Explore The Valley of the Sun
Hassayampa Building
The Venetta Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1905 specifically to serve overnight railroad passengers and early day tourists to the Wickenburg area and Castle Hot Springs. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith contracted one of Arizona'
Wickenburg, AZ Historic HotelsSundome Center for the Performing Arts
The Sundome Center for the Performing Arts is the University of Arizona's cultural magnet for the West Valley. It is the nations' largest single-level theater seating more than 7,000
Sun City West, AZ TheatresWeaver's Needle
Weaver's Needle is a prominent pinnacle that towers over much of the region east of Superstition Mountain and had played a major role in the legend of the Dutchman's Lost Mine. This famous landmark was named after Pauline (Paulino)
Apache Junction, AZ LandmarksChicago Cubs Spring Training
The thirst for the thrill of America's pastime can even be quenched during the off-season! For over 50 years, Mesa has been home to the Chicago Cubs during the month of March for Spring Training.
Mesa, AZ SportsPueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
Pueblo Grande Museum is located at a 1,500 year-old Hohokam village ruins in modern day Phoenix. For over 70 years the museum has been dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Hohokam culture. On the 102 acre park grounds, visitors explore the ruin of an 800
Phoenix, AZ ArchaeologyPainted Rock Petroglyph Site
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, just south of Gila Bend and approximately 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, provides visitors the opportunity to view an ancient archaeological site containing hundreds of symbolic and artistic rock etchings, or "petroglyphs,"
Gila Bend, AZ ArchaeologyTaliesin West
Taliesin West was built by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices in the 1930s and was constantly expanded and modified by the architect until his death in 1959
Scottsdale, AZ MuseumsHeard Museum
The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. With a commanding presence on Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the museum hosts nearly 250,000 visitors a year and "…
Phoenix, AZ MuseumsLittle Adobe School House
The Little Adobe Schoolhouse is a life size replica of the first schoolhouse in Mesa. According to Mesa Historian Earl Merrill, "In 1882 Mesa'
Mesa, AZ Historic SchoolhousesCommemorative Air Force Museum
The Arizona Wing of The Commemorative Air Force invites you to come and see World War II aircraft including a fully restored flying B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey, B-25 Mitchell, A-26 Invader, SNJ, O2A, Mig15, Mig-21 and others. Tour the B-17
Mesa, AZ MuseumsApache Greyhound Park
While legends of lost gold and hidden treasures still manage to lure adventurers to the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, Arizona, one of America's great western towns, thousands of visitors and residents stake claim to another shining jewel in the desert, Apache Greyhound Park.
Apache Junction, AZ Dog RacesHeard Museum North
A branch location of the internationally acclaimed Heard Museum located in downtown Phoenix, the Heard Museum North presents two exhibitions annually drawing on the Heard'
Scottsdale, AZ Arts