Phoenix is a golfer’s paradise.

With more than 100 courses scattered throughout the metropolitan area – many of which wind through unadulterated desert landscapes – Phoenix is a golfer’s paradise.

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Phoenix represents in all four major pro sports leagues … and then some.

With a team in each of the four major professional sports leagues, there is no shortage of opportunities for Phoenix residents to take in a game.

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Phoenix is home to The Cactus League

Locals and visitors alike have been enjoying spring training baseball in Arizona since 1947, and today 15 major league clubs take up residence in the Valley of the Sun.

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Shopping in Scottsdale is a short drive

The city of Scottsdale, which is 10 miles northeast of Phoenix, is widely regarded as the premier shopping destination in the southwest. Upscale Scottsdale Fashion Square offers 240 shops, boutiques and department stores

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Phoenix has quality cultural attractions.

Two of the most highly regarded local attractions are: the Heard Museum, which is dedicated to the “sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures” and features a dozen exhibition galleries, including one that includes all 22 of Arizona’s federally recognized tribal communities; and the 140-acre Desert Botanical Garden, which offers dramatic displays of cacti and includes 55 acres under cultivation.

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Love food? Phoenix has lots of restaurants with diverse menus.

Transplant restaurateurs have imported some of the best food from other parts of North America.

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Arizona State offers an award-winning education.

Phoenix makes a great home base for weekend vacations

Any resident looking for a quick vacation or weekend getaway can drive to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in just less than four hours, and reach Las Vegas and San Diego in five and six hours, respectively. The magnificent red sandstone formations of Sedona and outdoor recreation opportunities of high-elevation Flagstaff are both just two hours north.

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