Three if us today enjoyed a fantastic tour with Adam of Experience Hopi Tours organised through the…read moreMoenkipi Legacy Inn. Stunning vistas, cultivated and open farming, a range of villages throughout the reservation. A silversmith showed us his art, as did a kachina doll maker and basket weaver. Adam explained a lot of history and culture and was happy to answer all questions such as the clan system and matrilineal family structure. Refreshments were organised and particularly impressive were the Hopi petroglyphs. A highly recommended tour. Melanie and friends.

Actually don't recall doing this tour in tuba city. I did a tour in Taos that was native Pueblo,…read moreworthwhile. Any chance to support native people is a good deed.

I grew up in an old victorian house and thought it would be fun to bring my dad here for a tour…read morewhen he was in town visiting. We ended up being the only ones on the tour which was nice. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The entire house has been restored to represent how the original owners would have it set up as closely as possible. The inside details are gorgeous and intricate. Our tour ended up being more like 45 minutes because it was just us and we didn't ask questions. It was a great way to spend a little bit of time before our next activity.

Was in the area from out of town and I wanted to see this beautiful house in person. I wasn't able…read moreto go inside but the outside is so pretty Love all the details. It's truly breathtaking

We did the Broken Arrow tour with Sean as our driver and it was hands down one of the highlights of…read moreour Sedona trip. Sean was the perfect blend of friendly, fun, skilled, and knowledgeable, which made the entire experience even better. The tour itself was an absolute adrenaline-filled adventure with incredible views and some seriously exciting moments along the trails. We felt safe the whole time while still getting the full thrill of the experience. If you're visiting Sedona, Pink Jeep Tours is absolutely a must-do activity, and if you can get Sean as your guide, even better!

Well organized, clean and pleasant from making the reservation check-in, waiting area and the tour…read moreitself. We had "Andrew" for our guide and he was informative, courteous and pleasant to be hosted by. Took various photos for us using our mobile phones which was nice. They have various tour options which I think will fit most anyone's interest and fun level.

Arizona Safari Jeep Tours was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip! From start to finish,…read moreeverything was top-notch. The Jeep was comfortable and well-maintained, the route was absolutely stunning, and the experience felt both adventurous and relaxed. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel, so the whole process was very nice! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about Arizona's history, geology, and wildlife. They shared fascinating stories and made sure everyone felt safe while still having a blast. We saw incredible views you simply can't get to on your own, and there were plenty of great photo opportunities. If you're looking for a fun, informative, and unforgettable way to explore Arizona's landscape, I can't recommend Arizona Safari Jeep Tours enough. We'd absolutely do it again!

The rain and fog made the whole experience underwhelming. Could not see any of the mountain view…read moreand we all were covered in mud due to tire splash. While I understand you all have no control over the weather, offering an alternative for weather should be an option. For $100 per person, and over $600 paid including tip that we paid for this trip, a refund or a reschedule would have made much more sense. On top of that, we were only able to see one of two stops. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly but had to focus really hard on driving in the muddy roads so didn't have much to say on the drive back. We did really enjoy the flute playing at the one stop we made.

The tour was worth the five year wait/lottery! We had a wonderful docent and received a fantastic…read moretour of Tovrea Castle which was superb in every way possible. I have lived in Arizona, specifically the Phoenix area, for most of my life and have driven by Tovrea Castle thousands of times. It was so cool to be able to walk the grounds and get a peek inside. I would highly suggest entering the lottery, it's free and some people have better luck than I did and can get in sooner than 5 years. This was an insightful tour mixed with great storytelling and history. The basement with all the artifacts of the family and learning more about the area makes me proud to be a part of Arizona! Worth the visit!

