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The area around Old Town Scottsdale is overflowing with glitzy galleries. When you’ve had enough of that scene, the nearby Shemer Art Center and Museum provides a change of pace. Housed in a historic home, Read More …
A few short blocks of Tucson’s Main Avenue, an area once nicknamed “Snob Hollow,” showcase Tucson’s architectural variety, as the mansions wealthy residents built here changed along with the trends over time. I use links Read More …
The Shemer Art Center is a small arts education center and museum near the foot of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. It is a welcoming place with a large, sculpture-filled yard. Part of that yard includes Read More …
The colorful tile dome of the Old Pima County Courthouse is an iconic symbol of Tucson. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate links that pay me a Read More …
Tucson’s beautiful Saint Augustine Cathedral stands just outside Tucson’s downtown core. The exterior has a stunning Mexican baroque façade, complete with southwestern details. It is a 1928 remake of the original (unfinished) 1897 structure. I Read More …
I’ve been raving about both my daylight and evening visits to the Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden, but I don’t want anyone to get the idea that it isn’t worth a visit after Read More …
I love the Desert Botanical Garden, with its mix of carefully designed desert plantings and open desert. It’s a great place to see the beauty of desert vegetation at any time of year, although, of Read More …
Despite its general flatness, Phoenix and its surrounding cities in the Valley of the Sun aren’t exactly known as a biker’s paradise. Actually, the area is infamous for its sprawling development pattern, big highways, and Read More …
I had planned to make my usual quick winter trip to Arizona to visit my parents and as many friends as we could, but the cheapest air fare I could find required a 10-day stay. Read More …
I’ll admit it: I didn’t want to stop here because the name put me off. Montezuma Castle sounds like something a carnival tout came up with in the 1920s. I love ancient ruins and try Read More …