Maricopa

Surprise yourself with a trip to Maricopa just minutes from Phoenix, where you can take your chances at the casino, amuse yourself with a one-of-a-kind car museum, thrill yourself with a sky dive, show off your golfing skills, or educate yourself on Ak-chin American Indian culture.

You can’t miss the bright lights and excitement emanating from Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Settle into one of 300 luxurious guest rooms equipped with all of the expected amenities before hitting the casino with the latest reel and video slots. Play bingo, keno, or poker before dining – from buffet style to casual to upscale. Then, check out the Ak-Chin Circle Field or UltraStar Amphitheater, both of which host top artists year-round.

If golf is your game, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is a top-rated course in Arizona and annual host of U.S. Open qualifying.The Duke Golf Club at Rancho El Dorado is a championship style, par 72, 18-hole, daily-fee club just minutes away.

Experience life in a different way at the Ak-Chin Him Dak Eco-Museum, the first of its kind in the United States. In addition to conserving and sharing artifacts from the tribe’s past, the museum hosts the annual Him-Dak celebration in April and Native American Recognition Day Celebration in September. 

For something completely different, check out Ernie Adams’ Dwarf Car Museum. Adams is famous for creating dwarf racecars and scaled-down replicas of classic cars called dwarf car cruisers.

If you prefer airborne thrills, Arizona Soaring instructor pilots will give you the lift upward for a mellow ride along the Sierra Estrella Mountains or perform thrilling aerobatic tricks for the ride of a lifetime.