Resource Guide PHOENIX & CENTRAL AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES Ak-Chin Indian Community Maricopa 520-568-1000, ak-chin.nsn.us The Ak-Chin Indian Community is nestled into the northern part of the Sonoran Desert, 35 miles south of Phoenix. The community has a variety of enterprises, including Ak-Chin Farms, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club and the Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center. When you visit, don’t skip the Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco Museum, Historic 1920’s BIA Agent House and the 1920’s St. Francis of Assisi Mission School House built in the 1930’s. End your visit with a stop at the Ak-Chin Vekol Market for great burgers, fresh salads and other convenience store needs. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Scottsdale/Fountain Hills 480-789-4957, wekopacasinoresort.com Located in beautiful Scottsdale/ Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell is just 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, surrounded by breathtaking 360-degree Sonoran Desert and mountain views. Attractions include We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Fort McDowell Adventures and Eagle View RV Resort (Asah Gweh Oou-o). Gila River Indian Community Sacaton 520-796-5389, wildhorsepass.com The Wild Horse Pass Development Authority (WHPDA) is the Gila River Indian Community’s entity responsible for developing the Wild Horse Pass Development Area, a 3,300-acre master-planned commercial development zone and the Community’s premier tourist destination. The Wild Horse Pass Destination includes: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Gila River Resorts & Casinos-Wild Horse Pass, Whirlwind Golf Club, Aji Spa, Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, Phoenix Premium Outlets, KOLI Equestrian Center, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Radford Racing School, and Huhugam Heritage Center. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC) Near Scottsdale 480-362-2700,discoversaltriver.com The Salt River Indian Community is home to two tribes: the Akimel O’odham and Xalychidom Piipaash, more commonly known as Pima and Maricopa. Located east of Phoenix and minutes from Downtown Scottsdale, the Salt River Indian Community invites you to discover tourism in Indian Country in a new way. The Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District is Arizona’s playground, with properties such as Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Talking Stick Golf Club, Great Wolf Lodge, OdySea Aquarium, Mavrix Entertainment Center, Topgolf, Medieval Times and the new USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River. We have something for everyone, truly! =Pets allowed =Electric vehicle charging station on-site =Official Visitor Center ARIZONA OFFICIAL VISITOR CENTERS Apache Junction Visitor Center Apache Junction 480-982-3141, ajchamber.com Arizona Heritage Center Visitor Center Tempe 480-929-0292, azhs.org/tempe Casa Grande Visitor Center Casa Grande 520-836-2125, casagrandechamber.org Coolidge Visitor Center Coolidge 520-723-3009, coolidgechamber.org Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Visitor Center Scottsdale 480-362-2700, discoversaltriver.com/discover-salt-river-visitor-center See ad on page 83 Scottsdale Visitor Center Scottsdale 800-782-1117, experiencescottsdale.com/ visitor-services Southwest Valley Visitor Center Goodyear 623-932-2260, southwestvalleychamber.org Sunland Visitor Center Eloy 520-466-3007, sunlandvisitorcenter.org Wickenburg Visitor Center Wickenburg 928-684-5479, wickenburgchamber.com ATTRACTIONS Boyce Thompson Arboretum Superior 520-689-2723, btarboretum.org Immerse yourself in the beauty of the desert at Arizona’s largest and oldest botanical garden. p Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Coolidge 520-723-3009, coolidgechamber.org Casa Grande Ruins NM, and our Historical, Military, & Pinal Geology Museums are all a must see! p Goodyear Ballpark Goodyear 623-882-3120, goodyearbp.com See ad on page 88 Hot Air Expeditions Phoenix 480-502-6999, hotairexpeditions.com See ad on page 76 Mesa Historical Museum Mesa 480-835-2286, mesahistoricalmuseum.com Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Scottsdale 888-935-6878, medievaltimes.com DISCOVER WHY IT'S NOT JUST THE VIEWS THAT ARE BETTER IN PEORIA. Voted #1 by Ranking Arizona www.visitpeoriaaz.com 68 VISITARIZONA.COM
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