Phoenix Things to Do Tips by DrexelDragon

It's out in Scottsdale, and if you enjoy architecture then you should drive out there to see it. The admission fee is about $20US. There is also a shop where you can browse books, art, accessories, home furnishings, and etc. I simply bought a poster and a Lexan paper weight, but I considered the $1,500 clock...yeah right.

Anyway, I enjoy architecture in my own right even though I'm no expert. I have seen many photos of Frank Lloyd Wright's many works all of which I have been very impressed. I had seen photos of Taliesin West before as well, and unfortunately, I must admit that I wasn't too impressed. Let me rephrase...I thought there was going to be more and it would be larger. Now, to some extent there parts of the property that are off limits. However, to access those you need to take a more expensive tour, and some are inaccessible regardless. They run a school there, and they maintain privacy for their students.

Regardless, drive out there, have a look around, and be able to say you saw one of America's most influential works of architecture in US history.

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Directions: 114th street and Frank Lloyd wright BLvd nears scottsdale

This is a Phoenix must see although it should also be under Off the beatn path, because it's about an hour and half's drive south of the city. Arcosanti is an urban sprawl architecture project that focuses on arcology. It was the idea of Paolo Soleri I can not explain arcology or Arcosanti as well as the its website (check for the link below). Yet, I can say that I wish my camera was working the day I went there, because this place is really cool. It's idealism at its finest. The work is all done thru donations and through the sale of the Soleri windbells (really are fantastic and sound great - make great gifts).

If I was back in Phoenix and could only choose to see Taliesin West or this place while I was there...I'd choose this, Arcosanti.

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Website: http://www.arcosanti.org/