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Find your green-thumb inspiration in the garden's Berlin Agave Yucca Forest or the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail at the Desert Botanical Garden, a naturalist's dream where they showcase more than 145 acres of stunning desert blooms, flora, and fauna year-round. The site opened in 1939 and now boasts over 21,000 plants, including outdoor exhibits and displays, specialty greenhouses, and endangered and fragile species preservation. One-third of the plants are native to the area, while the remaining plants come from all over the world, including special collections from Australia and Baja California. Ecosystems represented include mesquite bosque, semidesert grassland, and upland chaparral scrub.

The Marquee Theatre in downtown Tempe is an intimate venue showcasing some of the most cutting-edge talent, from up-and-coming college bands to established acts like Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and Jimmy Eat World. And with Lucky Man Concerts at the helm, you know you're in for a great time. Over the years, the Marquee Theatre has hosted some legendary shows, including performances by New Found Glory, Owl City, AFI, and Jack's Mannequin. Plus, its location near the Salt River and Arizona State University means there's always a fun and diverse crowd to party with. So if you're ready to get your groove on, head to the Marquee Theatre and rock out like never before.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city by taking a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail that features over 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve. The preserve also has historical research data and displays of ongoing Southwest archaeology research by ASU faculty and students. The museum, gallery, trail, and free audio tour are available for the petroglyph trail. The university has been operating, protecting, and preserving the site since 1994, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore and learn more about the area and indigenous cultures through guided tours, publications, and ongoing lecture series.

Try the cozy yet elevated neighborhood cocktail bar and lounge in Downtown Phoenix, Highball. This award-winning hotspot features a rousing collection of spirits and invigorating cocktails, all curated for the adventurous, cocktail-forward, and late-night revelers. Highball's space is as inviting as it is stylish, with a beautiful copper bar, deep leather couches, and velvet & vintage wrought iron touches. And with veteran bartenders and industry professionals leading the charge, you know you're in good hands. So whether you're looking for avant-garde ingredients or memory-jogging flavors, Highball has something for everyone to enjoy.