OUR TAKE ON GUADALUPE
Welcome to UpTake for Guadalupe, Arizona. This guide is intended to
be your starting point for all of the things to do and places to stay
in Guadalupe. Our recommendations are based on ratings and reviews
from across the web. If you are looking for ideas for a family
vacation, check out the listing on the left side of the page.
Whatever you do, thanks for making UpTake your first step!
Whatever you do, thanks for making UpTake your first step!
LODGING
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TownePlace Suites Tempe
"I would stay here again" - a Orbitz user
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Best Western Tempe By The Mall
"than this anywhere! the rooms were clean, check-in/out was very smooth with friendly staff, and the cinnamon roll included in the continental breakfast was delicious" - a Yahoo user
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Tempe
"rooms are always very clean and the hotel staff is very efficient" - a Yahoo user
THINGS TO DO
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Pueblo Grande Museum
"a old indain village from 700 ad that has been nicely preserved with a detailed museum. a great place to study indain designs and see some classic pottery. has reconstructed some of the old pit houses- give you an idea of what it must have been to live long ago when you lived totaly off the land." - a Yahoo user
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Phoenix Zoo
"Took my nephews, 5, & 6 here the day before Xmas. What a treat! Easy walking for young little legs and though it ends up being MILES before you finish, it doesn't feel too strenous for we grownups either. The only exception is the trail habitat containing the Mountain Goats (but you'd expect that wouldn't you?) Animals are all easily seen, the rhinos are great, put on quite show playing in their habitat with logs and rings hanging from trees. Actually, all the animals seemed quite comfortable, there was no pacing or staring as you find at other zoos. Nice selection of animals, zoo employees very knowledgable when asked questions. Food was reasonably priced and a good selection. I've visited a lot of Zoos with children, mine and others. The measuring stick of success is held by the kids. The Phoenix Zoo had them chattering all 5 hours of the visit and fast alseep before we left the parking lot at the end of the day. Great Zoo!" - a Tripadvisor user
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Mystery Castle
"A trip to the Mystery Castle should be placed in context. First, the daughter of the guy who built the castle still lives there. As a result, every nook and cranny is filled with knick-knacks and tchochkes reflecting the resident's taste. Second, although it is interesting to have the daughter actually conduct the tour (at least the first leg), and although she is a sweet lady, she isn't a professional docent and the tour isn't terribly insightful. Third (and this ties in with the second point), you won't really learn much about the various components and construction of the house. That said, the castle is really interesting place and (particularly in light of the sparse offerings of Phoenix), it is worth a trip. Combine it with lunch at Carolina's Mexican Food (1202 E Mohave St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034) for an inexpensive afternoon with kids. Mystery Castle is very easy to get to. Just drive south on 7th Street past all of Phoenix's shantytowns, then past Baseline, until 7th Street comes to an end. The street then becomes a dirt road that turns to the left (West) -- there is a sign. Follow the dirt road for a couple of hundred feet and you're there." - a Tripadvisor user

