Tempe Visitors Guide 2001

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Finding Your Way Points of Interest Statewide Excursions Places to Stay Dining & Nightlife Sports & Recreation Shopping Business & Convention Resources Transportation Calendar of Events

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DES I GNER FASHIONS AT GREAT PRICES DON'T MISS THE SAVINGS You’ll find great American value on brand names at stores like OFF 5TH–Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Last Call from Neiman Marcus, bebe, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Kenneth Cole New York Outlet, Wilsons Leather Outlet, Nine West Outlet, Skechers Outlet, JCPenney Outlet, Mikasa Home Store, Carter’s Childrenswear Outlet and Just Sports Outlet.

You’ll find adventure and fun at entertainment venues like GameWorks, IMAX Theatre, Virgin Megastore and Harkins Luxury 24 Cinemas.

And you’ll find great restaurants like Alcatraz Brewing Co., Rainforest Cafe and Johnny Rockets.

Arizona Mills is conveniently located: • From the East Valley or Scottsdale,

U.S. Hwy 60 at Priest Dr. • From Phoenix, the West Valley or Tucson, I-10 and Baseline Road.

1-888-29-MILLS • www.arizonamills.com

Welcome to Tempe Dear Visitor: All of us in Tempe welcome you to our fun, vibrant city. Whether you are here with your family or attending a business meeting, we’re happy you are here.

Tempe, just ten minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, is the proud home of Arizona State University, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, and the Arizona Cardinals.

Whatever your interest, there is More to Explore in Tempe. You can enjoy. . .

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ining, entertainment, and shopping on our pedestrian-friendly Mill Avenue •H undreds of diverse shops at Arizona Mills •A rts and culture, from public art and concerts in the park, to Broadway shows •S pectacular annual events including the Tempe Spring and Fall Festivals of the Arts, Tempe’s 4th of July Celebration, and Tempe Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party on New Year’s Eve For additional information, just call us at l-800-283-6734, (480) 894-8158 or visit our website at www.tempecvb.com.

Boating on Tempe Town Lake

Thank you for choosing Tempe. We hope you enjoy your stay.

Sincerely, Stephanie Nowack President Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau

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S TAFF Stephanie Nowack, President/CEO Administration Ginger Dude, Office Manager Laura Godfrey, Administrative Assistant Communications & Public Relations Toni Graham, Communications Manager Membership Linda Leaf, Membership/Promotions Manager

Marketing Michael Martin, Director of Sales and Marketing Nancy Black, Tourism Sales Manager Marci Elizondo, Tourism Sales Manager Kelly McKusick, Client Services Coordinator Julie Nicolazzi, Convention Sales Manager Sofia Yngve, Convention Sales & Services Coordinator

Photography Ken Akers Ben Arnold Rick D’elia Todd Green Bill Lundwall W. Scott Mitchell Skip Neeley Al Payne Joanne West Jason Wise and other selected photographers

Design by The Design Idea (480) 6337188) Published by Hennen Publishing (602) 906-3085) The Visitor Guide is provided as a free service by the Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau. Every effort is made to make this magazine as accurate as possible. All information was current at time of printing.

Cover Photo - The Brickyard on Mill, MCW Holdings Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau • 51 W. Third St., Ste. 105 • Tempe, AZ 85281 • (800) 283-6734 or (480) 894-

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They still do.

Just 10 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, in the charming town of

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Tempe, Arizona, you’ll find the Tempe Mission Palms. With its 303

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has been a pleasant stop for many visitors. And the Tempe

And after the meeting, you’re a short drive from the ASU-

Mission Palms is so close to so much. The Phoenix Zoo, the

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Finding Your Way Tempe, at an elevation of 1,163 feet, was incorporated in 1894 and now encompasses 39.5 square miles. More than 300 days a year of Arizona sunshine are offered to its residents and visitors, and annual rainfall amounts to approximately 7.36 inches a year.

The city is home to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, America West Airlines, Anaheim Angels Spring Training Baseball, NFL Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State University (ASU).

Tempe’s newest attraction— INDIAN SCHOOL Tempe Town Lake—is a 220acre lake offering pedal boats, sailing, kayaking, and river THOMAS cruises. In addition to the outdoor recreation, Tempe hosts many exciting McDOWELL entertainment venues from fine dining, to movies and McKELLIPS theater, to extreme virtual VER I R reality games.

T L 101 SA 202 Arizona State University (ASU), founded in 1885, enrolls the largest student population in the Southwest and is right here at home in Tempe. The main campus, adjacent to Downtown Tempe, educates students from all 50 states and more than 120 MESA countries, creating an exciting and eclectic melting pot. The university is also the center of academic, cultural and social activities for the greater Phoenix 101 area. ASU Main enjoys a national reputation as a leading research institution. The University’s Research I Institution designation marks its leadership in today’s world and its vision for tomorrow. Students may choose from 85 bachelors’ CHANDLER degree programs, 91 masters’ degree programs, 48 doctoral programs and one law degree program. For further information about ASU, see their web site at http://www.asu.edu or call (480) 965-7788.

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Located in the center of Arizona’s metropolitan area, Tempe (Tem-pee) is the sixth-largest city with more than 165,000 residents calling it home. The city, bordered by Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler, was founded in 1881 by Charles Trumbull Hayden when he established Hayden Milling and Farming Ditch Company and operated the first ferry service across the Salt River.

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Points of Interest Escape to Tempe and experience our variety of attractions, including museums, water parks, performing arts, Broadway shows and concerts. Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, or boating on Tempe Town Lake.

Desert Botanical Garden (480) 941-1225 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 www.dbg.org Living museum featuring 20,000 desert-adapted plants on 145 acres. Tours, workshops, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and demonstrations held daily on five thematic trails.

flight! Individuals, groups, team building and corporate events. 14,000-square-foot facility. In-flight video available.

Phoenix Greyhound Park (602) 273-7181 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.phoenixgreyhoundpark.com Enjoy live greyhound racing nightly in the comfort of America's most beautiful racetrack. Gourmet dining, cocktails, ideal for group outings. Call for reservations and information. Private rooms available for rent.

The Phoenix Zoo (602) 273-1341 • (602) 914-4330 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 www.phoenixzoo.org The Phoenix Zoo is one of the nation's leading private non-profit zoological parks and home to more than 1,300 animals. Open every day!

ASU Art Museum at Nelson Fine Arts Center Fiddlesticks (480) 961-0180 1155 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 www.fiddlesticksaz.com Located one mile east of the I-10 and Elliot. Speedy go-karts; wet n' wild bumper boats; award-winning, lighted driving range; batting cages; video arcade and mini-golf. Great family fun. Birthday parties and group events.

Fighter Combat International 1-866-FLYHARD • (480) 279-1881 5865 S. Sossaman, Mesa, AZ 85212 www.fightercombat.com You fly! No flying experience required. Aerobatics and air-to-air combat in real planes with military trained fighter pilots. You can fly up to 75% of the

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Sega Gameworks (480) 839-4263 • (480) 839-4309 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., #669, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.gameworks.com The ultimate entertainment destination! Great venue for group and team building events with corporate groups. Two private party rooms available and on-site restaurant (seating capacity 150). Games, drinks, music and food in an energetic, fun atmosphere.

C ASI NO S Casino Arizona at Salt River (877) 724-4687 • (480) 850-7777 P.O. Box 10099, Scottsdale, AZ 85271 www.casinoaz.com Arizona's newest and largest gaming, dining and entertainment destination. Guests will also find a cabaret-style showroom, relaxing piano lounge, a lively sports bar and five restaurants with everything from casual snacks to intimate fine dining. The casino also houses an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort (888) 302-3293 • (480) 802-5000 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85239 www.harrahs.com Our beautiful resort offers mountain views, an incredible pool with swim-up bar, four restaurants and dancing at the Oasis Lounge. Our Las Vegas style casino offers exciting action. Space available for groups from 12-320.

MU S EU MS & G A L L E R IE S Arizona Historical Foundation Arizona State University Libraries (480) 965-3283 Hayden Library, Room 412, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 www.asu.edu/museums Political papers, business records of the Goldwater family and other prominent Arizona individuals/ enterprises, maps, books and photographs. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Arizona Historical Society Museum (480) 929-0292 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.ahs.state.az.us Contemporary history introduces visitors to natives and newcomers who were part of the dramatic development of the Valley. Interactive exhibits, guided tours, research library, gift store and facility rental available. Free. Open daily.

ASU Art Museum (480) 965-2787 ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center 10th St. & Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287-2911 www.asu.edu/museums Houses permanent collections of 19th and 20th century American paintings and sculptures, the American and European print collection, Latin American art, and an emphasis on contemporary art including new media. September-May: Closed Monday; 10am-9pm Tuesday; 10am-5pm Wednesday-Saturday; 1-5pm Sunday. June-August: Closed Monday; 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5pm Sunday.

ASU Mars Global Surveyor Facility (480) 965-3038 Department of Physics and Astronomy, Tempe, AZ 85287-1504 www.tes.asu.edu The facility supports the Thermal Emission Spectrometer experiment that was sent aboard the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft when it launched in November 1996. The Mars facility has a visitor area with displays about Mars and a television tuned to NASA TV. Open MondayFriday, 8am-5pm .

ASU Planetarium (480) 727-6234 Bateman Physical Sciences Center, Palm Walk and University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85287-1504 Please call for show and reservation information.

Center for Meteorite Studies at ASU (480) 965-3576 Bateman Physical Sciences Center, C-139 Palm Walk and University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85287-2504 One of the world's best meteorite collections, including specimens of more than 1,200 meteorite falls. Actively used by space-oriented research scientists at ASU. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm.

College of Law Art Collection (480) 965-6181 Arizona State University, Armstrong Hall Tempe, AZ 85287-7906 Contemporary American works of art with a Southwestern focus. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Computing Commons Gallery (480) 965-3609 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-0101 www. asu.edu/it/spotlight Featuring five to six exhibits per year, all relating to technology: Technology-generated artwork, integrated media installations, history of technology.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

Gallery of Design (480) 965-8169 ASU Main Campus, Forest Mall & Univ. Dr. Tempe, AZ 85287-1905 Traveling exhibitions about architecture, design, urban planning, landscape architecture. Occasional exhibits of student work. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

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Hall of Flame (602) 275-3473 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 www.hallofflame.org National Firefighting Hall of Heroes. More than 90 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display in five air-conditioned galleries, dating from 1725 to 1960. 1951 American La France Fire Engine available for boarding. Fire safety exhibits, games and activities for kids, ages 3 and up. In Papago Park, across Van Buren from the Phoenix Zoo. Harry Wood Art Gallery (480) 965-3468 Arizona State University, School of Art Building Tempe, AZ 85287-1505, www.asu.edu/museums Exhibitions in all media by students completing their master of fine arts degrees. Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-3pm.

Life Sciences Center Living Collection (480) 965-3571 Arizona State University, Tyler Mall & Palm Walk Tempe, AZ 85287-1501 Visit the A wing to see a variety of reptile displays, including the only complete living collection of all 18 sub-species of Arizona native rattlesnakes. Located in the center of the A wing is a gallery displaying skulls and skeletons of indigenous wildlife. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Museum of Geology (480) 965-7065 Arizona State University, Physical Sciences Complex, Wing F, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404 Minerals, gems, fossils, seashells from around the world, plus only active seismograph in central Arizona, the six-story Foucault Pendulum. MondayFriday 9am-12:30pm.

Northlight Gallery (480) 965-6517 • (480) 965-3468 Arizona State University, Matthews Hall, Tempe, AZ 85287-1505, www.art.asu.edu/gallery/northlight Exhibits a wide range of internationally known and emerging photographic artists and selections from the permanent collection. Monday-Thursday 10:30am-4pm, Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm.