If you live in the Valley it's highly likely that you have driven by this place. From the 202 fwy…read moreyou can easily see it. I often wondered what is that building? Finally after passing it so many times I was curious enough to look it up. I googled "cake shaped building PHX" and it was the first result. "Tovrea (said tov-ree) Castle aka A jewel in the Sonoran desert" Since 2010 the City of Phoenix purchased, renovated, and opened it for tours. The very abbreviated story with this place is that some homesteaders from the early 1900s owned the land, sold 277 acres to a wealthy Italian man. Alessio Carraro had built a fortune in the sheet metal business in the 1920s from San Fran. He planned to build a hotel resort surrounded by a housing subdivision on 277 acres, Carraro Heights. The castle was built near the timing of when the Great Depression set in. Carraro wanted out, he sold the castle and some amount of acreage (for a fraction of his investment) to Della Tovrea, wife of cattle baron E.A. Tovrea. She lived there until her tragic death in 1969. Nearby is the Stockyard Restaurant, built by E.A.'s son so cattlemen had somewhere to eat near the stockyards. That restaurant still exists today. I plan to check it out. If you want more details and full story, go take the tour :) however tickets are not easy to come by. Tours sell out many months in advance and they started using a lottery system. I bought my tickets months ago. However worth a try to go. I wouldn't say its the most amazing thing I've ever seen and the use of the word "castle" is a stretch. I've been inside some real castles in US and Europe, however it's interesting and a fun thing to do and it satisfied my curiosity! :) Per their website- The Ticket Lottery for Fall 2022 Tickets has ended and all tickets have been distributed - look for last minute cancellation tickets. Ticket Lottery for Spring 2023 Regular Tours closed on October 15, 2022 and Winners will be notified via email starting November 1, 2022. https://tovreacastletours.com

So for my thousand Yelp review I wanted to make it special. I wanted to chose a place that is a…read morestaple of the local community. I mean after all, isn't that what Yelp is all about? I wanted to review a local business that seemed to Ooooooze AZ identity. Sooooooo, I even put a call out to my friends and fellow Yelpies on social media. I asked them to think about it. When they thought of AZ, what local businesses came to mind? I got so many great answers. However, when I saw the list I realized that after 15 years being Elite, I had already reviewed all of them. When I went onto this page and realized I had not made a review of the David and Gladys Wright House. It seemed like a perfect Karma solution and partnership. I did not know how that was even possible that I had not already reviewed this local treasure. What a great way to complete my One Thousandth review with such an amazing place! To honor a great artist that is associated and influenced within the State of 48 is special. Wright is one of the Kings of American Architect. So let's begin. When you go you will be greeted to a unique layered circular shaped home. Some of you might recognize the ASU Grady Gammage cake swirl technique. ( do you like my fancy non expert architecture terminology there? Ha!) The driveway is the same. Take in all the glory of that breathtaking view of camelback mountain and the property. According to https://franklloydwright.org/site/david-wright-house/ the masterpiece of this Wright residential home home was Titled "How to Live in the Southwest" in the plans by Frank Lloyd Wright, the David & Gladys Wright House is one of three spiral designs realized by Wright. Raised on columns to provide a view of the property's citrus orchard, the house at the base of Camelback Mountain looked outward towards the surrounding desert and inwards onto a central courtyard with a plunge pool and shaded garden. David and Gladys Wright lived in the house until their deaths (David in 1997 at the age of 102, and Gladys in 2008 at the age of 104), after which the residence fell into disrepair. Saved from demolition, its current owners are restoring the property. In early 2022, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Definitely sign up for a tour and go and check it out. It is totally worth it for historical and artistic purposes alone. Oh, okay, who am I kidding? It is worth the price alone to just check out that view and the home. Just a quick note, you cannot just show up and expect to get in. You have to go with a tour. Enjoy your visit. Happy 1,000 review! I hope this was helpful to those architecture and history fans out there.

Came here for a holiday lights open house this year…read more You park at the south side of the church at 5225 E. Camelback and there is a door that you walk through to get to the Wright House. I have to share, it was a beautiful evening. The weather was warm and even before we got out of our car, we could see the hundreds of Christmas lights twinkling in the distance. As we walked through the door, we were greeted warmly by volunteers and there was a long, long driveway leading to a giant Christmas tree beautifully lit, the long driveway continues to the house. There was a string quartet playing and hot chocolate/ coffee & macaroon served by the Henry. I brought my 9 year old son & his friend with me. There were not too many kids there which was too bad since the look of wonder on their faces were priceless. They were old enough to appreciate the experience and the architecture. It created a memorable experience for them. The house itself is being restored and sits on I think sits on at least a 3 acre property. It's beautiful & worth a visit. Thank you for opening this up for the public for this holiday season!

