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ARIZONA SCOTTSDALE PHOENIX EAST VALLEY WEST VALLEY SEDONA+ NORTHERN AZ TUCSON+ SOUTHERN AZ

100 years of Wyeth 1917–2017 at American Fine Art, Inc.

Art+Culture Dining+Nightlife Shopping+Spas Sports+Recreation

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REGIONAL GUIDES

MAPS 52 WEST VALLEY

• Downtown • North

• Glendale • Arrowhead

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• Fountain Hills

• Peoria • Surprise • Goodyear • Litchfield Park • Avondale

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• Cave Creek • Carefree

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34 PHOENIX • Downtown • Mountains

• Sedona

• Arcadia • Biltmore

• Cottonwood & Cornville

• Paradise Valley • Desert Ridge

• Jerome • Prescott

• I-17 Corridor

• Flagstaff • Grand Canyon

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62 SOUTHERN ARIZONA

• Tempe • Mesa • Chandler

• Tucson • AZ 90 Corridor

• Gilbert • Queen Creek

• Tombstone • Bisbee • Tubac • Tumacácori

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COVER | Andrew Wyeth This year marks the centennial of Andrew Wyeth’s birth. With that comes a bevy of celebrations and honors, including major retrospectives at prominent museums throughout the United States, as well as the United States Postal Service releasing The Andrew Wyeth Forever Stamp.

Donna W. Kessler President Dennis Kelly Chief Financial Officer Kurt Caywood Vice President, Audience Angela E. Allen Vice President, Operations Karen Rodriguez Vice President, Internal Business Development Courtney Fhurmann Regional Vice President of Sales Scott Ferguson Director of Circulation Melissa Blanco National Marketing Manager

MVP | National Sales American Fine Art, Inc. also honors this great American master with its upcoming exhibit, 100 Years of Andrew Wyeth, opening on Nov. 9. The exhibit showcases Wyeth’s sense of the human spirit and his unique perspective on the people and locations that surrounded him. The exhibition spans Wyeth’s career—from the early works reminiscent of Homer and his father N.C. Wyeth that established his reputation to two of the last pieces he would create, Snow Hill and The Crossing.

American Fine Art hosts American Fine Street Art, bringing the world of street art into the grandeur of its 12,000-square-foot showroom gallery.

This incredible collection offers clients the opportunity to acquire the works of the renowned street artists Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, and KAWS, to name a few.

American Fine Art offers “A World Of Fine Art Suitable For Every Lifestyle,”™ representing 19th-21st century internationally acclaimed masters. The gallery features original paintings, mixed media works, trial proofs, screenprints, lithographs, sculpture and hand blown glass. The works are for sale and the gallery is open to the public. Visit the gallery to experience a truly unique collection and pick out your favorites to add to your collection.

AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. 3908 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.990.1200 | 800.466.8276 www.americanfineartgallery.com

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Downtown • North • Fountain Hills • Cave Creek • Carefree Downtown Scottsdale There are signs around downtown Scottsdale that claim it’s “The West’s Most Western Town”—but is it, really? The handsome Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West certainly attests, with halls memorializing intrepid explorers, hardy homesteaders and American Indian friends and rivals. An undeniable niche among downtown galleries is Western art, with bronze broncos and photorealistic oil paintings of the untamed range in abundance.

Heck, the Rusty Spur and Coach House saloons still have horse-hitching posts outside their doors.

But 21st-century Scottsdale is no one-horse town. Women dress to the couture nines on a daily basis, even as gents stick with jeans and baseball caps. Adventuresome cuisine and mixologist-

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produced cocktails hint Take time to wander at friendly competition through the shops among restaurants. and art galleries that Recreational options fill line the streets in the spectrum with sunrise Downtown Scottsdale. mountain hiking, midday golfing and power shopping, and evening enjoyment of dazzling nightclubs or low-key cocktails. Several local wine- and beer-making enterprises serve their goods downtown, including Carlson Creek and Lawrence Dunham wines (in tasting rooms) and Goldwater and Two Brothers beers (in namesake brewpubs).

The area known as “Old Town,” mostly southeast of Indian School and Scottsdale roads, is a prime place to shop for souvenirs like tooled-leather belts and American Indian jewelry, perhaps grabbing a sandwich or smoothie along the way.

Old Town is surrounded by landmarks and venues that bolster the city’s reputation for performing, monumental and collectible art: • The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts books ambitious, world-touring dance, music and spoken-word acts. Community theater Desert Stages, on the other hand, translates familiar tales using local talent.

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Scottsdale Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school sits perched on a mountainside in North Scottsdale.

Tour the property and view rooms such as this, his living room.

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Street. Start at any velvet-roped line on any block, then walk or bicycle-cab to subsequent venues until 2 am.

Yet another of Scottsdale’s claims to fame comes in handy for treating overindulgence and sleep-deprivation: its spas. Temples of relaxation and rejuvenation range from massage studios to spa/salon combinations to full-scale resort spas.

North Scottsdale Architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) used to spend his winters on a mountainside in North Scottsdale, challenging his apprentices to live in shelters of their own creation as a lesson in siteappropriate construction. Taliesin West was his residence and their laboratory, and it’s still in use by architecture students today. Tours introduce guests to cantilevered roofs, canvas ceilings, tiny personal rooms and sweeping communal spaces.

From Loop 101, the McDowell Mountains and Four Peaks ranges are visible. The McDowells are popular with recreational day-use guests on bicycles, motorbikes or belay ropes, while Four Peaks harbors a working amethyst mine and functions as a big, beautiful curtain between the Valley of the Sun and the Tonto Basin. Pinnacle Peak, too, provides geologic ambiance to the landscape. Pick it out of the skyline and you’ll be in the neighborhood of vast mansions, a Four Seasons Resort, and an undulating hiking trail of 1.75 miles in each direction.

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• Public art acquisitions on Scottsdale Civic Center’s greenspace include Robert Indiana’s spelled-out “LOVE” sculpture and Louise Nevelson’s conceptual “Windows to the West” wall.

These can be visited anytime, day or night, and the “LOVE” sculpture in particular is a favorite for family photos and engagement portraits.

• Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) has exercised more than a decade of seasonal curations thus far, while galleries in the neighboring Scottsdale Arts District represent a long tradition of fiercely independent operation.

(One gallery has been open since 1964.)

The majority of Main Street galleries sit west of Scottsdale Road, while most Marshall Way galleries lie north of Indian School Road; together, they pack dozens of dramatically different painting, drawing and sculpting styles into a few short blocks.

One of the most sociable ways to get familiar with the art scene is to gallery-hop during the weekly self-guided tour, ArtWalk. The Thursdayevening event prompts many galleries to unveil their latest exhibits and host artist receptions between the hours of 7 and 9 pm. A blue sidewalk stamp encourages art lovers to “ArtWalk the Line” and helps folks navigate through the district.

Intelligent art acquisition may be a process, but there’s plenty of instant gratification to be had by Scottsdale shoppers, too, in the gift shops of 5th Avenue, the interior design stores of Craftsman Court, and the upscale boutiques of Stetson Drive’s SouthBridge development.

Shoppers who truly want to make an imprint on Scottsdale’s economy hit Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Scottsdale Waterfront; the former represents such big names as Neiman Marcus and Jimmy Choo, while the latter is dominated by smaller niche shops.

By night, the most conspicuous of consumers surge to downtown Scottsdale’s nightclub district.

Key street names to note include Saddlebag Trail, Indian Plaza, Stetson Drive, 6th Avenue and 75th

Good Times, Great Music, & Fun Bar Stools!

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Scottsdale Fountain Hills

Hiking is popular throughout the Valley, including in Cave Creek.

Cave Creek and Carefree

If the vantage from one of the aforementioned peaks reveals terrain carpeted in green, you may be overlooking one of the area’s 170+ golf courses. Golfers flock to Scottsdale from around the world to hit balls at such distinguished courses as Troon North and Tournament Players Club Scottsdale—home of the PGA’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, known for its record numbers of spirited spectators.

Swanky North Scottsdale presents several upscale shopping opportunities, too. Among them are Kierland Commons, which was built with residential lofts on upper floors; Scottsdale Quarter, where Restoration Hardware installed one of its rare “gallery” concepts and American Girl resides; The Promenade and Scottsdale 101, stocked with famous, family-friendly retailers and the Ciné Capri; and El Pedregal, a marketplace of specialty shops.

