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Are you ready for an adventure? Join ATV tour through the West Sedona Valley, where you'll witness the breathtaking scenery featured in 43 major motion pictures over the last 50 years. The tour takes you on a 30-mile ride that lasts about three hours, with a certified guide leading. The expert certified guides tailor the tour to the group's skill and experience levels so that you can confidently explore Arizona's mountains and canyons on an ATV. As Arizona's largest and most experienced ATV tour company, they provide all you need for an unforgettable adventure.

Experience parts of our past through the eyes of the men and women who take the oath to protect it at Phoenix Police Museum. There, you'll be able to view a fascinating collection of artifacts and historical items from the department's formation in 1881 up to present-day memorabilia. Among the highlights is a recreated 1900s police station and a 1919 Ford Model T Police Car. You'll get a real sense of how the Phoenix Police Department has evolved over the years and its essential role in shaping the city.

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.

Join the Oktoberfest hosted by Four Peaks & Tempe Sister Cities. This event is a tradition in Tempe that has been going strong for 50 years and is full of entertainment for all ages. Enjoy German food and beer while listening to music from rock to pop to German polka. Take part in contests, the Runnin' for the Brats 10k, 5k, and 1k race, and even check out the carnival. You will be satisfied with the variety of available food options, from the Oktoberfest German food stands to food trucks and vendors. Take advantage of this fun-filled weekend that benefits the work of Tempe Sister Cities.