Things to do in Phoenix #12 Wrigley Mansion (and Geordie’s)
What does Phoenix and chewing gum have in common? Wrigley! The chewing gum magnate built the famous Phoenix landmark in 1932, on a 100-foot knoll that commands excellent views to this day. The mansion,...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #50 First Friday Art Detour / Art Walk
First Friday, also known as Art Detour, has been a Phoenix tradition since the late 80s. In essence, it’s a self-guided art tour of downtown galleries, studios and art spaces; places for artists to...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #80 Rosson House Museum / Hands-on Heritage House
One of the older buildings in Phoenix, the Rosson House was built in 1895 in classic Victorian style. It hasn’t changed much since then and was restored in the 1970s. The home features 10 rooms, each...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #85 Taliesin West
Arizona is somewhat synonymous with Frank Lloyd Wright. Much of the area architecture, from the Biltmore to ASU’s Gammage Theater, was influenced or designed by arguably America’s most famous...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #90 Montezuma Castle National Monument (Day Trip)
Arizona is home to several Native American tribes. It’s also home to several beautifully preserved ruins from cultures that date back hundreds or even thousands of years. Montezuma Castle, just north...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #98 Casa Grande Ruins
If you have a fascination with ancient people, places, and things (or even if you don’t), you’ll enjoy a visit to the mysterious Casa Grande Ruins, a 4-story preserved archeological structure built by...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #103 Mystery Castle
I love to tour unusual places and hear enchanting stories so Mystery Castle in the foothills of South Mountain is tops on my list. Not your typical royal castle, this eclectic dwelling was built in...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #105 Largest Ghost Town in America
Located in the heart of Arizona and only 90 short miles north of Phoenix sits America’s most vertical city, Jerome. 5,200 miles up on Cleoparta Hill, Jerome is famous for being the largest ghost town...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #114 – The Grand Canyon Caverns
If you are looking for a complete change from your city life world, travel a short two and a half hours from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon Caverns. Located off historical Route 66, the caverns are...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #138 – Maricopa County Home & Garden Show – January...
Hundreds of companies. Thousands of ideas. If you’re considering any home improvement in 2012, then you have to visit the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show at the State Fairgrounds. The show is a...
View ArticleThings to do in Phoenix #156 : Snowflake / Taylor Day Trip and Historic Home...
Autumn is here and the leaves are changing. Maybe not so much in the valley, but just two short hours north of Phoenix is the “hub” of the White Mountains – Snowflake / Taylor, Arizona. Offering some...
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