Come browse through collectibles, antiques and memorabilia from more than 600 antiques dealers at Brass Armadillo Antique Mall. The shopping facility also has a large selection of Star Wars memorabilia and other nostalgic collectibles.
Discover the inner-workings of candy creation at the Cerreta Candy Company. The 4th generation of candy makers throw open the doors of their factory every day for public tours. Watch vats of chocolate being poured into delicate candy molds, and hear popcorn popping before it gets bathed in luscious caramel.
Located at the Hedgpeth Hills petroglyph site on the 47 acre Sonoran Desert preserve, Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve has the largest concentration of the Native American petroglyphs. There are more than 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on almost 600 boulders where research is still being conducted.
Stroll through Historic Heritage Square for a visual feast that celebrates Phoenix's Victorian history. The square is anchored by the Rosson House, dating from the late 1800s. Today, the structures are occupied by museums, shops and restaurants, but the historic architecture remains.
Visit the last remaining basilica in Arizona, St. Mary's Basilica. The church was built in 1914 and is one of the most-photographed religious icons in the area. The structure has an otherworldly atmosphere, and visitors discover that they leave in a peaceful state of mind.
Tour one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces, Taliesin West. He designed the magnificent structure as his private winter home, studio and architectural campus. Public tours take place every day. Also, themed tours are available that incorporate details and Wright's architectural theories.
Learn about this unique and historic Phoenix landmark,and get a first-hand look at Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights and it's Cactus Gardens. Take a tour and learn the interesting, fact-filled stories about the property and its history.
Step into the world of Biosphere 2 at the University of Arizona, a self-contained microcosm of the world and its various climates, including a rain forest, simulated ocean and more. Originally built for research purposes, Biosphere 2 also holds daily tours throughout its amazing system of trails and levels.