJ
Start and End Dates:
10/27/2013 - 11/1/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Price starting at: $939.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Signature Cities Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 12; 5 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners    

Explore the Valley of the Sun on daily adventures that spotlight the history and culture of this unique land. Learn of Phoenix’s beginnings with an expert-led exploration of Hohokam Ruins at Pueblo Grande Museum. View the city’s mix of architectural styles, tracing the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright from his home and architectural school of Taliesin West to buildings such as the Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium. Experience the music of the city and of the world at the Musical Instrument Museum. And delight in a theatre performance and a captivating performance of The Phoenix Symphony.




Highlights

• Experience art and culture at the Southwest Native American Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum.
• Delve into the rich and diverse Sonoran Desert with a field trip to the Desert Botanical Garden.
• Enjoy a local theatre show and cap off your week with a performance by the Phoenix Symphony.



Activity Particulars

Minimal walking and standing.



Performances subject to change.




Date Specific Information

10-27-2013

Performances on this date: TBA



Coordinated by Lifetime Learners.




Phoenix

Phoenix is a thriving metropolis surrounded by majestic mountains. Along with the visual beauty of the land, the city has a rich heritage of Native American and Hispanic cultures. Native American and western expansion influences are seen in the art and architecture of Phoenix, and an abundance of museums and art galleries showcase the culture.
Accommodations
Modern hotel with swimming pool, free parking.
Meals and Lodgings
   Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
  Phoenix 5 nights
 Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Type: Four-Star Hotel
  Description: Discover contemporary conveniences for Phoenix and beyond at Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North hotel. Set minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport, this Phoenix hotel is convenient to freeways and the Phoenix light rail system, making an ideal base for downtown Phoenix, and surrounding attractions. Complimentary 24-hour Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport shuttle Heated outdoor Pool and Spa Modern cardio and weight equipment Free Business center computers Full size refrigerator in every room Complimentary WiFi access Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers Self Parking/FREE Parking
  Contact info: 3838 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008 USA
phone: 602-306-2323
web: www.PhoenixAirportNorth.hgi.com
  Room amenities: Make yourself at home in a Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North guest room. A microwave, full-size refrigerator and complimentary cable on the HDTV provide the comforts of home, while a Herman Miller ergonomic chair furnishes a touch of elegance. Stay connected at the oversized desk, or from the comfort of a Garden Sleep System® adjustable bed, with complimentary WiFi access. Spacious suites have pullout sofa-sleepers in the parlor to make great family rooms. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers for ease of movement.
  Facility amenities: Complimentary 24-hour Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) Airport shuttle 24-hour Business Center and complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel Cooked-to-order breakfast at The Great American Grill®, open 6am – 10pm Fitness center and outdoor swimming pool
  Smoking allowed: Yes
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: 169.00 + Tax Request AAA or AARP Rate Let front desk know program number and week enrolled.
  Check in time: 3:00 PM
  Additional nights after: 169.00 + Tax Request AAA or AARP Rate Let front desk know program number and week enrolled.
  Check out time: 12:00 PM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Road Scholar Registration in the Main lobby at 4:30pm. Dinner begins at 6:00pm followed by orientation. Hotel check-in anytime after 3:00pm. You will be staying at Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North that night.
  End of Program:
After Wrap-Up (by 11:00 am) You will be staying at Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.
  Parking availability:
Free.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Phoenix
  Nearest city or town:  Phoenix
  Nearest highway: I-17 and I-10
  Nearest airport:  Sky Harbor Airport
  From End of Program
  Location: Phoenix
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Hotel Shuttle
Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North Shuttle
phone: 602-306-2323
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$0.00
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

12 Minutes 
 

Distance:

 

5.0 Miles
   

Call for Hilton Garden Phoenix North FREE Shuttle (602) 306-2323 Free shuttle from and to the Airport
 
Driving Directions
  Anywhere www.google.com/maps
  California to Hilton Garden Airport North Entering Arizona head east on I-10 E, 152 mi. Take exit 147A to merge onto AZ-202 Loop E, 2.6 mi. Take exit 2 for 40th St toward 44th St, 0.3 mi. Turn right onto N 40th St, 0.5 mi. Take the 3rd right onto E Van Buren St.
  From the Airport to Hilton Garden Airport North Take East Airport exit to 44th Street north to Van Buren. Left on Van Buren to hotel.
  Sedona to Hilton Garden Airport North Head south on Arizona 89A S toward Forest Rd, 0.3 mi. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto AZ-179 S, 0.4. Pass through nine traffic circles, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S. Turn right to merge onto I-17 S toward Phoenix, 97.6 mi. Take exit 200A for I-10 W/Interstate 10 E toward Los Angeles/Tucson, 0.2 mi. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-10 E/Tucson and merge onto I-10 E, 3.9 mi. Take exit 147A to merge onto AZ-202 Loop E, 2.6 mi. Take exit 2 for 40th St toward 44th St, 0.3 mi. Turn right onto N 40th St, 0.5 mi. Take the 3rd right onto E Van Buren St.
  Tuscon to Hilton Garden Airport North Head west on E Broadway Blvd toward S Country Club Rd, 2.3 miles. Continue straight onto S Toole Ave, 0.5 mi. Continue onto W Franklin St, 0.1 mi. Continue onto N Church Ave, 0.1 mi. Continue onto W 6th St, 0.2 mi. Continue onto W St Marys Rd, 0.3 mi. Turn right onto N Freeway St, 0.5 mi. Take the ramp on the left onto I-10 W, 96.1 mi. Continue onto Interstate 10 W, 0.5 mi. Continue onto I-10 W, 7.1 mi. Take exit 153A to merge onto AZ-143 N toward Sky Harbor, 2.7 mi. Take the Washington St exit, 0.3 mi. Slight right at E Washington St (signs for Washington Street), 92 ft. Take the 1st left onto E Washington St, 0.3 mi. Take the 2nd right onto N 44th St, 0.2 mi. Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto E Van Buren St.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: Check-In and Program Registration/Orientation
(Sunday, October 27)
   
