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Fountain Hills

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The Verdes and Valley of the Sun

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Welcome to RE/MAX Sun Properties. These pages are equally dedicated to real estate as they are to the warm, casual and colorful lifestyle of the Sonoran Desert –much like our dedicated Sales Team. Indeed, one of the hallmarks of a RE/MAX Sun Properties team member is their passion to go the extra mile to share the incredible, world-class lifestyle that makes each of us grateful to live and work in what we believe is “The World’s Greatest Hometown.”

Whether you are considering a visit or move to our unique and beautiful corner of the earth, or whether you’re fortunate enough to already call the Sonoran Desert your home, there is much to explore! And, whether you plan to stay for a week or a lifetime, RE/MAX Sun Properties is here to help make your adventure worthwhile.

Be sure to check out the Online Guide page of the magazine to access even more treasure, a collection of 8 different guides, designed to help you explore Events and Activities, Schools, Area Dining, Art & Culture and the Real Estate Market.

The Sonoran Lifestyle is special. We can’t wait to share it with you!

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FOUNTAIN HILLS

Hometown”Greatest

• The Fountain in the Desert: One of Arizona’s most popular icons, the world famous Tallest Fountain will become your time clock at the top of each hour, becoming more mesmerizing each day!

• Stroll Amid World-Class Arts & Crafts: Enjoy one of the many celebrated art festivals.

• Travel Through Time: The River of Time Museum in the Library Complex recounts the captivating past of the Lower Verde Valley.

• Be Entertained! Performing Arts at the Lakeside Village Amphitheater are as varied – and grand – as your imagination! Treat the kids to a “Movie in the Park;” marvel at Ballet Under the Stars, applaud your neighbors of the Fountain Hills Community Theater or listen to the melodious sounds of musical performances by Arizona’s finest entertainers.

• Watch Art Come to Life: Embark on an artistic journey … and never leave your neighborhood! The Fountain Hills public art collection celebrates artistic excellence ranging from high-alloy contemporary sculpture to traditional bronzes and everything in between.

• Pay Your Respects To Fallen Heros: The Fountain Hills Veterans Memorial is one of Arizona’s most beautiful and serene tributes to the men and women of the United States Armed forces.

• Let It Fly! You’ll never call it a Frisbee again! Fountain Park is home to one of America’s favorite Disk Golf Courses.

• Take A Hike! Choose your trail, challenge your friends and find your passion. But be warned: A walk around one of the Lakeside Village trails can be habit forming!

“World’s

“The West’s Most Western Town”

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale, long dubbed “The West’s Most Western Town” for its wild-west heritage, is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.

Scottsdale’s vibrant downtown is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.

The Convenience of the East Shea Corridor

The East Shea Corridor of Scottsdale offers some of the city’s most beautiful view oriented communities, perfect for families that desire a desert environment but with urban convenience.

Just north of the East-Shea Corridor is the stunning Ancala Country Club and Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The Preserve is notably the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain. Access to these trailheads can be gained through the communities of Scottsdale Mountain and Hidden Hills. Nearby is the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

Golf and Area Resorts

Tourism provides the majority of the Scottsdale’s economic base, while the city draws in over 7.5 million visitors per year. It has more destination spas than anywhere else in the country and has been rated America’s Best Place to Live For Golf with more than 200 courses ranging from desert to rolling green.

FireRock Country Club Homes, Villas and Condominiums

The Country Club Memories Your Family Will Treasure

FireRock Country Club was conceived to be a social hub for Fountain Hills, offering a traditional, familyoriented country club atmosphere to be enjoyed by all generations of the family, regardless of age or interest. With social clubs like “The FireRockers” and “The Afternoon Guys,” various book clubs and bridge clubs, holiday celebrations, sporting events, and memberhosted group travel across the state or around the globe, the social opportunities are abundant.

A Country Club for All Ages

FireRock Country Club Golf offers it all ... elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach shots. As the Gary Panks-designed course winds around mountain views, each hole presents a unique challenge, governed by its own set of circumstances. Play is restricted to members and their guests. Mens, ladies, couples and junior golf days and tournaments are well attended and fun for all.

A Sophisticated Variety of Housing

• Hillside condos and townhomes at Balera at FireRock Country Club, a gated setting with a community pool and two spas, perfect for lock-nleave convenience and priced from the $300,000’s.

• The Villas at FireRock are a collection of 29 luxury villas, designed to offer the livability, amenities and finishes of a fine custom home, but with the convenience of an additional property owners association that provides a community pool and spa plus maintenance of courtyards and building exteriors. Prices of the Villa homes start just under $1 million.

• The large majority of homes in FireRock Country Club are custom designed on home sites ranging from 1/3 acre to an acre or more. The homes are designed to take advantage of the sweeping views offered of nearby mountain ranges and the Valley of the Sun to the south. Custom homes generally start in price at $1.1 million.

World-Class Resort and Club Experience

World Renowned, Locally Treasured

ADERO Scottsdale is a 100 acre master planned development that encompasses 3 elements: a worldrenowned resort and two gated neighborhoods of luxury homes ranging from elegant condominiums to large semi-custom homes. Everywhere at ADERO Scottsdale, you are treated to some of Fountain Hills’ highest, best views. ADERO Scottsdale Resort is the only Marriott property located in a certified Dark Sky Community. Each of the 177 rooms, including 16 suites, provide a retreat inspired by the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert.

The Spa at ADERO’s 5,300 square foot Wellness

Studio features cardo and weight-training equipment, fitness education and classes, and a dedicated cycling studio with Peloton bikes. Guests also have access to two outdoor swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, and a hiking trailhead from the Four Peaks Lawn.

The signature restaurant, Cielo, offers three distinct menus celebrating Terra (earth), Sol (sun), and Luna (moon).

The Villas at ADERO

Luxury condominiums designed with a surprising level of privacy and each with stunning views that will include at least one of five mountain ranges, SunRidge Canyon and the city lights of Phoenix. Prices range from the $400,000’s to over $600,000.

Cordabella at ADERO

A gated community by the TW Lewis Company, Cordabella offers one of Fountain Hills’ finest semicustom home living experiences. Cordabella is known for its large lots that offer high views of several mountain ranges. Prices range from the $500,000’s to the $800,000’s.

Featuring the “Wicked Six:”

A Fountain Hills Original

Canyon Golf at its Finest

The creators of this popular Arizona course, named to Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the US”, weren’t thinking of tame, ordinary golf when they carved SunRidge Canyon’s legendary fairways from the raw desert canyon of its origins.

SunRidge Canyon’s 6,823-yard, par-71, Keith Fosterdesigned golf course unfolds around the rugged ridges and lush canyons unique to the McDowell Mountains that divide Fountain Hills from Scottsdale.

Extraordinary Home Values

There are nearly 800 homes within SunRidge Canyon, located along the meandering fairways and often elevated nicely above the course to facilitate panoramic views. The community was developed between 1996 and 2005, and range from extravagant custom homes to small luxury villas, – a perfect selection for empty nesters, retirees or families looking for a friendly neighborhood environment. Prices in the community range from the high $200’s to over $1 million.

LAKESIDE VILLAGE

Neighborhood with Home Town Charm

Lakeside Village Charm

Welcome to Lakeside Village, a world-class neighborhood with home town charm. Set at the base of the World Famous Fountain, Lakeside Village offers a limited an experience limited to a fortunate few. Considered a highly “walkable” neighborhood, in Lakeside Village you are only blocks from Arizona’s friendliest retail shopping and dining experiences! An amazing variety of neighborhoods with homes to suit just about every taste.

15 World-Class Neighborhoods!

There are 15 neighborhoods in Lakeside Village, including 8 gated communities. You’ll find a wide range of lifestyle options ranging from small resort condos perfect for part time and winter visitors to luxury patio homes and villas. Homes will offer a variety of outdoor options from extended view patios to large yards perfect for outdoor gardens and enjoyment. Most homes offer garages. Prices vary from under $100,000 to over $600,000.

