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| Phoenix : The city and some of its attractions |
| 01.05.05 (5:10 am) [edit] |
Phoenix which is also known as “Valley of Sun” is one of the fastest growing metropolitan area in US. The city gets 85% of sunlight during summer. It is full of scenic beauties and has a moderate winter climate which attracts million of visitors to the city each year. Many new companies are opening in and around Phoenix due to its growing economy.
Some of the major attractions of Phoenix are:
[u]Desert Botanical Garden Phoenix[/u]
If you want to learn and know about desert flora then this garden is a must visit. It is located in the Papago Park. Major attraction of this place is its garden, museum and nature center. Useful resource: Phoenix
[u]Heard Museum Phoenix[/u]
The museum showcases the art and culture of Native Americans. Heard Museum, Phoenix displays the culture of the tribes through exhibitions, demonstration and live performances. Musicians perform during weekends and artists demonstrate their work. The major attraction of the place is its art museum and specialty museum.
[u]Mystery Castle Phoenix[/u]
This place was built by a father for her daughter get her dreams come true. The 3 storey castle was built in 1945with the help of stones, auto parts and petroglyphs. This is an odd visit but you could have a tour of this place and of course with the daughter.
[u]Phoenix Zoo Phoenix[/u]
The 125 acre zoo hosts nearly all the animals you could think of and is world renowned zoo, where you could have a glimpse of African savanna, a tropical rainforest and the Arizona environs with the wildlife of respective areas. Don’t miss tortoises, baboons and giant Galapagos.
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| Shopping at Phoenix |
| 01.05.05 (5:09 am) [edit] |
Shopping at Phoenix could be quite exiting but you have to explore the place for the right village size shops which sells exclusive Stetsons and Navajo necklaces to golf accessories and resort wear.
You must visit Biltmore Fashion Park which host some of best from Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Williams-Sonoma and Saks. A lot of good restaurants also resides here. Downtown Scottsdale is very pedestrian friendly and a heaven for aficionado. Here you could buy the latest in photography and sculpture or go for a painting.
20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix in the Midwest-meets-the-desert town of Glendale has more then 90 antique emporiums. Here you could buy hooked rugs, furniture or quilts. Here you could also learn the techniques of making hand made delicious chocolates and toffees.
The city also has some of the best golf shops. The best of them all is however Hornacek's House of Golf. Heard Museum Shop & Bookstore has some of the best collection of authentic Native American arts and crafts where the price you pay goes directly to the artist with no middleman.
Useful resource: Phoenix
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| Phoenix Spring Escapes |
| 01.05.05 (5:08 am) [edit] |
If you thought that Phoenix is full of barren deserts then you would be quite surprised once you visit the place. The Sonoran desert has a very rich environment which provides shelter to wide range of plants and animals. The desert wild flowers flourish between march and april. It is just amazing to have a look at the flora for giant cacti plants.
If you really like to go through it then go for moonlight hike at Lost Dutchman State Park. For day time you could go for Massacre Ground Trail. South Mountains Park is situated in the south end of the city and it is considered as the largest municipal park in the world. Go for mountain biking, hiking here. If you enjoy riding on 2 wheels then go for 14.3-mile National Trail to get a sense for the vast and varied terrain this parcel has to offer.
If you are on a tight budget then go for the hostels. The Metcalf House, downtown has 35 beds and a common room and is built in a Craftsman-cottage style. If you are planning to spend your weekend or vacation, Phoenix has everything for you. Just make sure that you plan everything in advance and enjoy your stay at “The valley of Sun”.
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| Brief history of Phoenix |
| 01.05.05 (5:06 am) [edit] |
Phoenix was developed as a farmland by the Hohokam Native who visited here in 300 AD. They built waterways to irrigate their fields which spanned for 135 miles. There is no proof as to how the native people who first settled here vanished. It could be because of long draught in this area.
Jack Swilling of Wickenburg in 1967, a farmer found the land to be very suitable for farming. He then formed a irrigation canal company and started digging canals. When water started flowing through the region, people started coming and settling in the place.
Ulysses S. Grant issued a patent for the site of Phoenix in 1874 and the city was established in Feb. 15 1881. Till 1930 Phoenix was mainly used for farming. It was from 1930 that tourists started coming here due to its warm climate and healthy environment. The population of the place started groing quickly and not Phoenix is 7th largest city in America Today.
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