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Things 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...
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Things 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...
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Things 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...
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Things to do in Phoenix #106 Wells Fargo History Museum
When thinking about American history, Wells Fargo probably doesn’t come to mind, but there is a lot of history behind one of the largest and longest running financial...
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Things to do in Phoenix #113 – Gunter von Hagens’ Body Worlds & the Brain
Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS displays original anatomical exhibitions of real human bodies preserved by Plastination. This all-new version of the world-famous exhibit looks at the body in a...
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Things 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...
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Things to do in Phoenix #115 – Civil War Battles – Special Post 3/12 & 3/13
You may not know this, but Picacho Peak was the site of the western-most battle of the Civil War. On April 15 (hmmm) 1862, a Union patrol ran into Confederate pickets. In a relatively quick battle of...
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Things to do in Phoenix #128 – World’s Oldest Rodeo – Prescott Frontier Days...
Just an hour or so north of the Valley lies Prescott, and a world of difference. Here is the start of the higher desert, much cooler temperatures, seasonal differences such as fall foliage, and a very...
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Things to do in Phoenix #140 – Arizona Museum for Youth
Welcome to the Arizona Museum for Youth, where it’s adventure time from the instant you enter until the moment you leave. Some of the key upcoming events include: Wing It! All Things That Fly –...
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Things to do in Phoenix #145 – McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Located a little north of Old Town Scottsdale, the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a one-of-a-kind experience, particularly for the railroad enthusiast. There are several exhibits including actual...
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Things to do in Phoenix #147 – Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland takes flight as one of the newest attractions in the Valley with a highly innovative, indoor rainforest environment featuring the largest butterfly pavilion in America. You’ll be...
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Things 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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Things to do in Phoenix #161 : Women Who Rock : Vision, Passion, Power
Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) brings a century of iconic female musicians to honor their groundbreaking roles and...
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