Talking Stick Entertainment District
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community invites you to experience their heritage of hospitality at the Talking Stick Entertainment District.
Home to amenities such as Talking Stick Resort, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Topgolf, and OdySea in the Desert, Talking Stick is an entertainment district unlike any other you've ever seen before!
Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.
Relax while walking among butterflies or soaking up the sun pool side at one of our area hotels. Reconnect with friends over a baseball game, a game of golf or at one of our many area restaurants. Feel your adrenaline rush while racing electric karts, walking among stingrays or while earning your wings indoor skydiving. Come see what everyone is talking about!
Play Blackjack, Casino War, 3-Card Poker and more. View the art and culture of the Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian community. Shuttle Service. A free shuttle service for all Player Rewards Club members. Talking Stick Resort 9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256. Uncover exciting destinations from our Salt River hotel. Take the family out to a fun-filled night at the ballgame or attend an event at Salt River Fields. Learn more; You'll discover butterfly gardens, aquariums and casinos at Talking Stick Entertainment District.
Location
Conveniently located off of the Loop 101 freeway and Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale.
Salt River Talking Stick Resort
- 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | View on map »
- 20 minutes from Scottsdale Municipal Airport | View on map »
Activities & Attractions
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
This Major League Baseball spring training facility is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies each year. It's become known as Scottsdale's top place to enjoy a spring training game for its beautiful design, open-air feel and great amenities.
Sports have long been a part of the Native American culture in Arizona, dating back to the original Hohokam Peoples who used ball courts as gathering places for games and ceremonies as far back as 750AD. Continuing in this tradition, fans enjoy amazing views of their favorite players and of the stunning mountains that surround the ballpark.
Talking Stick Golf Club
Enjoy 36 holes of Scottsdale golf at two exceptional courses consistently ranked among the top in Arizona. The courses were designed by the legendary architect team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and are managed by Troon Golf.
The North Course is a links-style course that plays at 7,133 yards from the long tees (par 70). The tree-lined South Course offers a more traditional style of play at 6,833 yards (par 71).
Club Amenities
- 26,000 square foot clubhouse
- Practice facilities
- Private and group instruction
- Dining at The Wildhorse Grille
Topgolf at Riverwalk
Topgolf at Riverwalk is the perfect place for groups to hang out and get competitive. The 13-acre Scottsdale hotspot offers different types of points-scoring golf games that you can enjoy from a private bay.
Located at 9500 E Talking Stick Way, Topgolf is right across the street from Talking Stick Resort and is part of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Many groups like to take the after-party to Talking Stick Resort, or stop by for some entertainment while waiting for their tee time.
Octane Raceway
Octane Raceway is a Talking Stick and Scottsdale entertainment landmark and the Valley’s definitive “Must Do” adventure where you can enjoy the only full time indoor/outdoor racing venue in the U.S. on the 1/3 mile track.
Offering high performance 45+ MPH kart racing for more than 12 years, Octane Raceway is the clear choice for the best go kart racing Phoenix has to offer. It’s a true adventure with lots of action and great for anyone looking at something fun to do with a pure adrenaline rush!
OdySea Aquarium
Dive in to OdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the southwest. By combining theme park style entertainment with the presentation of aquatic life, OdySea Aquarium takes guests of all ages on an entertaining and educational adventure like no other.
The state-of-the-art facility includes many interactive experiences, a 3D movie, SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, a giant submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, and a one-of-a-kind voyage through the Living Sea you’ll have to experience to believe.
Butterfly Wonderland
One of the newest attractions in the Valley, Butterfly Wonderland is a butterfly conservatory and indoor rainforest. Kids and adults alike love it's magical environment. You'll experience the beauty of one of the largest butterfly atriums in the country!
Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, it's situated directly off the Loop 101 freeway at Via de Ventura.
Salt River Talking Stick Resort
iFly Indoor Skydiving
iFLY is the experiential entertainment company that created modern indoor skydiving. They make the dream of flight a reality by giving guests ‘wings’ in a safe and reliable environment.
iFLY has 37 locations around the world, and the Talking Stick Entertainment District is home to Arizona’s only location! iFLY welcomes flyers from 3 to 103 and reservations can be made online.
Velocity VR
Created by Zero Latency in Melbourne, Australia this VR experience is the most immersive and realistic to date. Imagine a game that doesn’t feel like a game. You’re not wired to a console and your body becomes your controller.
In our area, the real world and a digital one are seamlessly meshed together. Once you don our gear, you are instantly transported into a hybrid reality.
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
Take a step back in time with Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. The indoor exhibit features 50 life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs roaming the grounds and recreating prehistoric habits for a riveting experience. Guests can choose from a variety of immersive activities, including dinosaur rides, fossil digs, an obstacle course and more.
The exciting yet educational experience brings dinosaurs back to life and gives children a greater understanding of powerful animals, as well as our earth’s history. Tour guides are on-hand to answer questions and add engaging details to the enthralling attraction.
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| Talking Stick Resort | |
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| Address | 9800 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256 |
| Opening date | April 15, 2010 |
| No. of rooms | 496 |
| Total gaming space | 98,000 sq ft |
| Owner | Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community |
| Architect | FFKR Architects |
| Previous names | Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend |
| Coordinates | 33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°WCoordinates: 33°32′26″N111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W |
| Website | www.talkingstickresort.com |
Talking Stick Resort is a luxury hotel and casino resort located on the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Reservation near Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel tower, which was designed by FFKR Architects, has 15 stories and stands at 200 feet and six inches.[1] Talking Stick Resort is independently owned and operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).
