Local Activities

To make an enquiry or booking (individual/group), please contact Margaret Morton at the Hilton.
Margaret will manage and confirm your booking so please contact her directly and ensure you quote the group name ‘Fusion’ during your initial communications. Margaret or an alternative representative will also be available during the conference period at the hotel, so should you have any questions about a booked tour you can always ask upon arrival or at any time during your stay.

Telephone: 480-315-2093 
Email: Margaret.Morton@hilton.com

Half Day Tours and Excursions

Our half day tours can be booked during the conference period between the available free times scheduled in the programme. The half day tours are available to both individual and group bookings.

Downtown Scottsdale

The Hilton Scottsdale offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle into Downtown Scottsdale so this makes a great afternoon/evening visit when you have some free time from the conference. Downtown Scottsdale offers some of the finest galleries, specialty retail, cultural attractions and dining in the Valley of the Sun. Downtown Scottsdale is at the heart of the citys art scene, with Contemporary and Western Art, Theatre 4301 and a wide variety of outdoor sculptures set amid the lush green lawns and sparkling fountains of Civic Center Mall. Scottsdales Arts District is home to a high concentration of galleries showcasing some of the best Western and Southwestern art in the country. Throughout Old Town, shopkeepers sell quality Native American crafts, offering everything from hand-woven Navajo rugs to Zuni silver jewellery. For more information about Downtown Scottsdale please use the following link; http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/.

Desert Botanical Gardens

Entry Adult: $18
Entry Student: $10

For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits, and more designed to help us understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty. The Desert Botanical Gardens covers around 145 acres and is home to 50,000+ plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits and is 1 of 24 botanical gardens accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (formerly American Association of Museums). Transportation and entrance will need to be booked.

Phoenix Zoo 

$20pp

The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest non-profit zoo in the United States. Youll find nearly any animal you can think of at this 125-acre, internationally renowned zoo, where fascinating trails lead you through an African savannah, a tropical rainforest and the Arizona environs, complete with wildlife of the respective region. Highlights are the giant Galapagos tortoises and a baboon colony. The Zoo participates in numerous local and international efforts on behalf of endangered species, including the Mexican wolf, thick-billed parrot, black-footed ferret, Bornean orangutan, Sumatran tiger, Asian elephant, and many more. Transportation and entrance will need to be booked.

McCormick Ranch Golf Course & Driving Range

18 Holes: $100+ pp
Driving Range 65 Balls: $12
Driving Range 150 Balls: $19
*Clubs available to hire on site

More than just a golf course… The McCormick Ranch Golf Club offers any calibre of player two spectacular resort golf courses, which are open to the public 365 days a year. These lush, well-manicured, traditional layouts are located amidst gorgeous scenery in the heart of Scottsdale.

Meet the challenge of these fine courses, known for hosting the Arizona Amateur Stroke Play Championship, the Golf for Women National Club Championship, the Arizona Open Professional Golf Tournament, and the National Junior College Golf Championship. The ninth hole of the Palm Course was chosen by Golf Illustrated as “One of the USA’s top 18 water holes.” McCormick Ranch Golf Club’s practice facility has one of the Southwest’s largest putting greens, a spacious driving range, and a bunkered chipping green open every day. We welcome players of all abilities, from beginners to professionals; everyone will find our courses enjoyable. We have over 100 sets of club and shoe rentals, and our teaching staff are second to none. A perfect afternoon activity to spend within your free time at the conference. We recommend making a booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

Silverado 18 Hole Golf Course 

18 Holes: $30 - $65

Designed by Gilmore-Graves Architectural Design Company in 2000, Silverado has quickly become Scottsdale’s most popular 18-hole golf course. The Silverado Golf Course is located in central Scottsdale and is a public golf course that provides an amazing Scottsdale golfing experience at a very affordable price.  Their 18 wonderful holes are sure to challenge any level of golfer, creating the perfect afternoon activity during your free time. We recommend making a booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

Full Day Tours and Excursions

Our full day tours are offered pre and post conference dates. If you require any additional nights at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas due to a full day excursion, please ensure you book these in advance to avoid disappointment by logging into your account and amending ‘My Accommodation’. The full days tours are available to both individual and group bookings.