Scottsdale’s Premier Lake-side Community

Scottsdale Ranch is one of Scottsdale’s premier master-planned communities and boasts over 40 different neighborhoods throughout 1100 acres. The lifestyle of Scottsdale Ranch is based around its many luxurious amenities, including Lake Serena, a forty-two acre, eco-friendly lake that is always fully stocked with bass, catfish, carpe and blue gill, and offers over five miles of curving shoreline. “The Ranch” is known for its abundance of recreational opportunities from boating, fishing, and tennis to pathways perfect for biking, running or taking a quiet stroll around the lake.

Home styles include tennis villas, townhomes, patio homes, well-appointed apartments and stately waterfront homes. The neighborhoods are designed around the lake and a charming mall of planned shops, services and restaurants known as the Mercado. There are parks, a Senior Center, Elementary School, Boys and Girls Club, shops and a multitude of services. Residents also have exclusive access to a 3,500 sq. ft. Community Center, a lovely facility that serves as the host of many events and activities and is available to rent and reserve for special occasions.

Sonoran Desert Foothills of the McDowell Mountains

A Model for Sensitive Desert Development

The neighborhood of North Heights was the model for sensitive development in the Sonoran Desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains. Developed as a custom homesite sales effort between 1988 and 1998, lots range in size from approximately .25 acre to over an acre. Each site was initially planned with a designated building envelope and open space requirements, preserving as much natural desert as possible. The result is a lovely setting of elegant custom homes tucked within the boulder outcroppings and sensitive desert landscapes that only Mother Nature could create.

Affordable Custom Homes

All North Heights homes are custom designed and built, ranging from approximately 2,000 sq. ft. to over 5,000 sq. ft. Many have pools and all have at least a 2 or 3 car garage. Prices range from under $500,000 to over $1.5 million. A few custom homesites are still vacant and may be available for purchase.

Southwest Neighborhood Theme

Deed restrictions allow a variety of Southwestern, architectural styles that complement the desert environment. There is a neighborhood property owners association that enforces basic guidelines with a low, annual HOA fee.

Perfect Combination of the Complete Active Adult Lifestyle

Rio Verde is the perfect combination of the complete active adult lifestyle with a real down-home feel. Located just ten miles north of Fountain Hills and 19 miles from North Scottsdale, the community is close to everything yet far enough from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Two-traditional-style golf courses with wide fairways and subtle contours create a Midwestern-style that appeals to the community’s diverse membership. Whether you are a competitive golfer working toward the club championship or just looking for a casual round with friends and family, you will love the club’s style of play.

Rio Verde is also home to other great outdoor recreational activities. Six Nova’ProBounce tennis courts serve casual games, leagues, traveling teams, and rated tournaments. Four pickleball courts include casual play and competitive tournaments. The ancient Italian game of Bocce ball brings residents to their favorite gathering spot, especially during cocktail hour.

Rio Verde is a hiker’s paradise with nearby Tonto National Forest’s 3 million acres and McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s 21,000 acres. The community has its own trailhead to the park. Hike in solitude, with friends, or join the Rio Verde hiking group for organized hikes and events. The community has many passionate cyclists who often organize group rides.

An on-site art studio offers professionally guided classes in drawing and painting. Learn from local artists, join the art league, or help organize art shows. Named after the historical Box Bar Ranch where Rio Verde now stands, the Box Bar Grille offers a traditional country club faire along with nightly specials for the adventurous palette. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

TONTO VERDE

Mountain Views with the Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Tonto Verde is an activity-rich, premier golf community located only 10 minutes east of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. It is surrounded by gorgeous mountain views with the Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain Regional Park nearby. It is far enough away from hectic traffic yet close enough to enjoy a wonderful balance of nature and city living.

Tonto Verde Golf Club is a member-owned club that offers two premier championship 18-hole courses. The Peaks has plush fairways and desert terrain, while The Ranch has wider fairways and landing areas to challenge your short game. Practice facilities allow players to hone every part of their game on dedicated greens.

The Santa Fe-style clubhouse is the social hub of the community where amenities are owned by the residents, professionally managed, and are debt-free with a healthy reserve. Amenities include the awardwinning Mesquite Grill, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style saltwater pool, spa, and Olympic-sized pool. The clubhouse has meeting rooms for activities and events and a library has printed and audio books for community use. There is also a Bocce Ball court, a trailhead into McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and a 1-mile Community Walking Trail.

The community of residents is known for fostering friendships and creating a true sense of community where you know you belong.

Resort Lifestyle with the Perfect Balance of “City Close” and “Country Quiet”

Located just 14 miles north of Fountain Hills and 9 miles east of Troon North in North Scottsdale, this is the amenity-rich retirement community of your dreams. You can enjoy a 55+ desert resort lifestyle with the perfect balance of “city close” and “country quiet”.

From the moment you enter the gated community, the beautiful views of the Sonoran Desert, Tonto National Forest, and the iconic Four Peaks will take your breath away. But the heart of the community is the Verde River Golf & Social Club, a contemporary, resort-style campus. It is home to intriguing amenities and lifestyle options that embrace adventure and discovery at every turn.

Order a wood-fired artisan pizza from Needle Rock Kitchen or a seasonally inspired dish from the Chef’s Table. Choose from a selection of local craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, wines, and local spirits at Tap 17. Visit the Market Place for a combination coffee bar, sandwich shop, and neighborhood grocer. Other great amenities include a day spa, fitness center, a sports pavilion, a resort pool, and a lap pool, and much more.

The Outfitter is the hub of outdoor recreation to equip you for a wide variety of adventure opportunities. The shop offers kayaks and paddleboards and a cycle shop that includes bike rentals and repairs. Golfers can find all the equipment and apparel they need to hit the green. The Outfitter also offers guided excursions.

The golf course offers a modern approach with a classic desert-style design. Recent renovations were made under the guidance of PGA Tour legend Tom Lehman. The course is worthy of its numerous accolades from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and others. The stunning views of the Mazatzal Mountains and the quiet of the Sonoran Desert gives golfers a heightened golf experience away from distractions.

Gated Community of Extraordinary Mountain and Canyon Views

Scottsdale Mountain was a model for both hillside development and sensitive community planning within a desert environ. Within Scottsdale Mountain, a community center features a tennis center and sport court that provides the most scenic view found anywhere in Arizona’s sports world! There is an outdoor pavilion for resident gatherings, plus a secluded, hillside whirlpool spa.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve Trails cover an aggregate 36,400 acres of land that has been assembled through public and private partnerships, and is protected and preserved for “a sustainable natural desert habitat for wildlife, desert flora, and appropriate public use”. The Preserve includes lands of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. Some of

the area’s best hiking and equestrian trails are located here. You will also find the trailhead to the Sunrise Trail that winds through the mountains. The 4.48 mile trail has a 2,852 foot elevation with spectacular 360 degree views of the Valley. Nearby is the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and it’s 75,000’ research facility, one of the area’s top employers.

Homes in Scottsdale Mountain range from villas to luxury custom homes, and are priced from the $300’s to over $4 million. Homes are situated on the southern facing slopes of the McDowells and offer stunning views of the Valley of the Sun. In Hidden Hills, homes have spectacular views of the McDowell Mountains and it’s lush canyons.

Private Golf and Social Club - Extraordinary Amenities!

To look at the social calendar, golf activities calendar or the great menu served up at Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale, it’s easy to see why Ancala, located at 120th Street and Via Linda in Scottsdale, is such a popular club with its residents and members.