Cave Creek and Carefree maintain an unfettered desert persona. Cave Creek is the more rough-andtumble of the two, settled in the 1870s by miners and ranchers. Carefree is a bit more sophisticated, established in the 1950s as a planned community and now home to multi-million-dollar addresses.

The streets may be dusty, but Cave Creek is home to many stops worth the car wash. A cowboy bar doubles as an NFL fan club—Harold’s Cave Creek Corral for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Art galleries, motorcycle bars, antiques shops and “date night” restaurants make affable, if unlikely, neighbors. And Spur Cross Ranch, some 2,100 acres of wilderness declared a Maricopa County Park in 2001, offers foot and horse paths and frequent ranger-guided interpretive programs for outdoor adventurers.

In Carefree, Spanish Village provides alfresco dining options, and shops are clustered along streets named “Ho,” “Hum” and “Easy.” Festivals in the streets are common in fall and spring.

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Little mystery remains about the origin of Fountain Hills’ name once you’re actually in the town. The fountain at the center of the hilly hamlet shoots water 560 feet into the air at the top of every daylight hour, and nearly all roads seem to lean toward the lake and its enormous manmade geyser. Along the way are hillsides of Tuscanstyle mansions, canyons of velveteen golf courses, and little pockets of charming shops and independent restaurants. Hiking trails inside McDowell Mountain Park provide dramatic “altitude adjustments,” and thus, spectacular views.

The Fort McDowell Indian Community neighbors Fountain Hills to the north and east with a resort and casino, and the Beeline Highway buzzes off into Tonto National Forest.

Fish, otters, penguins, stingrays, sharks and more are on display at Odysea Aquarium.

Scottsdale Listings Downtown, North, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree and more

Scottsdale Map (downtown area) ....... p. 11 Valley Map ............... p. 46-47

Art+Culture AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. • 480.990.1200 Representing original artworks by internationally renowned masters such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Norman Rockwell and many more. A variety of media, subject matter, palettes and price ranges are available. This 12,000 square foot gallery offers something for everyone. Innovations in glassblowing, bronze and unique fine jewelry are also featured.

3908 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Map K5 www.americanfineartgallery.com CALVIN CHARLES GALLERY • 480.421.1818 Contemporary art in generous, well-lighted spaces.

4201 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale Map H4 www.calvincharlesgallery.com CARSTENS FINE ART • 480.946.3217 Landscapes both dreamy and realistic.

7077 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K3 www.cyndycarstens.com

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DESERT MOUNTAIN FINE ART • 480.483.5563 A mix of works, from contemporary to traditional Western. Stop by and watch artists in residence, Philip and Gabi Payne, working in the studio section of the gallery, too.

Kierland Commons, 7012 E. Greenway Parkway, Valley Map I19 www.desertmountainfineart.com ESSES RARE OBJECTS D’ART • 480.945.8153 Antiques, estate treasures, and heirloomdestined sculptures and paintings.

7169 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K5 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S TALIESIN WEST • 480.627.5340 Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s (1867-1959) residence for almost 20 years. Daily guided tours.

12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Valley Map J20 www.franklloydwright.org KING GALLERIES OF SCOTTSDALE • 480.481.0187 American Indian art, including pottery and paintings.

7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K5 www.kinggalleries.com MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK • 480.312.2312 Dozens of historic railroad cars, a steam-powered engine, and extremely detailed model exhibits.

7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Valley Map M18 www.therailroadpark.com

COURTESY ODYSEA AQUARIUM

Several maps appear in this issue of Where QuickGuide, and map coordinates (e.g. Valley Map F13) have been provided with the following listings. Find yourself.

Find the place you’re interested in. Then find your way!

RETIREMENT SALE! Diamonds & Designs

7077 E. 5th Avenue | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480.947.9934 Located by the Famous Horse Fountain (Southeast corner of 5th Ave & Matshall Way) GLASS ART ON! SALE

Consignment items for sale, unbeatable prices!

Monday-Friday: 11:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 11:00am-3:00pm

30-50% OFF EVERYTHING!

Scottsdale Listings MODERN AMERICAN • 480.941.0909 Contemporary and modern works by renowned artists; paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures.

4161 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale Map H4 www.modernamerican.com

MALEE’S THAI BISTRO • 480.994.1489 Crispy fish, pad thai, curries and fiery soups—most available on a varying scale of spicy-hotness.

7131 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map L5 www.maleesthaibistro.com

ODYSEA AQUARIUM • 480.219.8000 The largest aquarium in the Southwest, spanning 200,000 square feet, sports two levels. View fish, otters, penguins, stingrays, sharks and more.

9500 E. Via de Ventura, Valley Map M19 www.odyseaaquarium.com

NEW YORK BAGELS & BIALYS • 480.483.6922 Extensive menu of deli standards.

10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map L18 www.nybagelsnbialys.com

PEJMAN GALLERY • 480.970.1505 Investment-quality oil paintings and archival framing.

7165 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map J3 www.pejmangallery.com THE LEGACY GALLERY • 480.945.1113 Contemporary artists and legendary masters.

7178 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K5 www.legacygallery.com TRAILSIDE GALLERIES • 480.945.7751 Western, impressionist, landscape and wildlife art.

7340 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K7 www.trailsidegalleries.com WADDELL GALLERY • 480.755.8080 Showcasing superb American Indian jewelry in a gallery that dates its origins back three generations.

7144 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K5 www.waddellgallery.com

Dining+Nightlife AZ/88 • 480.994.5576 And upscale city tavern serving burgers, salads and sandwiches, as well as a pretty park view.

7353 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale Map K7 www.az88.com KALE & CLOVER • 480.568.8707 Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, with meat additions for carnivores.

20511 N. Hayden Road, Valley Map G18 www.kaleandclover.com

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OLD TOWN TORTILLA FACTORY • 480.945.4567 Dine on tortilla soup, soft tacos, surf & turf and more.

6910 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map L2 www.oldtowntortillafactory.com RUSTY SPUR SALOON • 480.425.7787 Tacos, burgers, chili-cheese fries and live music.

7245 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map J6 www.rustyspurssaloon.com SUGAR BOWL • 480.946.0051 An ice cream institution since 1958.

4005 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Map J6 www.sugarbowlscottsdale.com THE SALT CELLAR • 480.947.1963 Seafood specialties in an underground dining room.

550 N. Hayden Road, Valley Map Q19 www.saltcellarrestaurant.com VILLAGE TAVERN • 480.951.6445 Cocktails and comfort food in a relaxing, low-light environment.

The Shops at Gainey Village, 8877 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map L18 www.villagetavern.com

Shopping+Spas BEVERLY MOORE JEWELRY • 480.223.7608 Jewelry made from natural media.

7083 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale Map G3 www.bevsbeadz.com BUFFALO COLLECTION • 480.946.3903 Handcrafted buffalo-leather furniture.

7044 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale Map F3 www.buffalocollection.com

Beverly Moore Studio

Antique beads once used for trade and as currency, combined with earthy elements to create unique art.

All jewelry is made on site by artist Beverly Moore.

7083 East 5th Avenue Scottsdale, AZ 85251 “Near the Horse Fountain�

480-223-7608 OPEN DAILY www.bevsbeadz.com

Shopping Listings Scottsdale CHIEF DODGE • 480.970.1133 American Indian art and jewelry for 40-plus years.

1346 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map P18 www.chiefdodge.com DIAMONDS & DESIGNS • 480.947.9934 Estate jewelry and art; repair and appraisal too.

7077 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale Map G4 www.diamondsanddesigns.net E.D. MARSHALL JEWELERS • 480.922.1968 Jewelry and high-end, limited-production watches.

10261 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map K19 www.edmarshalljewelers.com GILBERT ORTEGA • 480.990.1808 American Indian art, jewelry, baskets, pottery, home furnishings, rugs, kachinas and collectibles.

3925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Map K6 www.gilbertortega.com

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HIGH SOCIETY RESALE BOUTIQUE• 480.951.2506 Gently used apparel and unique accessories.

