ATTRACTIONS: DESTINATION/AMUSEMENT PARKS

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PHOENIX RACEWAY

7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323 623-463-5400 · phoenixraceway.com Year Est: 1964 Yearly Attendance: 225,000 Principal(s): Julie Giese, president

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Home to the 2021 NASCAR Championship Weekend, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2021, the spring event weekend, March 12-14, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. For only the second time in the history of the sport, Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Weekend, November 5-7. Over the three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and Segway tours.

COMPANY STRENGTHS: “The fan experience is what sets us apart. The new amenities and up-close access to all the action resulting from our 2018 modernization project has elevated the fan experience at Phoenix Raceway to an unparalleled level across sports and entertainment.” last year 3

300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324 800-582-7245 · verdecanyonrr.com Year Est: 1990 Yearly Attendance: 90,000 Principal(s): NA Specialty: Daily, Magical Christmas Journey, Chocolate Lovers, Ales on Rails, Easter Bunny Express, Wine-tasting, Eagle Watch, Fall Colors

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Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 480-941-1225 · dbg.org Year Est: 1939 Yearly Attendance: 538,834 Principal(s): Ken Schutz, executive director Specialty: Five thematic trails to explore and inspire; commitment to education, research, and conservation of desert plants of the world.

Topgolf

9500 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-240-2402 · topgolf.com Year Est: 2005 Yearly Attendance: NA Principal(s): Erik Anderson Specialty: Birthdays, first-timers, old pros, fundraisers

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Schnepf Farms

24610 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142 480-987-3100 · schnepffarms.com Year Est: 1941 Yearly Attendance: 250,000 Principal(s): Mark and Carrie Schnepf Specialty: Fourth-generation family farm hosting events, peach-picking, U-Pick gardens open to the public

Canyon Speedway Park

9777 W. Carefree Hwy, Peoria, AZ 85383 602-258-7223 · canyonspeedwaypark.com Year Est: 1981 Yearly Attendance: NA Principal(s): Doug Gabbard Specialty: 1/3-mile oval dirt race track; hosts several racing divisions

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Castles N’ Coasters

9445 N. Metro Pkwy. E., Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-997-7575 · castlesncoasters.com Year Est: 1977 Yearly Attendance: NA Principal(s): Darsey Grantham, general manager Specialty: Flashback Friday, Weekday Replay, BOGO mini golf for AAA members

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Octane Raceway

9119 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 602-302-7223 · octaneraceway.com Year Est: 2003 Yearly Attendance: 120,000 Principal(s): Scott Sanders Specialty: 45+ MPH Karts, 1/3 Mile Track, Velocity VR, Brickyard Grill, Arcade, and more! Group events from 10-500

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Medieval Times

9051 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 888-935-6878 · medievaltimes.com Year Est: 1983 Yearly Attendance: NA Principal(s): Kenneth Kim Specialty: Family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by 11th century feast & tournament with jousting, swordsmanship, four-course banquet

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Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse

at Wild Horse Pass

5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 480-502-5600 · rawhide.com Year Est: 1971 Yearly Attendance: NA Principal(s): Gila River Indian Community Specialty: Sundown cookouts