There is a member-friendly restaurant and grille bar, plus plenty of outside dining patios that serve up an enormous view of the Valley of the Sun. There are always fun social activities like wine tastings, book clubs, drive-in movies for the kids, fitness sessions and dine-arounds to join. Members find the facilities accommodating, from the ample meeting and social rooms to the recently updated fitness center,

the active tennis program and the world-class golf course. It’s unusual to find a member-run club that offers this many activities when the original developer leaves the scene. The club is expertly managed by Eagle Golf. Recently named one of the “Top 5 Golf Courses in Scottsdale” by GolfLink.com.

Homes for Sale at Ancala Country Club range from $600,000 to $5 million. Lot sizes range from 1/4 acre to over an acre and were generally custom-built between 1995 and 2011. Most lots have either a beautiful location on a fairway or a stunning view of the Valley ... sometimes both!

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SONORAN DESERT HISTORY

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

37615 U.S. Hwy. 60 | Superior | 520-689-2811

Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden and cooperatively managed by U of A and Arizona State Parks, the BTA was founded in 1924. This venerable 330-acre oasis has nearly three miles of paths and trails winding through colorful gardens, woodlands and riparian habitat. http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

1100 W. Ruins Dr. | Coolidge | 520-723-3172

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an Ancient People’s farming community and “Great House.” The nation’s first archeological preserve since 1892, and a National Monument since 1918.

https://www.nps.gov/cagr/

● P Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve

3711 W. Deer Valley Rd. | Phoenix | 623-582-8007

Hedgpeth Hills is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 1,500 ancient petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders in a 47-acre nature preserve. https://shesc.asu.edu/dvpp

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Cultural Center/Museum

16304 N. Fort McDowell Rd. | Fort McDowell | 480-789-7190

The Cultural Center houses the Nation’s historical and traditional artifacts and documents. The Center offers guided tours or you can walk through at your leisure.

https://www.fmyn.org/about-fmyn/history/ tribal-museumculture/

Lost Dutchman State Park

6109 N. Apache Trail | Apache Junction | 480-982-4485

Named after the fabled lost gold mine, this park is located in the Sonoran Desert at 2000 feet elevation. The park offers a variety of hiking trails, nature trails, picnic facilities, 72 campsites, restrooms, showers, and group use areas. www.azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman

● F River of Time Museum

12901 N. La Montana Blvd. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-2612

Tour informative exhibits that leads visitors through creative, informative exhibits that recount the captivating past of the Lower Verde River Valley, depicts the importance of water in the Sonoran Desert and illustrates how water determines the course of history. Programs and activities for adults and children. https://www.rotmuseum.org/

San Xavier Mission del Bac / White Dove of the Desert

1950 W. San Xavier Rd. | Tucson | 520-294-2624

San Xavier Mission was founded as a Catholic mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. The oldest intact European structure in Arizona, the church’s interior is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural paintings. Visitors can truly step back in time and enter an authentic 18th Century space. http://www.sanxaviermission.org

● S Taleisin West / Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. | Scottsdale | 480-860-2700

Frank Lloyd Wright began building this desert masterpiece in 1937 as his personal winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Through guided public tours, visitors experience firsthand Wright’s brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. www.franklloydwright.org

The Tonto National Monument

Roosevelt Lake | 928-467-2241

Near Roosevelt Lake off Highway 188, don’t miss the Tonto National Monument and a series of well-preserved cliff dwellings occupied during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. www.nps.gov/tont

Taleisin West

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Tortilla Flat

Highway 88 | Tortilla Flat | 480-984-1776

Tortilla Flat started out as a stage stop in 1904 and neither fire nor flood has been able to close this historic stop along the Historic Apache Trail. Mosey down the boardwalk and visit the Superstition Saloon. www.tortillaflataz.com

● P Tovrea Castle

5041 E. Van Buren St | Phoenix | 602-256-3221

Tovrea Castle was built on 44 acres in central Phoenix between 1928-1930 by Alessio Carraro, who also added a spectacular desert garden now known as the Carraro Cactus Garden. https://tovreacastletours.com/

● P Wrigley Mansion Club

2501 E. Telawa Trail | Phoenix | 602-955-4079

Built in 1932 by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., The mansion sits atop a 100-foot knoll and with its extensive art collection, maintains a well-deserved reputation as an exceptional location for social gatherings of all sizes and corporate events, large or small. www.wrigleymansionclub.com

PARKS AND GARDENS

Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains

Highway 88

One of the most popular day trips from the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Follow the footsteps that Native Americans and prospectors took more than 100 years ago. https://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/apache_trail/

Arizona State Parks

23751 N. 23rd Ave. #190 | Phoenix 602-542-4174 or 800-285-3703

From awe-inspiring desert vistas to pine-scented forests, there is something for everyone at Arizona state parks. www.azstateparks.com

● P Desert Botanical Gardens

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy. | Phoenix | 480-941-1225

Amid the red buttes of Papago Park is one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. Showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Don’t miss the musical evenings of the holiday Las Noches de las Luminarias.

https://dbg.org

● F Fountain Hills Botanical Garden

Fountain Hills Boulevard

The Fountain Hills Botanical Garden was founded by Jane Haynes in 1975 as a wildlife preserve and garden. The Garden is 8 acres with elevation from 1696 to 1800 feet. Dozens of desert plants can be seen along the half mile trail.

http://www.fh.az.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Fountain-Hills-Desert-Botanical-Garden-5

● S McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

7301 E. Indian Bend | Scottsdale | 480-312-2312

Train rides throughout the park, model trains, historic exhibits, superb picnic and playground facilities.

https://www.therailroadpark.com

● P Japanese Friendship Garden

1125 N. 3rd Ave. | Phoenix | 602-291-9209

Authentic, urban 3.5-acre Japanese Stroll Garden with tea garden and tea house, stone footbridges, lanterns, more than 50 varieties of plants.

www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org

● S McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Sunrise Trailhead

Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve is home to stunning geography, lush cacti forests and diverse wildlife. It features award-winning trails and facilities. Explore the preserve, stretched across 14,000 scenic acres of Scottsdale. Fountain Hills owns 740 acres of this beautiful preserve.

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Sunrise Trailhead

The Ancient Mystery of the Casa Grande Ruins

Love a good mystery? Just an hour south of Fountain Hills, the Sonoran Desert holds one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world. The Casa Grande Ruins tells the story of nearly 2,000 ancient peoples known as the Ancestral People of the Sonoran Desert who occupied a massive compound for about 1,000 years before vanishing in the 1400’s.

For over a thousand years, the Ancestral People of the Sonoran Desert inhabited the area around present day area of Casa Grande and Coolidge between 300-1450 C.E. In 1350, the Great House, known as Casa Grande, was built. Over 2,000 prehistoric farmers lived in the village, tending crops irrigated with water from the nearby Gila River diverted through extensive channels and canals. In 1450, the Hohokam vanished without a trace.

Since the Ancestral People of the Sonoran Desert left behind no written language, all that remained of this ancient culture were the ruins of villages, irrigation canals, and various artifacts. The only

historic accounts of the Casa Grande ruins begin with the journal entries of Padre Eusebio Kino when he visited the ruins in 1694.