Petersen House Museum (480) 350-5111 1414 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 Restored Queen Anne-style home built in 1892 by one of Tempe's earliest settlers. Tours highlight lifestyles during territorial period and the Great Depression era. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 am-2 pm. Available for group rental.

Pueblo Grande Museum (877) 706-4408 • (602) 495-0901 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.pueblogrande.com Experience a prehistoric Hohokam ruin.

Fascinating exhibits feature the ancient Hohokam, archaeology and Southwestern themes. Exciting workshops and tours. Museum store.

Tempe Historical Museum (480) 350-5100 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.tempe.gov/museum Museum featuring the history of Tempe from the prehistoric Hohokam to today. Video, hands- on exhibits, gift shop. Hours: Monday-Thursday and Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm. Free admission.

Pueblo Grande Museum Museum of Anthropology (480) 965-6213 Arizona State University, Anthropology Building Tempe, AZ 85287-2402, www.asu.edu/museums Physical anthropology, archaeology, and sociocultural anthropology exhibits reflecting student and faculty research interests. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Noon-4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm.

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THE ATRE / PE RF O RM I NG ARTS ASU's Gammage Auditorium (480) 965-3434 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-0105 www.asugammage.com ASU's Gammage Auditorium presents everything from theatre to music to dance, including nationally touring Broadway hits, celebrity acts and multicultural programs, both contemporary and classical.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (888) 504-7256 • (480) 325-6700 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205 www.broadwaypalmwest.com New 500-seat, year-round, professional dinner theatre presents full-length Broadway musicals and comedies combined with a savory buffet meal to create an exceptional show package.

Childsplay (800) 583-7831 • (480) 350-8101 132 E. 6th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.childsplayaz.org Childsplay is Arizona's award-winning professional theatre company for young audiences and families, performing in school and theatre venues around the state, including the Tempe Performing Arts Center.

Dance Studio Theatre (480) 965-5029 Arizona State University, Physical Education Building, Tempe, AZ 85287-0304, http://dance.asu.edu/facility This 300-seat performance space is the performance site for 12 annual Department of Dance concerts.

Edna Vihel Center for the Arts (480) 350-5287 3340 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 This City of Tempe building is host to community arts instructional programs, workshops and performances for youth and adults.

Evelyn Smith Music Theatre (480) 965-3371 ASU School of Music, Tempe, AZ 85287-0405 http://music.asu.edu This 500-seat theatre is home of many opera and musical productions.

IMAX Theatre at Arizona Mills (480) 897-1453 5000 W. AZ Mills Circle #667, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.imax.com/tempe Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created! This 407seat theatre houses a 6 story high, 82-foot-wide screen enhanced by an electrifying IMAX digital sound system.

Institute for Studies of the Arts (480) 965-9438 Arizona State University, Drama City and Matthew Center, Tempe, AZ 85287-3302, http://isa.asu.edu Venue for Institute for Studies in the Arts. A black-box space serving as a lab for development/ presentation of experimental/innovative live performance.

ASU’s Gammage Auditorium designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Lyceum Theatre (480) 965-6447 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-2002 Professional quality productions by the Arizona State University Department of Theatre.

Red River Music Hall (800) 466-6779 • (480) 829-6779 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.redrivermusichall.com State-of-the-art, 1,000-seat theatre-style concert venue. Featuring a variety of musical shows and entertainment, including classic, country and jazz.

Facility rentals and catering available.

School of Music Building (480) 965-3371 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-0405 www.asu.edu/cfa/music Includes Katzin Concert Hall, Music Theatre, Recital Hall, Organ Hall, home of the 1,800-pipe Fritts Organ. Original building designed by Taliesin Architects.

The Prism Theatre (480) 965-6447 ASU Main Campus Ritter Building, Tempe, AZ 85287 Home of ASU Theatre's Multi-ethnic Theatre program. Flexible performance space for small works and staged readings, seats 50-75 people.

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Statewide Excursions Tempe is the perfect starting point for your Arizona vacation. Combined with attractions in Tempe, the state of Arizona has an endless array of breathtaking scenery to make your trip unforgettable.

Sunset Crater (928) 526-0502 This once-active volcano is unique in color and beauty. Located 20 miles northeast of Flagstaff. (175 miles north) Tuzigoot (928) 634-5564 Apache for “Crooked Water.” Built between A.D. 1125 and 1400 by the Sinagua, it originally had 77 ground-floor rooms and was two stories high.

Located near Clarkdale. (115 miles north) Wupatki National Monument (928) 679-2365 Hopi for “Tall House,” the three-story Indian ruins are located 25 miles north of Flagstaff off U.S. 89.

(180 miles north) SO UTH E R N A R IZ O N A Aravaipa Canyon Preserve 928-828-3443 Aravaipa Canyon is noted for its desert stream,

majestic cliffs, and bighorn sheep. Pristine Aravaipa Creek flows perennially through the full length of the canyon, at the heart of the preserve property.

Arizona Sonora (928) 883-1380 Desert Museum Ranked as one of the great natural museums in the world, it houses every manner of Sonoran desert life.

Located near Tucson. (106 miles south) Besh-Ba-Gowah (928) 425-0320 Archaeological Park Meaning “place of metal” or “metal camp.” An ancient 300-room pueblo dating back to A.D. 1225.

Once occupied by people known as the Salado. (78 miles east) Bisbee (928) 432-5421 In the 1880s, this town was once an important mining center. Take a guided underground tour or visit the mining museum. Located near Tucson. (205 miles south) Biosphere 2 (800) 828-2462 Preview one of the most important and exciting environmental, space-age projects of the 1990s.

Discover several ecosystems under one three-acre structure. Tours daily. (109 miles south) Boyce Thompson (928) 689-2811 Southwestern Arboretum Nature trails wind through 35 acres, featuring desert plants from Arizona and around the world.

Listen to Queen Creek, smell fragrant flowers and watch the wildlife. (54 miles south) Casa Grande Ruins (520) 723-3172 National Monument Constructed nearly 650 years ago by the Hohokam, this ruin features a four-story building with more than 60 prehistoric sites. (46 miles south) Colossal Cave (520) 647-7275 Limestone cave Indians and outlaws used as a hideout. It is considered to be the world’s largest dry cavern. Located 28 miles southwest of Tucson. (140

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Meteor Crater (800) 289-5898 The crater is 4,150 feet from rim to rim, 570 feet deep and more than three miles in circumference.

Located 40 miles east of Flagstaff. (195 miles north) Mogollon Rim (800) 573-4031 Zane Grey mountain country with vast panoramas, forests and scenic trails. Near Pinetop-Lakeside. (165 miles north)

Mormon Lake Lodge near Flagstaff NORT HERN A R IZ O N A Canyon de Chelly (928) 674-5500 National Park & Monument Five miles east of Chinle. Features Anasazi Ruins.

Located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. (367 miles north)

Montezuma Castle (928) 567-3322 A well-preserved ancient Indian cliff dwelling built more than six centuries ago. (114 miles north) Painted Desert (928) 524-6228 High desert region with a brilliant array of colors splashed across the landscape. (228 miles north)

Grand Canyon National (928) 638-2631 Park and Monument One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Spectacular colors and breathtaking panoramas have made this one of the most popular national park destinations.

(236 miles north) Hoover Dam (702) 294-3523 The highest concrete dam in the United States, impounds Lake Mead. Located 72 miles northwest of Kingman. (268 miles north) Hart Prairie Preserve 928-774-8892 Surrounded by thousands of acres of forest and meadows, the preserve is home to uncommon wildflowers, old growth ponderosa pine, a rare grove of willows, herds of elk and deer, porcupine, prairie dogs, and more than 40 species of birds.

Jerome (928) 634-2900 An abandoned mining camp perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill. Enjoy the shops, restaurants and arts center which line the cobblestone streets of this “ghost town.” (118 miles north) Lake Havasu (800) 2 HAVASU (242-8278) Nestled amidst rugged peaks on the Colorado River, Lake Havasu is an extraordinary convergence of desert ecology, breathtaking shoreline and small town charm.

Lake Powell/Glen Canyon Dam (928) 608-6404 Glen Canyon Dam impounds Colorado River water to form Lake Powell, one of the most popular and scenic lakes in the world. Lake Powell offers hiking, camping, swimming, boating and fishing.

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Petrified Forest (928) 524-6228 A 160-million-year-old forest with the largest find of petrified wood in the world. The stone trees capture all the colors of the rainbow. (200 miles north) Pioneer Village (602) 465-1052 A realistic replica of a pioneer village in the 1880s. Twelve miles north of Phoenix on I-17. (21 miles north) Prescott (800) 266-7534 Arizona’s first capital is surrounded by more than one million acres of preserved national forest. Enjoy the area’s mild climate, camping, hiking, historical sites, galleries and museums. (111 miles north) Roosevelt Dam (928) 467-3200 This dam forms Lake Roosevelt, one of several scenic spots along the Apache Trail. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, boating, swimming and water skiing. (54 miles north)

Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson Flagstaff/San Francisco Peaks (800) 842-7293 The culture, clean air, festivals and forest paths give this small town a big-town excitement.

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Peak and Arizona Snow Bowl ski resort. Skiing, snow sports, mountain biking and scenic summer lift rides are also available. (175 miles north) Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon (800) 288-7336 Enjoy spectacular beauty in the heart of red rock country, near Oak Creek Canyon. A paradise for artists, photographers, golfers, hikers and nature lovers. (129 miles north) Sunrise Ski Area (800) 55 HOTEL Arizona’s largest ski resort is located between Greer and Pinetop-Lakeside in the White Mountains of east central Arizona. The area also offers fishing, boating, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and archery in summer. (211 miles north)

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Places to Stay Looking for accommodations that are both warm and inviting and conveniently located?

Look no further than Tempe, which is just minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Luxuriate in marvelous desert surroundings with picturesque mountain views, sparkling pools, business centers, fitness rooms and meeting facilities.

ACCOMMODATION RESERVATION SERVICES Phoenix Scottsdale Hotel Reservations (800) 259-5389 • (602) 870-9400 2415 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 70067, Phoenix, AZ 85016 www.phoenixhotelres.com Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale central hotel reservations service for individuals and groups. We offer the lowest possible rates at more than 100 of the finest hotels, motels and resorts.

AmeriSuites Tempe/Phoenix Airport (480) 804-9544 1413 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.amerisuites.com 125 spacious suites. Separate living/sleeping areas, kitchenette, iron/board, and hair dryer.

Heated pool and fitness center. Complimentary Bountiful Breakfast Buffet and airport/local transportation within 5 miles.

Apache Palms RV Park (480) 966-7399 1836 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.apachepalmsrvpark.com Family owned and operated since 1983. This highly rated 80-site R.V. park is centrally located in the Valley of the Sun. Best Western Inn of Tempe at ASU (480) 784-2233 • (480) 830-2227 670 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.innoftempe.com Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, five whirlpools, exercise room, 100 + TV channels, data ports or DSL, in-room amenities, free airport transportation, meeting rooms, and 24-hour restaurant next to ASU!

Fiesta Inn Resort AC C O M M O DATIO N S TE M P E AmeriSuites Tempe/Arizona Mills (800) 833-1516 • (480) 831-9800 1520 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.amerisuites.com All suite hotel located adjacent to Arizona Mills.

Complimentary breakfast buffet and in-room coffeemaker, refrigerator and microwave. Heated outdoor pool, complimentary airport transportation.

