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From its upscale resorts, restaurants, and nightclubs to its major-league sports franchises, championship golf courses, and vibrant arts scene, Phoenix serves as the economic and cultural center of the Valley of the Sun. This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the areas urban villages, charming shops, and breathtaking desert landscapes. Inside youll find:
countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate
comprehensive listings of accommodations, activities, and places to eat
the inside scoop on popular attractions such as the Challenger Space Center, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum, and the Goldfield Ghost Town
sections dedicated to children, retirement, and much more
Whether youre planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders Guide to Phoenix will show you everything you need to know.
Synopsis
Get a taste of the true Southwestern lifestyle in this guide to Phoenix and its surrounding cities. Pristine and sparely beautiful desert landscapes, restaurants boasting the best Mexican and Native American specialties, and art galleries showcasing the talents of local photographers, painters, and artisans are among the attractions Phoenix offers the traveler and resident.
About the Author
Sean McLachlan is writer who has traveled the globe on assignment. He has been to more than twenty-five countries, but always ends up back in the Sonoran Desert. When not traveling, he spends his time hiking, reading, and hunting for petroglyphs.
Mary Paganelli Votto has lived in such exotic places as Rome, Basra, Baghdad, and Damascus, and has traveled extensively throughout the world. She is a food and travel writer, editor, and chef. She makes her home in southern Arizona.
Kate Reynolds, a freelance writer and novelist, lives in Tucson with her husband and three cats. She writes articles for local and national publications and has been writing professionally for nearly fifteen years. A Phoenix native, she recently finished a coming-of-age novel set in World War II Phoenix.
Table of Contents
1) How to Use This Book 2) Area Overview 3) Getting Here, Getting Around 4) History 5) Hotels and Motels 6) Resorts 7) Bed-and-Breakfast Inns 8) RV Parks and Campgrounds 9) Restaurants 10) Nightlife 11) Shopping 12) Attractions 13) Kidstuff 14) Annual Events 15) The Arts 16) Our Natural World 17) Parks and Recreation 18) Golf 19) Spectator Sports 20) Day Trips 21) Relocation 22) Retirement 23) Health Care 24) Education and Child Care 25) Media 26) Worship 27) Index