Mill Avenue in Tempe
Tempe's most well-known north-south street since the late 1800s, Mill Avenue — so named for the now-empty Hayden Flour Mill at the historical north end — still plays an important part in Tempe life.
Although it runs...
Orpheum Theatre
It seems every city contains an Orpheum Theatre and ours sits in downtown Phoenix near the Phoenix Convention Center. Built in 1929, the classic 1,364-seat space hosts major bands, off-Broadway shows, plays, classical concerts and...
Phoenix Symphony Hall
Part of the Phoenix Convention Center complex and smack dab in downtown Phoenix, the Phoenix Symphony Hall routinely hosts the Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera, Ballet Arizona and other premier Valley and touring organizations.
Boasting 2,312...
ASU Gammage
The brainchild of former ASU President Grady Gammage, designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and completed on September 18, 1964, ASU Gammage has built a reputation as one of the Valley's premier performance venues.
Situated at the...
Mesa Temple
If you live in Mesa and are aware of its large Mormon population (one of the largest in the country), this entry won't be "unexpected," but "amazing" still fits. Completed in 1927, the Mesa Temple for...
Arizona Mills: LegoLand Discovery Center, Sea Life Aquarium and more
The Arizona Mills mall in Tempe isn't the largest mall in the Valley by a long shot, but it contains a whopping four family-fun activities.
First up, you definitely want to pay a visit to...
Hall of Flame Fire Museum
One of the Valley's lesser-known museums, The Hall of Flame Fire Museum features more than 10,000 pieces of fire equipment from 1725 to 1969. The pieces, which include 130 wheeled vehicles, plus suits, tools,...
Arizona Science Center
The Arizona Science Center gives a hands-on lesson in fun. Equipped with a planetarium, IMAX Theatre and continually updated scientific exhibits, the center makes a huge hit with children and adults.
Enjoy more than 300...
Fort McDowell Casino & We-Ko-Pa Resort
Located near Fountain Hills off of AZ-87 on the east side of the Valley, Fort McDowell Casino offers a huge gambling area that includes more than 900 slot machines and offers regular poker and blackjack...
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Out the outskirts of Phoenix Metro, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino offers a one-stop gambling and entertainment destination for visitors and locals alike.
The casino offers 750 interactive slots, 19 blackjack tables, 17 poker tables...
