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Many of you are returning to our great state, and for that, we say thank you and welcome back! For some of you, this might be your first visit to Arizona — and what can we say, except you’re in for quite a treat! SHOWCASING ARIZONA This Winter Visitors Guide 2014 is our opportunity to brag just a bit and showcase a snapshot of local events, attractions, casinos, sports venues, shopping, dining and day trips. We’ve also got the scoop on popular recreation spots, movie theaters, healthcare
choices and more. For our returning friends, there’s even a look back at some significant stories you might have missed while you were gone. But first, let’s start with our worldfamous winter weather, where the average high temperatures in central and southern Arizona tend to hover in the 70s (Fahrenheit), producing a plethora of ah-inspiring days and kick-back-and relax nights. However, as fabulous as they are, this unique state is so much more than just sun-splashed days and cool winter’s evenings!
Indeed, Arizona boasts a wealth of scenic wonders including the spectacular Grand Canyon, a bevy of blissful recreational opportunities (both indoor and outdoor), and plenty of places where you can play and pursue your passion for golf, tennis, hiking and more. In addition, Arizona is home to an amazing array of cultural diversity, with a particular focus on our Native American, Spanish and Mexican heritage, so be sure to take advantage of visiting any of a number of ancient ruins, first-class museums and/or art galleries.
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Here’s a look at what you missed in the Valley of the Sun over the last six months. ARIZONA SETS ITS SIGHTS ON THE SKY Arizona is home to a number of research programs and companies that have caught the eye of NASA officials. In July, NASA launched the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 satellite. Built by Orbital Sciences in Gilbert, the satellite will measure carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere. And when NASA launches its next mission to Mars in 2020, it will carry a pair of zoom cameras designed by an ASU planetary science professor. DOWNTOWN PHOENIX CONTINUES REVITALIZATION PROCESS Sales-tax revenue nearly doubled in the downtown district form 2005-2013, thanks to new restaurants, shops and
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NBA, according to most pundits. But a scrappy team led by Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe led the team to a surprise 4834 record. Though they just missed the playoffs, the Suns core remains intact for the upcoming NBA season. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Mercury began to heat up as June rolled around, and WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi led the team to a 16-game winning streak that helped propel them into the playoffs.
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hotels that all contributed to a steadily growing nightlife. Downtown Phoenix is positioning itself as a hub for education, as the new six-story Arizona Center for Law and Society, which will house ASU’s Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, began construction in July. PHOENIX BASKETBALL TEAMS DOMINATE The Phoenix Suns entered the 2013-2014 season as one of the worst teams in the
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INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSIONS BEGINS ON LOOP 101 As the city of Mesa gets ready to open a 3-mile expansion of the Valley METRO light rail in 2015, the Loop 101 freeway becomes the next major artery to begin a growth project. The 11-mile stretch between Loop 202 and Shea Boulevard will add a lane of traffic to both sides of the freeway to ease congestion.
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GETTING AROUND One of the country’s largest metro areas, the Valley relies on efficient transportation routes to keep the population moving. PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT services more than 100,000 passengers who arrive from and depart to more than 80 domestic and 20 international locations around the globe. Conveniently located in the heart of Phoenix, Sky Harbor is one of the most accessible airports in the country. Riders can park at the METRO
light rail station at 44th and Washington streets and take the PHX Sky Train directly to and from the airport. The Sky Train, which has served millions of passengers in its first year, also services the East Economy parking lot and Terminal 4, which sees 80 percent of Sky Harbor’s traffic. Construction is currently underway to extend Sky Train services to Terminals 2 and 3.
Field, and Glendale Municipal Airport. The abundance of airports lets travelers fly directly to their destination and avoid the hassle of additional travel time.
The VALLEY METRO light rail is about to get even bigger, with a 3-mile extension into Mesa that will add four new stops set to be complete in early 2015. The light rail will be 23 miles in length and stretch from North Phoenix to the heart of Downtown Mesa. Light rail riders have The Valley is also home to numerous REGIONAL AIRPORTS, including Tucson access to some of the best attractions and International Airport, Scottsdale Airport, entertainment in the Valley, including US Airways Center, two campuses of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Falcon
Arizona State University and the Mesa Arts Center. Valley METRO also operates Phoenix’s bus system that serves more than 50 million passengers every year. The Valley is home to one of the country’s most advanced FREEWAY SYSTEMS, with Interstate 17 serving as residents’ connection to Interstate 40 and Interstate 10 as well as being the major north-south connection for metro Phoenix. State Route 51, Route 60 and Loops 101, 202 and 303 connect the suburbs with the rest of the city so you are always a quick drive away from your destination.
