Velvet Shadows Travel Guide
Phoenix
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Popular places to visit
Arizona State University
Walk around the campus of Arizona State University, a top university in Tempe. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the jogging trails.
Phoenix Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Phoenix Convention Center, a top convention centre in Phoenix. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Grand Canyon University
Walk around the campus of Grand Canyon University, a well-known university in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
State Farm Stadium
Catch an event at State Farm Stadium during your trip to Glendale. Experience the lively festivals or attend a football match in this culturally rich area.
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Talking Stick Resort Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Scottsdale? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Chase Field
Catch an event at Chase Field and enjoy other activities in Phoenix such as golfing.In the area, take in the acclaimed art galleries and mountain views.
Things to do
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour
Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride
Top hotels in Velvet Shadows
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Place was a great place to stay in Central greater Phoenix area. An older place that is well maintained. A few things like doors a little sticky or a bit dated looking, but the rooms were great and always cleaned . Nice pools. Great people working there.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Love this place, have stayed here twice already and still plan on returning. Haven't been able to do everything that we've wanted to.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
The McCormick Scottsdale
I booked a room on the first floor & it was conveniently located to the swimming pool. I liked the convenience of being able to walk back & forth to swim. Our room had a view of the pool and the lake. On Friday they had pool service for food & drinks. The restaurant bar & patio was next to the pool ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Revival Scottsdale Studios
I loved the fact that there was a fridge in the room, which i did not expect there to be due to all the photos I looked at of the rooms did not show one. I do wish there had been a club chair to sit in.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Arizona
The only thing was that the incidental's was 100.00 per night and be prepared for the 20.00 parking fee. It a place that’s always crowded with kids. I liked the water park was infant friendly too
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Arrived to find that their system had been down for an hour. They were telling customers they could cancel their reservation and go somewhere else. wWe had to wait about an hour for the system to come up. They couldn’t accommodate us and just give us an empty room and figure it out later. We were ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Velvet Shadows
Pinnacle Peak
While visiting Pinnacle Peak, you might make a stop by sights like Troon North Golf Club and Boulders Golf Club.
Rio Verde Foothills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale.
Desert Ridge
Theatres, live music and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Desert Ridge. Check out Desert Ridge Marketplace or Musical Instrument Museum while you're exploring the area.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
Anthem
Anthem is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anthem Community Center and Anthem Community Park.
Paradise Valley Village
While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Ahavas Torah: The Scottsdale Torah Center.