 Afternoon: Please arrive at the hotel to register at 4:30pm. Check into your room at the front desk and then register at 5:00 pm with Road Scholar staff in the Main lobby. You will then have until 6:00 PM to settle into your room.
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated may be at the hotel or a local restaurant. Please arrive at the time indicated on your itinerary.
 Evening: After dinner we will have orientation. This will provide you with information about the hotel, program itinerary, instructors, venues and on site staff. This is also a good opportunity to ask questions!
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Geology & Nature Class / Desert Botanical Gardens / Pueblo Grande / Musical Instrument Museum / Native American Flute Playing
(Monday, October 28)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the intinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Desert Botanical Gardens, one of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than 250,000 visitors each year.
 Morning: Nature and Geology Class.
 Lunch: Explore the rustic, savory cuisine of Arizona with this meal on your own.
 Afternoon: Explore the ruin of an 800 year-old platform mound possibly used by the Hohokam for ceremonies or as an administrative center. An excavated ballcourt and two full-scale reproductions of prehistoric Hohokam homes can be viewed along the ruin trail. The site also includes some of the last remaining intact Hohokam irrigation canals. The museum offers expert-led talks of the platform mound and museum exhibits, as well as other places of archaeological interest in the Salt River Valley and the state.
 Afternoon: The Musical Instrument Museum, "MIM" - is unique in its displays of musical instruments from every country in the world. See, hear and experience the world's music as state-of-the-art audio and video bring instruments to life!
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated may be at the hotel or a local restaurant.
 Evening: Learn about Native American Flute playing by an expert in that field.
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Taliesin West / Heard Museum / Phoenix Art Museum / Meet the Trumpet Class
(Tuesday, October 29)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental with a different hot options daily. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Lunch: Lunch will either be a delicious meal at the hotel or a savory dish at a favorite local restaurant.
 Afternoon: The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad of cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. The museum's 10 spacious exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art.
 Afternoon: Absorb and reflect upon the brilliant artwork featured in the Phoenix Art Museum on your own. The museum is one of the largest art museums in the Southwest, and within its labyrinth of halls and galleries is a respectable collection that spans the major artistic movements from the Renaissance to the present. Exhibits cover decorative arts, historic fashions, Spanish-colonial furnishings and religious art, and, of course, works by members of the Cowboy Artists of America.
 Dinner: Explore the rustic, savory cuisine of Arizona with this dinner on your own.
 Evening: Embark on an expert-led visit of Taliesin West. Nestled in the foothills of rugged mountains and surrounded by the spectacular Sonoran Desert lies Taliesin West: a sprawling 600-acre complex designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright literally created Taliesin (pronounced TALLY EHSSEN) West "out of the desert." He and his apprentices gathered rocks from the desert floor and sand from the washes to build this great desert masterpiece. From the beginning, this remarkable set of buildings astounded architectural critics with its beauty and unusual form.
 Evening: Spend some time studying and engaging in discussion with a talented musician. From the history of instruments, the vast array of musical styles, and the production of a symphony, you're guaranteed to learn something new!
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Meet the Sax Class / Page to Stage Class / Theater Performance TBA
(Wednesday, October 30)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the intinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Spend some time studying and engaging in discussion with a talented musician. From the history of instruments, the vast array of musical styles, and the production of a symphony, you're guaranteed to learn something new!
 Lunch: Lunch will either be a delicious meal at the hotel or a savory dish at a favorite local restaurant.
 Afternoon: There is far more to the theater than a mere performance; sets must be created, scripts must be edited, and actors must be chosen. Learn about the behind-the-scenes action that makes theater a truly magical experience, and how a performance evolves from page to stage.
 Dinner: All of your dinners are sit-down meals unless otherwise indicated. They may be at the hotel or out at a local restaurant. Please arrive at the time indicated on your itinerary.
 Evening: Theater Performance TBA (All performances are subject to change)
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Old Town Scottsdale / External Viewing of Gammage Theatre / Phoenix Symphony Performance TBA
(Thursday, October 31)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the itinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Relax and enjoy a bus ride around the city. Whether it's a sports venues, historical buildings, museums or beyond, Downtown Phoenix offers a wide array of cultural experiences. Take a visual trip to exciting venues and locations and uncover the qualities and attractions that make Downtown Phoenix a cultural gem that provides a truly unique urban environment.
 Lunch: Lunch will either be a delicious meal at the hotel or a savory dish at a favorite local restaurant.
 Afternoon: Take a photo-stop at the Grady Gammage Auditorium to explore the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this striking auditorium in 1959. Newly renovated, it hosts a bevy of plays, concerts and musical performances; this rounded structure is a local landmark. And tour Old Town Scottsdale.
 Dinner: Meals unless otherwise indicated. They may be at the hotel or out at a local restaurant. Please arrive on time indicated on your itinerary.
 Evening: Symphony Performance TBA (All performances are subject to change)
   
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Phoenix Airport North
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Wrap up and Check-out
(Friday, November 1)
   
 Breakfast: All breakfasts are deluxe continental. Come down by the time indicated on the intinerary, just be sure to allow enough time to arrive promptly for the morning activity!
 Morning: Class and Wrap Up
   
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


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