Visit the Casa Grande Ruins to see what life was really like for the Ancestral People of the Sonoran Desert. Stroll the site with a guided tour as the park rangers depict the life of these ancient people, and envision history come to life. Throughout the tour, see the outlines of several out buildings where the families lived, stored their grain, and where children played ball inside the walled compound. Bring your meal and enjoy the park grounds while you eat. The park picnic area is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Follow State Hwy 87 from Fountain Hills south 69 miles to the gates of the Casa Grande National Monument. Guided tours from May through October are offered as staffing, weather, high temperatures, and group size allows. Admission is now free for everyone.

https://www.nps.gov/cagr/

● P The Phoenix Zoo

455 N. Galvin Pkwy. | Phoenix | 602-286-3800

The nation’s leading nonprofit zoo, home to more than 1,400 animals. Enjoy animal exhibits, unique special events, educational programs, outdoor recreational activities and the holiday Zoolights!

www.phoenixzoo.org

Queen Creek Olive Mill

25062 S. Meridian Rd. | Queen Creek | 480-888-9290

Arizona’s first working olive farm and mill. Hand-picked olives are blended to make one of the world’s finest extra virgin olive oils.

www.queencreekolivemill.com

● P Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

3131 S. Central Ave. | Phoenix | 602-468-6470

Overlooking the Salt River, the Audubon Center is a nature and conservation resource for greater Phoenix. http://az.audubon.org/chapters-centers/ nina-mason-pulliam-rio-salado-audubon-center-0

● M Rose Garden at Mesa Community College

1833 W. Southern Ave | Mesa | 480-461-7022

Largest rose garden in the arid Southwest with 9600 rose bushes and 500+ varieties, blooming most of the year with the peak in April.

https://rosegarden.mesacc.edu/home.html

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Farm

17599 E. Peak Ln. | Picacho | 520-466-3658

Right off the I-10, Exit 219, stop in and feed the critters for an unforgettable experience. Hang on to your hat! www.roostercogburn.com

Schnepf Farms

22601 E. Cloud Rd. | Queen Creek | 480-987-3100

Get your family back to the basics! A great holiday activity for kids, enjoy a petting corral, Pumpkin Patch, U-pick peaches, apricots and sweet corn in season. There’s a restaurant and lots of fun activities on site. www.schnepffarms.com

Tonto National Forest

5140 E. Ingram St. | Mesa | 480-610-3300

Great location for hiking, fifth largest forest in the U.S., on nearly three million acres. Outstanding recreational opportunities all year. Scenic landscapes from cactus-studded desert to pine-forested mountains. https://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto

● M Usery Mountain Park Nature Center

3939 N. Usery Pass Rd. | Mesa | 480-984-0032

The park is 3,648 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest. The popular Wind Cave Trail features , water seeping from the roof of the alcove to support hanging gardens of Rock Daisy. The park is home to over 30 archery tournaments annually. www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/ usery-mountain-regional-park/

Wildlife World Zoo

16501 W. Northern Ave. | Litchfield Park | 623-935-9453 Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals, more than 6,000 individual animals – up close and personal. www.wildlifeworld.com

● F World Famous “Tallest Fountain”

12925 N. Saguaro Boulevard | Fountain Hills

480-837-1654

Once listed in Guinness World Records as the tallest fountain in the world, that listing doesn’t exist anymore and there may be taller fountains now. Nonetheless, there is a host of activities to enjoy at the 32-acre park, including an 18-hole championship disk course, picnic ramadas, hiking trails, kids play area, water splash park and Veteran’s Memorial, along with a variety of shops and dining at the Plaza Waterfront Shops. www.fountainhillschamber.com

Fountain Hills

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

● P Arizona Hot Air Balloons

3130 W. Carefree Hwy. | Phoenix | 480-282-8686

Ballooning is a true adventure with the wind determining your course. Flights offered in multiple locations such as Tempe, Mesa, Cave Creek, and Anthem. www.arizonahotairballoons.com

● T Arizona Hummer Tours

1971 E. 5th St. | Tempe | 602-692-7124

Voted one of the Top 100 Adventures in America by National Geographic. Exciting four-hour tour, using advanced night vision equipment, ITT GEN 3. www.azhummertours.com

Bondurant Racing School

20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Gate #3 | Chandler 480-961-0143 or 800-842-7223

The world’s finest driving school featuring a 15-turn, 1.6-mile road course, specifically designed by Bob Bondurant for high performance, race driving and advanced driving instruction. www.bondurant.com

● P Castles N’ Coasters

9445 N. Metro Pkwy. East | Phoenix | 602-997-7575

Thrilling sky-high roller coasters, exciting water rides, worldclass miniature golf course, the enchantment of an oldfashioned carousel. www.castlesncoasters.com

Copper Spike Train Excursion

230 S. Broad St. | Globe | 866-979-RAIL (7245)

Arizona’s newest passenger train service, running seasonally round-trip and one-way from historic Broad Street in Globe. www.discovergila.com/Copper-Spike-Railway.php

● M Desert Belle Cruises at Saguaro Lake

14011 N. Bush Highway | Mesa | 480-984-2425

Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute cruise aboard the Desert Belle on Saguaro Lake. See towering canyon walls, exotic wildlife and dramatic desert vistas. www.desertbelle.com

● F Desert Dog Hummer Adventures

17212 E. Shea Blvd. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-3966

Breathtaking views of Four Peaks and Saguaro Lake. Full- or half-day tours. Experience the thrill of four-wheeling.

www.azadventures.com

● S Desert Voyagers Guided Rafting Tours

16447 N. 91st St. #101 | Scottsdale | 480-945-2881

Experience the beauty of Arizona’s desert rivers. Your choice of high and dry or wet and wonderful. Morning and afternoon tours available.

http://cliffcreekoutfitters.com/

● M Fighter Combat International

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, 5865 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa 480-279-1881 or 866-FLY-HARD

The dream of being a fighter pilot becomes a reality. Unforgettable experience because you actually fly the plane. www.fightercombat.com

Fort McDowell Adventures

14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Rd. | Fort McDowell | 480-789-5302

Unforgettable trail ride through the ever-flowing Verde River. City slicker cattle drive, scenic jeep tour and the finest western party venues in Arizona.

www.fortmcdowelladventures.com

Goldfield Ghost Town

4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd. | Apache Junction | 480-983-0333

Get a taste of Arizona’s colorful mining history. Walk down Main Street and explore the shops and buildings, tour the mine, pan for gold, take a narrow-gauge train ride, witness an old west gun fight.

www.goldfieldghosttown.com

● M Golfland/SunSplash

155 W. Hampton Ave. | Mesa | 480-834-8319

Two action-packed family entertainment centers with three 18-hole miniature golf courses, Fastcar Raceway, video arcade, wave pool, Lazy River, Master Blaster Water Coaster. SunSplash is seasonal. www.golfland.com/mesa

Goldfield Ghost Town

Hot Air Expeditions

Deer Valley Airport | 480-502-6999 or 800-831-7610

Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone. Champagne breakfast and sunset hors d’oeuvres flights available.

www.hotairexpeditions.com

OK Corral

5470 E. Apache Trail | Apache Junction | 480-982-4040

One-, two- or four-hour horseback trail rides and one- to fiveday horseback trail riding camping trips. www.okcorrals.com

Phoenix Raceway

7602 S. 115th Ave. | Avondale | 866-408-7223

With its world-renowned mile oval, Phoenix Raceway is the annual site for races featuring the biggest names on the NASCAR and Indy Racing League circuits. https://www.phoenixraceway.com/

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse

5700 W. North Loop Rd. | Chandler | 480-502-5600

Authentic 1880s town with stunt shows, gunfights, stagecoach rides, desert train rides, petting ranch, camel ride, bull riding, gold panning, shops, games, horseback riding, more. www.rawhide.com

● M Rockin’ R Ranch

6136 E. Baseline Rd. | Mesa | 480-832-1539

Gunfights and gold panning, western shops and hot dutch oven biscuits. All-you-can-eat BBQ beef or chicken dinner followed by a spectacular western stage show featuring the world famous Rockin’ R Wranglers. www.rockinr.net

● S Salt River Fields – Home of the Arizona Diamondback and Colorado Rockies Spring Training

7555 N Pima Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-270-5000

Enjoy watching the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies practice for the upcoming season. This newer Field features plenty of food concessions and a large grassy sitting area for fans. Come out and root for your home team. www.saltriverfields.com

● M Salt River Tubing & Recreation

9200 N. Bush Highway | Mesa | 480-984-3305

Beat the heat on a hot Arizona summer day and float on the cool and refreshing mountain-stream waters of the Salt River. Seasonal. www.saltrivertubing.com

