Phoenix Relocation Guide

Arizona receives almost 300 days of sunshine and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. But it nature isn’t calling your name, the Grand Canyon state has plenty of indoor activities to offer. LEISURE & RECREATION

Hiking, biking, cycling and golfing are just the tip of the iceberg. Between Phoenix and Tucson, you can take part in more than 250 organized races that can bring the community together for either a cause or just for the fun of it. Both cities are packed with mountains and buttes, trails and parks perfect for hikes, biking and for outdoor events. Resorts abound in both cities, boasting acres of rolling greens for golfing aficionados. If golfing, hiking or biking are not your scene, hit the luxurious spas that offer a plethora of pampering—from simple facials, manis and pedis, to opulent all-day getaways. Once you’ve finished your day, get out at night to attend one of the many arts and entertainment venues that are sprinkled throughout both cities. If arts are not your thing, you could attend a sporting event. Phoenix is home to professional basketball, football, hockey and baseball teams. Off season, Spring

Training is in full swing—giving you the chance to see teams you might otherwise not be able to watch. Other great activities for families include exploring these two cities various museums. From science and technology to art and children’s museums where kids can be kids and adults can be, well, kids too. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there is always something to do in the two major metros of Arizona. PHOENIX The most difficult choice Phoenix residents have to make when it comes to answering that age-old question of “What to do?” is actually “Where to begin?” Factor in the city’s revitalized downtown, and it’s tough to decide what to do given the abundance of exciting activities Phoenix has to offer. Outdoors or indoors, a sporting event or an evening at the ballet, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have more than enough choices to satisfy everyone.

Start, perhaps, with a day of shopping, or maybe even consider spending the after- noon at the Phoenix Zoo. Bike along the numerous trails crisscrossing the area, or take a scenic drive around the area to explore. Cap off the evening with dinner and drinks at one of Phoenix’s top restaurants. Phoenix offers golf enthusiasts a true paradise. Lush, green fairways and land- scaping featuring native desert plants and grasses make for a beautiful settings where golfers can tee off. Golfers can hit the links at the area’s nearly 200 private and public courses and country clubs, most of which are nationally certified, making the area a Mecca for golfers. Phoenix also is known for its numerous museums, theaters and galleries. Arizona’s largest city is home to a diverse and thriving cultural scene devoted to celebrating the different cultures found regionally and globally. A lively music scene supports

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