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Candlewood Suites Tempe 888-CANDLEWOOD • (480) 777-0440 1335 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.candlewoodsuites.com This all suite hotel provides value and comfort--a home away from home where you can unwind and relax in a studio or one-bedroom suite. This 122 suite property specializes in the corporate traveler.

Comfort Inn & Suites Tempe/ASU 888-966-7202 • 480-966-7202 1031 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/az132 72 Rooms - Walking distance to ASU/Sun Devil Stadium. Interior corridors, shuttle service, in-room data ports, fitness center, heated pool, spa, sauna and complimentary continental breakfast.

Comfort Suites Airport Tempe (480) 446-9500 1625 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.comfortsuitestempe.com 92 suites, brand new. Airport shuttle, heated pool and spa. In-room coffeemaker, hair dryer, microwave, refrigerator and many extras. Free deluxe continental breakfast.

Country Inn & Suites-Tempe North (800) 456-4000 • (480) 858-9898 808 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.yournextmeetingplace.com 83 Rooms - 33 suites and 50 guest rooms with many extras. Combining the amenities and charm of a small family-run inn with consistent high standards and quality, all at a down-to-earth price. Next to ASU campus, 2 miles from the airport.

Country Inn & Suites-Tempe South (800) 456-4000 • (480) 345-8585 1660 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.countryinns.com 139 Rooms - Come home to Country®. Enjoy our newly renovated guest rooms. Local and airport transportation is complimentary. Continental "plus" breakfast (hot items included) and a weekday social hour. 3 diamond suite property.

Wyndham Buttes Resort Courtyard by Marriott - Tempe Downtown (800) 321-2211 • (480) 966-2800 601 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.courtyard.com/phxte Features 160 spacious guest rooms and meeting space with relaxing pool, jacuzzi, exercise facility and Jacuzzi rooms. Walking distance to downtown and ASU.

Phoenix-Tempe /ASU You’ll find the Holiday Inn Phoenix-Tempe/ASU in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. We’re just a few minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, with easy access to Scottsdale, Mesa and the entire Valley of the Sun. Here you can relax in our desert oasis and enjoy famous Southwestern hospitality.

• Complimentary airport transportation and courtesy shuttle for local area.

• Adjacent to Arizona State University • Full service meeting and banquet facilities • Complimentary Business Center • Ducks Restaurant and Sports Lounge • Fully equipped fitness center • Outdoor pool, whirlpool and courtyard • Gift Shop 915 E. Apache Boulevard • Tempe, AZ 85281 Reservations: 480-968-3451 or 1-800-553-1826 Fax: 480-968-6262 • E-mail: hitempe@worldnet.att. net www.holidayinntempe.com Places to Stay

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Econo Lodge (800) 207-1317 • (480) 966-5832 2101 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.econolodge.com/hotel/az083 40 Rooms - Ruby Award, HBO and 70 cable channels, complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, pool, USA Today, 2 miles to ASU. All rooms have a refrigerator. AAA with 2 diamonds.

Embassy Suites Phoenix/Tempe (800) 362-2779 • (480) 897-7444 4400 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.embassysuitestempe.com All suite, full service hotel. Complimentary full breakfast, two-hour beverage reception nightly, airport shuttle. Outdoor pool/whirlpool. ASU Stadium and Downtown Tempe only two miles away!

Fiesta Inn Resort (800) 528-6481 • (480) 967-1441 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.fiestainnresort.com 270 Rooms - Southwestern ambiance, newly renovated rooms. In-room coffee, iron/ironing board, hair dryer. Pool, exercise room, whirlpool, tennis and golf facility. Complimentary airport limousine service. Two guest rooms for people with disabilities.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/ASU (800) 426-7866 • (480) 675-9799 1429 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.arizonahamptoninns.com 160 Rooms - 80 standard rooms and 80 two-room suites. Traditional sleeping rooms and two-room suites complete with mini and full kitchens available.

Free continental breakfast. Two swimming pools, three tennis courts and Hilton Honors.

Holiday Inn Express (800) 465-4329 • (480) 820-7500 5300 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.hiexpress.com/tempeaz 160 rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, free local phone calls, heated pool and spa. Iron, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker in every room. Exercise room. High speed Internet. Special group rates available.

Holiday Inn Phoenix - Tempe/ASU (800) 465-4329 • (480) 337-2800 915 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.holiday-inn.com/phx-tempeasu In the heart of Tempe. Full service restaurant and sports lounge. Outdoor pool, whirlpool and exercise room. Complimentary shuttle to shopping, restaurants, entertainment and airport.

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InnSuites Hotel Tempe (800) 842-4242 • (480) 897-7900 1651 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.innsuites.com Conveniently located at the entrance to Arizona Mills. Minutes from Downtown Tempe/ASU. Free breakfast, social hour and airport transportation.

In-room refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker.

LaQuinta Inn - Tempe (800) 531-5900 • (480) 967-4465 911 S. 48th St. , Tempe, AZ 85281 www.laquinta.com 128 rooms newly remodeled. Exercise room, free continental breakfast, airport shuttle, park and fly, local calls, small pets welcome, in-room coffee, irons and boards, hair dryers.

Spring Festival of the Arts in Downtown Tempe

MainStay Suites 1-800-4-CHOICE • (480) 557-8880 2165 W. 15th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.mainstaysuites.com/hotel/az129 A 94 all suite, affordable, extended stay hotel.

Fully equipped kitchens. Full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, coffeemaker, toaster and more. Utilities included. Nightly, weekly and monthly rates available. No lease required.

Marriott TownePlace Suites (800) 257-3000 • (480) 345-7889 5223 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.towneplacesuites.com 119 rooms - Designed for extended stays, offering uncomplicated residential-style living with your budget in mind. Two-bedroom suites available.

Extended stay hotel/ full kitchens/ 1 and 2 bedroom suites.

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in the heart of metropolitan Phoenix, just ten minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, Mill Avenue Tempe, Town Lake & fifteen minutes from Scottsdale. Enjoy one of our spacious, newly renovated Southwestern style guest rooms, complete with amenities like lushly landscaped heated pool, patio & whirlpool, exercise room, lighted tennis courts, state-of-the art driving range, dataports, full service restaurant, complimentary airport limousine service and local phone calls. Golf packages are also available.

Meeting space: 16,000 square feet of meeting space, eighteen meeting rooms in the main hotel and adjacent conference center, accommodating groups from five to 250.

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Quality Inn Tempe (800) 424-6423 • (480) 774-2500 1375 E. University, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.qualityinn.com 52 Rooms newly remodeled. Free breakfast buffet.

Heated outdoor pool. Free local calls and newspaper, 25-inch televisions with Cox digital cable and HBO, in-room coffee, irons, boards, hair dryers, data ports.

3/4 mile to ASU. Airport transportation, free workout passes to World Gym. Ramada Limited 800-2-RAMADA • (480) 413-1188 1701 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.ramada.com 120 rooms - Free local phone calls, 60 channels on cable TV featuring Showtime, deluxe continental breakfast. Heated outdoor pool and spa (year-round).

Guest laundry facilities, corporate and senior group discounts available. Located at I-10 and Baseline Rd. Red Roof Inn - Phoenix Airport (800) 733-7663 • (480) 449-3205 2135 W. 15th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.redroof.com 125 rooms. - Sky Harbor Airport - 3 miles, ASU - 3 miles, Phoenix Zoo, America West Arena, Bank One Ballpark - 5 miles. Free airport shuttle (5am-11pm).

Spa and heated pool. For a virtual tour, see www. showhotel.com/redroof/8528101/

Sports, Shopping & Fun! Located minutes from the fun and ­excitement of downtown Tempe, ASU, Sun Devil Stadium, Karsten golf course, Mill Avenue, Red River Music Hall and Tempe Town Lake.

Stay with us and enjoy 16 enhanced amenities and services courtesy of our BestRequests™ program.

COMPLIMENTARY “GRAND SLAM” B­ REAKFAST 103 spacious guest rooms, 5 whirlpool spas, exercise room, high speed internet (in some rooms), 100+ digital TV/music, free airport­­­shuttle and a 24-hour ­restaurant are just some of the features that make the Inn of Tempe a great place to stay! If your interest is group business, we offer four m ­ eeting/event rooms.

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Inn of Tempe at ASU For Reservations call 1-800-784-2681 670 North Scottsdale Road • Tempe, Arizona www.innoftempe.com

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Residence Inn by Marriott-Tempe (800) 835-6205 • (480) 756-2122 5075 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.residenceinn.com 126 rooms - The all suite setting provides special touches that feel more like home than a hotel. Featuring fully equipped kitchens, one or two bedrooms and many with fireplaces. Complimentary breakfast and hospitality hour, newspaper and pets welcome.

Rodeway Inn East (800) 228-2000 • (480) 967-3000 1550 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.choicehotels.com Centrally located, a mission-style hotel, 100 updated guest rooms, pool and spa, 24-hour free airport shuttle, on-site car rental, free park and fly and more.

Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel (800) 346-3049 • (480) 967-6600 1600 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.webeventplanner.com/directory/sheratonphoenixairporthotel Full service hotel with 210 luxurious rooms, pool, full restaurant lounge, room service and fitness center. 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. All public space and each guestroom equipped for high speed Internet access. 24-hour complimentary airport transportation, rental cars available on site. Eight minutes from Sky Harbor Airport; 10 minutes from ASU; 10 minutes from shopping and easy access to all major highways.

Springhill Suites - Phx/Tempe Airport (888) 287-9400 • (480) 968-8222 1601 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85280 www.springhillsuites.com All suite hotel located 2.5 miles from the airport and Downtown Tempe. Complimentary breakfast buffet served daily. Separate living room and bedroom with microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator.

Springhill Suites by Marriott (888) 287-9400 • (480) 752-7979 5211 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.springhillsuites.com 122 rooms - All suite hotel. Complimentary breakfast, local calls, fax services. Pool, whirlpool and workout room. Plus your own refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker.

Studio Six (602) 414-4470 4909 S. Wendler Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.staystudio6.com The freedom of a hotel with the comforts of home. $43-$56 nightly. $209-$310 weekly. Two locations in metro Phoenix.

Tempe Town Lake Tempe Mission Palms Hotel (800) 547-8705 • (480) 894-1400 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.missionpalms.com 303-room - Upscale hotel, located in the heart of Downtown Tempe. Beautiful courtyard and roof top pool. Walk to more than 170 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. 30,000 square feet of conference space. Three rooms for people with disabilities. Restaurant on-site: Mission Grille.

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Tempe Super 8 Motel (800) 848-8888 • (480) 967-8891 1020 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.tempesuper8.com 39 rooms - Enjoy our award-winning accommodations, large heated pool/jacuzzi, poolside rooms, HBO, free local calls, continental breakfast. Nearby restaurants, shopping, golf. Close to ASU, Sky Harbor International Airport.

Tempe/University Travelodge (800) 831-4667 • (480) 968-7871 1005 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.tempetravelodge.com 89 rooms - Minutes from airport, ASU, restaurants, nightlife. Free continental breakfast, morning paper, in-room coffee and local calls. Full cable TV and HBO. In-room movies. Two pools. Six guest rooms for people with disabilities.

Twin Palms Hotel (800) 367-0835 • (480) 967-9431 225 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.twinpalmshotel.com 140 rooms across from ASU campus. Walk to AZ Cardinals and Sun Devil football. Cozy boutique hotel in the middle of Tempe's shopping, dining and entertainment. Complimentary 24-hour transportation and restaurant. Rooms offer all the amenities of home, including snuggly bath robes.