Cate was our pilot and she was incredible. The tour was exactly what we were looking for (we opted…read morefor the longer scenic tour). She pointed out unique landmarks and ruins, while engaging in pleasant conversation, and also just giving my husband and I time to talk to each other. Stunning and a must do if you're in Sedona.

A great way to see and learn about the different canyons around Sedona. The staff was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and worked hard to ensure we had a good experience. We took the hour tour and saw 7 canyons. It really was a great first day introduction to Sedona and helped us quickly learn about the area. The pilots did an excellent job of showing and explaining the differences and unique aspects of the canyons,and, frankly, it was just a great deal of fun to explore the area in a helicopter. We were there on a family vacation and it was also a great multi generational family experience. A great time all around.

Fun short stair hike about 20 flights of stairs up ! It wraps around to a picnic area with lookouts…read moresuch a great place to have lunch, or a fun snack. We brought hot tea during the winter and it was absolutely absolutely wonderful.

This is a wonderful place to visit! Not a lot of parking but few visitors (should be many more)…read more The hill site is surrounded by a gated community but is publicly accessible - the locals love it when people come to visit and are very welcoming! Park in one of the recessed spaces (there are 4) next to the community management/sales office outside the gate. The pathway is to the left of the gate, going into the trees to the left of the clearing (it was a clearing when I went but could be under development). The path was marked on the map on the running/hiking app I use. Follow the path up until you reach the grand staircase up to the top of the hill. The site is relatively small compared to others in the area like Goat Camp and Shoofly, but is really unique in it's positioning at the top of a very high hill and the structures appear to be from the era of pit-house architecture. I hear there are plans to turn the site into a self-guided tour-able location with informational signs about history &c., and it will be amazing. I will definitely have to come back!

My friend and I stopped to see the Montezuma Castle first. This Well is only a couple miles up from…read morethe Castle. It is another short trail loop to see the Well and it's FREE (no entry fee). It's a amazing site when you reach the top of the well with the view of the well and dwellings. There is a board with some facts. The best part though was there was a wonderful, very friendly Park Ranger stationed at the top to answer any questions and to talk about the Well and surroundings if interested. She also told us of the hidden path to actually go down onto the well. We were there around 3pm, on a Monday and there were no crowds at all. A must see!

This is the place I wanted to keep to myself...from my last visit years ago(2019)...I'm glad it…read morestill hasn't gained much popularity , maybe because it is a little bit of the way compared with the montezuma castle which was pretty crowded when I visited. The trail started from the parking lot where the Ranger station is. It's a loop! You are supposed to do it counterclockwise by passing the ranger station first. it was about 75 feet you will be at the overlook it's a bit steep and def took my breath away. The rest part of the trail was more smooth you will see all interesting desert plants along the way. It was 60 degrees but with the Arizona sun, it still got hot even I only wore a camisole top and I saw someone holding an umbrella:p To go down to the water, I was told it is about 100 steps... please be realistic about your capability. however, I must missed the stairs going down. I think it is a monument however it is free to visit without pass required!

Me and my boyfriend had a great experience! We were pretty nervous as we had very little horse…read moreexperience but our wrangler, I believe his name was Ray, made us feel super comfortable. The horses were very well mannered and well kept. The trip up and down the mountain had lots of tricky terrain but the horses handled it well and we had a blast. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. Our wrangler was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and told us a bunch of hilarious stories as well. I highly recommend this experience to anybody. Super fun to learn something new and have lots of laughs while doing it!

Was very impressed with the customer service & how great it was for my daughter. We booked a ride,…read morearrived at the designated time, only to find out it had already left due to some miscommunication between the reservation office & the stables. They immediately made it right, taking my daughter out for a private ride & giving us a discount. She said it was one of the best rides she's had. Scenery was gorgeous & they went over & above so as not to inconvenience us for the drive out there.