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Glendale, AZ
Not only home to American Idol's sweetheart Jordin Sparks, Glendale was also in the spotlight during its stint as host to the 2008 Super Bowl. So where in the wide, wide world is Glendale and what other treasures does it hide? Encompassing the west side of the sprawling Phoenix Valley area, Glendale is queen of the West Valley cities and and hides an impressive handful of beauty and relaxation destinations.
Phoenix, AZ
No longer the dusty Old West town of its origins, Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States. Greater Phoenix is located smack in the center of the Sonoran Desert and is marked by towering Saguaro cactus surrounded by exotic desert scrub, craggy mountain-scapes and the signs of a modern growing city including a rail systems and a revamped, bustling downtown area. The city is painted with southwestern, Mexican, Native American, wild west and retro influences that nod to the melting pot of people who built this once wild and woolly territory. In the sports arena, the Phoenix is home to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Coyotes among others. Phoenix still stakes claim to the largest municipal park in the world and biking, hiking, camping and backpacking are top recreational pursuits. With tourism as its second major industry, greater Phoenix is ranked consistently among the nation's top cities in the number of award-winning resorts. You'll find it all in the Valley of the Sun -- amazing restaurants, shopping galore, lavish hotels, art galleries, museums, outdoor recreation, and last but not list -- some of the top spas in the county.
Scottsdale, AZ
In 1956 -- just five years after being incorporated as a city -- Scottsdale, Arizona was proclaimed "one of the most desirable communities in the West" by Life magazine. Flash-forward 50 years and this dusty, one-horse town that was once little more than orange groves and roaming cattle ranches has blossomed into a thriving vacation destination. Amidst a landscape dotted with enchanting saguaro cactus and Sonoran desert vegetation, Scottsdale and its surrounds is home to more than 200 meticulously groomed golf courses, 600 dining destinations, a bevy of upscale boutique shopping and most enticing of all -- a hot seat of top resort and day spas.
Tempe, AZ
Home of Arizona State University (go Sun Devils!) and the eclectic Mill Avenue shopping district, Tempe also has a lively night life and arts culture. Tempe Town Lake is the hub of weekend festivals and recreational endeavors such as fishing, rowing, walking, biking or sunning at the beach park. Tempe is also home to ASU Gammage auditorium for Broadway shows and beyond, and the Tempe Center for the Arts for ballet and opera performances.