Wyndham Buttes Resort (800) 843-1986 • (602) 225-9000 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.wyndham.com Beautiful conference resort with deluxe accommodations built into the Tempe Buttes. The resort offers 40,000 square feet of meeting/banquet space along with hillside spas, pools, upscale dining, tennis and volleyball. Minutes to downtown.

C HAND LE R Hampton Inn - Chandler (800)-HAMPTON • (480) 753-5200 7333 W. Detroit St., Chandler, AZ 85226 www.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn Chandler offers complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls, pool and jacuzzi. Located near shopping, restaurants, airport and much more!

Homewood Suites by Hilton (480) 753-6200 7373 W. Detroit St., Chandler, AZ 85226 www.homewoodsuites.com 83 suites, one and two bedrooms. Spacious one and two bedroom suites featuring fully equipped kitchens. Complimentary pantry breakfast buffet, complimentary evening manager's reception with light meal, beer and wine, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool.

Southgate Motel (800) 286-7991 • (480) 940-0308 7445 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226 www.southgatemotel.com Southwest style; swimming pool, laundry, refrigerator, microwave. Free HBO, local calls, RV parking. Complimentary continental breakfast and 15% discount at adjacent Marie Callendars. All amenities close.

Windmill Suites of Chandler (480) 917-4468 • (800) 547-4747 3535 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226 www.windmillinns.com 127 true two-room suites. Complimentary Windmill Inn Good Morning delivered to suite daily: hot beverage, orange juice, muffin and newspaper.

Pets welcome.

M E SA Dobson Ranch Inn and Resort (800) 528-1356 • (480) 831-7000 1666 S.Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202 www.dobsonranchinn.com 213 Rooms - Full service, spacious resort spread over 11 acres. Offers full buffet breakfast, Dale Anderson's "The Other Place" Restaurant/Lounge, meeting facilities.

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Embassy Suites Airport - 44th St (800) 447-8483 • (602) 244-8800 1515 N. 44 St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 www.embassysuites.com 229 rooms - Spacious two-room suites, tropical surroundings including barbeque grills, heated pool, whirlpool, free cooked-to-order breakfast, two-hour evening beverage reception, airport shuttle and restaurants. Close to Tempe. Four rooms for people with disabilities Fairfield Inn by Marriott- Phx Airport (800) 228-2800 • (480) 829-0700 4702 E. University Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.fairfieldinn.com 90 rooms - Offering convenience and comfort, iron and board, hair dryers, complimentary continental breakfast, free local phone calls, coffeemakers, heated pool/whirlpool. Five rooms for people with disabilities.

Downtown Tempe Gold Canyon Golf Resort (800) 624-6445 • (480) 671-5522 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, AZ 85218 www.gcgr.com 100 casitas with private patios, many with spas. 36 holes of spectacular desert golf. 9,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Seven miles east of Mesa.

MORMON L A K E Mormon Lake Lodge & Steak House (480) 998-7199 • (928) 354-2227 P.O. Box 38012, Mormon Lake, AZ 86038 www.mormonlakelodge.com Authentic western-style resort with multiple banquet and meeting rooms. Team building activities and world famous steakhouse all set in a beautiful location.

Hampton Inn Airport at I-10 (602) 438-8688 4234 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.phoenixhampton.com 132 rooms - All interior access. Complimentary continental breakfast, local phone calls and airport transportation. Outdoor pool, whirlpool, restaurant, lounge, exercise room, meeting/board rooms, and close to everything!

Hawthorn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport (602) 470-0500 3422 E. Elwood, Phoenix, AZ 85040, www.hawthorn.com 93 rooms – Centrally located, all suite full service hotel! Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Free cocktail coupon (Monday-Friday). Free airport shuttle. On-site restaurant/bar, heated pool/spa, fitness center.

PH OENI X Best Western Grace Inn (Tempe-Ahwatukee) (800) 343-6010 • (480) 893-3000 10831 S. 51st St., Phoenix, AZ 85044 www.bestwestern.com/graceinn 160 Rooms - Full service hotel featuring spacious guest rooms and suites, over 11,000 square feet of meeting space, restaurant, lounge, heated pool, tennis, complimentary airport shuttle.

Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix (800) 800-3098 • (602) 225-0500 320 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 www.doubletree.com Newly renovated "all suite" hotel. Complimentary breakfast, airport and area shuttle. 2001 Hilton Guest Service award winner. Close to Mill Avenue, Tempe Diablo Stadium and ASU.

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Hilton Phoenix Airport (800) 728-6357 • (480) 894-1600 2435 S. 47th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.hiltonphoenixairport.com 225 rooms - The newly renovated, Gold Key award winning Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel is renowned for its excellent service and accommodations. The property has 10 suites and state-of-the-art business/ conference facilities. Courtyard, pool, whirlpool and large fitness center. 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle, 1.5 miles from airport.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (602) 453-9900 3401 E. University Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.arizona-hotels.com 114 spacious, southwestern-style rooms/suites, free breakfast, pool and spa, high speed Internet access, complimentary cocktail hour, free shuttle to airport and area attractions, exercise room, business center and more.

Legacy Golf Resort (888) 828-FORE • (602) 305-5500 6808 S. 32nd. St., Phoenix, AZ 85042 www.legacygolfresort.com 328 spacious suites. Seven miles from Sky Harbor Airport. Minutes from Downtown Tempe and Phoenix.

Golf, tennis, health club, pool and dining. Four executive meeting rooms that hold up to 60 people.

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Phoenix Airport Courtyard (800) 321-2211 • (480) 966-4300 2621 S. 47th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.courtyard.com Marriott's moderately priced hotel provides everything you need to relax and prepare for the day.

Restaurant open for breakfast seven days, dinner Monday-Thursday.

Phoenix Airport Marriott (800)-MARRIOTT • (602) 273-7373 1101 N. 44th St. , Phoenix, AZ 85008 www.phoenixairportmarriott.com First class facilities, choice location, skilled professional convention services, gracious hospitality, and that unmistakable Marriott flair. Minutes from Phoenix Airport, and 10 minutes from downtown.

Pointe South Mountain Resort (877) 800-4888 • (602) 438-9000 7777 S. Pointe Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85044 www.pointesouthmtn.com 636 rooms - A paradise of pools, tropical courtyards, luxurious suites. Championship golf, tennis, sports club, racquetball and four fabulous dining establishments. 4 diamond/4 star, 12 rooms for people with disabilities. Off Baseline Road, just west of I-10.

Quality Inn South Mountain (800) 562-3332 • (480) 893-3900 5121 E. LaPuente Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85044 www.qualityinn.com/hotel/az048 Centrally located off I-10 and Elliot Rd. On-site restaurant, complimentary continental breakfast, free airport shuttle (8am-9:30pm), courtyard heated pool and spa.

Radisson Phoenix Airport Hotel (800) 333-3333 • (602) 437-8400 3333 E. University Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85034 http://eventplanner.com/phoenix-radisson "The Valley of the Sun" 6-story high-rise with upscale amenities, offers casual elegance throughout 163 guestrooms, convenient location at I-10 and University Drive.

Sleep Inn - Phoenix Airport (800) 631-3054 • (480) 967-7100 2621 S. 47th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.sleepinnairport.com Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle.

Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast.

In-room coffee, hair dryers, outdoor pool, spa, convenient location, comfortable rooms.

Wyndham Phoenix Airport (800)-WYNDHAM • (602) 220-4400 427 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ "85008 www.wyndham.com/phoenixairport 210 rooms - Upscale full service hotel conveniently located just one mile north of Sky Harbor International Airport. Convenient to area corporate offices and the Phoenix Convention Center. 3 diamond/3 star.

SCOT T S DA L E Best Western Papago Inn (800)-WESTERN • (480) 947-7335 7017 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 www.papagoinn.com 56 rooms - Upscale hotel located 2 miles from Downtown Tempe, Old Town Scottsdale, Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens. First-class amenities with a view of a flower filled courtyard.

Board room for up to 14 people and on-site restaurant.

Hospitality Suite Resort (800) 445-5115 • (480) 949-5115 409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 www.hospitalitysuites.com 210 rooms - An all suite hotel situated on 8-1/2 acres of lusciously landscaped courtyards. Full kitchens in all units. All rates include free breakfast and free cocktail party daily. Close to all major attractions, including Tempe Town Lake, ASU, Downtown Scottsdale and many more. 3 star, six guest rooms for people with disabilities.

Palm Walk at Arizona State University InnSuites Hotel Scottsdale (800) 238-8851 • (480) 941-1202 7707 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 www.innsuites.com Only 12 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and overlooking El Dorado Park. 116 suites, also offers heated pool, sundeck, hot tub, fitness center. Located near the heart of Scottsdale fashionable downtown shopping, many golf courses.

Airport transportation provided.

Valley O' The Sun Bed & Breakfast (866) 941-1281 • (480) 941-1281 P.O. Box 2214, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.valleyothesunbnb.com Established 1983; Arizona's only Irish B & B. Near airport, within walking distance of ASU, near three spring training camps and Casino Arizona. All major credit cards accepted.

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Dining & Night life Whether you prefer casual or elegant dining, you’ll find it all in Tempe. Cuisine from around the world can be found including Mexican, Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and, of course, American fare. Quench your thirst at one of our several microbreweries, or cheer on your favorite team at one of the popular sports bars. After dinner, enjoy a night on the town. From country music to jazz to the latest dance music, Tempe’s nightclubs fit the bill.

Alcatraz Brewing Company (480) 491-0000 5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #567, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.calcafe.com/alcatraz Great food, arresting decor, award-winning beer.

Lures even the most law-abiding citizens to Alcatraz Brewing Company at Arizona Mills. Seating for 430.

Banquet facilities available.

Bamboo Club (480) 967-1286 699 S. Mill Ave., Suite 201, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.mainandmain.com Extraordinary Pacific rim cuisine restaurant, offering a casual, yet elegant ambiance. The service and cuisine are second to none.

Another Pointe in Tyme (602) 431-6472 Pointe South Mountain Resort 7777 S. Pointe Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85044 Traditional dishes prepared in unusual new ways with the freshest ingredients, served by attentive staff, complemented by an imaginative wine list.

Casual elegance. Live piano music in the lounge.

Bash on Ash (480) 966-8200 Nightclub at McDuffy's 230 W. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.bashonash.com Tempe's finest live music club. Rock concerts, salsa, swing. Tuesday through Sunday. Featuring the best in local, regional and national acts. Capacity 600.

Aunt Chilada's (602) 431-6470 Pointe South Mountain Resort 2021 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 Sip margaritas on the fiesta patio; then sample authentic spicy Mexican delicacies like fajitas, tamales, salsa and regional specialties. Lunch and dinner.

The Broadway Grill (800) 346-3049 • (480) 967-6600 The Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel 1600 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Broadway breakfast buffet. Monday - Sunday 6-11am. Feast your palate...savor the many creations of our executive chef!

Cervantes Mexican Food (480) 921-9113 3318 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 Live mariachi music every Friday night. Over 80 years of family tradition, great food and tasty margaritas. Available for receptions, meetings and special parties.

Cholla (480) 850-7736 Prime Steakhouse and Lounge Casino Arizona at Salt River P.O. Box 10099, Scottsdale, AZ 85271 Adjacent to Scottsdale in the new Casino Arizona, Cholla features food from Chef Tom Freimuth, including unique appetizers, gourmet salads, game, poultry, seafood and steaks. Complimentary valet parking.

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Crisdee's (480) 377-8971 Italian Bistro & Sports Bar 1402 S. Priest, Tempe, AZ 85281 Casual neighborhood dining. Over 15 homemade pastas, deep dish pizza, calzones, salads. Multi-screen sports bar with national and local sports, NFL trivia.

