Travel
Gilbert & Glendale, Arizona
Directions
The ceremony venue, Shenandoah Mill, is in the Southeast corner of the greater Phoenix Area.
It is an approximately 30 minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.
1359 S. Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
The reception venue, 99 Palms, is in a residential neighborhood in the northwest corner of the greater Phoenix Area.
It is an approximately 1 Hour and 10 minute drive from the ceremony Venue.
12225 N. 65th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85304
Where to Stay
Hotel Accommodations
Given how centric our wedding day is to the Phoenix Metroplex the options for hotel accommodations is virtually limitless.
While we do not have group-rates negotiated at any hotels we have compiled a list of hotels with their respective approximate drive times to both venues to aid you in making a choice.
If you are unsure, we recommend closer to the reception as that event is longer and there will be drinking!
DOUBLETREE PHOENIX-TEMPE
2100 S Priest Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
~30 Minutes from Ceremony
~30 Minutes from Reception
HYATT PLACE PHOENIX-NORTH
10828 N 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
~50 Minutes from Ceremony
~20 Minutes from Reception
HAMPTON INN & SUITES PHOENIX/GILBERT
3265 S Market St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
~50 Minutes from Ceremony
~20 Minutes from Reception
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES PHOENIX WEST PEORIA
16321 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
~55 Minutes from Ceremony
~10 Minutes from Reception
DOUBLETREE PHOENIX-GILBERT
1800 S Santan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
~10 Minutes from Ceremony
~55 Minutes from Reception
What to Do
Activities in the Phoenix Metropolitan area
Phoenix is the 5th Largest City in the United States, and thanks to nearly year-round sunny weather in the south valley - the opportunities for activities are nearly endless!
EAT & DRINK
Phoenix has something for every appetite. While you’re here you might try a local favorite like Chino Bandido - a Chinese-Mexican fusion restaurant found only in Phoenix. The Perch Brewery is a wild experience - enjoy drinks and food surrounded by exotic birds!
Another truly authentic option would be fry bread, from The Fry Bread House - serving award-winning Native American food.
PLAY
In town there are simply too many attractions to narrow down to a single paragraph. Visit the Desert Botanical Garden for a glimpse at the highlights of the beauty hidden in the desert, or visit the Musical Instrument Museum and discover the rich history behind modern music.
Off the beaten path you can find gems like Goldfield Ghost Town, offering tours of the historic Mammoth Gold Mine - and faithful reenactments of what life was really like in the wild west!
EXPLORE
You needn’t travel far to enjoy stunning natural desert views. On the south edge of the city you’ll find South Mountain with several trails to hike, while to the north you can find Camelback Mountain looking down on the south valley.
In the heart of the city just north of the Tempe Metroplex you’ll find Papago Park - that not only offers beautiful scenic desert hiking, but is also connected directly to two of Phoenix’s biggest attractions, the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden.
Regardless of where you choose to explore, don’t forget to bring water - Phoenix is HOT!