PHOENIX & CENTRAL ARIZONA Ak-Chin Indian Community, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Gila River Indian Community, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Scottsdale, Superior, Tempe Downtown Phoenix With big-city excitement, outdoor adventures and the state’s largest concentration of luxury resorts, the Greater Phoenix area offers the best of many worlds. Explore the lively downtown and quiet neighborhoods, high-end shopping down the road from quirky boutiques, James Beard Award-winning restaurants alongside local eateries and dive bars, and world-renowned museums that share the same zip code as independent art galleries and artisan studios. AREA HIGHLIGHTS ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, MESA Spanning continents and millennia, this comprehensive museum delves into the ancient histories of people, land and creatures large and small. See colossal dinosaurs, glittering gems and minerals, archaeological excavations and insights into some of the Southwest’s first civilizations. Free tours in American Sign Language are available. 44 VISITARIZONA.COM WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT, GLENDALE Anchored by Desert Diamond Arena and State Farm Stadium, this sprawling complex is a hot spot for entertainment of all kinds. Watch a movie at AMC Theatres, play games at Carousel Arcade Bar or Dave & Buster’s, test your sleuthing skills at Escape Westgate and have a laugh at Stir Crazy Comedy Club — then take your pick from dozens of eateries. TEMPE BEACH PARK, TEMPE AN PHAM Perched on the southern shore of Tempe Town Lake, this 25-acre urban park offers recreation on land and water. Stroll more than 5 miles of trails, drop in a fishing line (buy a fishing license at azgfd.com/ fishing-2 ), or rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard for water fun at Boat Rentals of America. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM, PHOENIX With a vast collection of more than 8,000 instruments from more than 200 countries, this museum celebrates the rich diversity of cultures and craftsmanship through the shared language of music. Peruse the galleries, engage with interactive media and watch live concerts to hear sounds of all kinds.
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