● T Tempe Town Lake

Rio Salado Pkwy. and Mill Ave. | Tempe | 480-350-8625

The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park. Room for a rock music festival with quiet space still remaining for a romantic walk.

www.tempe.gov/lake

● P Turf Paradise Horse Racing

1501 W. Bell Rd. | Phoenix | 602-942-1101

Live racing September through May. Simulcast racing seven days a week.

www.turfparadise.com

Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park

20,000 S. Maricopa Rd. | Chandler | 520-796-5601

Group outings, hospitality and family gatherings, NHRA Winston drag racing, IHBA drag-boat racing, car-club events, more. www.racewildhorse.net

Salt River Tubing & Recreation

HIGH COUNTRY ADVENTURE

Sunrise Park Ski Resort

Greer | 855-735-7669

In the heart of Arizona’s magnificent White Mountains, Sunrise Park Resort is a recreational paradise offering a wide range of fun and excitement. In winter, our three mountains offer some of the finest skiing in the Western United States. Choose from 65 runs for varying ski levels, separate snowboarding area, cross country ski trails, and a children’s “skiwee” area.

www.sunriseskipark.com

Snowbowl Ski Resort

Snowbowl

Located on the majestic San Francisco Peaks, the Arizona Snowbowl lies 14 miles outside of Flagstaff. The resort opened in 1938 and is now one of the oldest continually operated ski areas in the country. Enjoy beautiful skiing in the winter and hike the many trails in the summer.

www.arizonasnowbowl.com

Tonto Natural Bridge

Payson

Explore nature’s beauty in one of the most breath-taking parks in Arizona. Learn about the creation of the bridge and hike through the amazing park. https://azstateparks.com/tonto/

INDOOR FUN AND SPORTS VENUES

● S Alltell Ice Den / Phoenix Coyotes Practice Rink

9375 East Bell Road. | Scottsdale | 480-585-7465

Coyotes Ice Den is the premier ice skating rink in Scottsdale, Arizona. It offers public ice skating, ice skating lessons, ice hockey lessons, birthday parties and more. www.coyotesice.com

● M Jake’s Unlimited

1830 E. Baseline Rd. | Mesa | 480-926-7499

All-you-can-eat buffet, bowling, indoor go-karts, bumper karts, laser tag, exciting kiddie rides, video games and much more. https://www.jakesunlimited.com/

● S AZ on the Rocks – Rock Climbing Adventures

16447 N. 91st Street Suite 105 | Scottsdale | 480-502-9777

Arizona’s largest indoor rock climbing gym, where No Experience is Necessary and No Reservations are required. Just come in during general open hours to learn the “ropes”. www.azontherocks.com

● S Butterfly Wonderland

9500 E. Via De Ventura | Scottsdale | 480-800-3000

A one-of-a-kind experience for enjoying the largest indoor butterfly area in America. Walk around with butterflies flying by, maybe even landing on you!

http://butterflywonderland.com/

Challenger Space Center

21170 N. 83rd Ave. | Peoria | 623-322-2001

Exciting space-themed learning environment where you fly simulated space flight missions involving flight crews, mission controllers and scientists. www.azchallenger.org

● P Chase Field Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks

401 E. Jefferson St. | Phoenix

From its signature swimming pool to its retractable roof, Chase Field has become one of the game’s most recognizable landmarks. Since opening in Spring 1998, nearly 17.5 million baseball fans have watched the Arizona Diamondbacks despite Phoenix’s summer heat or monsoon storms.

www.mlb.com/ari/ballpark/

Dave and Busters

2000 E. Salado Pkwy & 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.

Phoenix Family fun arcade, sports bar and eatery. A place to eat, drink, and play!

https://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/ phoenix-scottsdale

Arizona Ski Resorts

● S iFly – Indoor Skydiving

9206 E. Talking Stick Way | Scottsdale | 480-712-4359

With No Experience Necessary, you’re sure to have fun soaring through the air. iFly is safe and thrilling for ages 3 to 103! https://www.iflyworld.com/

● P Laser Quest

3335 W. Peoria Ave. | Phoenix | 602-548-0005

Tag, hide and seek, cops and robbers, capture the flag and Buck Rogers all rolled into one, enhanced with modern technology. www.laserquest.com

● M Mesa Community College Planetarium

1833 W. Southern Ave. | Mesa | 480-461-7015

Available to K-12 school groups or public groups of any age interested in astronomy. 52 seats. www.mesacc.edu/departments/physical-science/ astronomy/planetarium

● S Octane Raceway

9119 E. Talking Stick Way | Scottsdale 602-302-RACE (7223)

From high-speed kart racing to rock climbing, billiards and video games. www.octaneraceway.com

● S OdySea Aquarium

9500 E. Via De Ventura Ste A-100 | Scottsdale 480-291-8000

Experience the largest aquarium located in the southwest. Containing over 30,000 animals, come enjoy a day learning and experiencing marine life here in the desert. http://www.odyseaaquarium.com/

● M SK8 Asylum

8743 E. Pecos Rd. Suite 136 | Mesa | 480-888-0499

Indoor skatepark has something for every skater! Includes street course, mini ramps, wooden bowl, vert ramp. http://azgrindskatepark.com/

● M Stratum Laser Tag

1455 S. Stapley Dr. Suite 11 | Mesa | 480-351-6141

Facility includes an 18,000-square-foot laser tag arena with 15 different levels, arcade and redemption area, featuring all non-violent arcade games as well as a seated dining area. www.stratumhq.com

State Farm Stadium – Home of the Arizona Cardinals

1 Cardinals Dr. | Glendale | 623-433-7101

Enjoy watching the Arizona Cardinals in the enormous hi-tech stadium and with its retractable roof to take advantage of the Arizona weather. It is like no other in North America. https://www.statefarmstadium.com/

● P Talking Stick Resort Arena –

Home of Phoenix Suns

201 East Jefferson Street | Phoenix

Not only is the center used for the Phoenix Suns games, it is also used for shows, plays, large get-togethers, and games played by the Phoenix Mercury. www.talkingstickresortarena.com

● S Top Golf

9500 E. Talking Stick Way | Scottsdale | 480-240-2402

Come practice your golf skills in style. With fun point-scoring games for all skill levels, there’s something for everyone. Take a break and order from the upscale bar for drinks and food. https://topgolf.com/us/riverwalk/

● F We-Ko-Pa Resort and Conference Center

10438 N. Fort McDowell Road | Fountain Hills 480-789-5300

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation offers 36-holes of spectacular golf and the AAA Four Diamond We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center. Guests enjoy an assortment of on-site amenities ranging from spa treatments, wild west adventures, a variety of dining options, casino gambling and much more. www.wekoparesortandconferencecenter.com

CACTUS LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING

● P Chicago White Sox – Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium

10710 W Camelback Rd. | Phoenix | 623-302-5000

www.camelbackranchbaseball.com

www.whitesox.com

www.dodgers.com

● P Milwaukee Brewers – Maryvale Baseball Park

3600 N 51st Avenue | Phoenix | 623-245-5500

www.phoenix.gov/parks/sports/professional-sports/ maryvale-baseball-park

www.brewers.com

● S Arizona Diamondbacks / Colorado Rockies –Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

