Talking Stick Resort facts for kids
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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″N 111°52′11″W / 33.540517°N 111.869773°W |
| Website | www.talkingstickresort.com |
Talking Stick Resort is a fancy hotel and fun resort located near Scottsdale, Arizona. It sits on land that belongs to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This community also owns and runs the resort.
The hotel building is 15 stories tall, designed by FFKR Architects. The whole resort covers a large area, about 55 acres, with extra space for parking cars. Inside, there's a big area for games, almost 500 guest rooms, and many meeting rooms. You can also find six places for entertainment and five different restaurants. The resort has a huge ballroom, a relaxing spa, a fitness center, and four pools. In 2014, the pool area was updated. They added a new pool and a stage for outdoor concerts. Famous bands like Journey and Foreigner have played there.
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The Resort's Story
Before it became Talking Stick Resort, this spot was home to a place called Casino Arizona 101 & Talking Stick Way. It first opened in 1999. It had many slot machines and table games. Later, in 2003, it grew to include games like blackjack and poker.
Work on Talking Stick Resort began in September 2006. A company from Phoenix, Chanen Construction Company, Inc., built the resort. The old Casino Arizona stayed open while the new resort was being built. Once Talking Stick Resort opened, the old casino building was sold.
Talking Stick Resort officially opened its doors on April 15, 2010. A big grand opening party happened on June 10. In August 2018, a large storm caused flooding at the resort. This meant all guests had to leave for safety. The resort was closed for over a month for cleaning and repairs. It reopened on September 24, 2018.
Staying at the Hotel
The hotel has 496 comfortable rooms for guests. This includes 15 fancy suites and 30 special executive suites. The way the resort is built and decorated shows respect for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. It uses natural stones, local plants, and colors that match the earth.
Games and Fun
Talking Stick Resort has a large area dedicated to games, covering 98,000 square feet. You can find more than 850 slot machines there. There are also 54 tables for games like Blackjack, Three Card Poker, and Let It Ride.
The resort is also home to the ARENA Poker Room. This room has 49 tables for different poker games, including Texas Hold ‘Em. The ARENA Poker Room hosts big poker events each year. These include the Arizona State Poker Championship.
Entertainment and Events
Before Talking Stick Resort opened, the old Casino Arizona had its own sports TV show. It was called “We’ve Got Your Game.” The show had over 200 episodes. Many famous sports stars appeared on it, like Troy Aikman and Mike Tyson.
Since 2011, Talking Stick Resort has been the main place for Phoenix Fashion Week. This is a big event where new fashion designs are shown.
Places to Visit Nearby
Talking Stick Resort has six different restaurants for guests to enjoy. These include Orange Sky, Ocean Trail, and Wandering Horse Buffet. In the hotel lobby, there is a special Cultural Center. It displays Native American artworks. You can see photographs, paintings, and jewelry. These items show the history and art of the Pima and Maricopa Indian people.
The resort is part of the Talking Stick Entertainment District. This area has many other fun places to visit. You can find the Talking Stick Resort Golf Club there. There's also Butterfly Wonderland, a place filled with beautiful butterflies. Another popular spot is Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. This is a baseball park where two Major League Baseball teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, train in the spring.
In 2014, the resort bought the naming rights for a big sports arena. It was renamed the Talking Stick Resort Arena in 2015.
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