10805 N. 71st Way, Valley Map L19 www.highsocietyresale.com JESSICA KNITS & CROCHETS • 480.515.4454 Yarns, needles and supplies for knitters; classes too.

Pima Crossing, 8660 E. Shea Blvd., Valley Map L19 www.jessicaknits.com KACTUS JOCK • 480.945.3380 Arizona souvenir central, with straightforward and funny T-shirts, moccasins, canvas bags and other keepsakes, plus savory and spicy-sweet Goldwater-brand salsas.

Locations include: 7233 E. Main St., Scottsdale Map K6 www.kactusjock.com LONDON GOLD • 480.367.1717 Direct diamond importers and jewelry designers.

Locations include: 10441 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map K19 www.londongold.com

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Gallery Spotlight

AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. American Fine Art is the exclusive representative of The Hollywood Collection of Frederick Mellinger.

This fabulous collection of original mixed media paintings, drawings and photographs dating from the 1960’s-80’s reveal the true creative genius that was Frederick Mellinger. Visit the gallery in Old Town Scottsdale to see the collection for yourself and ask about The Hollywood Collection of Frederick Mellinger catalogue raissoné.

3908 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 480-990-1200 frederickmellinger.com

T.H. BRENNEN FINE ART Located on Old Town Scottsdale’s famous Main Street, T.H. Brennen Fine Art is a second-generation Fine Art Gallery that has enjoyed the same location for almost three decades. The Gallery is the accumulation of decades worth of travels and relationships. We offer to our Collector’s original fine artwork that ranges from traditional Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, living academic realists to the more contemporary and provocative. Brennen Fine Art brings some of the worlds most sought after painters and sculptors right here to Main Street.

Scottsdale is internationally known for its art-market, and is home to more than 100 galleries. Painting titled “Deep Orange - Brugge” 48x30 oil/panel 7150 E. Main Street Scottsdale, AZ 480-994-1355 BrennenFineArt.com

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AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. At American Fine Art we pride ourselves in offering the best the art world has to offer including our incredible collection of Andy Warhol paintings, unique proofs, and limited edition screenprints and lithographs. We offer “A World of Fine Art Suitable for Every Lifestyle”™ Contact American Fine Art to receive the one on one attention you deserve when building your fine art collection.

3908 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 480-990-1200 americanfineartgallery.com

DESERT MOUNTAIN FINE ART We believe everyone desires to surround themselves with beauty and enjoys a good story. Come visit Desert Mountain Fine Art, a studio gallery located in Kierland Commons. Open 10-9 Monday through Saturday and 11-6 on Sunday. We represent an eclectic mix of works from more than 45 different artists including hand made one-of-a-kind jewelry, original paintings, amazing bronze sculptures, and one-of-a-kind furnishings. Our collection includes works from masters of their trade, collected internationally, as well as artists who are on the rise.

Add some beauty to your life and come and see us today.

7012 E. Greenway Pkwy., #160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-483-5663

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Scottsdale Listings MEPHISTO • 480.443.1689 Men’s and women’s walking shoes; offering comfort with modern design and handcrafted quality.

7342 E. Shea Blvd., Valley Map L19 www.mephisto.com

SCOTTSDALE MARKETPLACE • 480.368.5720 Cottage/shabby chic, country French, cowboy and Euro-American antique accents from 35-plus vendors in a well organized loop arrangement and garden.

6310 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map N18 www.scottsdalemarketplace.com

OVER THE TOP CONSIGNMENT SHOP • 480.947.2782 Collectivle designer jewelry and home décor on the secondary market; inventory has been known to include David Yurman and Tiffany & Co.jewelry, and Baccarat and Swarovski crystal.

7072 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale Map G3 www.overthetopconsignmentshop.com

SPHINX DATE CO. PALM PANTRY • 480.941.3283 Independent market of Arizona-harvested dates and nuts, Arizona-made wines and beers, and Arizona-blended salsas, sauces and oils.

3039 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map P19 www.sphinxdateranch.com

PENCHETTA PEN & KNIFE • 480.575.0729 Fine pens, knives and instruments for wet shaving.

Scottsdale Promenade, 16211 N. Scottsdale Road, Valley Map J18 www.penchetta.com

Exceptional Women’s Clothing and Accessories from the Finest Homes in the Valley. New Arrivals Daily Featuring:

Chicos • Coach Donald Pliner Eileen Fisher • Escada Michael Kors St John & Misook

Canadian money taken at POR.

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Sports+Recreation FORT MCDOWELL CASINO • 800.843.3678 Slots, keno, bingo, blackjack and card room.

Open 24 hours. East of Fountain Hills in the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, Valley Map K24 www.fortmcdowellcasino.com

Best Buys KING GALLERIES Johnathan Naranjo is an award winning potter from Santa Clara Pueblo. Each piece is coil built, stone polished, etched and native fired. Johnathan says of his work, “I combine pottery techniques and drawing skills to create layering on my pottery. I scratch really lightly on the surface to create the matte red coloration. I hope that one day I can be one of the people who pushed the boundaries of the art.”

4168 N. Marshall Way Scottsdale, AZ 480-4810-0187 kinggalleries.com

ED MARSHALL JEWELERS A hub for Arizona’s sophisticated Swiss watch connoisseurs, featuring one of the state’s largest selections of fine timepieces, as well as timeless designs in jewelry.

10261 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 480-922-1968 edmarshalljewelers.com

AMERICAN FINE ART, INC. A highlight of any visit to American Fine Art is the stunning exhibit of one-of-a-kind hand blown fine art glass created by master glassblowers. For over a decade, they have introduced clients to the beautiful medium of fine art glass. For over a decade, they have welcomed thousands to experience the magic of glassblowing live at their studio. Visit American Fine Art in Old Town Scottsdale, and experience the magic for yourself. Contact the gallery for future LIVE Glassblowing dates.

3908 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 480-990-1200 americanfineartgallery.com

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AMERICAN FINE ART American Fine Art is “Where Jewelry and Art become one”™ The gallery offers an array of precious gems and finished jewelry designed by Spectrum Award winning designers from around the globe. We work with only the highest quality natural gems and precious metals to ensure our clients’ happiness. Colored Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, rare Tourmalines, Tanzanite, and more are set in your choice of platinum, and yellow & white gold.

3908 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 480-990-1200 americanfineartgallery.com BUFFALO COLLECTION Robert Rivera is a world-renowned artist, creating one of a kind, amazing gourd art pieces. His works have been collected for years & has also been shown in the Smithsonian. A true pioneer in the Art of the Gourd. Robert’s inspiration comes from a number of Native American tribes, as well as from his own creative genius.

7044 E. Fifth Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-946-3903 buffalocollection.com

LONDON GOLD The I. Reiss Collection of high-end fine jewelry is a regular winner of awards for its trendy-yettimeless innovative designs. This hand-crafted lightly hammered 14 karat yellow gold cuff is the JCK Choice Award Winner for 2016, with its unique and intricate design and embedded diamond accents making it a distinctive statement piece.

The I. Reiss Collection of exclusive designs can be found at London Gold in Scottsdale, Chandler, Arrowhead, or at LondonGold.com.

10441 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-367-1717 londongold.com

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Downtown • Mountains • I-17 Corridor • Arcadia • Biltmore • Paradise Valley • Desert Ridge Downtown Phoenix The facilities and fixtures of a top-tier city are present and popular in downtown Phoenix: convention space, professional sports, high culture, a sense of history and a surge of innovation.

Large-scale projects throughout the urban core have sculpted space for hip, high-capacity hotels and a major conference center. CityScape was built for both businesses and residents, and includes high-rise offices, a gym, a bowling center, a comedy club, diverse restaurants and contemporary shops.

Chase Field is home to Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks, and Talking Stick Resort Arena houses the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and Arizona Rattlers (Arena Football League).

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The venues have spurred Shopping, dining and blocks of video screens entertainment options and fan engagements abound at Desert collectively branded as Ridge Marketplace. the Legends Entertainment District. And sleek, nearly silent Metro light rail trains snake through several key streets and continue on to Tempe and Mesa at a smooth, quiet 25 to 35 mph.

Downtown Phoenix is transitioning, gradually, to a round-the-clock lifestyle, but many of the city’s best cultural shrines are open during daylight hours, so plan your visit with this in mind.