Separate dining area for groups up to 60 people.

Ducks Restaurant (480) 968-3451 and Sports Lounge Holiday Inn Tempe-ASU 915 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 Lounge has 8 television sets, 2 big screens for your favorite sporting events. Regional American cuisine with southwestern accent.

Islands Restaurant (480) 929-9769 730 S. Mill Ave. #H-104, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.islandsrestaurants.com Lively, tropical atmosphere specializing in gourmet burgers, soft tacos, fresh salads and a full service bar. Seating for 236.

JJ's Sports Cantina (480) 990-3477 Hospitality Suite Resort 409 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 An atmosphere where the locals can mingle with international hotel guests and enjoy a variety of tantalizing entrees and appetizers. A little something for everyone.

Macayo's Depot Cantina (480) 966-6677

The Garden Cafe (602) 220-4400 Wyndham Phoenix Airport 427 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 Serving casual American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent salad and pasta bar Monday through Friday. Lobby lounge and room service also available.

Gordon Biersch Brewery (480) 736-0033 420 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.gordonbiersch.com Offering freshly brewed German-style lagers complemented with our diverse menu and casual, upscale dining environment. Gordon Biersch offers something for everyone. Seating for 300.

Hooters (480) 967-2222 501 S. Mill Ave. #201, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.hootersaz.com Hooters is serving up chicken wings, seafood and sandwiches for lunch, dinner or late night. Casual atmosphere with jukebox music, sports on TV and happy hour.

Iguana Lounge (480) 829-7707 502 S. College, Tempe, AZ 85281, www.iguanalounge.net Locally owned and operated restaurant and bar with high quality service, incredible food and interesting interior design. A gathering place that will become a downtown landmark.

The Improvisation (480) 921-9877 930 E. University Dr., Ste, D-1201, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.improvclubs.com Something funny is happening at the Improv on the corner of University and Rural. America's original comedy showcase/restaurant delights with its line-up of national comedians. Seating for 400+, available to rent for group functions.

Gordon Biersch Brewery in Downtown Tempe 300 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281, www.macayo.com Voted Valley's Best Margarita ('97, '98, '99, '00). Our 50-year tradition in Mexican cuisine offers everything a southwestern experience should; exciting atmosphere, fun people and great food. Seating for 500.

Market Cafe (602) 431-2367 The Wyndham Buttes 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 Informal dining overlooking a waterfall splashing into an exotic Koi pond. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

McDuffy's Sports Bar (480) 966-5600 230 W. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.mcduffys.com Voted #1 sports bar in the country. Offers full service menu, 70 big screens, satellite dishes, 24 beers on tap, pool, video games, outdoor patio. Offtrack betting and world class nightclub.

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Milagros (480) 967-1441 Fiesta Inn Resort 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.fiestainnresort.com Serving scrumptious delights for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy our salad bar, outdoor dining.

Specialties include sizzling steaks, creative chicken dishes and fresh fish.

Mill Avenue Beer Company (480) 829-6775 605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.millavebeerco.com Do you like a "Cheers" neighborhood bar? Brick walls and oak furniture? Family owned and operated, 100 beer choices with 30 drafts. 12 TV's, satellite sports, NFL ticket, ESPN Gameplan. Great food, Happy Hour specials Monday-Friday.

Mill's End Espresso (480) 829-0755 310 S. Mill Ave. # A-101, Tempe, AZ 85281 Mill Avenue's only independent coffee shop and creperie, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Crepes, sandwiches and award-winning specialty coffee beverages. Outdoor patio, music and art.

Mission Grille (480) 894-1400 Tempe Mission Palms 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.missionpalms.com Full service restaurant featuring a new American menu as well as full breakfast and lunch buffets.

Indoor and courtyard seating available.

Monti’s La Casa Vieja (480) 967-7594 1 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.montis.com This adobe hacienda, built by Tempe founder Charles Trumbull Hayden, is rich with history. Monti's La Casa Vieja (old house) is the largest full service restaurant in Arizona, featuring 13 different rooms.

Best known for great steaks at a great price for over 40 years. Banquet and catering services available.

Owl's Nest Saloon (480) 967-3060 501 S. Mill Ave., #301, Tempe, AZ 85281 Featuring vintage tequila, sour mash bourbon, single malt scotches and over 100 beers. Billiards, dancing and 10 televisions for the sports enthusiasts.

Tempe's best nightly specials.

Phantom Horse Grill (602) 431-6476 & The Sports Bar Pointe South Mountain Resort 7777 S. Pointe Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85044 Light and healthy entrees for breakfast, lunch, complete buffet and dinner. Valley views, patio dining. Adjoining multi-screen sports bar. Dancing on Fridays and Saturdays after 9 pm.

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The Market Cafe at Wyndham Buttes Resort Pizzeria Uno (480) 968-1300 690 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Come to Uno's and enjoy Chicago's original deepdish pizza as well as a variety of pastas, salads, sandwiches and a full service bar. Call for more information. Seats 308. Private parties up to 50.

Rinaldi's on Third (480) 921-9344 51 W. Third St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Full service, New York-style Italian deli. Catering available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Outdoor seating.

Rula Bula (480) 929-9500 Tempe Irish Pub & Restaurant 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Lively, fun, old-world pub and restaurant built just like Ireland. Four star Irish cuisine and great pub fare. Perfect pints of Guinness, live music, courtyard patio bar.

Rustler's Rooste Restaurant (602) 431-6474 7777 S. Pointe Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85044 www.rustlersrooste.com Our mountaintop eatery overlooks everything, our staff overlooks nothing. Rustic western setting features live music nightly, indoor waterfall, famous tin slide and rattlesnake appetizer.

Saki's Pacific Rim Cafe (480) 968-7300 740 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281, www.sakiscafe.com Pacific Rim cuisine including award-winning sushi and artful teppanyaki dining. Patio dining for lunch and dinner with complimentary valet parking.

Seating for 200.

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza (480) 967-6444 414 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281, www.sammyspizza.com Gourmet pizza, pasta and salads served in lively garden atmosphere. Bar and patio. Open for private parties. Seating for 166.

Slickers (602) 244-8800 Embassy Suites Airport at 44th St. 1515 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 American cuisine with a large selection of seafood.

Garden type dining.

Stuart Anderson's Black Angus (480) 968-9026 507 W. Broadway, Tempe, AZ 85282 Casual family steak house. One of America's favorite family restaurants. Steaks, seafood, chicken and full bar.

Top of the Rock (602) 225-9000 Wyndham Buttes Resort 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 Enjoy the most spectacular view in the Valley.

Regional southwestern cuisine. Serving dinner nightly and Sunday Brunch. Voted "Best Brunch in the Valley" by The Arizona Republic.

Top of the Rock Bar (602) 225-9000 Wyndham Buttes Resort 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 Romantic southwestern lounge featuring live contemporary sounds each weekend. Beautiful view of the Valley. Happy hour drink special MondayFriday 5-8pm.

Trail's End Grill (602) 305-5500 The Legacy Golf Resort 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.legacygolfresort.com Great food and great service in a casual setting.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and beverages on and off the course.

DO WNTO WN TE M PE I NF O RM ATI O N Downtown Tempe Community (480) 921-2300 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.downtowntempe.com Located between Tempe Town Lake and Arizona State University (ASU), downtown Tempe is alive with excitement and offers unique experiences for any personal style. Stroll nationally acclaimed Mill Avenue’s red brick sidewalks with more than 50 shops and 65 bars, restaurants and cafes all making Downtown Tempe Arizona’s premiere outdoor destination.

BROADWAY PALM D I N N E R T H E AT R E

THE VALLEY’S TICKET TO GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

October 10 - November 16,

December 28 - February 15,

Fine Dining. Open Late.

Adjacent to Scottsdale in the new Casino Arizona, Cholla features food from Chef Tom Freimuth, including unique appetizers, gourmet salads, game, poultry, seafood and steaks.

Complimentary valet parking.

For reservations call 480-850-7736 Inside Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips

April 10 - May 17

November 21 - December

February 20 - April 5

May 22 - June 28

August 28 - September

July 3 - August 23

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

480-325-6700

5247 East Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ 85205 www.broadwaypalmwest.com

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Sports and Recreation Whether you love to play sports or watch them, Tempe has something for everyone.

Tempe is home to NFL Arizona Cardinals, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and all of ASU’s athletic events including football, basketball, baseball and track. The Anaheim Angels also call Tempe home for their Spring Training schedule. Tempe has golf courses and parks with tennis facilities and playing fields. Come and enjoy the endless recreational opportunities that Tempe has to offer.

Team One Tickets & Sports Tours, Inc. (800) 800-9494 • (480) 894-9494 3115 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.teamonetickets.com Exceptional service and seating to sports, concerts and theatre. Local and worldwide events including The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Nationwide hotel/event ticket packages for groups of all sizes!

G O LF AND TE NNI S American Golf Corporation (800) 468-7918 • (480) 985-6724 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206 www.americangolf.com Confirmed tee times up to 60 days in advance.

Multiple bookings - custom packages or tournament play. Courses include: Stone Creek, Superstition Springs, Kokopelli, Foothills, The Legend and Coyote Lakes.

Arizona Cardinals BE AUTY A N D H E A LTH S E R V I C E S The Stress Less Step (480) 945-7066 5115 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 www.stresslessstep.com Valley's finest massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, manicures, pedicures. Co-ed sauna, steam room, outside cooling pool, whirlpool, fruit. Hot rock, maternity, shiatsu, reflexology massages and oxygen facials. NO TIPPING!!

E V E N T TIC K E T S A L E S ASU Sports Ticket Information (480) 965-2381 ASU Sports Ticket Office Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85282-2405 www.thesundevils.com Tickets for Sun Devils sporting events. Office is open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Entrance to pick up tickets is on the south end of Sun Devil Stadium, located at 5th Street and Stadium Drive.

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Family Golf Center at Rio Salado (480) 990-1233 1490 E. Weber Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 Regulation nine-hole course, driving range, fully equipped pro shop, golf instruction, golf leagues, restaurant.

Karsten Golf Course @ ASU (480) 921-8070 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.asukarsten.com Championship par-72 layout designed by Pete Dye in the Scottish links and stadium tradition, offering an exceptional tournament-caliber golfing experience. Banquet facilities/club house available for groups of 30-150; must use in-house catering.

Ken McDonald Golf Course (480) 350-5250 800 E. Divot Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.tempe.gov/pkrec Municipal 18-hole championship golf course, lighted driving range, fully equipped golf pro shop and Pete's 19th Hole Restaurant. Golf instruction available.

Karsten Golf Course at ASU Kiwanis Park Tennis Center (480) 350-5201 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 www.tempe.gov/pkrec/tennis.htm Fifteen lighted courts, cushioned hard-playing surface. USTA-certified staff on duty during tennis hours, groups/private lessons, leagues, ladders and tournaments.

Las Sendas Golf Club (480) 396-4000 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa, AZ 85207 www.lassendas.com Ranked #1 public golf course in Arizona. Located in the desert uplands of the East Valley. A Robert Trent Jones, Jr. masterpiece.

Raven Golf Club at South Mountain (602) 243-3636 3636 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.ravengolf.com Just minutes from top resorts, the Raven's #1 ranked guest service (Golf Digest 2000) and championship layout guarantee guests a memorable golf experience!

Rolling Hills Golf Course (480) 350-5275 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281, www.tempe.gov/pkrec Two executive nine-hole courses, driving range, pro shop, golf instruction, Pete's 19th Tee Restaurant.

