Get in
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Interstate 17 (I-17), one of the Phoenix area's main thoroughfares, runs through Anthem. Anthem is about 30 minutes north of downtown Phoenix. If coming from the north, Anthem is about 1 hour south of Prescott. Anthem is accessed from I-17 via W Anthem Way (exit 229) and N Daisy Mountain Dr (exit 227).
Public transit options with Valley Metro into Anthem are limited. The nearest bus stops are next to Shops at Norterro (mall on W Happy Valley Rd & N 23rd Ave) in Happy Valley, it is about a 10-15 minute drive away, as it is the northern terminus of bus routes #19 (N 19th Ave) and 35 (N 35th Ave); and the Happy Valley Park & Ride at N 29th Ave & W Happy Valley Rd is served by the I-17 Express and the #35 bus. Local commuters would typically drive down I-17 to the Happy Valley Park & Ride (exit 216) to catch the bus.
By plane
[edit]- 1 Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT IATA), 702 W Deer Valley Rd (15 mi (24 km) north of downtown), ☏ +1 623 869-0975. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport is the nearest airport for general aviation. It is the busiest general aviation airport in the U.S. The FBO Cutter Aviation provides aviation fuel and a variety of guest services.
The nearest major airport for commercial flights is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 30-35 minutes from Anthem via I-17 & I-10 (exit 149 of I-10).
Get around
[edit]You'll probably opt to get around by driving, but most streets have sidewalks and bike lanes.
See
[edit]1 Anthem Veterans Memorial, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway (Located in Anthem Community Park), ☏ +1 623 742-6050. Monument honoring members of the US Armed Forces, with five pillars representing the five branches of the US military. The community hosts ceremonies each year on Memorial Day (late May) and Veterans Day (November 11th). Free.
Do
[edit]1 Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This large park includes a number of family-friendly activities and amenities, including playgrounds, fishing holes, a splash pad, a skate park, basketball and volleyball courts, softball fields, and a walking trail.
Buy
[edit]- Anthem Outlets, Located on the Northwest Corner of I-17 and Anthem Way Exit 229. Home to many of your favorite outlet stores. Anthem Outlets also offers a food court and playground for the kids.
Eat
[edit]As a suburban development, Anthem's restaurant options primarily consist of local and national chains.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]The only option within Anthem proper is the Hampton Inn located next to the outlet mall. For additional choices, try surrounding communities like Happy Valley and Deer Valley.
- Hampton Inn Phoenix/Anthem, 42415 N 41st Dr (Next to I-17), ☏ +1 623-465-7979.
Connect
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