The Heard Museum cultivates an ever-growing collection of American Indian blankets, bracelets, bowls, baskets and beyond—honoring generationsold practices while also debuting the artwork of contemporary artists.

Phoenix Art Museum has a large wing for modern art, rooms devoted to American, Asian, European and Latin American works, and a sculpture garden that feels like a small, doted-upon park.

Heritage Square is a collection of meticulously restored homes from the original townsite of Phoenix.

Arizona Science Center is on the same block, and it contains hundreds of hands-on exhibits. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, across the street from Heritage Square and Science Park, is similarly fingerprint-friendly.

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dining concepts populate Explore the beauty both sides of the street: of the Sonoran Desert Postino wine bar, Churn at Desert Botanical ice cream counter, Joyride Garden, and view Taco House, Federal Pizza more than 50,000 and Windsor gastropub. plants on display.

And on 7th Street north of Missouri Avenue, Fox Restaurant Concepts developed The Yard, an outdoor area to play ping pong and cornhole that’s bordered by Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend and Culinary Dropout. Nearby is Food Network star Scott Conant’s Mora Italian.

Phoenix Mountains Learn to use the mountains of Phoenix as orienting devices, and you’ll start to feel like a local. South Mountain is the easiest: It’s the massive range running east-west along the southern edge of Phoenix, and it’s the centerpiece of the largest municipal park in the country.

It’s got flashing lights too, on high-mounted TV towers. Enter the mountain park from Central Avenue and proceed to explore by car, horseback, bicycle or foot, or from 48th Street on other foot/ bike trails.

Papago Park sits northeast of the airport, beneath a flight path along the borders of Scottsdale and Tempe. The mounds at Papago aren’t quite mountains—they’re ruddy sandstone buttes, and although they’re easy to scale, they

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After dark (precise dates permitting), take a seat inside one of Phoenix’s theaters. Herberger Theater Center has three live-action stages and counts Arizona Theatre Company among its resident talent. The ornate Orpheum Theatre hosts periodic drama and dance performances, and is a lustrous 1920s vaudevillian sight to behold. Symphony Hall is home to the state symphony, opera and ballet. Comerica Theatre is a size-adaptable venue used for touring concerts from Lewis Black to Mastodon.

Tempe-based Arizona State University has a foothold in downtown Phoenix with its Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, PBS affiliate KAET, and nursing/health facilities.

Investors, entrepreneurs and transplants from bigger cities have also been moving downtown, into houses they rehab themselves, or high-rise units built to spec. Some have opened first-of-their-kind boutiques or specialty eateries. Others may have been drawn to a specific street by a pre-existing art scene or vintage vibe.

Roosevelt Street west of 7th Street, for example, was branded “Roosevelt Row” by a coalition of independent galleries, shops and cafes. Standouts include five15 Arts Gallery, Carly’s Bistro and Combine Studios.

Complementary businesses share driveways and parking spaces on Camelback Road west of Central Avenue: Medlock Plaza has gift boutique Frances, record store Stinkweeds, an antiques dealer, and studios for acquiring piercings and tattoos. The Newton has Changing Hands bookstore, a gardening consultant and a regional-American restaurant.

Another reinvestment district, “Melrose on 7th Avenue,” sits between Camelback and Indian School roads, and is dominated by secondhand stores that stock mid-century furniture, collectible china and industrial signage.

Influential restaurateurs have established little pockets of “cool,” too. On Central and Roosevelt there’s DeSoto Central Market, which houses a variety of independent cuisine stalls under one roof. On Central north of Camelback,

7229 E. Main Scottsdale AZ 85251 480.945.6691

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Phoenix can be surprisingly tricky to descend. Attractions in Papago include the Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo and the Hall of Flame Fire Museum.

Camelback Mountain looks like a dromedary facing west toward downtown Phoenix. There are two public, strenuous hiking routes to the top of the “hump”: Echo Canyon on the north side, in Paradise Valley, and Cholla on the east side, in Scottsdale.

The easiest trails to find within the Phoenix Mountain Preserves are Piestewa Peak and North Mountain. Piestewa’s two summit trails converge and top out at 2,608 feet, and the hiking here is only slightly less grueling than on Camelback.

North Mountain, on the other hand, has multiple trails of varying difficulty.

Arcadia / Biltmore / Paradise Valley

Desert Ridge Tatum Boulevard proceeds north to an area of newer development. Desert Ridge Marketplace consists of more than 70 stores and 30 restaurants. High Street is a popular address for grown-up evenings of martinis, oysters and jazz. And Mayo Clinic has multiple facilities in the area, including a hospital, transplant center and specialty outpatient facility.

Speaking of organs and such: Musical Instrument Museum has a few, including a 27-foot-wide organ built in Belgium, and the Steinway piano upon which John Lennon composed “Imagine.” The repository showcases instruments both ancient and futuristic, from countries familiar and far-flung, and presents them in detailed vignettes wired for sound.

I-17 Corridor To thousands of worker bees, Interstate 17 is a daily north-south commute. Leisure travelers embrace it as a passageway to entirely different dimensions: the otherworldly red rocks of Sedona and the pine forests of Flagstaff.

The internationally recognized Heard Museum featues American Indian stories and art.

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There are lots of opportunities for classy shopping, dining, golfing and living in sight of Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountain, and the camel’s little shadow, Mummy Mountain in Paradise Valley.

Residents of the green, leafy-treed neighborhood of Arcadia can look north to easily see the camel.

A couple of miles northwest of Arcadia sits Biltmore Fashion Park, home to James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross (Christopher’s), internationaldesigner boutiques, and Arizona’s only Saks Fifth Avenue. Nearby, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa (designed by an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright) is surrounded by glamorous private estates.

McDonald Drive, Lincoln Drive and Tatum Boulevard provide glimpses of the wealthy town of Paradise Valley, between Camelback and Mummy Mountains. Walls of thick oleanders shroud mansions, private tennis courts and hotels.

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The Chicken Fried Steak at Over Easy is a popular menu choice.

Phoenix Listings Downtown, Arcadia, Paradise Valley, Desert Ridge and more

Phoenix Map (downtown) .............p. 35 Valley Map ..............p. 46-47

Art+Culture ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER • 602.716.2000 Hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles; awesome weather theater and planetarium.

Heritage & Science Park, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix Map J7 www.azscience.org CHILDREN‘S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX • 602.253.0501 A zany steel climbing apparatus, foam noodle forest, and tactile, nosiy and imaginative activities abound.

215 N. 7th St., Phoenix Map H8 www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org COSANTI • 480.948.6145 A gallery and educational monument to architect Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), who endeavored to find an economical and sociable antidote to urban sprawl.

6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley, Valley Map L18 www.cosanti.com

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DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN • 480.941.1225 The garden’s 145 acres showcase the Sonoran Desert and more than 4,000 plant species.

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Valley Map Q18 www.dbg.org HALL OF FLAME FIRE MUSEUM • 602.275.3473 Nearly 100 restored fire-fighting vehicles, plus a sizable collection of badges, helmets, patches and other equipment in four large galleries. The Hall of Heroes contains archives, citations, photographs and a 9/11 World Trade Center tribute.

6101 E. Van Buren St., Valley Map Q18 www.hallofflame.org HEARD MUSEUM • 602.252.8840 Famous worldwide for its collection of American Indian artifacts and art. Exhibits include icons, implements, lore, lifestyles and artistic expression from primitive through contemporary.

2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Map A4 www.heard.org MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM • 480.478.6000 A repository of music-making devices from around the globe; guests stroll into range wearing headphones to hear musical samples and native tongues.

4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Valley Map H7 www.mim.org

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Several maps appear in this issue of Where QuickGuide, and map coordinates (e.g. Valley Map F13) have been provided with the following listings. Find yourself.

Find the place you’re interested in. Then find your way!

Phoenix Listings PHOENIX ART MUSEUM • 602.257.1880 The largest visual arts museum in the Southwest contains a vast collection of art ranging from 19th-century European works to 21st-century contemporary masterpieces. The permanent collection features almost 17,000 works.

1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Map B3 www.phxart.org

RUSTLER’S ROOSTE • 602.431.6474 Guests of this mountainside restaurant are greeted at the door by a live longhorn steer.