Grand Canyon Full Day Tour

$170pp
Departing at 6:30 -7:35 AM
Returning at 20:00 – 21:00 PM
*This tour includes your guided transportation for the day, your entrance fees and bottled water.

Our tour route takes us to Coconino National Forest, home to the town of Sedona and its magical Red Rock formations. Our pass through Sedona allows for two photo stops before we travel Oak Creek Canyon which is one of the top ten scenic routes in the United States.

The afternoon will be spent touring the breath-taking Grand Canyon National Park. Unlike some tour providers, we design our tour to give you the most relaxing time possible at the Grand Canyon. You will spend time exploring the many viewpoints and majestic vistas the Grand Canyon has to offer. You will also have time to explore the abundant gift shops and museum before we depart for the Navajo Nation with the Cameron Trading Post and views of the Little Colorado River Gorge.

We will enjoy lunch at either one of the park’s many restaurants or at the Cameron Trading Post.

If you’d like to include a 30minute narrated Helicopter Tour over the Grand Canyon, a once in a life time opportunity, there is an additional fee of $180. This is an optional addition.

Our return trip will travel around the astonishing San Francisco Peaks with its summit towering at over 12,633 feet making it the highest elevation in Arizona. Finally, a quick dinner stop will be offered before returning to the Valley of the Sun. This adventure will be one that your family and friends will remember forever.

Hot Air Ballooning 4hour+ Tour

$214.50pp
Group Sunrise Flight 04:30 – 08:30 (minimum of 10 persons)
Morning Flight 06:00 – 10:00
Afternoon Flight 15:00 – 19:00

Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone. Even though you travel at speeds of five to six miles per hour, there is virtually no sensation of motion because you are flying with the wind. Your Arizona balloon adventure begins upon arrival at our Sonoran desert launch site. You will receive a pre-flight briefing where youll learn more about the hot air balloon and how it flies, plus other facts you should know to make your Arizona flight as enjoyable as possible. Once your balloon is inflated, you will join your pilot in the beautiful hand-created wicker basket. As you gently leave the Earth you’ll have an unobstructed 360-degree view to take some breath-taking photographs. We generally fly close to the ground, usually under 400 feet as at this altitude you are able to see the sights and sounds of desert life. The pilots often decide to rise higher in order to give you a marvellous overview of the valley. Upon landing you are greeted in the traditional manner with flutes of champagne and scrumptiously prepared gourmet food.

Verde Canyon Railroad - Individual Tour

$55pp Coach Train
$80pp First Class Train
$225 taxi each way (max 3 person per taxi)
Train departs and returns from Cottonwood, AZ (2hour drive from the Hilton)

From the moment you step aboard the fully-restored vintage train, you are whisked back to a time of luxurious and leisurely train travel. This four-hour excursion takes you on a 20-mile journey through 100 years of history. FP7 locomotives, two of only 10 remaining in North America, are the muscle that pulls the renovated consist of cars. Indoor cars are climate-controlled and have restrooms which may be utilized throughout the trip. The train meets ADA requirements.

Comfortable seating, thoughtful décor and friendly, informative attendants add to the beauty of this remote wilderness without sacrificing the luxury of comfort. Original music is an integral part of the trip as you make your way through Arizona’s longest-running nature show … railroad style.

All cars access open-air viewing cars equipped with shaded canopies. Outdoor attendants well-versed in the canyon’s history, geology and wildlife share highlights and answer your questions.

Three types of accommodations make up the Verde Canyon Railroad – caboose, first-class and coach-class. 

Off Road Adventures

If you’re looking for an exciting adventure experiencing some of Arizona’s rockiest terrain then you are in the perfect location for an off road adventure. If you are interested in booking an afternoon out in the desert please contact Margaret letting her know which tour you’re most interested in doing. The tours vary in length and some require a minimum or maximum group number so please make an enquiry for exact details and prices.

• Hummer Adventures
• Jeep Adventures
• ATV Adventures
• Stargazing Adventure
• Shooting Experience

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