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Although thoughts of cactus, cowboys and coyotes are often top-of-mind when contemplating Arizona, we want to assure you that there’s so much more to this extraordinary region. As a matter of fact, if you’re here to relish
our remarkably mild wintertime weather (hint: you can ditch those pesky parkas, bulky boots and awkward ice-scrapers, thank goodness…), what can we say, except: you lucky ducks. Indeed, “Arizona” is one small word that covers everything anyone over 50 ever wanted to know about breathtaking scenic adventures, championship golf courses, great places to stay, worldclass healthcare options and a wealth of shopping, dining, biking, hiking and
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even hot air ballooning. What do we mean? Well, if your tastes run to doing some eye-candy feasting on amazing alfresco amenities a la the gorgeous grandeur of the Grand Canyon, the ravishing red rocks of Sedona or the wonderful wine-hued cliff-sides of Lake Powell, Arizona’s definitely got you covered. If what whets your senior sightseeing whistle is the saguaro-studded high Sonoran desert of Central Arizona, the snow-capped peaks of Southern
We're serving up a whole new way to live. If you're not yet 55, you'll wish you were, because Victory will be like nothing you've ever seen. Completely new home styles, and so many great things to see and do. Best of all, we're part of the vibrant community of Verrado. REGISTER AT VERRADO.COM FOR MORE INFO AS OUR STORY UNFOLDS. YOU'LL ALSO GET FIRST DIBS WHEN VICTORY OPENS IN JANUARY.
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Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains or the unparalleled splendor of Northern Arizona’s soaring stands of Ponderosa pines, well, Arizona’s got you covered there, too. What’s more, senior sports aficionados will appreciate the area’s many
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professional teams and especially our numerous Major League Baseball Spring Training ballparks where visitors can cheer on their favorite ‘boys of summer’ in a fun-filled, inexpensive and closeto-the-action environment. Meanwhile, cosmopolitan comforts run the gamut,
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Botanical Garden or the Phoenix Zoo. When it comes to putting down your proverbial stakes for the duration of your visit, we’ve got you covered quite well there, too. That’s because Arizona boasts an enviable abundance of the finest five-star resorts, while if your tastes Continued on p. 18
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produced numerous stars, including movie star Emma Stone (“The Help”) and recording artist and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. ASU GAMMAGE is a 3,000-seat auditorium owned and operated by Arizona State University. In addition to performances from its own students, the venue hosts Broadway Across America, featuring performers right off the Broadway stage. For its 50th anniversary, Gammage welcomes world-famous plays that include “Pippin” and “Cinderella.” The ASU Gammage Beyond series features modern dance companies and other varied musical performances from around the globe.
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PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL March 26-April 2 602-955-6444 Prices Vary • Named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festival by MovieMaker Magazine, the Phoenix event features more than 150 films covering a vast array of genres. The movies play on seven screens at the Harkins Scottsdale/101.
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PINNACLE PEAK 480-312-0990 scottsdaleaz.gov/parks • The 1.75-mile trail is a moderate hike with elevation gains of 1,300 feet. Rock climbing is permitted and you just might see some of Arizona’s unique wildlife, including the Gila Monster.
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SAGUARO LAKE 480-986-5546 saguarolakemarina.com 14011 N. Bush Highway, Mesa 85215 • With more than 22 miles of shoreline, there is plenty of room for everyone at Saguaro Lake. Go kayaking or jet skiing, or take the Desert Belle tour boat ride around the lake. Top it off with a meal at Lakeshore Restaurant. Salt River Tubing is right near the lake.
LAKE PLEASANT 602-372-7460 maricopa.gov/parks 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown 85342 • Lake Pleasant is home to one of Arizona’s few designated areas for the nesting and breeding of bald eagles. Once breeding season is over, the Agua Fria arm is reopened to visitors who may just catch sight of these once endangered birds.
TEMPE TOWN LAKE 480-350-8625 tempe.gov/lake 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 85281 • Tempe Town Lake is a man-made marvel located in the heart of the Valley and is just steps away from the Valley METRO light rail and shopping and dining on Mill Avenue. Rent a boat and cruise the lake, or get in a game of volleyball or a quick jog through the Tempe Beach Park.
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BILTMORE FASHION PARK 2505 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 85016 602-955-8400; shopbiltmore.com • Biltmore Fashion Park is home to the most high-end stores and boutiques including Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach, and White House Back Market.
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SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK. Congress Street and Fourth Avenue are home to unique shops and first-class dining. The famous Hotel Congress is also on the street. Built alongside the Rialto Theatre in 1919, the site welcomes a number of musical acts every year. Also down south is the Old West town of TOMBSTONE. A favorite topic of Hollywood producers (just count the number of movies about legends such as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday), you can walk the streets that Earp himself once roamed. Tombstone’s rich outlaw history is brought to life as local actors reenact the town’s most famous moment, the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Tombstone is truly “The Town Too Tough to Die.” Did you know that Arizona has not one, now two, but three major areas chock full of wineries? Go down south to SONOITA, which earned its own federal appellation and has truly cemented itself as Arizona’s
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Covered by a canopy of near-perpetual blue sky, metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson and their neighboring communities are home to more golf courses than you could hope to play in one visit — in fact, at last count, there were more than 300 — making the state one of the world’s premier golf destinations. Blessed with spectacular scenery and topography, some courses occupy desert canyons where civilization feels a world away, while others are part of opulent resorts boasting a wealth of high-end amenities. Many of the courses were designed by some of the most legendary names in golf (think Nicklaus, Weiskopf and more…), and most don’t have just one signature hole, but many. What’s more, if you’re yearning for a course that would
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