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Shalimar Country Club, Inc. (480) 831-1244 2032 E. Golf Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.shalimarcountryclub.com Par 33, nine-hole course in the heart of Tempe!

Famous Island Green on ninth hole, charming clubhouse with fine dining. Complete pro shop. Open daily to the public. Rental facilities available for wedding or group function for up to 200 people. Must use on-site catering.

RE C RE ATI O N City of Tempe Boat Clubs and Classes (480) 350-5200 www.tempe.gov/pkrec Perfect for people looking to row in a team setting, city classes offer something for all ages and levels of experience. Fees vary from $60-100 for monthly sessions.

Escalante Community Center (480) 350-5800 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe's newest multi-generational center.

Gymnasium, outdoor pool, recreation/community education programs for all age groups.

Spectrum Golf (800) 577-3787 • (480) 425-1250 6390 E. Thomas Rd., Bldg 2, #300, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.spectrum-golf.com Full service travel and event planning. Airfare, accommodations, guaranteed advance tee times and ground transportation. Individual travel or groups of any size.

Forever Resorts Houseboat Rentals (480) 998-7199 7501 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 www.foreverresorts.com Luxury houseboat rentals on Lakes Mead and Mohave on the western border of Arizona. A unique and affordable vacation with accommodations for up to 10. Black Canyon River Adventures - River rafting just below the Hoover Dam - relaxing float trip from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach on Lake Mohave.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (866) 660-7700 • (480) 836-9000 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fountain Hills, AZ 85264 www.wekopa.com Championship golf in a true desert setting. Free of homes and commercial development, We-Ko-Pa boasts dramatic views of the surrounding mountain ranges including "Four Peaks".

133C ollegiate GOLF

ALL-AMERICANS

We Crown Champions Gold Canyon Golf Resort, nestled in the legendary Superstition

ON THE CAMPUS OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

For Tee Times Call 480-921-8070

Mountains and just 35 minutes east of Tempe, features two of the most spectacular golf courses in Arizona. Dinosaur Mountain, rated the #1 public course in the state, and Sidewinder will challenge players of all levels. Our 101 spacious casitas offer private patios, fireplaces and in-room or outdoor spas. We offer casual & upscale dining, h orseback riding, hiking and biking; in addition to over 9,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Stay & Play Packages are

1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 www.asukarsten.com

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Anaheim Angels Spring Training at Tempe Diablo Stadium Kiwanis Community Park & Recreation Center (480) 350-5200 Mill Ave. and All-American Way 6111 S. All-American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 www.tempe.gov/pkrec Tempe's premiere 125-acre park has a 12-acre lake, urban fishing, boat rentals, two group picnic ramada, sand volleyball courts, softball/soccer fields, playgrounds and indoor facilities at Kiwanis Park Recreation Center.

Papago Park (480) 350-5200 1000 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.papagosalado.org Enjoy this 296-acre Tempe park with softball fields, lagoon, picnic ramadas, hiking and biking trails, archaeological site and natural desert areas.

Phoenix Rock Gym (480) 921-8322 1353 E. University Dr, Tempe, AZ www.phoenixrockgym.com Arizona largest indoor climbing center. Thirtyfoot-high walls. In business since 1992. No experience needed.

Pyle Adult Recreation Center (480) 350-5211 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 A variety of programs and special events for adults and retirees is offered at this popular Tempe parks and recreation facility during daytime and evening hours.

South Bank Linear Park (480) 350-8625 Located in front of Hayden Ferry Lakeside on Rio Salado Parkway east of Mill Avenue, the park includes a grassy amphitheater for small gatherings, lectures and quiet lunches outside. Lighted stairs make it convenient for night events. Bicyclists, pedestrians and those who enjoy in-line skating will enjoy using the multi-use path that connects to the rest of the linear park system.

Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park (480) 350-8625 www.tempe.gov/pkrec Open daily all summer from 10am-8 pm. Ride a toy whale. Shoot a water cannon. Run through rain at this one-acre waterpark. Free.

Tempe Town Lake (480) 350-8625 Mill Ave. and Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.tempe.gov/rio Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to Downtown Tempe, provides a two-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking.

From Boots

One of the only open pit steakhouses still in operation in Arizona, Mormon Lake Lodge has been known by the locals for years as the best place for steaks in Arizona! Enjoy our new ­cabins, RV park and campground and be sure to experience everyones favorite – the summer Cowboy Dinner Theatre. It is the perfect place to begin your Northern Arizona

Houseboating on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave mixes a lot of nature with a ­little bit of neon to create a one of a kind vacation. Our custom designed houseboats are equipped with waterslides, central A/C and heat, and the larger ones have wet bars and hot tubs! For a little water recreation stay where you play aboard your own ­luxury houseboat! Become the ­captain of your own rental houseboat and explore two of the best kept secrets on the western coast of Arizona. From record sized catches of fish to premier waterskiing, this will be an experience to remember.

MORMON LAKE LODGE · 928-354-2227 LAKE MEAD & LAKE MOHAVE · 800-255-5561 www.mormonlakelodge.com · www.foreverresorts.com

Taking Time to Play • Preserve • Protect Forever Resorts is an Authorized Concessioner of the National Park Service

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S P O R TS IN TE M P E Anaheim Angels (714) 940-2185 P.O. Box 2000, Anaheim, CA 92803 www.angelsbaseball.com Catch exciting Major League baseball action!

Anaheim Angels Spring Training baseball in March at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Call for group/ season packages.

Arizona Cardinals (800) 999-1402 • (602) 379-0101 8701 S. Hardy Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 www.azcardinals.com Feel the power of NFL football! Join the Arizona Cardinals from August through January and be a part of the excitement. Call for season/group ticket information.

Benedict Athletic Fields (480) 350-5200 490 W. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 This City of Tempe athletic complex includes six lighted soccer/baseball fields and a concession stand.

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Fiesta Bowl (800) 635-5748 • (480) 350-0909 120 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.tostitosfiestabowl.com The Fiesta Bowl annually hosts more than 50 events, culminating this year with the national championship in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic.

Kiwanis Park Batting Range (480) 350-5727 6005 S. All-American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 www.tempe.gov/pkrec/krc Ten lighted batting cages with baseball, softball, and fast-pitching softball. Group/private lessons, birthday packages and a pro shop featuring softball/ baseball equipment.

Sun Devil Stadium (480) 965-3482 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-2505 www.thesundevils.com Home of the ASU Sun Devil Football team, the NFL Arizona Cardinals and the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic.

Tempe Diablo Stadium (480) 350-5265 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.tempe.gov/diablostadium Picturesque facility. Home of Anaheim Angels Spring Training. Centrally located ten minutes from the airport.

Tempe Soccer Club (480) 966-4053 P.O. Box 24919, Tempe, AZ 85282 Youth soccer club serving recreational, competitive and traveling teams for boys and girls 6 to 18 years. Annual Thanksgiving Tournament with teams from 24 states, five countries and 12,000 participants.

Phoenix Mercury Basketball (602) 252-9622 www.phoenixmercury.com, May - August annually America West Arena (Phoenix). WNBA women's basketball action at its best.

Phoenix Suns Basketball (602) 379-7867 www.nba.com/suns, November - April annually America West Arena (Phoenix). Catch the excitement of NBA basketball.

Escape the Ordinary and Discover the Extraordinary

Tempe Sports Complex (480) 350-5200 8401 S. Hardy Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 Tempe's newest athletic complex includes four lighted softball fields, four lighted soccer fields and concession stand.

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Wells Fargo Arena (480) 965-3933 ASU Campus Box 874505, Tempe, AZ 85287-4505 A 14,000-seat, multi-purpose facility hosting intercollegiate athletic competitions, live concerts and entertainment, as well as other university-sponsored events.

Spacious Master Suites with Full

Kitchens

Charming Studio Suites with

SP ORT S I N T HE VA L L E Y Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball (877) 280-6062 • (602) 514-8400 PO Box 2095, Phoenix, AZ 85001 www.arizonadiamondbacks.com April - September annually.

Major League baseball is a hit in Arizona! See the world champion Arizona Diamondbacks play at Bank One Ballpark (Phoenix).

Kitchenettes

18-Hole Championship Golf Course

Sparkling Pool & Poolside Cabana

Lighted Tennis Courts

Arizona Rattlers (602) 379-7800 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85251 www.azrattlers.com, April - July annually Watch fast-paced arena football at America West Arena (Phoenix).

Phoenix Coyotes Hockey (888) 255-7825 • (480) 562-7825 www.phoenixcoyotes.com, October - April annually America West Arena (Phoenix). Come experience the fast-paced action of the NHL, showcasing some of the best hockey players in the world.

Elegantly Appointed Suites

Deluxe Fitness Center

Trails End Bar & Grill

6808 South 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona www.legacygolfresort.com 1-888-828-FORE

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Shopping Tempe has a kaleidoscope of shopping areas from nationally known department stores to outlets and specialty boutiques. Downtown Tempe’s Mill Avenue showcases arts and crafts, bookstores and a variety of specialty stores, all along our tree-lined, red brick sidewalks. You can also enjoy a variety of shopping experiences beyond the downtown area at Arizona Mills. Arizona Mills is the largest value-oriented mall in the state, boasting more than 175 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues under one roof.

Arizona Mills (888) 296-4557 • (480) 491-7300 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.arizonamills.com Arizona Mills, at Interstate 10 and US 60, features more than 175 manufacturer outlets, including Last Call From Neiman Marcus, Off 5th-Sak's Fifth Avenue, Gameworks and IMAX Theatre.

Hackett House (480) 350-8181 95 West Fourth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.tempe.gov/sister Charming gift shop in Tempe's historic, original bakery specializing in one-of-a-kind treasures.

Benefits Tempe's award-winning Sister City Program.

Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

Campus Corner (480) 967-4049 712 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.sparkystore.com Serving the Arizona State University community since 1989, Campus Corner offers the best selection and prices of ASU and southwest souvenirs, convenience items and more.

Hattie (480) 456-9999 5000 Arizona Mills Circle #625, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.hilohattie.com The Store of Hawaii!! Discover the largest selection of Hawaiian and island lifestyle fashions, gifts, home accessories, beauty products, crafts, gourmet foods and Island jewelry. Hilo Hattie is also the world's largest manufacturer of Hawaiian "Aloha" shirts.

Campus Flowers (480) 968-0389 • (800) 248-8667 903 S. Rural Rd., Ste. 103, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.ftd.com/campusflowers Full service florist with over 54 years experience serving ASU and Tempe for weddings, birthdays and parties of all kinds.

Centerpoint (480) 829-7778 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Make your destination point Centerpoint, located at Sixth and Seventh Streets and Mill Avenue. Shops, restaurants, entertainment, 11-screen movie theatre.

Downtown Tempe Community (480) 921-2300 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.downtowntempe.com Stroll nationally acclaimed Mill Avenue’s red brick sidewalks with more than 50 shops and 65 bars, restaurants and cafes all making Downtown Tempe Arizona’s premiere outdoor destination.

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Shoe Mill (480) 966-7025 398 S. Mill Ave. #100, Tempe, AZ 85281 Whether you're on the street or the trail, we have shoes and sandals from around the world for all walks of life.

Student Book Center (480) 966-6226 704 College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.studentbookcenter.com Largest selection of quality ASU sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets (also children's sizes), pennants, banners, flags, mugs, license plate holders, decals and much more.

The College Store (480) 894-4400 1015 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 625 E. Apache, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.collegestoretempe.com A fabulous selection of ASU clothing, gifts, souvenirs, postcards, team spirit items and much more. Proudly serving ASU with educational materials and everything else!

