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Camelback Mountain
5700 N Echo Canyon Pkwy, Phoenix, Arizona
by Hilton 
Arizona's hot days and cool nights are perfect when spent with the one you love. Enjoy spending time together hiking, taking in the beautiful gardens or just sharing a meal together. TravelSkoot shows you the best romantic things to do in the Phoenix area.
For seasoned hikers who are looking for tricky trails set against breathtaking landscape, Camelback Mountain is the perfect place. Once the location of an Indian reservation, it stands 2,704 feet above sea level and is the highest point in Phoenix. The actual "hump" is primarily made of granite and is populated by a variety of animals typical of the Sonoran Desert. Hike to the top and enjoy breathtaking views of the city below.
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At Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge, patrons can indulge in the best of casual and elegant dining with an American menu infused with the chef’s signature French cuisine. Menu items include cast-iron seared New York steak, roasted chicken, wood-oven pizza, roasted duck, lamb shank and, on Sundays, frog legs. Be sure to spend some time in the ultra-chic Crush Lounge for specialty drinks and cocktails.
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Great flavors are aphrodisiacs, and Cheuvront Restaurant and Wine Bar serves an entire menu of tantalizing taste sensations. International plates of cheeses, figs, olives, sweet roasted peppers and pate [VO pronounce: "pat-TAY"] are perfect accompaniments to flights of carefully chosen wines. The atmosphere is cozy, with tables, booths or even a sofa. If you like to sample wine, check the calendar: twice a month, Cheuvront hosts a wine tasting with one of the area's sommeliers.
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Why bring flowers to her when you can bring her to the flowers at the Tucson Botanical Garden. A perfect afternoon date begins with a stroll into the Butterfly Garden where, if you close your eyes, you can hear wings flutter gently all around. Vibrant blooms beckon to you from the Wildflower Garden, and then it’s through the herb garden for an aromatic treat. Top off the day with lunch at the Gardens Café patio, surrounded by the lush desert landscape.
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Conveniently located a mile and a half from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the Hilton Phoenix Airport is ideally suited for business travelers, and with a resort-style environment the property also makes a great leisure destination. Guests will enjoy their stay in one of 257 stylish guestrooms, including 10 suites and Executive Level rooms. All rooms are decorated with a Southwestern decor that reflects the deep colors of the Sonoran Desert. Rennick's Restaurant offers causal dining with a Southwestern flair; for a lively happy hour and a full lunch and dinner menu, head to the Rimrock Bar & Grille, a favorite among locals and hotel guests alike. Whether it is business or pleasure that brings you to the Valley of the Sun, the Hilton Phoenix Airport will make your stay an extraordinary one.
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