7555 N. Pima Rd | Scottsdale | 480-270-5000

www.saltriverfields.com

www.dbacks.com

www.rockies.com

● M Oakland Athletics – Hohokam Stadium

1235 N. Center St. | Mesa | 480-644-4451

www.athletics.com/spring

www.athletics.com

● M Chicago Cubs – Sloan Park

2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway | Mesa | 480-668-0500

www.sloanpark.com

www.cubs.com

Kansas City Royals / Texas Rangers –Surprise Recreation Campus

15960 N. Bullard Ave. | Surprise | 623-222-2222

www.surprisespringtraining.com

www.royals.com

www.rangers.com

Cleveland Indians / Cincinnati Reds –Goodyear Ballpark

1933 S. Ballpark Way | Goodyear | 623-882-3130

www.goodyearbp.com

www.indians.com

www.reds.com

San Diego Padres / Seattle Mariners –Peoria Sports Complex

16101 N. 83rd Ave. | Peoria | 623-773-8700

www.springtrainingpeoria.com

www.padres.com

www.mariners.com

● S San Francisco Giants – Scottsdale Stadium

7408 E. Osborn Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-312-2586

www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium

www.sfgiants.com

● T Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim –Tempe Diablo Stadium

2200 W. Alameda Dr. | Tempe | 480-350-5265

www.tempe.gov/diablo

www.angels.com

Chicago Cubs Sloan Park

GOLF COURSES AND RESORTS

● S Ancala Country Club

1700 East Via Linda | Scottsdale | 480-391-1000

Private, 18-hole championship golf course ranked by GolfLink. com as one of Scottsdale’s Top 5 Courses; great clubhouse, dining options, social activities, and fitness center. www.ancalacc.com

● F CopperWynd Resort and Club

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr. | Fountain Hills | 480-333-1900

Nestled in the McDowell Mountains between Fountain Hills and Scottsdale, CopperWynd offers incredible views, a 32-room hotel, member fitness center, luxury spa and fine dining at Flourish Restaurant. www.Copperwynd.com

● F Desert Canyon Golf Club

10440 North Indian Wells Dr. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-1173

18-hole championship course with wide fairways, high vistas, elevated tees, and a traditional clubhouse that offers beverages and casual dining. In addition, The DC Bar & Grill serves incredible views along with their scrumptious meals for a fine-dining event you won’t forget!

https://www.desertcanyongolf.com/

● F Eagle Mountain Golf Club

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. | Fountain Hills 480-816-1234

Named “Top 50 Public Course’s In The Country” 2009 by Golf World; “Best of Phoenix Public Golf Courses” in 2006 by the Phoenix New Times; and “#1 Public Golf Course” Ranking Arizona, 2006-2007. The course weaves through the box canyons amid sweeping vistas of the Valley of the Sun and nearby mountain ranges. Clubhouse offers casual dining and The Inn at Eagle Mountain is a delightful luxury boutique hotel experience.

www.eaglemtn.com

● F FireRock Country Club

16000 E. FireRock Country Club | Fountain Hills 480-836-8100

Enjoy elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach shots. As the course winds around mountain views, each hole presents a unique challenge, governed by its own set of circumstances. The elaborate clubhouse features one of Fountain Hills’ finest dining experience, a full fitness center, pro shop and member lounge; tennis and swimming pool also on-site.

www.firerockcc.com/

FireRock Country Club

WAYS TO ENJOY THE SONORAN DESERT LIFESTYLE

● S Grayhawk Golf Club

8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy | Scottsdale | 480-502-1800

Two exceptional 18-hole golf courses – Talon and Raptor. The Golf Shop & Trading Company, is decked-out with the latest in golf apparel as well as a host of upscale specialty items and brand names. The Quill Creek Café features a traditional American menu with a Southwestern flare. Phil’s Grill, named after Grayhawk’s tour ambassador Phil Mickelson, is a relaxed eating and drinking establishment with a warm sports pub ambiance.

www.grayhawkgolf.com

● F The Inn at Eagle Mountain

9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. | Fountain Hills | 800-992-8083

A boutique experience awaits you, with 37 spacious suites, each with a “kiva-style” gas fireplace with sitting area, oversized whirlpool spa tub, private balcony or patio offering panoramic views of the golf course and city lights. Enjoy the pool and jacuzzi overlooking the 18th fairway of Eagle Mountain. www.innateaglemountain.com

● S Legend Trail Golf Club

9462 E. Legendary Ln. | Scottsdale | 480-488-7434

Designed by Rees Jones, Legend Trail Golf Club offers NEW TifEagle ultra dwarf greens and an amiable challenge that seems to capture a bit of Scottsdale’s Old West spirit. This premiere course has a special essence of the Southwest Sonoran style of golf. Legend Trail is home to John Jacob’s Golf Academy, offering a variety of training sessions. www.legendtrailgc.com

● M Long Bow Golf Club

5601 E. Longbow Parkway | Mesa | 480-807-5400

The award-winning Longbow Golf Club was honored as one of the “Top 100 Resort Courses in the Country” and ranked as “One of The Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play In Arizona”, by Golfweek Magazine. Re-opened in Fall 2003 after complete renovation and redesign. The Longbow Grille was Honored

As One Of The “Best 19th Holes in The East Valley” by the East Valley Tribune!

www.longbowgolf.com

● S McCormick Ranch Golf Club

7505 E. McCormick Pkwy | Scottsdale | 480-948-0260

The club includes two championship courses, a banquet room, fully stocked pro shop, and much more. Located in the heart of Scottsdale. The Palm and Pine championship tees are each over 7,000 yards long, in addition to enjoyable, yet challenging tees for men, ladies, and seniors.

www.mccormickranchgolf.com

● S McDowell Mountain Golf Club

10690 E. Sheena Dr. | Scottsdale | 480-502-8200

Built on the western slope of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains, the 18-hold public layout also provides a haven for native plant and wildlife.

www.mcdowellmountaingc.com/golf/club-info

● M Mesa Country Club

660 W. Fairway Dr. | Mesa | 480-964-1797

Mesa Country Club’s hallmark is it’s 1,100 tall, mature trees. The county club has a well maintained, densely forested layout which provides a challenge for the best golfers while being highly playable for all skill levels. The course plays up and down an “uplifted” portion of the Salt River escarpment creating a unique “city” golfing experience which begs to be played again.

www.mesacountryclub.com

Rio Verde Country Club

18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd. | Rio Verde | 480-471-7010

Rio Verde Country Club is much more than 36-holes of fine desert golf – it also features one of the area’s favorite clubhouses where members meet regularly to enjoy each other’s company. There is also a community center with tennis courts/ leagues, heated swimming pool, well-equipped fitness center, art/painting lessons, biking, book clubs, card and bridge clubs, church services and choirs, and computer classes.

https://www.rioverdearizona.com/the-country-club

● F SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

13100 N. SunRidge Dr. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-5100

SunRidge Canyon’s 6,823-yard, par-71, Keith Foster-designed golf course unfolds around the rugged ridges and shady canyons unique to the desert mountains that divide Fountain Hills from Scottsdale, Arizona. The golf course gradually descends on the way out before doubling back to climb up the slope on the way in. This subtle elevation change lies at the heart of the dramatic golf experience at SunRidge Canyon. After a challenging day of golf, enjoy the Wicked 6 Bar & Grill. www.sunridgegolf.com

● S Talking Stick Golf Club

9998 E. Indian Bend Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-860-2221

Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and managed by Troon Golf, Talking Stick Golf Club is owned by the Salt River Pima Maricopa and operated in conjunction with the incredible 497 room luxury Talking Stick Resort that offers exquisite dining, lively gaming, exciting entertainment and generous conference space.

https://talkingstickgolfclub.com/

Tonto Verde Country Club

18401 E. El Circulo Dr. | Rio Verde | 480-471-2582

Whether Tonto Verde is your permanent residence or a winter home in the Sonoran Desert, you’ll enjoy breathtaking mountain views and the two championship golf courses of a custom golf community. With a sense of community like no other and just minutes from Scottsdale, why would you want to live anywhere else? The course location provides stunning 360 degree mountain views. The newly renovated club house has an expansive 26,000 square feet.

www.tontoverde.org

● S Tournament Players Club Scottsdale

17020 N. Hayden Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-585-4334

Home of the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite Phoenix Open, TPC is a masterful blend of challenge and playability – compelling the sport’s top players and recreational golfers alike. The club offers two championship courses – the world famous Stadium Course and the stunning Champions Course.

