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If you're looking for a fun and exciting family adventure, the Renaissance Festival is an event you won't want to miss. Held annually in February and March, this festival transports you back in time to a 16th-century village filled with mermaids, maidens, and magical moments. With so much to see and do, you'll feel like you're a part of a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast all at once. Over 200 shops sell handmade items like blown glass, leather goods, and jewelry, where you can watch artisans create masterpieces right before your eyes. And with 16 stages of nonstop entertainment featuring music, dance, comedy, falconry, and acrobatics, there's something for everyone. Make sure to catch the three daily jousting tournaments or the Exclusive Pleasure Feast fit for royalty.

Have you ever heard of Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights in Phoenix? This historic landmark has captivated the Valley of the Sun for 90 years and is a true gem of the Sonoran Desert. You're not alone if you're curious about why someone would build a castle in the middle of the desert in the 1920s and why it still stands today. The unique location and fascinating history of the property have piqued the interest of many over the years. One of the main attractions of Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights is the Castle itself, a stunning four-story, 5,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece on the property's highest point. Surrounding the Castle are meticulously groomed cactus gardens and undisturbed natural Sonoran Desert flora, which provide breathtaking views and scenic backdrops along the established trail system.