LOCAL AREA

The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.

Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world. The garden now has more than 50,000 plants, in more than 4,000 taxa, one-third of which are native to the area.

Set adjacent to Tempe's Mill Avenue District, Arizona State University and the 2,000 acre Papago Park, Tempe Town Lake embodies a unique vision for the future of the Valley. Town Lake is a regional and national destination, welcoming millions each year. Recognized as a top attraction in Arizona, visitors and local families spend their time enjoying nature, recreational activities, and cultural events. Here you can have a picnic, take a leisurely bike ride (rent a bike at The Bicycle Cellar).

The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, a National Historic Landmark and an Accredited Museum with the American Association of Museums, offers a unique opportunity to learn about and enjoy the prehistoric and historic cultures of the Valley of the Sun.

Chase Field , home of the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball team. In addition to the baseball configuration, Chase Field can accommodate a variety of sports including; football, soccer and basketball. Other setups that have enjoyed success in the building are concerts, motor sports, trade shows, exhibits, band pageants, religious gatherings and running/walking events

The Herberger Theater Center was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Built in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center has contributed to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. Each year, approximately 175,000 patrons, including 30,000 school-aged children share the unique experience of live performing arts.

After 12 years, $14 million and an incredible amount of perseverance, the historic Orpheum Theatre has been renovated for "adaptive reuse," restoring as much of its visible splendor as possible, while retrofitting it as a modern theatre capable of handling anything Broadway sends its way.

Welcome to Arizona’s latest greatest wonder Whether you are attending a seminar or lunchtime event, multi-day conference or formal gala at the Phoenix Convention Center, the experience will be one you will not soon forget – We guarantee it! The Phoenix Convention Center, expanded in 2008, offers more than 900,000 square feet of meeting and event space and more than two million in total square footage, making it one of the top 20 convention venues in the United States.

Academic programs at ASU are ranked among the best in the nation. Annual college rankings by U.S. News and World Report placed ASU's undergraduate engineering programs in the top 10 percent of all undergraduate engineering programs in the nation. Business, education, public affairs, design and arts programs at ASU were rated in the top 25 percent.

Phoenix's made-made lake in the tempe, ASU area. Boating, Ironman Marathon and city events are held at this city waterway.

Downtown Scottsdale offers some of the finest galleries, specialty retail, cultural attractions and dining in the Valley of the Sun. Downtown Scottsdale is at the heart of the city's art scene, with Contemporary and Western Art, Theatre 4301 and a wide variety of outdoor sculptures set amid the lush green lawns and sparkling fountains of Civic Center Mall.

Casino Arizona is conveniently located in Scottsdale at the Loop 101 Freeway & McKellips Rd., just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Our location just off the 101 and 202 freeways makes Casino Arizona easily accessible from just about anywhere in the Phoenix metro area, including Tempe, Mesa, North Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and of course Phoenix.

Westgate includes up to eight million square feet of shopping, dining, entertainment, hotels, residential parks and office space. Westgate City Center is located right in the heart of the Entertainment District, yards from the University of Phoenix Stadium and steps from the Jobing.com Arena. Located west of Historic Downtown Glendale and northwest of Sky Harbor Airport, Westgate City Center has convenient access from Loop 101, which is accessible from I-10.

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