www.tpc.com/tpc-scottsdale

● S Troon North Golf Club

10320 E. Dynamite Blvd. | Scottsdale | 480-585-5300

Tom Weiskopf led a two-year project by blending the two courses together and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Golf Magazine recently awarded the course a spot in the Top 100 Golf Courses You Can Play. If you’re playing for the first time or returning to play the new layouts, you are sure to experience the best in Arizona golf! https://www.troonnorthgolf.com/

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Fort McDowell Resort

18200 E. Toh Vee Circle | Fort McDowell | 480-836-9000

We-Ko-Pa (Yavapai for “Four Peaks”) is a daily fee golf facility that consists of two spectacular 18-hole layouts that are certain to challenge and inspire golfers of all levels. Featured in numerous publications including Golfweek, Golf Magazine, and Golf Digest.

www.wekopa.com

CASINOS

● S Casino Arizona

524 N. 92nd St. | Scottsdale | 480-850-7777

Win alongside the best entertainment, dining, and gaming. Enjoy some of the newest games and machines.

www.casinoarizona.com/

Fort McDowell Casino

10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd. | Fort McDowell 800-842-3678

Enjoy slot machines, bingo, poker, and so much more! At Fort McDowell Casino, grab dinner and go win big.

www.fortmcdowellcasino.com/

● S Talking Stick Resort Casino

9800 E. Talking Stick Way | Scottsdale | 480-850-7777

With over 50 table games and 800 slot machines, you’re sure to find something to win on. One of the best casino experiences, Talking Stick caters to each individual.

www.talkingstickresort.com/phoenix-scottsdale-casino/

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

WAYS TO ENJOY THE SONORAN DESERT LIFESTYLE

SHOPS AND MALLS

● M Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

1133 N. Dobson Rd. | Mesa | 602-606-5600

The world’s leading supplier of premium outdoor gear, the only Bass Pro Shop in Arizona. Located at Mesa Riverview, Highway 202 and North Dobson Road. www.bassproshops.com

● P Desert Ridge

21001 N. Tatum Blvd. | Phoenix | 480-513-7586

Arizona’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting. www.shopdesertridge.com

● M Downtown Mesa

58 W. Main St. | Mesa | 480-890-2613

Experience “a square mile of unique style” in the original Mesa town center. Visit the Mesa Arts Center, museums, restaurants, cafes, shops, boutiques, and hotels. www.downtownmesa.com

● S Kierland Commons

15205 N Kierland Blvd. | Scottsdale

Enjoy upscale shopping and dining at places like Tommy Bahamas’ and The Ocean Club. www.kierlandcommons.com

● M Mesa Market Place

10550 E. Baseline Rd. | Mesa | 480-380-5572

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. 1600 booths under one roof. Mister system throughout to beat the summer heat. www.mesamarket.com

● M Mesa Riverview

Loop 202 & N. Dobson Rd. | Mesa | 480-461-0050

1.3 million square feet of retail, including the first Bass Pro Shops in the Southwest, and dining such as Makitto Sushi. www.mesariverview.com

● T Tempe Market Place

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy | Tempe

A place where you can dine, shop, or play, you choose. Dine at Smashburger, shop at Barnes & Noble, or enjoy a fun evening at Dave & Busters. www.tempemarketplace.com

● S Scottsdale Fashion Square

7014 East Camelback | Scottsdale

Over 260 stores and counting. Shop, dine, and be entertained. www.fashionsquare.com

● S Scottsdale Quarter

15059 N. Scottsdale Rd. | Scottsdale

Shop at all the high-end brands, such as Apple and Nike. Enjoy a beautiful Arizona night dining or shopping. www.scottsdalequarter.com

THEATERS AND ENTERTAINMENT

● T ASU’s Gammage Auditorium

1200 S. Forest Ave. | Tempe | 480-965-3434

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Gammage seats 3,000 and presents a year-round season of nationally touring Broadway musicals, plus much more. Excellent group discounts/packages available.

www.asugammage.com

Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show

2275 Old West Highway | Apache Junction

480-982-7991

Relax in a comfortable, air conditioned theater and enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal. After dinner, enjoy an unforgettable evening of family entertainment! Seasonal.

www.azopry.com

Chandler Center for the Arts

250 N. Arizona Ave. | Chandler | 480-782-2680

The elegant complex features three stages, with total seating capacity of 1,550, ample parking and just one block from the San Marcos Resort.

www.chandlercenter.org

● S Desert Foothills Theater

33606 N. 60th St. | Scottsdale | 480-488-1981

Enjoy unique adult and youth productions. Buy tickets, join camps or take theater classes. Or even volunteer to support the theater!

www.dftheater.org

● S Desert Stages Theater

4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-483-1664

Get up close with the actors. Watch theatrical productions set in a 60-seat playhouse or a cozy arena.

www.desertstages.org

● S Don Bluth Front Row Theatre

8670 E. Shea Blvd. #103 | Scottsdale | 480-314-0841

Within an intimate atmosphere, anyone is for sure to be in the front row. Experience the productions in the middle of the action.

www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com

● M The Dutton Family Theater Mesa

7420 E. Main St. | Mesa | 480-840-MUSIC (6874)

The entertainment experience of a lifetime! Each Dutton plays numerous instruments – they sing, dance and tickle your funny bone. Seasonal.

www.theduttons.com

● F Fountain Hills Theater

11445 N. Saguaro Blvd. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-9661

Enjoy the Theater’s year-round offerings including youth productions, special events, and educational arts programing. The Theater has garnered hundreds of statewide AriZoni awards.

www.fhtaz.org

Hale Centre Theatre

50 W. Page Ave. | Gilbert | 480-497-1181

A legendary heritage as the longest, continuously running, privately-owned theatre company in America. Since opening in1947, not one week has gone by when there has not been a performance on its stage. Fun and affordable family entertainment.

www.haletheatrearizona.com

● S Harkins Camelview at Fashion Square

7014 E. Camelback Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-947-8778

Plush leather seats with state-of-the-art digital projection and sound, Harkins Camelview creates a memorable movie experience. 14 curved, wall-to-wall screens will guarantee you the best viewing opportunity.

https://www.harkins.com/locations/ camelview-at-fashion-square

● P Herberger Theater Center

222 E. Monroe St. | Phoenix | 602-252-8497

The Valley venue for the Arizona Theatre Company, with productions that are consistently as good as any top theater in the country.

www.herbergertheater.org

Higley Center for Performing Arts

4132 E. Pecos Rd. | Gilbert | 480-279-7194

Actors, dancers and musicians take their places on stage to give the audience a memorable evening of live performance. http://higleycenter.org/

● S iPic Theater

15257 N. Scottsdale Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-483-3232

The ultimate upscale movie theater. Revel in gourmet foods, plush seating, and in-theater service. https://www.ipictheaters.com/

● M Mesa Arts Center

One E. Main St. | Mesa | 480-644-6500

A 212,755-square-foot performing arts, visual arts and arts education facility. Largest, most comprehensive arts center in Arizona. Located in the heart of downtown at Center and Main streets. Four theaters, five galleries, 14 creative art studios. www.mesaartscenter.com

● M Organ Stop Pizza

1149 E. Southern Ave. | Mesa | 480-813-5700

The unique Organ Stop is one of the largest restaurants in the Southwest. Xylophones, chimes, pianos, drums, cymbals and hundreds of other musical instruments and sound effects surround you in the dining room, controlled by one person at the console of the mighty Wurlitzer organ.

www.organstoppizza.com

● P Orpheum Theatre

203 W. Adams St. | Phoenix | 602-262-6225

Beautifully renovated 1,400-seat venue showcases local and touring companies presenting theater, dance and music. www.orpheum-theater.com/orpheum_theater_phoenix.php

● P Phoenix Symphony Hall

75 N. 2nd St. | Phoenix | 602-495-1117

Home of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona, hosting entertainment from opera and ballet to Broadway shows and concerts. www.phoenixsymphony.org

