This one’s for the animal lovers: A menagerie of top zoos from around the U.S. and Canada. These are our favorite furry and ferocious places to visit, in alphabetical order.
Phoenix
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While avid readers appreciate the art form of the written word, the buildings that hold so many words – and the books that contain them – can be marvels in and of themselves. Here’s a look at some of the most architecturally astonishing libraries around the country.
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For three weeks each October, the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix transforms into a spectacular community celebration with all the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors you crave. From grandstand events to concerts, entries competitions to livestock, and all the thrills of the midway, make the fair the backdrop of your most vibrant memories. A popular […]
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When searching for a vacation destination that’s right for every member of your family – including the tail-wagging types – it can help to make sure you’re barking up the right tree. Some cities go out of their way to provide an inviting atmosphere for man’s best friend; here are a few of our favorites, […]
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If you’re a sports fan, Phoenix can be a terrific place to visit. That’s because the city is home to franchises in each of the four major sports – a claim to fame that many more well-known “sports cities,” such as Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston and Dallas, cannot make. Although in some cases, […]
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In order to truly appreciate the history of Phoenix, it’s necessary to harken back to a time before there was a Phoenix. Fortunately, a popular heritage event makes it possible each year… by celebrating the town’s origins as a ranching and gold mining center.
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Officially, the nickname of Phoenix, Arizona, is “Valley of the Sun.” And, depending upon whom you ask, you might also hear the metropolis referred to as “PHX,” “the 602,” “P-Town” or “Bird City.” But unofficially, given the number of exhibits, archives, institutions and galleries that populate the place, Phoenix would certainly be deserving of a […]
