Area

It's impossible to be bored when you live in the "Valley of the Sun." This area offers scenic beauty, miles of natural parkland, picturesque lakes, and a wide variety of activities, events, and attractions for every interest. Surrounding towns, cities and metropolitan areas offer a unique mix of culture, shopping, and attractions ranging from the Southwest to the Old West.

Worship

Local places of worship include a variety of denominations.

Shopping

Shopping is easy in this diverse setting. Phoenix offers assorted shopping districts for the hip and trendy or active cowboys and cowgirls. In fact, the entire region features great villages and towns to explore, each with their own distinct ambience.

The Arizona Mills Mall, Desert Sky Mall and Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix are a few of the area's favorite shopping destinations. You will love bargain shopping at the Outlets at Anthem in Anthem or visit Glendale, the antique capital of the Southwest, and find a plethora of antique stores and exclusive boutiques along the historic downtown district.

Recreation

There's always something to do when you live in the Valley!

Phoenix offers access to every sporting event imaginable at Chase Field, Cricket Pavilion and the US Airways Center. Sports fans won't want to miss the Jobing.com arena in Glendale-host to many sporting events and headline concerts and the brand new University of Phoenix Stadium-home to the Fiesta Bowl and Arizona Cardinals.

If golf is your passion, you are in fairway heaven here with dozens of courses located within an easy drive. In fact, this region is known as one of the best golf destinations in the world!

For those who prefer more action, the Phoenix International Raceway is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Don't forget about white-water rafting on the Grand Canyon's Colorado River, or skiing in the area's famed ski resorts.

Hiking, biking, four-wheeling, and horseback riding are available at dozens of regional and state parks including White Tank Mountain Regional Park-with its own desert waterfall-and Thunderbird Mountain Regional Park. In Peoria, the Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers scenic overlooks and a 10,000-acre preserve where you can camp, boat, fish, or swim for a day or a week!

Among the many area attractions, The Phoenix Zoo and Wildlife World Zoo are fantastic venues for animal lovers!

Medical

Exceptional medical facilities in Phoenix include Phoenix Children's Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Other regional medical centers include Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa and Tempe St. Luke's Hospital in Tempe.

Culture

Downtown Phoenix, just a short drive away, offers world-class cultural and historical attractions, including museums, art centers, archeological parks, and botanical gardens.

Night life, music, and theatrical attractions abound at renowned venues like Dodge Theatre, Herberger Theater Center, and the Orpheum Theatre.

In Glendale, you can tour the historic grounds and exhibits of the Sahuaro Ranch and the Manistee Ranch to learn about life during the early-settlement days. The Glendale Xeriscape Garden is a botanical heaven with hundreds of regional cacti and flowering plants on display.

Native American heritage plays a major role in this region and is aptly preserved at Phoenix's Heard Museum and the Phoenix Museum of Art. American Indian reservations throughout the state offer educational and cultural programs on native customs, traditions, and artistic contributions.

In Tucson, a bit further south, you can get a flavor of the old western frontier. Be sure to take a tour of Old Tucson Studios, the setting for some of Hollywood's finest Western films, including "Tombstone" and "Rio Bravo".

Transportation

You are centrally located to numerous airports including Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Glendale Airport; Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, and City of Coolidge Municipal Airport.

Utilities

Cable and Telephone service
Qwest
888-285-6808

Electricity
SRP
602-236-8888

Water
City of Phoenix
602-262-6251

Trash
City of Phoenix
602-262-7251