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Great Escape
A
look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. --
September 4, 2006
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Phoenix is now the fifth largest city in the country. Along
with the growing population, Phoenix has plenty to offer. Castles and Coasters
will satisfy your desire for fast moving rides while a walk down the street to
the Phoenix Metro Center gives you a chance to shop. Phoenix boasts all types
of golf ranges. As if that's not enough, there's professional sports, live
entertainment, museums, arts and theater, hiking, biking and any sport you can
imagine alongside some of the most unique and beautiful scenery the U.S. has
to offer. Median income -- $41,207 Median
house value -- $112,600 For more information visit www.mustseephoenix.com
or call 877-Call-PHX. |
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| The Top 9 Attractions in
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| Arizona Biltmore Resort and
Spa 800-950-0086
Why come all the way to Phoenix for some
pampering? This spa is known throughout the world as the
"Jewel of the Desert." With 39 acres of lush gardens, swimming
pools and Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, you'll agree. One
more reason to make the trek, this spa is a favorite of celebrities and
U.S. Presidents. |
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| Arizona Science Center
602-716-2000
300 interactive exhibits make for some
very much hands-on fun that's not all about science. "All About
You" focuses on the mind and body; "Arizona Light and
Color" teaches about Arizona skies; "Fab Lab" focuses on
fashion and "Exploring Your Mind" will teach you all about
addiction. |
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| Camelback Mountain
The city's most prominent landmark is a
758-acre park that provides plenty of hiking adventure (though the
trails are NOT for beginners). There are easy trails at the base of
Camelback. The Mountain features sheer red cliffs. |
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| Casa Grande Ruins National
Monument 520-723-3172
Casa Grande Ruins is the first
archeological site to be preserved by the federal government. The Casa
Grande, Big House, is one of the largest and most mysterious
prehistoric structures ever built in North America. |
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| Mystery Castle 602-268-1581
Mary Lou Gulley wanted a more permanent
castle than those she built at the beach. Boyce Luther Gulley, her
father, came to Arizona to cure his tuberculosis and built the 3-storey,
18-room castle in 1945 out of stone, adobe, automobile parts and
petroglyphs held together by cement. Tours are usually led by Mary Lou
Gulley herself. |
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| Papago Park 602-256-3220
With its sand buttes to look at, Papago's
easy trails are perfect for beginning hikers. Learn the varied history
of the park along the way -- from Indian reservation to National
Monument to a German prisoner of war camp to the park of today. |
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| Phoenix Zoo 602-273-1341
The Phoenix Zoo is the nation's largest
privately owned, non-profit zoological park. The 125-acre, 43-year-old
zoo has never been given any federal or state funding. Come see the
1,400 animals, 200 species of which are endangered in their natural
habitats. |
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| Phoenix Art Museum
602-257-1222
At 160,000 square feet, the Art Museum is
one of the largest general visual arts institutions in the Southwest.
The Art Museum is another private non-profit organization. |
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| Arizona Center 602-271-1000
In the heart of downtown Phoenix is the
Southwest's "must-see" marketplace. Shopping, dining and
entertainment opportunities stretch as far as the eye can see. This is
where you'll mingle with the locals and fall in love with Phoenix. |
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