Chuckwagon steaks and ribs are served with corn on the cob and biscuits.

Arizona Grand Resort, 8383 S. 48th St., Valley Map U17 www.rustlersrooste.com

PHOENIX ZOO• 602.273.1341 Home to some 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles. Visitor options include a Safari Train with commentary and a Discovery Farm for young children.

Papago Park, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Valley Map Q18 www.phoenixzoo.org

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BILTMORE FASHION PARK Courtyard- and sidewalk-access shopping center anchored by Phoenix’s only Saks Fifth Avenue, filled out by luxury boutiques, and fueled by restaurants.

2502 E. Camelback Road, Valley Map O15 www.shopbiltmore.com

MORA ITALIAN • 602.795.9943 Food Network star Chef Scott Conant dazzles diners with a top-notch Italian menu offered in a laid-back eatery with a bustling bar and street-side patio.

5651 N. 7th St., Valley Map N15 www.moraitalian.com

CITYSCAPE Shops, original-concept restaurants, a bowling center and a comedy club in a high-rise development in downtown Phoenix.

1 E. Washington St., Phoenix Map I3 www.cityscapephoenix.com

NOBU AT TEETER HOUSE • 602.254.0600 James Beard Award-winning Chef Nobuo Fukuda creates rustic Japanese dishes with daring contemporary touches inside a house built in 1899.

Heritage Square, 622 E. Adams St., Phoenix Map I8 www.nobuofukuda.com

DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE Sprawling, family-oriented shopping destination with dining and entertainment options too.

21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Valley Map G17 www.shopdesertridge.com

OVER EASY • 602.687.7456 A modern morning diner, nationally recognized for its updated takes on classic breakfast fare.

Locations include: Biltmore Center, 2398 E. Camelback Road, Valley Map O16 www.eatatovereasy.com

HIGH STREET Select shops, services, entertainment and date night restaurants at the base of an upscale residential development.

5415 E. High St., Valley Map G17 www.highstreetaz.com

PIZZERIA BIANCO • 602.368.3273 The famous spot from James Beard Awardwinner Chris Bianco. Find crafty wood-fired pizzas, numerous Italian red wines and an industrial-chic ambiance. Locations include: 4743 N. 20th St., Valley Map O15 www.pizzeriabianco.com

Sports+Recreation

RUSCONI’S AMERICAN KITCHEN • 480.483.0009 Premium ingredients and precise preparations mingle in elegant comfort cuisine. The majority of entrées can be prepared gluten-free.

10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Valley Map K17 www.rusconiskitchen.com

RAINBOW RYDERS • 602.299.0154 OR 877.771.0776 Daily hot air balloon flights, including sunrise and sunset options, above Phoenix or Scottsdale. www.rainbowryders.com

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ARCADIA ICE• 602.957.9966 Indoor ice rink with limited public skating; call for daily schedule.

3853 E. Thomas Road, Valley Map P17 www.arcadiaice.com

“Skies Over Tucson - After the Storm” • Oil on Canvas • 48” x 42” • Artist, C. Carstens

CARSTENS FINE ART GALLERY

LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS EXPRESSING THE RADIANCE OF GOD’S SPIRIT IN THE PLAY OF LIGHT

7077 MAIN STREET #5 • SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85251 • 480.946.3217 WWW.CYNDYCARSTENS.COM

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Mesa • Tempe • Chandler • Gilbert • Queen Creek Mesa Despite being the third-largest city in Arizona, Mesa has managed to preserve its small-town personality with a downtown Main Street of wide sidewalks, bronze sculptures, streetside cafes and independent shops. But in the arts department, Mesa wears its size proudly in a city centerpiece that’s one of the most remarkable multimedia arts centers in the state.

Mesa Arts Center has four performance spaces, a variety of working studios, and a contemporary museum that’s situated below street level. The ungated campus allows exploration of cool building materials and landscaping features at any hour.

A newer point of pride for Mesa is Sloan Park, the spring training home of the Chicago Cubs.

The youngest stadium in Arizona’s Cactus League saw its first pitch in 2014—and the Cubs’ former field at Mesa’s Hohokam Stadium became the relocating-from-Phoenix Oakland Athletics’ training territory in 2015.

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Tempe A glassy human-engineered lake, a restored flour mill and a mini mountain with a large letter “A” mounted near the top demonstrate that the city of Tempe values at least three things: technology, history and college pride.

Tempe Town Lake was poured into a dry riverbed in 1999 to beautify the north end of downtown. Its shores have since been lined with recreation paths and high-rise offices and condos, and its depths have been used for boat rentals, triathlons and a holiday boat parade.

The previously long-abandoned Hayden Flour Mill now gets the respect it’s due: The building that put the mill in Mill Avenue was dusted off, the grounds have been replanted, and the site has been reapproached as a casual concert venue and a civic history icon with the help of mounted signage and archival photos. Of course, the mill and its grain silos will always stand out from the modern residential lofts and trendy clothing stores in the area.

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Options for shoppers in Catch a show at Mesa include the two-level ASU Gammage, a indoor Fiesta Mall, Arizona’s theater designed by only Bass Pro Shops, and a Frank Lloyd Wright. center called Village Square at Dana Park, home to a blend of clothing stores, beauty salons, home furnishings stores and an AJ’s Fine Foods.

EXPERIENCE THE WILD WEST « Featured in the 2015 NFL Pro Bowl (Courtesy of ESPN) « Live Stage Show « World Famous “Rockin’ R Wranglers” « Ponderosa Gardens Receptions Center Welcome to the ROCKIN’ R RANCH

« We are Arizona’s Wild West Town Bring the whole family and enjoy gunfights and gold panning, western shops and hot dutch oven biscuits.

Savor an all-you-can-eat BBQ beef or chicken dinner with all of the trimmins’ followed by a spectacular western stage show featuring the world famous “ROCKIN’ R WRANGLERS”.

« Ponderosa Gardens Reception Area The Rockin’ R Ranch is also home to “PONDEROSA GARDENS AND RECEPTION CENTER”. Here you can enjoy private event and wedding areas in a luxurious Victorian or authentic Old-West setting with towering trees, natural waterfalls and lush gardens. our professional wedding and event planners will help make your function the most memorable ever.

« The Most Memorable Group Events Over the years, the Rockin’ R Ranch has been the favorite FIELD TRIP for thousands of young’uns. Here, kids learn to pan gold, rope a steer, speak Native American sign language and much more. It’s all part of our pioneer heritage here at the ROCKIN’ R RANCH. OUR HISTORY a Real Western Ranch The Rockin’ R Ranch is a real pioneer ranch with a history as intriguing as the West was Wild. A working cattle and horse ranch for generations, the old Rockin’ R brand has played an important part in Arizona’s History.

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Chandler In 21st-century Chandler, communities with matching color schemes are the standard.

Post-agrarian development has been approached in an organized fashion, and national brand stores and restaurants are ample. But unique and local flavors—and a ’round-the-clock entertainment destination—are nurtured in Chandler too.

In the historic downtown area, curb parking and open doors lead to single-issue boutiques and eateries. Hometown company SanTan Brewing Company produces more than a dozen beers, while the non-profit Vision Gallery, managed by the Chandler Cultural Foundation, showcases rotational exhibitions, fine art and artisan made jewelry.

The area where Chandler, the Gila River Indian Community and Interstate 10 converge is another interactive corridor—and one that’s known for kicking up some dust in the name of fun. Staged gunfights are common on the unpaved streets of Rawhide Western Town, an amusement park depiction of the cowboy lifestyle circa 1880, complete with gold panning, rides, a general store and a town jail (and yes, an Arrest-AGuest program). Off-road, drag-strip and jetboat races are standard fare at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park (formerly Firebird Raceway). And at Local Motors, a “microfactory” where all-terrain performance vehicles are built, a demonstrator sometimes races a prototype around the outside of the building and up a dirt mound into the air for a few seconds. Also at the Wild Horse Pass exit from I-10: Gila River’s modern Wild Horse Pass Casino (open 24 hours), and name-brand merchandise at discounted prices at Phoenix Premium Outlets.

