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Investment - Add a Tour to Your ACR Conference
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Located in the center of downtown Phoenix, Arizona the
Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel is steps from the Phoenix
Convention Center where the ACR 7th Annual Conference
will be held from October 24 - 27, 2007. As a guest at
the hotel, you will be near to the conference as well
as sports, arts, culture, and other attractions.
Whether
you're a guest at the Hyatt or are a local resident,
you can maximize your investment in the conference experience
by booking a tour to sightsee in Arizona. There are
several modes of transportation to take you touring
including a car, helicopter, hot air balloon, jeep,
horseback riding or train.
Where
you want to go is up to you and your imagination, but
to help get you started, the following is a list of
possibilities:
Half-Day
Tours
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Phoenix/Valley Area Highlights - This tour provides
views of Phoenix and Scottsdale including historic
sites, the state capitol, Camelback Mountain, Wrigley
Mansion, and Scottsdale's Fifth Avenue. Approx 4 hours.
www.openroadtours.com
phone: 602-997-6474 or 800-766-7117
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Echo Canyon Winery and Vineyard - Yes, we make wine
here in Arizona.
www.echocanyonwinery.com
phone: 928-634-8122 in Sedona.
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The Sunset Dinner Tour - After a trip off the beaten
path, dinner is served at one of the Valley's best
known steakhouses. They will pick you up at your hotel
or residence and return you, a changed person, after
the ride of a lifetime. Morning, afternoon, and evening
tours available. Approx 3-4 hours depending on pick-up
location. azclassicjeep@aol.com
phone: 480-786-9198
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A Flying Museum - The Arizona Wing's Museum/Event
Facility contains fully restored aircraft as well
as an extensive collection of war and war-era artifacts
and memorabilia. www.arizonawingcaf.com
phone: 480-924-1940
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Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin West - Taliesin West
demonstrates the ecological response to living in
harmony with the desert. Private tours: 480-860-2700
ext. 494.
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Jerome is for Art Lovers - Art walks, www.jeromeartwalk.com
and www.jeomartistscoop.com.
Chamber of Commerce www.jeromechamber.com
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Arizona State Parks - From pines to desert there are
27 parks that serve many areas of interest such as,
conservation, recreation, and historic sites. Extend
your time if you enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping.
Check sites for camping permits and licenses for fishing.
www.azstateparks.com
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Meteor Crater - Located 35 minutes East of Flagstaff
on Interstate 40, Meteor Crater is the best-preserved
meteorite impact site on earth. www.meteorcrater.com
phone: 800-289-5898
Tour
the Greens
- Arizona
Golf - Tee times at Phoenix golf courses, Scottsdale
golf courses, and Arizona golf courses http://teetimes.azcentral.com/
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Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel - As a guest of the hotel
the concierge will assist you in making arrangements
as well as offering to you any available discount
golf packages, simply call 602-252-1234 or search
online at www.hyatt.com
One-Day
Tours
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Grand Canyon via Sedona & Navajo Reservation -
Stop at Sedona's red rock country. Grand Canyon stop
includes favorite overlooks, or take a short nature
walk as well as shopping on the Navajo Indian Reservation
with the Painted Desert as your backdrop. www.openroadtours.com
phone: 602-997-6474 or 800-766-7117
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Sedona Red Rock Adventure - visit Montezuma Castle,
a prehistoric Indian cliff dwelling and Chapel of
the Holy Cross. Optional backcountry jeep tour. Approx
10 hours. www.openroadtours.com
phone: 602-997-6474 or 800-766-7117
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Apache Trail & Canyon Lake Steamboat - Travel
the scenic Apache Trail at the base of the legendary
Superstition Mountains. Lunch at the Marina and browsing
at Tortilla Flat stagecoach stop. Approx 8 hours.
www.openroadtours.com
phone: 602-997-6474 or 800-766-7117
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Grand Canyon Heli Adventure - The flight will take
you over selected views of the Grand Canyon and Colorado
River. phone: 602-997-6474 or 800-766-7117
Ride
the Rails
- Grand
Canyon Railway - You have the ability to choose from
Coach Class to Luxury Parlor Class. Customize your
trip by taking a different class each way or adding
in a motor coach rim tour during your time at the
canyon. A box lunch can be added to any northbound
journey. www.thetrain.com
phone: 800-843-8724
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Verde Canyon Railroad - Seasonal highlights and special
events include: Fall Color Tour, Oktoberfest Beer
Garden, and Haunted Halloween Express. www.verdecanyonrr.com
phone: 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245
A
Health/Beauty Spa
And remember …
the next best thing to receiving a post card is being
the one who gets to send it! See you in October!
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