Arizona
Tuscon
Rachel said that she used to hang out at the Hotel Congress when she was in Tuscon, and really liked it. She said that it was parts hotel, hostel, restaurant, bar, and band venue. I'll definitely have to check it out. National Geographic Traveller rated it one of their top 50 hotels in the US.
Arcosanti
It has lost a lot of it's steam, but is still a wonderful place to visit.
Visiting Cosanti
Located in Paradise Valley, Cosanti is at 6433 Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ (602) 948-6145. An Arizona State Historic Site, Cosanti is open 7 days a week, 9 to 5. Closed major holidays.
Visiting Arcosanti
Arcosanti is open from 9A.M. to 5P.M. every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. There's a Gallery, Cafe, and Bakery at the Visitor's Center. Tours of the site are available every hour on the hour from 10A.M. until 4P.M. Visit the Arcosanti website at www.arcosanti.org.
From Phoenix: Drive about 65 miles north on Interstate Highway 17. Take the Cordes Junction turn-off, (Exit 262). From there, follow the signs 2.5 miles to Arcosanti. Unless you're driving a sport utility vehicle, take it slow.
From Flagstaff: About 80 miles south on I-17 to Exit 262.
From Prescott: 36 miles west on State Highway 69 until it meets I-17. Then follow the signs.
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