RoadHouse Cinemas

9090 E. Indian Bend Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-750-7295

Reclining seats are perfect for any movie. Enjoy an amazing movie and dining experience with in-theater dining. https://roadhousecinemas.com/

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

7380 E. Second St. | Scottsdale | 480-994-2787

Music, dance and theater; amphitheater concerts under the stars; free Sunday A’Fairs, October through April and the annual Scottsdale Arts Festival in March. www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

● M The Silver Star Theater

5247 E. Brown Rd. | Mesa | 480-288-0300

A visit to The Silver Star is more than just great theater, with the lavish buffet, full-service bar and mouth-watering gourmet desserts. Enjoy an evening of fabulous food and entertainment in the 500-seat theatre. www.silverstartheater.com/

Studio Movie Grill

15515 N. Hayden Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-991-3106

“Eat. Drink. Movies.” Enjoy the top blockbusters while enjoying an unforgettable meal all from your seat. Also offers a full-service bar.

www.studiomoviegrill.com/

Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre

930 E. University Dr. | Scottsdale | 480-921-9877

Get ready to laugh. Tempe Improv offers prominent comedians, a VIP area, and a full menu of food. It’s certain you’ll have a great time.

www.tempeimprov.com

MUSEUMS

● P Arizona Capitol Museum

1700 W. Washington St. | Phoenix | 602-926-3620

This National Register site served as both the capitol of the Arizona Territory and the state capitol and has been restored to its 1912 appearance. It offers museum and capitol tours, exhibits, education programs, commemoration of special state events and a museum store.

https://azlibrary.gov/azcm

● T Arizona Historical Society Museum

1300 N. College Ave. | Tempe | 480-929-0292

A museum in Papago Park featuring changing and permanent interactive exhibits on contemporary central Arizona history. Multimedia gallery, educational tours, research library. www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

● M Arizona Museum of Natural History

53 N. MacDonald | Mesa | 480-644-2230

Museum of cultural and natural history, permanent and changing exhibitions on Arizona and the Southwest, from the old west to the space age, from dinosaurs to conquistadors. www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org

Arizona Railway/Train Museum

330 E. Ryan Rd. | Chandler | 480-821-1108

Dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest. www.azrymuseum.org

● P Arizona Science Center

600 E. Washington St. | Phoenix | 602-716-2000

Hands-on, eye-opening fun with a state-of-the-art planetarium, 300+ interactive exhibits, five story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations and traveling exhibitions. www.azscience.org

● P Children’s Museum of Phoenix

215 N. 7th Street, | Phoenix | 602-253-0501

Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the museum’s mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them.

www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

Tempe Improv Comedy Theatre

● P Phoenix Chinese Cultural Center

668 N. 44th St. | Phoenix | 602-273-7268

Uniquely upscale cultural, culinary and shopping attraction conveniently located adjacent to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. https://www.phoenixchineseculturalcenter.com/

● M Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field Airport

2017 N. Greenfield Rd. | Mesa | 480-351-6032

The Arizona Wing is entrusted with the restoration, care and display of “Sentimental Journey”, considered the most authentically restored flying B-17 in the world today. www.azcaf.org

● P Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

6101 E. Van Buren St. | Phoenix | 602-275-3473

Includes more than 90 restored pieces of fire apparatus, dating from 1725. www.hallofflame.org

● P Heard Museum

2301 N. Central Ave. | Phoenix | 602-252-8840

Exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding Native American art. www.heard.org

● M I.d.e.a. Museum

150 W. Pepper Place | Mesa | 480-644-4332

Nationally renowned fine arts museum for children. Changing gallery presents three exhibitions annually with ongoing hands-on art activities. Designed for ages 0-12. www.ideamuseum.org/

Kerr Cultural Center

6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. | Scottsdale | 480-596-2660

Here you can be entertained every part of the day, with the Monday Morning Musicale or a Jazz performance at night. www.asukerr.com/

● M Mesa Historical Museum

51 E. Main St. | Mesa | 480-835-2286

Historic 1913 schoolhouse houses farm machinery and domestic farmstead items. Memorabilia of early Mesa, Stringtown and Lehi settlers. Murals depict the story of the Southwest and Mesa area development. https://www.mesahistoricalmuseum.com/

● P Musical Instrument Museum

4725 E. Mayo Boulevard | Phoenix | 480-478-6000

The world’s first global instrument museum offers a history of musical instruments throughout the world. www.themim.org

● T Niels Petersen House

1414 W. Southern Ave. | Tempe | 480-350-5151

After extensive restoration, the Petersen House received the 1990 Governor’s Award of Historic Preservation. www.tempe.gov/petersenhouse

● P Penske Racing Museum

7125 E. Chauncey Lane | Phoenix | 480-538-4444

Celebrates the winning tradition of Penske racing, showcasing vintage race cars, racing trophies, memorabilia. www.penskeracingmuseum.com

● P Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave. | Phoenix | 602-257-1880

Includes 16,000 artworks that span the centuries. Modern and contemporary American, Asian, European, Latin American and Western American art, fashion and the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors. www.phxart.org

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

● P Phoenix Police Museum

East Jefferson St. | Phoenix | 602-534-7278

Police artifacts dating from the late 1800s. Exhibits show the department’s history, from its early police marshals to present day.

www.phoenixpolicemuseum.com

● P Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum

3901 W. Pioneer Rd. | Phoenix | 623-465-1052

Located 30 minutes north of Phoenix, the museum sits on 90 acres of an old 1800s village, with original buildings and accurate reproductions. The village houses 30 historic buildings from the 1880s to the turn of the century.

https://pioneeraz.org

● P Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

4619 E. Washington St. | Phoenix

602-495-0900 or 877-706-4408

Dedicated to the study of the Hohokam culture. Explore the ruin of an 800-year-old platform mound, an excavated ball court and full-scale reproductions of prehistoric Hohokam homes.

https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/ pueblo-grande

● F River of Time Museum

12901 N. La Montana Blvd. | Fountain Hills | 480-837-2612

Tour informative exhibits that leads visitors through creative, informative exhibits that recount the captivating past of the Lower Verde River Valley, depicts the importance of water in the Sonoran Desert and illustrates how water determines the course of history. Programs and activities for adults and children.

https://www.rotmuseum.org/

Scottsdale Historical Society

7333 East Scottsdale Mall | Scottsdale | 480-945-4499

Get the chance to see items from as early as the 1920s, and enjoy viewing Indian Art. www.scottsdalemuseum.com

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

7374 E. Second St. | Scottsdale | 480-874-4666

Global in its focus, SMoCA is a gathering place for experiencing contemporary art and culture. As a unique and vital cultural resource for the southwest, the Museum offers a variety of exhibition-related programs and special events with activities for lifelong learners.

www.smoca.org

● P Shemer Art Center & Museum

5005 E. Camelback Rd. | Phoenix | 602-262-4727

1920s Santa Fe mission-style building features exhibits by Arizona artists, as well as classes for the whole family.

www.shemerartcenterandmuseum.org

Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum

4087 N. Apache Trail | Apache Junction

480-983-4888

The museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.

www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

● T Tempe History Museum

809 E. Southern Ave. | Tempe | 480-350-5100

Depicting the history of Tempe from its founding in 1871 to its growth and development into a modern city. Hands-on exhibits, two changing galleries and gift shop.

www.tempe.gov/museum

West Valley Art Museum

8401 W. Monroe St. | Peoria | 623-972-0635

Five galleries host 30-40 exhibitions annually including exhibits from its permanent collections of ethnic dress, American and Oriental art.

www.wvam.org

The Eddie Basha Collection

22402 S. Basha Road | Chandler | 480-895-5230

The focus of the collection lies in two specific areas: Contemporary Western American Art and Contemporary American Indian Art.

http://eddiebashacollection.com/

River of Time Museum