Gilbert & Queen Creek In recent years, characters and creature comforts have moved into the former “bedroom community” of Gilbert in quantities that define a true city on the rise. Shopping center SanTan Village, for example, was built from scratch in the likeness of a wellestablished downtown. Inner streets provide direct access to boutiques and broad-appeal brand names.

Golf courses, parks and a thriving food scene all draw residents and visitors.

The town of Queen Creek, on the other hand, is held dear for such farming efforts as Schnepf Farms, an orchard and agritourism destination, and Queen Creek Olive Mill, a sustainable olive farm and mill with an on-site eatery.

Visit Queen Creek Olive Mill for a tour, a bite in the eatery, and to purchase items such as its well-known olive oil.

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Behind the mill, Hayden Butte (a.k.a. “A” Mountain) offers a steep hike and a panoramic payoff. That “A” is periodically painted in school colors: maroon/gold by Arizona State University scholars headquartered in Tempe—or red/royal blue by rival jokers from Tucson’s University of Arizona.

Points of visitor interest on ASU’s Tempe campus include ASU Gammage, a round theater designed

by Frank Lloyd Wright; ASU Art Museum; and a sky-viewing atrium designed by James Turrell.

The city’s social lifeline of Mill Avenue is lined with the requisite shops and pubs. Tracks for light rail transportation cut across Mill and continue east to Mesa and west to Phoenix.

Beyond Tempe’s busy, youthful core, the city trends toward suburbia. Large lots accommodate resort-style apartment complexes, subdivisions, shopping destinations Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills, and homegoods retailer Ikea.

At Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, find a restaurant, dance floor, and outdoor games such as cornhole.

East Valley Listings Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek and more Several maps appear in this issue of Where QuickGuide, and map coordinates (e.g. Valley Map F13) have been provided with the following listings. Find yourself.

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COURTESY DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW

COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE AIRBASE ARIZONA • 480.924.1940 Static exhibits examine enemy artifacts, pieces from a B-17 Flying Fortress lost in action, and the role of Women Airforce Service Pilots and Tuskegee Airmen.

Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, Valley Map Q24 www.azcaf.org MESA ARTS CENTER • 480.644.6500 Four performing arts theaters, five subterranean museum galleries, and a museum shop.

1 E. Main St., Mesa, Valley Map S21 www.mesaartscenter.com QUEEN CREEK OLIVE MILL • 480.888.9290 This 30-acre olive grove in the Gila River floodplain south of Phoenix produces extra-virgin and specialty olive oils. Also, on-site restaurants. Tours too.

25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, South of Valley Map Z27 www.queencreekolivemill.com

Dining+Nightlife DIERKS BENTLY’S WHISKEY ROW • 480.746.8595 A country-themed, entertainment-focused restaurant serving American gastropub fare with a modern twist.

323 Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Valley Map U22 www.dierkswhiskeyrow.com HOUSE OF TRICKS • 480.968.1114 Dine in the tree-sheltered yard or inside the cottages on New American fare.

114 E. 7th St., Tempe, Valley Map S18 www.houseoftricks.com PRESS COFFEE ROASTERS • 480.699.6239 Small batch coffee and a variety of food options.

Locations include: 2577 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler, Valley Map Z20 www.presscoffee.com ROCKIN‘ R• RANCH 480.832.1539 A Wild West Town complete with cowboy dinners and shows for the entire family.

6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, Valley Map U24 www.rockinr.net

Shopping+Spas PHOENIX PREMIUM OUTLETS Outdoor-corridor outlet center.

4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler, Valley Map Y17 www.premiumoutlets.com www.wheretraveler.com ARIZONA

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Glendale • Arrowhead • Peoria • Surprise • Goodyear • Litchfield Park • Avondale Glendale / Arrowhead / Peoria Athletics and antiques are the dual foundations of 21st-century Glendale. Most obvious from Loop 101 as it soars over the city’s west end are a football stadium, hockey arena, and the neon lights of an entertainment district. Much quieter, and almost 40 blocks east of the freeway, lies a Glendale of an earlier era: a neighborhood of mom-and-pop shops and converted bungalows from which antique dishes, dolls and doilies continue to find new collectors.

Let’s start with the flashy side of town: Technologically tricked-out University of Phoenix Stadium looks as good in real life as it did on international broadcasts of the Super Bowl in 2015 and 2008. Built in 2006 as the home of the NFL Arizona Cardinals, who had outgrown Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, the facility features a retractable roof and a natural grass field that can be rolled outside to soak up the sun when not in use.

The completion of this influential and eyecatching silver house spurred other marquee developments in the vicinity of Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue. Gila River Arena provides

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The University of Phoenix Stadium is just steps from Westgate Entertainment District, a dining, shopping and entertainment mecca.

a slippery surface for the NHL Arizona Coyotes and a solid floor for major touring acts like Katy Perry (Jan. 19, 2018). Westgate Entertainment District, awash in neon logos and a high-performance water fountain, is the social center that fuels audiences with pre- and post-event retail and restaurant options. Tanger Outlets adds to the abundance of brand names. And across Glendale Avenue, there’s Cabela’s, a 160,000-square-foot wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts that encompasses a walk-through aquarium, boat gallery, archery range, camping equipment and camouflage clothing.

Meanwhile, in Glendale’s official downtown, east of 59th Avenue, long-tenured businesses outnumber trendy enterprises. City offices, Murphy Park (a nice, leafy site for festivals), various relic shops, and the historic Catlin Court district of cafes and galleries within old cottages make up the daily fare.

Brand new goods, as opposed to the heirlooms and handmades of downtown, can be sourced back along the northwest arc of Loop 101, in an area of the West Valley nicknamed Arrowhead. Arrowhead Towne Center is one of the biggest retail addresses, housing shops, salons, kiosks and restaurants on

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two enclosed levels. Anchors include Dillard’s, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the 14-screen AMC Theatres. Familiar restaurants in the nearby Arrowhead entertainment district feed patrons of the Harkins Arrowhead Fountains cineplex, as well as spectators heading to or from Peoria Sports Complex.

Each spring, Major League Baseball gains a very public presence in the West Valley and throughout the metro area. Half of the country’s teams conduct their preseason training in Arizona’s Cactus League.

The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners warm up at the aforementioned Peoria Sports Complex, while the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox practice at Camelback Ranch in Glendale.

Phoenix International Raceway hosts a number of races.

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Surprise / Goodyear / Litchfield Park / Avondale As in Glendale and Peoria, spectator sports have seasonal (and economic) influence elsewhere in the West Valley. During March, the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers report to Surprise Recreation Campus, and the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds hit Goodyear Ballpark.

The cities of Goodyear and Litchfield Park have Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and company executive Paul Litchfield to thank for putting them on the map. The West Valley’s robust cotton crops historically provided a raw material for tire production, and The Wigwam resort in Litchfield Park, in turn, provided a luxurious place for “tired” corporate visitors to slumber.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield specializes in exotic animals of both land and sea, and the campus provides opportunities for guests to pet baby deer and goats, hop a safari train, and board a carousel, sky glider or log ride. The aquarium can be viewed from the on-site restaurant.

Every time there’s a NASCAR race at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR)—usually each spring and fall—the Avondale exits from Interstate 10 surge with enough fans to form another city altogether. PIR’s D-shaped-oval track offers an array of spectating options, from high-dollar suites to general admission space on the hillside beyond turns three and four. And that breath-stealing F-16 flyover during the National Anthem? It originates from the West Valley’s Luke Air Force Base.

FROM TOP: COURTESY FIRED PIE; COURTESY PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

Head to Fired Pie for customizable pizzas and salads, and local craft beer.

Fondue fun is on the menu at The Melting Pot.

West Valley Listings Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale and more Several maps appear in this issue of Where QuickGuide, and map coordinates (e.g. Valley Map F13) have been provided with the following listings. Find yourself.

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COURTESY THE MELTING POT

CHALLENGER SPACE CENTER • 623.322.2001 A Smithsonian-affiliated institution that uses hands-on programs and exhibits to educate. There are simulated space flight missions, an indoor planetarium and more.

21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, Valley Map G11 www.azchallenger.org LUKE AIR FORCE BASE • 623.856.5853 The only active-duty F-16 training base in the world. Keep an eye on the sky for a free show.