Business & Convention Resources Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, our business resources are here to support your needs. From unique meeting venues to caterers to printers and photographers, the following companies can help make your trip a success.

C ATE R IN G Special Moments, LLC (480) 730-1114 1845 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.specialmomentsaz.com Providing customized catering and themed events since 1984. Services include casino nights, mystery parties, floral and balloon decorations; catering for corporate and private events.

Arizona State University E D UC ATIO N Arizona State University (480) 965-9011 P.O. Box 871002, Tempe, AZ 85287-1002 www.asu.edu Arizona State University is a major metropolitan research university, with its main campus in Tempe, serving the education and research needs of Arizona.

Ottawa University (800) 235-9586 • (602) 438-4468 10429 S. 51st St., Phoenix, AZ 85044 www.ottawa.edu Fourteen rooms available for daytime rental in the Tempe area for up to 50 people. Not-for-profit liberal arts university geared toward the adult learner.

Bachelor Degrees in 18 majors, Masters Degrees in Business, Counseling, Education and HR.

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Rio Salado College (480) 517-8134 2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.rio.maricopa.edu Bringing college to you with 225+ distance learning courses and classes starting every other week. A college education couldn't be easier.

E V E NT SE RV I C E S Audio Visual Headquarters (800) 391-4233 • (602) 586-4000 2202 S. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.avhq.com The nation's premiere audio visual company, located in Phoenix since 1969. Full service A/V rental and staging company with locations throughout the country. The finest A/V equipment and technical staff for meetings, corporate and special events, conventions and trade shows.

Avalon Meetings & Events (800) 521-6176 • (480) 860-2423 10245 E. Via Linda #209, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 www.avalonme.com AME eliminates the stress and makes your event(s) a success! We're a one-stop resource for flawless, funfilled, successful programs. Services include: transportation, tours, meet & greet, spouse programs, team building, golf, entertainment, theme events and decor.

Dimension Communications (480) 894-0378 347 E. Loma Vista Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 35 years of writing/producing award-winning videos from concept through script, shooting, editing and soundtrack production. Convention services: design, staging, sound, video projection.

Event Logic International, Inc. (888) 361-4532 • (602) 414-2495 4241 S. 36th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Event management, rentals and promotions for events of all sizes and types. Concerts to conventions, sporting events to corporate meetings - event solutions.

Stivers Staffing Service (480) 966-1100 64 E. Broadway Rd., Ste 200, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.stivers.com A pioneer in the staffing industry, providing quality service since 1945. Stivers specializes in office support, customer service representatives, mortgage and finance personnel.

SunState Equipment Co. (888) 456-4560 • (602) 683-0306 5425 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.sunstateequip.com Sunstate is a one-stop rental company that will take care of your construction or event rental needs.

Sunstate has 13 local locations and 32 additional locations in seven other states.

United Parcel Service (800) 742-5877 1975 E. Wildermuth, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.ups.com The world's largest package distribution company with service in more than 200 countries and territories. We have made a worldwide commitment to serving the needs of the global marketplace.

F I NANC I AL SE RV I C E S BNC National Bank (480) 517-3700 P.O. Box 2077, Tempe, AZ 85280-2077 www.bncbank.com Chase Bank Card Services (800) 800-7759 • (480) 902-6577 100 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 G RAPHI C D E SI G N Red Crayon Design (602) 694-4864 20316 N. 81st. Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382 www.redcrayondesign.net Creative graphic design studio specializing in print media including brochures, logos, identity packages, magazines, flyers, posters and print advertising.

LI BRARY Tempe Public Library (480) 350-5500 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.tempe.gov/library The largest public library in the East Valley offers access to state-of-the-art electronic resources and the Internet.

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M E E TIN G V E N UE S El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium (602) 231-0300 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, www.el-zaribah.org Multi-use facility; 12,000-square-foot ballroom, full stage, dance floor, sound/lighting. Seven breakout rooms, full service catering. Perfect for banquets, meetings, trade shows. Free parking.

Fort McDowell Adventures (480) 816-6465 P.O. Box 17597, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 www.fortmcdowelladventures.com Fort McDowell Adventures features La Puesta and The Ranch; two premiere outdoor venues with our margaritas, cowboy games, hayrides, cattle drives and jeep tours. We really are the complete wild west experience.

PRINTING/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS BC Graphics (800) 742-1902 • (480) 831-1544 210 W. Vaughn St., Tempe, AZ 85283 www.bcgraphics.com Offering a variety of promotional and printing items for the business community.

Courier Graphics (602) 437-9232 2621 S. 37th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.couriergraphics.com Quality commercial printing. Fine web and sheetfed print, prepress, including direct to plate, die cutting, saddle stitching and perfect binding. Voted #1 printer in Ranking Arizona.

O'Neil Printing (602)258-7789 366 N. 2nd. Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040 Full service commercial printer specializing in high quality, fast turn-around projects.

Print Time (480) 967-2500 1010 W. Broadway Suite 2, Tempe, AZ 85282 www.printtime.com Full service printer specializing in one- to fourcolor printing and high-speed black and white/color duplication (1-4 color printing and Xeroxing, color copies and digital color printing). Quick service; on-time, guaranteed free pick up and delivery.

Convention experience.

Prisma Graphic (800) 379-5777 • (602) 243-5777 4821 S. 33rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.prisma.com Award-winning, full service commercial printer.

Six-color sheetfed, two-color cold web, complete prepress and bindery. Easily accessible near 32nd Street and I-10.

Ranger Resources (800)-9RANGER • (480) 946-2222 4221 N. Winfield Scott Plaza ,Suite. 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.rangerresources.com Southwestern convention and corporate gifts.

Western hats, bandanas, bolas, cactus, gift baskets, awards, in-room amenities, etc. Free catalog.

Wholesale customers only please.

Summit Marketing (480) 609-4040 8100 E. Indian School #4 East, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.summitmg.com Marketing of promotional products - incentive programs, awards, design of creative client programs including wearables and unique products.

Outdoor dining at Centerpoint Identity Marketing Inc. (480) 785-0335 931 E. Elliot Rd., Ste. G-2, Tempe, AZ 85284 www.identitymarketing-az.com Source for imprinting corporate, team, organization, and personal logo promotional products. Sophisticated digital equipment. Serving businesses, organizations, clubs and the general public.

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RE AL E STATE MCW Holdings (480) 966-9600 P.O. Box 3065, Tempe, AZ 85280 www.mcwholdings.com Real estate developers in Downtown Tempe specializing in retail, office and residential. Current projects include the Brickyard on Mill, the Hayden Flour Mill and Brownstone at Hyde Park.

RET I REMENT L IV IN G Friendship Village of Tempe (800) 824-2225 • (480) 831-5000 2645 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 www.friendshipvillageaz.com Active life care retirement community that provides all levels of care and offers independent living apartments and garden homes, assisted living and an on-site health center.

TE M PE I NF O RM ATI O N Mill Avenue Merchants Association (480) 967-4877 520 S. Mill Ave., #201, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.millavenue.org Producing premiere Southwest events.

Experience the Southwest's largest arts and crafts festivals in March and December, Halloween Masquerade in October.

T EC HNOL OGY Arizona Internet Yellow Pages (602) 409-8888 P.O. Box 27101, Tempe, AZ 85285, www.amdest.com Provider of Ariziona maps; we create and display your internet pages on Arizona's premiere internet site. Easy to use, fast and affordable.

Papago Salado Association, Inc. (800) 216-3597 •(602) 392-9965 P.O. Box 60874, Phoenix, AZ 85082 www.papagosalado.org Nonprofit group promotes, preserves and enhances the cultural, historical, natural and recreational attractions of the Valley's Papago Park and Rio Salado region.

Sitewire Marketspace Solutions (480) 731-4884 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.sitewire.net Effective marketing drives your sales and streamlines costs. We have a proven record in generating demand for our clients through traditional and digital marketing techniques.

Tempe Chamber of Commerce (480) 967-7891 P.O. Box 28500, Tempe, AZ 85285-8500 www.tempechamber.org With 1,250 members, we are the leading source for new business and relocation information on Tempe.

Mission: Build an environment that enhances the economic vitality of our membership.

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Transportation & Tours Located only 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and in the heart of the metropolitan area, Tempe is extremely accessible. Once you’ve arrived in Tempe, you’ll see how easy it is to find your way around with convenient bus service and car rental agencies. Also, Tempe is the perfect starting point for a day trip with one of our many tour operators.

C AR & VAN RE NTAL Enterprise Rent A Car (800) 325-8007 • (480) 705-5005 1444 West Auto Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 www.enterprise.com Over 75 valleywide locations; Serving Sun City to East Mesa, Fountain Hills to Glendale; Branches inside many valley resorts. Daily, weekly and monthly rates.

Economy car to minivans, 15-passenger and cargo vans. No surcharge for qualified drivers ages 21-24.

Available only in the Phoenix metro area.

Pink Jeep Tours guides visitors through Red Rock country.

A IR L IN E S America West Airlines (800) 235-9292 • (480) 693-0800 4000 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034 www.americawest.com A full service airline committed to offering low cost airline transportation throughout the United States. Services include complete vacation packages, convention and meeting services and a worldwide frequent flyer program.

Lufthansa German Airlines (800) 645-3880 • (602) 252-4654 400 E. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85004 www.lufthansa-usa.com Lufthansa flies daily nonstop from Phoenix to Frankfurt, Germany with great connections to Europe and beyond. Why not try our four-engine airbus A340?

Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792 • (602) 304-3983 2320 E. Jones Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040 www.southwestairlines.com Offering programs for meetings, conventions and special events with discounts off our already low regular fares.

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Five Star Ford Rent A Car (800) 334-9602 • (480) 946-3900 7100 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 www.fivestarford.com Free pickup from Sky Harbor Airport. We rent all new Ford vehicles; SUVs, F150 pickups, convertibles.

Also 7- to 15-passenger vans. 10 minutes from Tempe.

G RO UND & AI R TO URS Aerogelic Ballooning (602) 402-8041 • (602) 595-9793 17822 N. 10th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023 Aerogelic Ballooning offers adventures anywhere in Arizona. An aerial tour along with post flight champagne and continental brunch.

All Aboard America (800) 848-4728 • (480) 962-6202 230 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210 www.allaboardamerica.com All Aboard America offers quality, escorted sightseeing tours. Groups and individuals are welcome. Buses and vans available for charter. Stepon guides also available.

Open Road Tours (800) 766-7117 • (602) 997-6474 522 E. Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ 85020 www.openroadtours.com Open Road acts as an agent for the attractions included in their tours. Friendly, informative guides treat you to Arizona’s diverse scenery and history.

Optional air tours are also available. Open Road can arrange your entire vacation.

Pink Jeep Tours (800) 873-3662 • (928) 282-5000 P.O. Box 1447, Sedona, AZ 86336, www.pinkjeep.com Since 1958, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about off-road adventures in the Southwest. Our award-winning excursions are known as the premiere "must-do" tours in Sedona. Whether you're seeking rugged adventure, Native American history and culture, nature, geology or panoramic vistas, Pink Jeep has the right tour for you.

Rio Lago Cruise (480) 517-4050 401 S. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 Boats available to charter for cocktail or dinner cruises. Great for meetings. Accommodates groups up to 25 people per boat. Contact for catering information.

VIA Adventures (888) 842-5463 • (480) 966-4940 1826 E. 3rd. St., Tempe, AZ 85281 www.via-adventures.com Luxury European motorcoaches equipped with VIP extras. Exceptional customer service. Airport, statewide and USA destinations. Customized and standard itineraries.

