Traveling to Phoenix
Please find information about lodging, ground transportation and restaurants on this page.
Academy Location
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), Estrella Conference Center, Maricopa Community Colleges
3000 N. Dysart Rd., Avondale, AZ 85392
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, dubbed America's Friendliest Airport, is the main airport for the Greater Phoenix area. Sky Harbor serves more than 100 domestic and international destinations. With 1,200 daily flights—about 500 of them nonstop—Sky Harbor is one of the most convenient airports in the United States. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: (602) 273-3300, skyharbor.com
Convenient transportation to and from the airport comes by way of PHX Sky Train. This driverless people mover transports Valley Metro Light Rail passengers to the airport from downtown.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, located in southeast Mesa, is a growing regional airport serving the Greater Phoenix area. Gateway Airport serves about 1.3 million passengers per year to more than 35 nonstop destinations. Gateway Airport has convenient access to the Loop 202 Santan and US 60 freeways, allowing passengers to connect to the entire metro area. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport: (480) 988-7600, phxmesagateway.com
Hotels
The following group rates are available through January 24, 2017. You must book by then to receive the below rates. When making a reservation please let the hotel know that you are with the group "Sector Academy". Room blocks were booked for check in on 2/11 and check out on 2/13. Should you require a longer stay, we recommend calling the hotel to see if they will honor the room block price for additional days. Please email info@nextgensectorpartnerships.com if you would like support.
Residence Inn Goodyear, Marriott
2020 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85391
$189.00/night
Phone: 623-866-1313; Please call directly to book and receive the Sector Academy group rate.
Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix West/ Goodyear
1188 N Dysart Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
$189/ night
Phone: 623-547-1313; Please call directly to book and receive the Sector Academy group rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton
2000 Litchefield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
$149/ night
Phone: 623-536-1313; Please call directly to book and receive the Sector Academy group rate.
Lexington Inn & Suites West Phoenix/ Goodyear, Vantage
1313 Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
$129/ night
Phone: 623-535-1313; Please call directly to book and receive the Sector Academy group rate.
Best Western Phoenix Goodyear Inn
55 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338
$85/night
Phone: 623-932-3210; Please call directly to book and receive the Sector Academy group rate.
Ground Transportation
All participants will need to find their own ground transportation to and from the airport and to the Academy at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC).
Uber and Lyft : Estimated fare one way from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Goodyear, where the hotels are located, is $30. Estimated one way fare from hotels to the Academy (EMCC) is $7.
Cabs: Estimated fare one way from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Goodyear, where the hotels are located, is $49.
AAA/ Yellow Cab: 480-888-8888
Apache Taxi: 480-557-7000
Mayflower Cab: 602-955-1355
Driving: If you are driving to the Academy Parking Lot A is the close to the Conference Center.
Restaurants
STEAKHOUSES/BBQ
Black Angus Steakhouse 13766 W. McDowell Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 535-8585
BuBurger Grille 9828 W. Northern Ave. #1700 Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 877-3200
Dillons At The Wild Life World Zoo 16335 W. Northern Ave. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (623)-535-4249
Famous Daves BBQ 16148 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 979-3706
Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar 9712 W. Northern Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 772-9463
Saddle Ranch Chop House 9404 W. Coyotes Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85305 (623) 889-7770
BISTROS Amuse Bouche French Bistro 17058 W Bell Rd. #104 Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 322-8881
Vogue Bistra/Bar 15411 W. Waddell Rd. #108 Surprise, AZ 85379 (623) 544-910
BREWHOUSES BJs Restaurant Brewouse 9748 W. Northern Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 772-6470
Gordon Biersch 6915 N. 95th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 (623) 877-4300
Yard House 9401 W. Westgate Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85305 (623) 872-3900
GREEK AND ITALIAN
Bella Luna Ristorante 14175 W. Indian School Rd. #A4 Goodyear, AZ 85395-8409 (623) 535-4642
Buca di Beppo 16091 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623) 412-9463
Dino’s Greek & Italian Restaurant 1550 N. Dysart Rd. Suite B-8 Goodyear, AZ. (623) 535-8380
Grimalidi’s 9744 W. Northern Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 486-4455
Oregano’s Pizza Bistro W. 15280 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 760-9588
Macaroni Grill 1828 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 547-0299
Sal’s Tuscan Grill 13291 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 935-7257
ASIAN Wong’s Chinese 10540 W. Indian School Rd. Suite 4 Phoenix, AZ 85037 (623) 877-4123
Ah-So Sushi & Steak 15475 W. McDowell Rd. #105 Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 535-8900
BluSushi 118 N. Old Litchfield Rd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (623) 935-9730
Hayashi Hibachi Steakhouse 1480 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 935-4888
Thai Orchid Garden 12725 W. Indian School Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392 (623) 536-2800
Royal Jasmine Thai 14970 W Indian School Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 236-3362
MEXICAN
Abuelo’s 16092 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr. Peoria, Arizona 85382 (623) 878-8282
Arriba Mexican Grille 15370 W. McDowell Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 932-3910
Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen 1474 N. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623) 209-7000
Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina 13319 W. McDowell Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 435-3793
Old Pueblo Café 102 N. Old Litchfield Rd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (623) 935-5059
Raul & Theresa’s 519 W. Main St. Avondale, AZ 85323 (623) 932-2336