14185 Falcon St., Glendale, Valley Map M8 www.luke.af.mil VISIT GLENDALE • 623.930.4500 The Glendale Visitor Center helps you discover the West Valley.

5800 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, Valley Map M12 www.visitglendale.com

Dining+Nightlife DITKA‘S • 520.550.1943 The latest—and farthest-west—steak-andseafood venue from famed NFL coach Mike Ditka.

15091 S. Komatke Lane, Laveen, Valley Map X12 www.ditkasrestaurants.com DUBINA BREWING CO. • 623.412.7770 The start of this father-and-son brewery was inspired by a trip to Prague.

17035 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, Valley Map I12 www.dubinabrewing.com GROUND CONTROL • 623.535.9066 All-day dining; extensive craft beers and local wines.

4860 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, Valley Map O18 www.groundxcontrol.com HAUS MURPHY’S • 623.939.2480 Brews, brats, schnitzel, sauerbraten and other Bavarian delights.

5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Valley Map M12 www.hausmurphys.com HUMBLE PIE • 623.580.4300 Wood-fired pies, chopped salads, signature cocktails, wine and microbrews.

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West Valley Listings IN-N-OUT BURGER • 800.786.1000 The California fast-burger enterprise has thus far only expanded to five other states: Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Arizona.

Locations include: 8285 W. Bell Road, Peoria, Valley Map I11, 1525 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, Valley Map R8 www.in-n-out.com LITCHFIELD’S • 623.856.1053 Contemporary and nostalgic flavors of Arizona from a rustic exhibition kitchen. Dinner only.

The Wigwam, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park, Valley Map P8 www.wigwamresort.com PADRE MURPHY’S • 602.547.9406 An Irish pub and sports bar.

4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale, Valley Map I13 www.padremurphys.com THE MELTING POT • 623.444.4946 High booths and low lighting contribute to the intimate feel here; it only seems right to hunker over a simmering cauldron of fondue together.

Locations include: 19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, Valley Map H12 www.meltingpot.com WILDFLOWER BREAD COMPANY Sandwiches, soups, pastas and seasonal items.

Locations include: 17530 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, Valley Map I11, 1380 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Valley Map Q7 www.wildflowerbread.com

Shopping+Spas

CERRETA CANDY COMPANY • 623.930.1000 Chocolates, caramels and other sweets made on-site with traditional methods. Guided factory tours.

5345 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Valley Map M12 www.cerreta.com E.D. MARSHALL JEWELERS Marshall’s jewelry designs, plus diamonds, South Sea pearls, estate jewelry, and high-end, limited-production watches.

Locations include: 20219 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, Valley Map G12 www.edmarshalljewelers.com LONDON GOLD • 623.979.4445 Direct diamond importers and jewelry designers.

Locations include: 7311 W. Bell Road, Peoria, Valley Map I11 www.londongold.com VINTAGE JEWELS & ANTIQUE HAVEN • 602.573.4975 Cases of costume jewelry, racks of handed-down quilts, shelves of tie tacks, and glass vessels in every imaginable color.

5805 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Valley Map M12 www.rubylane.com/shop/antqhavn

Sports+Recreation AZ ICE PEORIA • 623.334.1200 Open-skating times, ice-skating lessons and hockey games.

15829 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, Valley Map I11 www.azicepeoria.com

ARROWHEAD TOWNE CENTER Bi-level enclosed mall.

7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, Valley Map I11 www.arrowheadtownecenter.com

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM • 623.433.7000 Home stadium to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and large/touring events.

1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, Valley Map N10 www.universityofphoenixstadium.com

CABELA’S • 623.872.6700 Equipment and apparel for wilderness recreation, including a boat gallery and a gun library, plus a walk-through aquarium, and displays of mounted and model animals storewide.

9380 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Valley Map M10 www.cabelas.com

WET ‘N’ WILD WATERPARK • 623.201.2000 Goosebump-inducing water rides such as dueling coasters, a spinning funnel, lazy river, and whitewater rafting.

4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, Valley Map G13 www.wetnwildphoenix.com

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Sedona • Jerome • Cottonwood & Cornville • Prescott • Flagstaff • Grand Canyon Sedona From Phoenix: I-17 north to Highway 179. With its environment of sculptural red mini-mountains, unhurried traffic, chatty shopkeepers and panoramic patios, Sedona soothes many a savage Phoenix refugee on a weekend getaway. It’s also reliably inspirational for spiritual retreats, honeymoons and artist research. Uptown shops sell fudge, crystals and fringed leather vests, and opportunities for guided off-road and in-the-sky sightseeing are numerous.

Cottonwood & Cornville From Phoenix: I-17 north to Highway 260/Camp Verde exit. Because they’re located along the fertile banks of the Verde River/Oak Creek, the tiny towns of Cottonwood and Cornville have gained fame as the state’s winemaking industry has grown. Ample tasting rooms to justify a wine-focused day trip align on Cottonwood’s Main Street. In Cornville, three vineyard-winery combos make a half mile of Page Springs Road quite the scenic and savory stretch.

Wilderness is tamed, if only slightly, at Out of Africa, a park in Camp Verde that gives zebras, giraffes and big cats plenty of room to roam.

Prescott From Phoenix: I-17 north to Highway 69.

Courthouse Plaza marks the social center of Prescott. Find it, and you’ll discover antiques shops, saloons with swinging doors, and frequent outdoor festivals.

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From Phoenix: I-17 north to Highway 260/Camp Verde exit. Head northwest, through Cottonwood.

Left on 89A. Jerome was a copper-mining boomtown in the 1870s, but experienced such a drastic drop in population after mining ceased in the 1950s that it came to be called a “ghost town.”

Artists, antiques dealers and B&B hosts have long since reclaimed the town.

At the base of Jerome’s Mingus Mountain sits the city of Clarkdale, from which Verde Canyon Railroad operates scenic rides into remote wilderness.

From Phoenix: I-17 north to Milton Road/Route 66.

In Flagstaff, natural, mindful pursuits are obvious.

The San Francisco Peaks are popular with hikers (Humphreys Peak, therein, is the highest point in Arizona at 12,637 feet). Biking and hiking outfitters, Thai cafes, handmade-soap shops and college bars pepper the downtown streets.

Grand Canyon From Phoenix: I-17 north to I-40. The Colorado River carved this impressive gorge over the course of millions of years. The South Rim is approximately a four-hour drive from Phoenix, and is the most accessible entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.

Mule, horse, air, bus and boat tours require reservations, and ranger programs are offered daily.

The Jerome Grand Hotel is known for its distinction as the largest National Historic Landmark building in Jerome—and for its paranormal sightings.

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Northern Arizona

WHERE THE FAMOUS PAOLO SOLERI WINDBELLS ARE MADE AND SOLD

Visitors are welcome Mon-Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 11am-5pm 6433 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480.948.6145 www.cosanti.com

Sedona is known for its stunning red rocks and rock formations.

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ARCOSANTI • 928.632.7135 Cross-pollinating principles of architecture and ecology, which visonary Paolo Soleri dubbed “arcology,” this live/work campus with 50+ permanent residents is an experimental alternative to urban sprawl. Tours with video, architectural models, walking and stories.

13555 S. Cross L Road, Mayer www.arcosanti.org ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY/ PIONEER MUSEUM • 928.774.6272 Flagstaff history and culture, with seasonal events and exhibits.

2340 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org EXPOSURES INTERNATIONAL GALLERY OF FINE ART • 928.282.1125 The state’s largest gallery represents 100+ artists in gallery and salon exhibits within 20,000 square feet (plus a sculpture garden).

561 Highway 179, Sedona www.exposuresfineart.com LANNING GALLERY • 928.282.6865 Figurative and abstract paintings, sculpture, jewelry and functional art furniture.

Hozho Center, 431 Highway 179, Sedona www.lanninggallery.com

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TLAQUEPAQUE ARTS & CRAFTS VILLAGE • 928.282.4838 Mexican village-style center of art galleries, natureinspired boutiques, and both patio and fine dining.

336 Highway 179, Sedona www.tlaq.com TOUCHSTONE GALLERY • 928.204.4405 Prehistoric fossils, rare minerals, gemstone jewelry, home décor and small gifts.

