text: Do yourself a favor and go explore the art district (\"Roosevelt Row\").  Just wandering around the area is a neat experience as there is so much to see and do.  Lots of neat restaurants, parks, and shops.  The homes are so beautiful.  Parts of the area remind me of certain areas of Chicago.  If you're visiting for the first time, you'll find yourself forgetting you're in the middle of the desert.\n\nOne of the stops on your way through the art district should be the Japanese Friendship Garden.  It's cheap (5 bucks!  6 if you want to feed the koi) and beautiful.  It really only takes about 30 minutes or so to see the whole thing, but just stopping to relax and reflect for a while can be a very rewarding experience.  The grounds are well kept and breathtakingly beautiful.  It's very quiet and relaxing.\n\nI'm not sure what the other reviewers were talking about when they said they had a problem taking cameras in.  We had cameras, as did everyone else we saw inside.  I got some AMAZING pictures when we were there.  We never had any problems.  There is a sign that says you can't take professional equipment inside without a contract, but that is to be expected.  \n\nOverall, a very nice experience.  This isn't something you would go far out of your way to visit, but definitely worth stopping by while you're doing other things in the area.  That whole area of downtown is super cool.