Rosson House
“ The Rosson House was built in 1895 and is considered to be a museum , where guests may take a guided tour through the property . A tour through the Rosson House will give visitors a glimpse of what the early days in Phoenix were like , along with the history of the town itself .” //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Along with the luminarias , there are thousands of white string lights that illuminate the displays , turning the desert garden into an unconventional winter wonderland .
During Las Noches de las Luminarias , you can have dinner in the garden with your family and friends , or take a stroll along the pathways with a cup of warm cider or hot cocoa . This year , visitors will enjoy enormous , beautiful sculptures created by the Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko . Along with the art and plant displays , you ’ ll find live entertainment of 10 varieties , including a local favorite : Simply Three . Adults can make this part of their next vacation for about $ 25 , if you plan on taking the kids , their tickets will run for $ 10 per child .
Another popular visitor destination is that of Heritage Square . Located at the original town site of Phoenix , Heritage Square is home to a handful of restored houses from the 1800-1900s . Most houses are now quaint boutiques and restaurants , but a few are popular tourist attractions for guided walkthroughs . The main attraction of Heritage Square is the Queen Ann Victorian Rosson House . The Rosson House was built in 1895 and is considered to be a museum , where guests may take a guided tour through the property . A tour through the Rosson House will give visitors a glimpse of what the early days in Phoenix were like , along with the history of the town itself .
If you ’ re all about the history , take the VIP Victorian Secrets Tour , where you ’ ll get exclusive access to parts of the Rosson House , such as the attic , that aren ’ t explored during the regular guided walkthrough . Along with VIP access , you ’ ll hear about the unimaginable daily lifestyles of the early Victorian residents , and how their way of life differs so much from ours today . After the tour , you will get to enjoy refreshments provided by the Nobuo at Teeter House restaurant , which is an award-winning establishment . These VIP tours are for smaller parties only , so be prepared to plan your tour for a maximum of 6 people .
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