Sinagua Plaza, 320 N. Highway 89A, Sedona www.touchstonegalleries.com TUZIGOOT NATIONAL MONUMENT • 928.634.5564 Stone-walled ruins indicate that this was once a thriving Sinagua village of more than 75 sideby-side rooms. Although not much beyond the walls remain today, visitors can examine room sizes and construction materials closely; a paved trail is aligned with the living quarters, which were probably built as early as A.D. 1125 and occupied into the 1200s.

25 W. Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale www.nps.gov/tuzi

Dining+Nightlife BIN 239 • 928.445.3855 Wine-friendly food and food-friendly wines.

239 N. Marina St., Prescott www.bin239.com

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CHOCOLATREE • 928.282.2997 This vegetarian menu spans raw and cooked, leafy and indulgent; head to the garden patio to enjoy the breeze (and/or the hammocks) in the trees.

1595 W. Highway 89A, Sedona www.chocolatree.com CREEKSIDE SEDONA • 928.282.1705 Casual, all-day dining, with the option of treetop views from tables on the outer deck.

251 Highway 179, Sedona www.creeksidesedona.com DAHL & DI LUCA • 928.282.5219 Homemade Italian standards—linguine with clams, eggplant parmesan—presented with Old World class.

2321 W. Highway 89A, Sedona www.dahlanddiluca.com ELOTE CAFE • 928.203.0105 Adventuresome, chef-driven Mexican cuisine that’s a far cry from basic tacos and well worth the wait.

Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel, 771 Highway 179, Sedona www.elotecafe.com FLAGSTAFF BREWING COMPANY • 928.773.1442 Namesake beers, a menu of more than 100 singlemalts, bar grub, a patio and live music.

16 E. Route 66, Flagstaff www.flagbrew.com MARIPOSA—LATIN INSPIRED GRILL • 928.862.4444 Chef Lisa Dahl chars vegetables; sears steaks and chops; and pulls from a palette of peppers, olives and beans to interpret the cuisines of Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uraguay.

700 W. Highway 89A, Sedona www.mariposasedona.com OAK CREEK BREWERY & GRILL • 928.282.3300 Choose from beer brewed on-site, wood-fired pizzas, burgers and other beer-friendly fare.

Tlaquepaque, 336 Highway 179, Sedona www.oakcreekpub.com TINDERBOX KITCHEN • 928.226.8400 A variety of American comfort food dishes served with a sense of style.

34 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff www.tinderboxkitchen.com

Shopping+Spas ARIZONA HANDMADE GALLERY/ FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN • 928.779.3790 Showcasing Arizona-based artists.

13 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff www.azhandmade.com DIVA HILLSIDE • 928.282.0527 Elegant women’s wear in sizes S-2X; jewelry and whimsical gifts too.

Hillside Sedona, 671 Highway 179, Sedona www.divasedona.com EARTHBOUND TRADING COMPANY • 928.204.5669 Lively blend of world-market home décor, jewelry and novelties.

300 N. Highway 89A, Sedona www.earthboundtrading.com HILLSIDE SEDONA Multi-level shopping center built into a Sedona hillside, with galleries, boutiques, and restaurants with lovely patios.

671 Highway 179, Sedona www.hillsidesedona.net

Sports+Recreation MAVERICK HELICOPTER TOURS • 888.261.4414 Flights explore such parts of the Grand Canyon as the Dragon Corridor, Eastern Canyon, North Rim and the Colorado River. www.maverickhelicopter.com OUT OF AFRICA • 928.567.2840 Natural, spacious habitats roamed by giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, tigers, panthers, hyenas and more are visited and observed up-close with a guide; recurring yet unpredictable shows like Tiger Splash and Predator Feed provide further insight.

3505 W. Highway 260, Camp Verde www.outofafricapark.com SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK • 928.282.3034 Slip and slide down natural waterslides created in the red sandstone by the flow of Oak Creek.

6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona www.azstateparks.com

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Southern Arizona Tucson • AZ 90 Corridor • Tombstone • Bisbee • Tubac • Tumacácori Tucson From Phoenix: I-10 east. In some places, Tucson feels like a little desert town on the fringe—yet it’s the second-largest city in Arizona, with a population of a million-plus and a storied array of city sights, cultural touchstones and upscale cuisine tucked among raw desert beauty.

Nightclubs do business a stone’s throw from University of Arizona’s turn-of-the-century brick buildings. The 4th Avenue district is packed with funky vintage shops, craft markets and worldcuisine cafes. Annual festivals and the boisterously sentimental All Souls Procession see increased participation each year. Independent chefs and resort restaurateurs break a sweat to impress resident and visitor palates on a daily basis.

Venture beyond the city streets to find rambling roads that lead to protected lands full of ancient cacti: Head north for a drive on the scenic Catalina Highway, or hop aboard a tram inside Sabino Canyon for a narrated, open-air nature cruise.

Stunning man-made sights can also be seen to the south on Tohono O’odham Nation land: Spanish Franciscan-built Mission San Xavier del Bac is an architectural stunner, and astronomy mecca Kitt Peak National Observatory holds scientific court.

thrills and skirmishes keep ’em coming. Spy actors portraying Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday as they dust up in front of historic facades, or take the state’s only silver mine tour, 550 feet underground.

Bisbee From Phoenix: I-10 east to Hwy. 80 east.

Galleries, antiques shops and art fairs attract visitors to the mile-high town of Bisbee. Explore narrow streets while learning about Bisbee’s rich copper mining history; most downtown structures were built in the early 1900s during the boom.

Tubac & Tumacácori From Phoenix: I-10 east to I-19 south. The teeny town of Tubac is dominated by makers and sellers of glazed pottery, turquoise jewelry, Southwesternthemed paintings, wrought-iron appointments and Mexican tiles. Tubac Presidio State Park preserves the site of the state’s first Spanish military fort, built in 1752, while the ancient remains at Tumacácori National Historical Park, about two miles south, date back to 1691.

A look down Allen Street in Tombstone, the site of many a gunfight during the Wild West days.

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Tombstone From Phoenix: I-10 east to Hwy. 80 east.

Tombstone’s silver ore and “Wild West” persona first attracted visitors in the 1880s; today the dramaticized recreations of heyday

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From Phoenix: I-10 east past Tucson, near Benson. The underground majesty of Kartchner Caverns State Park was discovered by two young spelunkers in 1974, and now daily tours course through the limestone caves along handicap-accessible walkways.

Fort Huachuca was built in 1887 to protect Colonial settlers, and remains an active army base today.

Pima Air & Space Museum is the third-largest aviation museum in the country.

Southern Arizona Listings Tucson, Tombstone, Bisbee, Tubac, Tumacácori and more Art+Culture

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BIOSPHERE 2 • 520.838.6200 Earth-systems research is conducted in a glassenclosed microcosm that wows visitors with tales from two human-lockdown experiments between 1991 and 1994.

32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle www.biosphere2.org

EL CORRAL • 520.299.6092 Substantial steaks, succulent prime rib and smoky ribs in a historic ranch house.

2201 E. River Road, Tucson www.elcorraltucson.com

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FOX TUCSON THEATRE • 520.457.3040 This 1930 restored theater hosts musical and theatrical performances and select film screenings.

17 W. Congress St., Tucson www.foxtucsontheatre.org PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM • 520.574.0462 The third-largest aviation museum in the country is privately funded, and encompasses massive crafts, spy planes and insightful exhibits.

6000 E. Valencia Road, Tucson www.pimaair.org TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORIC BLOCK • 520.624.2333 A sophisticated conglomeration of history, art and 1850-1907 residential architecture. The museum maintains a permanent collection of more than 8,000 works, with a focus on Western, Latin American and contemporary American art.

140 N. Main Ave., Tucson www.tucsonmuseumofart.org

THE LIVING ROOM • 520.308.5591 Wine bar serving bruschetta, flatbreads, sliders and salads.

La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson www.livingroomwinebar.com

Shopping+Spas LA ENCANTADA Upscale and independent boutiques and restaurants.

2905 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com MAIN GATE SQUARE High-energy shopping, dining and drinking strip in the university district.

814 E. University Blvd., Tucson www.maingatesquare.com PLAZA PALOMINO Shops, art galleries, restaurants and occasional farmers markets arranged along open-air corridors.

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