WELCOME TO ARIZONA
There’s no place on earth quite like the Grand Canyon State. It’s not just our landscapes, which take in tall mountain ranges, swift rivers, grasslands, sand dunes, and cactus forests. It’s not just our storied past, which reaches back thousands of years. It’s not just our people, a vibrant blend of cultures and traditions. It’s all these things, and the way they come together, that make a visit to Arizona a truly unforgettable experience.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Discussion of Old Town Scottsdale and history of original Old Town
- Gilbert Ortega’s International Collections with southwest art
- Museum of the Southwest Scottsdale
- Rusty Spur Saloon
- Sugar Bowl
- Bronze Horse Fountain and other sculptures
- Fifth Avenue Shops
- North side of Camelback Mountain and the history
- Mummy Mountain
- Echo Canyon in Paradise Valley
- Paradise Valley
- Pueblo Grande Museum
- Phoenix Zoo
- Desert Botanical Gardens
- Cave Creek
- Dobbins Lookout at South Mountain
- McDowell Regional Park
- Fountain Hills World Famous Fountain
- Piestewa Peak
DISCOVER PHOENIX
Phoenix, Arizona, boasts year-round warmth and sunshine, earning it the nickname of the Valley of the Sun. The city is a desert metropolis with equal parts cacti, sandstone, historical sights and modern architecture. This tour will highlight some of the best things in and around Phoenix and Scottsdale.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Each tour, either Phoenix or The Lost Dutchman mine takes around 2.5 to 3 hours
- The seating is up to 5 people, as a group or individual.
- Luxury captain chairs with snacks and water provided.
- Binoculars, paper, pens and tissues are provided.
- You will also be able to take Photos on the tour with a simple Canon point and shoot camera provided and the memory card is yours to keep as a memory keepsake. Take it home and print out the memories.
The Lost Dutchman State Park
The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine is, according to legend, a rich gold mine hidden in the southwestern United States. The location is generally believed to be in the Superstition Mountains, near Apache Junction, east of Phoenix, Arizona. There have been many stories about how to find the mine, and each year people search for the mine. Some have died on the search. The mine is named after German immigrant Jacob Waltz (c. 1810–1891), who it is believed discovered it in the 19th century and kept its location a secret. “Dutchman” was a common American term for a German. We shall travel to Apache Junction and then onto the Apache Trail. We then enter the grounds of the Lost Dutchman Museum to visit the historic artifacts and hear some of the stories. The mine itself is located in the Superstition Mountains.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Payment is $85 per adult in a group or couple. However, minimum $170 per tour for an individual.
- The payment should be made in advance with 24 hour cancellation notice
- Pick up in a GMC conversion van (picture) with captain’s chairs either at your hotel or Old Town Scottsdale at the Old Adobe Mission.
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- The tour of the major city of Phoenix and Scottsdale time permitting Cave Creek and Fountain Hills.