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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.

Prepare for an exciting day of sports action at Westworld Paintball Adventures' Xtreme Pursuit Paintball Arena. This 30,000-square-foot indoor playground is perfect for grownups and teens who love paintball. You're sure to have a blast with 500 tons of dirt, bunkers, sniper towers, and more. What's excellent about paintball is that it's a sport for everyone. You don't even need prior experience. The expert staff will care for you and provide you with top-of-the-line equipment. They also host various events, including paintball games, private play, birthday parties, team building, corporate outings, and more. Make your child's next birthday unforgettable, or get the boys together for a pre-wedding battle. Paintball parties are always a creative and memorable experience.