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Phoenix is one of the top three
fastest growing areas in the country. Newcomers are drawn to the
region's warm, dry climate that receives less than eight inches of rain
annually. Aside from the occasional dust or thunderstorm during the
winter and summer monsoon seasons, the weather allows golf, swimming and
patio dining year-round. For fun, check out the
Phoenix historical penny
postcards...look how the Maricopa County, Phoenix has grown!
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With nearly
200 golf courses dotting the landscape, golf rules in the
recreational department. But amidst all that thirsty greenery still sits
the Sonoran Desert's most obvious amenity - the naturally rugged, yet
beautiful terrain.
Thousands of acres of dry mountain preserve and cacti-enriched hillsides
offer challenging trails for the Valley's hikers, bikers and horseback
riders. And during the spring, this same rugged terrain transforms into
a colorful palette of wildflower-packed scenery that is frequently
captured on photograph and canvas.
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Although the dry heat of the desert can
feel brutal to some, Phoenix is not without water to soothe parched
skin. In fact, seven lakes surround the area, each one bustling with
boating activity all summer long.
Tubing down the Salt River also offers a surprisingly cool diversion
from the summer heat. The state's Urban Fishing Program provides yet
another diversion - fishing inside city parks - and the Valley's resorts
offer a splashing good time poolside.
A population of many cultures and backgrounds, as well as a multitude of
industries, means Phoenix offers a diversity that appeals to people of
all walks of life, young and old. Twenty-three communities, including
four of the oldest - Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe - offer a wide
range of activities, dining, shopping and cultural events. And with the
ever-expanding freeway system, most locations can be reached within 30
minutes.
Greater Phoenix has evolved from a
tourism mecca to a major center for high-tech manufacturing of
semiconductors, electronics and aerospace parts. Additionally, the
400-square-mile metro area is touted as a great place for small business
start-ups and women-owned businesses and has one of the lowest costs of
living compared to other major metropolitan areas.
Also, located in Glendale is Thunderbird American Graduate School of
International Management. For the last seven consecutive years, U.S.
News & World Report has named this private college as the No. 1
school in the nation for international business.
The great outdoors
With nearly 200 golf courses dotting the
landscape, golf rules in the recreational department. But amidst all
that thirsty greenery still sits the Sonoran Desert's most obvious
amenity - the naturally rugged, yet beautiful terrain.
Thousands of acres of dry mountain preserve and cacti-enriched hillsides
offer challenging trails for the Valley's hikers, bikers and horseback
riders. And during the spring, this same rugged terrain transforms into
a colorful palette of wildflower-packed scenery that is frequently
captured on photograph and canvas.
Although the dry heat of the desert can feel brutal to some, Phoenix is
not without water to soothe parched skin. In fact, seven lakes surround
the area, each one bustling with boating activity all summer long.
Tubing down the Salt River also offers a surprisingly cool diversion
from the summer heat. The state's Urban Fishing Program provides yet
another diversion - fishing inside city parks - and the Valley's resorts
offer a splashing good time poolside.
Diverse culture,
industry
A population of many cultures and
backgrounds, as well as a multitude of industries, means Phoenix offers
a diversity that appeals to people of all walks of life, young and old.
Twenty-three communities, including four of the oldest - Mesa, Phoenix,
Scottsdale and Tempe - offer a wide range of activities, dining,
shopping and cultural events. And with the ever-expanding freeway
system, most locations can be reached within 30 minutes.
Tourism, culture
Scottsdale, long described as the West's
Most Western Town, ranks as one of the top tourist destinations in
America. While Tempe, home to Arizona State University - the country's
third largest university - has the highest concentration of technology
firms in the Valley.
Culturally, Greater Phoenix has grown tremendously. The area hosts
museums that feature everything from bugs to Zuni pottery, and art
galleries that showcase everything from contemporary sculpture to
Russian impressionism. Wildlife parks and zoos, botanical gardens,
theaters, historic sites and neighborhoods, and a growing nightlife
round off the list of things to see and do.
Major sports
Sports also play an important role in the
Valley's development. The Phoenix Suns NBA franchise arrived first. Then
professional hockey, soccer, arena football, and NFL football followed.
The most recent arrival was the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team, which
plays at a state-of-the-art baseball stadium called BOB (Bank One
Ballpark), brought tremendous media attention to the state when it won
the World Series in 2001.
Phoenix is also home to several annual sporting events including the
PGA's Phoenix Open, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Tempe and Scottsdale's
Parada del Sol rodeo. Also, nine Major League Baseball teams conduct
spring training here, including the two latest additions: Kansas City
Royals and the Texas Rangers.
As the Valley continues to expand, so will its amenities - and the
quality of life.
Phoenix
offers a diversity that appeals to people of all walks of life, young and
old.
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