LI M O USI NE RE NTALS Arizona Limousines, Inc. (800) 678-0033 • (602) 267-7097 8900 N. Central Ave. #101, Phoenix, AZ 85064 www.arizonalimos.com Chauffeur driven luxury limos, executive sedans, passenger vans and mid-size coaches for corporate, entertainment, media, convention service and local leisure market since 1979.

Carey Limousine International (602) 996-1955 2001 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 Chauffeur driven transportation company.

Airport transfers, off property special events.

Offering hourly services at the clients’ direction.

Sedans, executive limos, passenger vans and executive minicoaches.

TRAV E L AG E NC I E S Mill Avenue Travel (800) 815-6455 • (480) 966-6300 414 S. Mill Ave., Suite 125, Tempe, AZ 85281 www.millavenuetravel.com Retail travel agency specializing in international travel.

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Calendar of Events Looking for an arts festival or fun event for the family? Plan your visit to coincide with one of the Valley of the Sun's many annual events. With eight festivals of its own and ideal proximity to everything else going on in the heart of the metro Phoenix area, Tempe's the place to be!

(800) 358-1888 • (928) 445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com Prescott, Arizona hosts great rodeo action, plus continuous entertainment, food, rodeo dances and other events.

Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic WNBA Basketball: Phoenix Mercury Through August (602) 252-9622 ticket office or www.wnba.com/mercury Watch professional women’s basketball at America West Arena.

Early Late and Great at the Phoenix Zoo Through August (602) 273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org Beat the heat at the Phoenix Zoo during extended summer hours. Cycle the cool, wooded paths of the Tropics Trail and rent out paddleboats on our beautiful lake. Kids will enjoy the wild, cool Play Creek playground and our Leapin' Lagoon sprayground.

JULY Frontier Days & World's Oldest Rodeo

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The following are annual events. For specific dates, call the phone numbers or visit the websites listed, or go to www.tempecvb.com.

JAN UA RY Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic (800) 635-5748 • (480) 350-0900 or www.tostitosfiestabowl.com The Fiesta Bowl will host one of the top four bowl games in college football. Conference champions and teams ranked among the top 10 in the nation will match up.

M&I Bank Broadway in Arizona 480) 965-3434 www.asupublicevents ASU’s Gammage Auditorium is home to the Broadway in Arizona series. Upcoming shows include The Full Monty, The Producers, Swing! and Seussical The Musical.

Tempe’s 4th of July Celebration Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction (480) 421-6694 or www.barrett-jackson.com Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. hosts this annual event which is the largest, most prestigious antique/classic car auction in the world, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

PGA Phoenix Open Golf Tournament (602) 870-4431 or www.phoenixopen.com This tournament attracts the PGA Tour’s finest golfers to one of the oldest and most revered golf tournaments. It is played on one of the country’s most picturesque golf courses, Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale.

F E BRUARY Parada del Sol Parade (480) 990-3179 or www.scottsdalejaycees.com “The West’s most Western Parade” will head south down Scottsdale Road from Indian School to Oak in downtown Scottsdale. Admission is free.

Parada del Sol PRCA Rodeo (480) 990-3179 or www.scottsdalejaycees.com The rodeo of rodeos comes to WestWorld in Scottsdale. Concerts follow the rodeo on Friday and Saturday night.

Arizona Renaissance Festival Weekends, (520) 463-2700 or www.royalfaires.com Enjoy music, theatre, comedy, food and drink, crafts, games and knights jousting. Hundreds of costumed participants recreate the atmosphere of a “European Market Faire.”

Tempe International Triathalon at Tempe Town Lake

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(480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org On Sundays through March, the Desert Botanical Garden offers relaxing concerts in the beautiful surroundings of the desert garden.

All-Arabian Horse Show (480) 515-1500 or www.scottsdaleshow.com WestWorld of Scottsdale hosts the most prestigious Arabian horse show and shopper’s bazaar in the U.S.

Lost Dutchman Days (480) 982-3141 Enjoy rodeos, carnival, dance, entertainment, parade, arts, crafts and gold panning in Apache Junction.

Arizona Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Concert (602) 431-0095 or www.arizonasotos.com Featuring entertainment, competitions, demonstrations and more at Mesa Community College. Produced by Caledonian Society of Arizona.

State Farm Women’s Tennis Classic (480) 778-9799 or www.scottsdaletennis.com Cheer on your favorite tennis pros as they battle for the championship at the Scottsdale Princess Resort.

M ARC H Anaheim Angels Spring Training (800) 283-6372 • (480) 827-4700 or www.angels.mlb.com The Anaheim Angels “play ball” at the Tempe Diablo Stadium.

Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market (602) 252-8840 or www.heard.org Award-winning art by more than 300 Native American artists, Native American music, dance and foods.

Arizona Renaissance Festival Weekends, (520) 463-2700 or www.royalfaires.com Enjoy music, theatre, comedy, food and drink, crafts, games and knights jousting. Hundreds of costumed participants recreate the atmosphere of a “European Market Faire.”

Sundays at Sunset Concert Series at Tempe Town Lake

Music in the Garden (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org On Sundays, the Desert Botanical Garden offers a relaxing concert in the beautiful surroundings of the desert garden setting.

Chandler Ostrich Festival (623) 842-8434 or www.ostrichfestival.com Ostrich races, carnival, arts and crafts, national headline entertainment, food and more.

Scottsdale Arts Festival (480) 994-2787 • (480) 874-4686 or www.efestivals.com Close to 200 artists, performances, and food booths.

Cox Communications Air Show Spectacular (480) 774-9355 Performances will include military jet demos, warbirds, motorsports, jet powered vehicles, and a

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Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts (480) 967-4877 or www.millavenue.org The annual arts and crafts festival is held in Downtown Tempe on Mill Avenue. More than 600 artists exhibit wonderful works of wood, pottery, jewelry, oil paintings and more. Live entertainment also fills the street.

Arizona Diamondbacks Through October 1 (Major League Baseball:) (602) 514-8400 or www.azdiamondbacks.com Watch World Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, play Major League Baseball in the air-conditioned comfort of Bank One Ballpark.

Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic (480) 778-9799 or www.scottsdaletennis.com The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hosts 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing for $400,000 in prize money.

APRI L Arena Football: Arizona Rattlers Through July (602) 379-7800, ticket office or www.azrattlers.com Watch fast-paced arena football at America West Arena.

Jazz in the Garden Concert Series (480) 941-1225 or www.dbg.org On Friday evenings through May, listen to the best in jazz entertainment while enjoying the evening beauty of the Desert Botanical Garden.

Sundays at Sunset (480) 350-5287 or www.tempe.gov Free concert series, featuring a variety of local bands, at Tempe Town Lake.

Fantastic Friday Film Series (480) 350-5200 or www.tempe.gov/pkrec Free family movies shown every Friday at Kiwanis Park.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival (480) 945-7193 or scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org More than ten events including demonstrations, the Great Arizona Picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, tastings and Epicurean events.

The Countrywide Tradition (480) 595-4070 or www.countrywidetradition.com The first major championship on the Senior PGA Tour played at Superstition Mountain.

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(602) 252-0717 or www.maricopacountyfair.org Join in fun carnival games and activities at the Arizona State Fairgrounds for the 26th anniversary of the Maricopa County Fair.

New Times Music Award Showcase (602) 744-6531 or www.phoenixnewtimes.com Featuring 40 bands of the Valley’s best local bands competing at several venues in Downtown Tempe.

ASU Spring Competition Pow-Wow (480) 965-5224 or www.powwow.asu.edu Three-day Native American dancing and singing competition at the ASU Band Practice Field.

M AY Sundays at Sunset (480) 350-5287 or www.tempe.gov Free concert series, featuring a variety of local bands, at Tempe Town Lake.

Arizona Special Olympics Summer Games (602) 230-1200 or www.specialolympicsarizona.org 2,000 athletes compete in track and field, powerlifting, gymnastics, softball skills, tennis and team handball at Desert Vista High School in Ahwatukee.

Festival of Hispanic Arts & Crafts (928) 774-5213 or www.musnaz.org Celebrating Hispanic culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. Traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, strolling mariachis, ballet folklorico dances, flamenco, and more.

JUNE Grand Canyon State Summer Games (480) 517-9700 or www.gcsg.org Join in Olympic style competition for all ages and abilities. Held at 21 different sites around Maricopa County.

APS Fantasy of Lights opening night

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Mention this advertisement for discounts at these attractions.

The Phoenix Zoo

Experience our popular Arizona Trail, featuring plants and animals of the American Southwest ▲ Explore all four trails and see more than 1,300 animals ▲ Celebrate the natural world with daily animal encounters and zookeeper talks ▲ Visit Harmony Farm, a celebration of the relationship among people, plants and animals 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. regular season 7:00 a.m. - 8 p.m., June – August 602-273-1341 for activities and admission fees www.phoenixzoo.org

Desert Botanical Garden

Enjoy the rare beauty and hands-on activities of the Desert Botanical Garden ▲ Explore nature’s miracles on five thematic trails, with 60 outdoor interactive exhibits ▲ Featuring one of the world’s largest and most diverse collections of desert plants and flowers, along with guided tours, workshops, plant and gift shops and outdoor concerts, the Desert Botanical Garden is as exciting as it is educational 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix Open daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. October-April 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. May-September 480-941-1225 for special events and admission fees www.dbg.org

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Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

View 90 classic pieces of fire apparatus on exhibit in four spacious air conditioned galleries ▲ See fire related videos in the museum’s theatre ▲ Activities for kids, including a fire engine available for boarding ▲ National Firefighting Hall of Heroes honors firefighters who have been decorated for bravery or died in the line of duty 6101 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m.

602-275-3473 for activities and admission fees www.hallofflame.org

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Arizona Historical Society

Arizona Historical Society Museum

Visual and interactive exhibits showcase changes in Valley transportation ▲ Explore the influence of WWII on Arizona ▲ Enjoy historic automobiles with direct ties to Arizona ▲ Travel the Butterfield Overland Stage through the art of Marjorie Reed ▲ Visit the Research Library and gift store ▲ Free admission to museum and guided tours 1300 North College Avenue, Tempe Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m.

480-929-0292 or www.tempe.gov/ahs for information www.ahs.state.az.us

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

Tour a prehistoric Hohokam ruin, a National Historic Landmark ▲ Visit the ancient ball court ▲ Experience fascinating exhibits featuring the ancient Hohokam, archaeology and southwestern themes ▲ Visit the museum store featuring authentic Indian arts 4619 East Washington Street, Phoenix Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4:45 p.m.

602-495-0901 for activities and admission fees www.pueblogrande.com

The Papago Salado Association

exists to promote, preserve and enhance the Papago Park and Rio Salado region, an area spanning Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. For information, call 602-392-9965 (Phoenix area) or 800216-3597 (outside Phoenix) and leave your name and address.

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Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau 51 W. Third St., Ste. 105 Tempe, AZ 85281 (800) 283-6734 or (480) 894-8158 www.tempecvb.com

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• America West is the nation’s 8th largest airline.

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If you’re planning a trip to Arizona, America West is simply the best way to go. As Arizona’s hometown airline, we offer nonstop flights to Phoenix from more destinations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico than any other airline. And when you’re ready to head home, we offer more than 250 departures each day from Sky Harbor International Airport. (Of course, once you’ve seen Arizona, we can’t guarantee you’ll want to leave.)

For more information or reservations, visit americawest.com, call us at 1-800-2 FLY AWA (1-800-235-9292), or call your professional travel agent. We can’t wait to welcome you to Arizona.

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