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Top 10 places to visit in Apache Junction

The Lost Dutchman Monument is on the east side of North Apache Trail, just north of West Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

Apache Junction has sites and attractions unlike other cities in metro Phoenix, including a monument erected in the 1930s honoring Jacob Waltz, a prospector who found gold in the nearby Superstition Mountains in the 1800s but its location has remained a mystery.

Top 10 things to do in Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills may be a relatively small town, but there

Fountain Park The 64-acre park is the namesake of town and includes a 29-acre lake with one of the world’s tallest fountains. The park was built in 1970 with the incorporation of the town and …

Top 10 places to visit in Gilbert

The Riparian Preserve is a water recharge station that the town has turned into a wildlife area where residents can hike, relax, bird watch or fish.

Gilbert likes to tout its quality of life, a place where people can live work and play.  The "play" part relies on places where residents and people from outside the town can visit and …

Top 10 places to visit in Glendale

Fans walk around outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale a little more than half an hour before tipoff of the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship game between UConn and Purdue April 8, 2024.

Glendale’s top places to visit are a mix of old and new, natural and man-made. Take this trip through town, and through time. State Farm Stadium Location: 1 Cardinals Drive …

Top 10 places to visit in Mesa

Falcon Field Airport has viewing areas at 4800 E. Falcon Drive in Mesa.

Step back in time to learn about the history of Mesa — the first pioneers settled the Mesa area in 1877 — and Arizona from museums such as one that shows prehistoric creatures, cultures of the Southwest and the history of the Sonoran Desert; to one that focuses on America’s favorite pastime — baseball; and another that shows military planes from World War I to the present.

Top 10 places to visit in Goodyear and Litchfield Park

Ten places to visit in Goodyear and Litchfield Park.

The West Valley is one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southwest. At the heart of this boom are the neighboring cities of Goodyear and Litchfield Park, two distinct communities bound together …

Top 10 places to visit in Paradise Valley

The Barry Goldwater memorial in Paradise Valley.

Located east of Phoenix and boasting a population of over 12,000 people, Paradise Valley has no shortage of fun things to do for visitors or residents. Officially established as a town on May …

Top 10 places to visit in Peoria

Peoria has a rich agricultural history that it has balanced with being one of the fastest growing cities in the state.

Top 20 places to visit in Phoenix

The sign for the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave.

There are plenty of things to do in Arizona's most populous and capitol city that far surpass this list. Here is a sampling of outings for visitors and long-time residents alike with something for …

Top 10 places to visit in Queen Creek

Queen Creek

While still a young town, Queen Creek prides itself on a long history of farming. Not surprisingly, some of the top places to visit in the town are connected to its agrarian and equestrian roots, as …

Top 10 places to visit in Scottsdale

Scottsdale has plenty of things to do and see, including over 160 permanent public art instillations and 800 portable works, like the resident favorite LOVE Statue.

Located northeast of Phoenix, Scottsdale is home to approximately 243,000 people and is a something of a Meca for visitors from all around the world. The city is celebrating it’s 75th …

Top 10 places to visit in Surprise

Surprise Stadium is home to two Major League teams for spring training, the Arizona Fall League, top-flight college baseball and other games throughout the year.

Surprise is nearly 70 years old now, but only in the last couple of decade has it become a big, little city. From spring training to shopping, here are 10 things to do in Surprise.

Top 10 places to visit in Sun City

Todd Levitin stands with Lasagna & More

Opened in 1960, Sun City is widely considered to be the first retirement community in the United States. Home to approximately 40,000 residents, Sun City and its surrounding area boasts many fun …

Ten places to see in Tempe

Glow Kayaking on Tempe Town Lake.

Locals and visitors alike often struggle to find things to do outside of the house. Here are 10 places to have fun in Tempe. Tempe History Museum Location: 809 E. Southern Ave. …