In total, Talking Stick Resort occupies 55.6 acres with an additional 20 acres for extra parking space. The 240,000 square feet property includes a 98,000 square feet casino, 496 guest rooms, 21 meeting rooms, six entertainment lounges and five restaurants. It also contains a 25,000 square feet Grand Ballroom, a spa spanning 13,000 square feet, a fitness center, Showroom that seats 650 and four pools.[2] In April 2014, Talking Stick Resort renovated its pool area, adding a new lounge pool and a stage for outdoor concerts.[3] Entertainers who have performed on the poolside stage include Journey, Foreigner, Bad Company and Hollywood Vampires.[4] In addition to Talking Stick Resort's headline concerts, the RELEASE Pool Parties have also attracted an array of world renowned DJs including Kaskade, Steve Aoki, and Skrillex.
History[edit]
Prior to opening as Talking Stick Resort, the land was the location of Casino Arizona101 & Talking Stick Way. It opened in 1999 with 332 slot machines and 45 table games. In 2003 the property was expanded to include blackjack, poker, keno and a sports bar.
In September 2006, ground was broken at the future site of Talking Stick Resort. Phoenix-based company, Chanen Construction Company, Inc. led the construction of the project.[5]
Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend remained opened throughout construction until the resort’s opening. The temporary structure that housed Casino Arizona was then auctioned as were the majority of its contents.
On April 15, 2010, Talking Stick Resort opened on the former site of Casino Arizona at 101 and Talking Stick Way. An official grand opening took place on June 10.
On August 11, 2018 a massive monsoon storm flooded Talking Stick Resort Casino's generator, backup generator, and portions of the hotel and casino, forcing all guests to be immediately evacuated. It remained entirely closed while massive cleanup and power restoration efforts took place. The resort re-opened over a month later on September 24, 2018. [6]
Hotel[edit]
The hotel houses 496 deluxe rooms with 15 luxury suites and 30 executive king suites. The architectural design of Talking Stick Resort mirrors the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community through the use of native stones, plants and earth-tone color schemes.
Gaming[edit]
Talking Stick Resort’s gaming floor covers 98,000 square feet. It includes more than 850 slot machines, 54 tables of Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride and Lucky Ladies.
Talking Stick Resort is home to the ARENA Poker Room that features 49 poker tables including Texas Hold ‘Em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha.[7] The ARENA Poker Room also hosts the annual Arizona State Poker Championship and Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship.[8]Talking Stick Resort also offers Keno games in its Keno hall.
Shows[edit]
Prior to the opening of Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way was the first gaming facility to produce and televise its own sports show titled, “We’ve Got Your Game.”[9] The show went on to air more than 200 episodes and featured such sports figures as Troy Aikman, Amar'e Stoudemire, Steve Nash, Kyle Petty, Mike Tyson and Mike Ditka.Since 2011, Talking Stick Resort has been the host of Phoenix Fashion Week.[10][11]
Attractions[edit]
Talking Stick Resort has six restaurants throughout the facility including Orange Sky, Ocean Trail, Blue Coyote Café, Blue Coyote Cantina, Wandering Horse Buffet and Black Fig Bistro.[12] There is also a Cultural Center in the hotel lobby that features Native American artworks, photographs, paintings and jewelry that reflect the Pima and Maricopa Indian heritages.
The property is located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. Other nearby attractions include Talking Stick Resort Golf Club, the Pavilions at Talking Stick Resort, Butterfly Wonderland, and Major League Baseball's newest spring training complex, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which opened in 2011 and is the spring base of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.[13]On December 2, 2014, the venue purchased the naming rights of the former U.S. Airways Center and re-branded it as the Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Corbett, Peter. 'Talking Stick Resort and Casino ready to welcome gamblers'. The Arizona Republic.
- ^Look, Marie. 'Try Your Luck at the New Talking Stick Resort and Casino, Open This Weekend'. Hauteliving.com.
- ^Leatherman, Benjamin. '5 Must-Attend Spring Pool Parties in Metro Phoenix'. Phoenix New Times.
- ^Hughes, Leslie. 'Catch the first wave of pool parties this weekend'. Scottsdale Living Magazine.
- ^Huggett, Amanda. 'A Natural Connection at Talking Stick Resort'. Casino Enterprise Management. Archived from the original on 2010-09-10.
- ^https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/talking-stick-resort-to-remain-closed-after-storm-damage-will-not-reopen-on-sunday-august-19
- ^'Talking Stick Resort is destined to become the new heartbeat of entertainment in Scottsdale'. Arizona Golfer News.
- ^Moe, Al. 'Arizona State Poker Championship'. About.com.
- ^Ducey, Lynn. 'Veteran broadcasters look to teach aspiring sportscasters online'. Phoenix Business Journal.
- ^'Phoenix Fashion Week returns to Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale Oct. 1-5'. Arizona.newszap.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03.
- ^Fossum, Melissa. 'Phoenix Fashion Week 2013 at Talking Stick Resort: Day One Featuring Robert Black, Bradon McDonald and More'. Phoenix New Times.
- ^Perkins, Claire. 'Talking Stick Resort Opening in Scottsdale'. Arizona Foothills Magazine.
- ^ 'Stay and play at Talking Stick and experience the ultimate Spring Training double header', accessed 2014-03-15
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