Your Next Trip: Arizona aka the Copper State.
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Your Next Trip: Arizona aka the Copper State.
Grace
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If you want to discover other beautiful locations besides the ever-popular Grand Canyon, take a tour around Scottsdale and surrounding areas for unique eateries, and immerse yourself in natural plant and animal wildlife.
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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
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This was such an amazing experience! The most important note: there are restrooms. The animals were a delight and hearing their stories of how they ended up at the Conservation center emphasized the importance of organizations such as this one. There are breaks included in the tour and water is available for purchase. Please do yourself a favor and sign up before you get there.
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Hash Kitchen North Scottsdale
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DJ? Check! Bloody Mary Bar, Check! Incredible Food and Drinks with Glitter bombs? Check - Check!! This was a great first stop after leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. Even if you are brunch-driven, you will have an amazing time here!
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Desert Botanical Garden
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This was a surprisingly beautiful location. The Desert Botanical Garden is home to a vast collection of extraordinary plant life PLUS a museum and butterfly center. Take a break and enjoy the garden! Oh! Plently of places to get a great view!
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Victory Steps at Verrado
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Perfect for casual hikers! There are multiple places to stop (and catch your breath) on the way and the view from the top of the gill is absolutely stunning! Go solo, go with some friends, or with the kids to reach Victory!
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Alma Scottsdale
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Alma has delicious Southwestern & Mexican food with options for indoor and outdoor seating, both with beautiful views.
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Westgate Entertainment District
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Museum of Illusions Scottsdale
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Super fun! There are puzzles and brain teasers that will keep you entertained before you go through the museum. The staff is great - you don't have to miss a photo opportunity because someone is always nearby to help.
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OdySea Aquarium
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Grace
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Solo-travel curious? I'm Grace Simmons, your travel mindset coach and casual, international adventurer. I'm based just outside of Washington, DC., and love to present a mix of local adventures with international excursions. Together we can find hidden jewels in your hometown or get you to try a dish you can't pronounce! The world is too large to limit yourself to normal.
I love watching people build their confidence through intentional travel and seeing themselves as capable, worthy, and curious aka willing to learn. The guides I create reflect the clarity and joy I experience when I travel and I offer my suggestions of how you can accomplish the same. So, if you are a nervous traveler or you want to expand your travel journey out of the country, I'll be your guide!
A little history, travel has been a habit since I was a kid - my parents are missionaries and we traveled coast-to-coast across the States and to West Africa. Now I am based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA where I encourage others to define their unique growth journey through my company, the Amethyst Palaver Hut LLC.
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