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Embark on a journey through the heavens with the Stellar Adventures Arizona Stargazing Tour. Explore the lunar mountains, deep canyons, and eons-old moon craters. Observe massive Jupiter and Saturn, both billions of miles away, through high-powered telescopes. Witness the beauty of celestial nurseries and thousands of shining stars. The peacefulness of the desert at night is unparalleled, making it the perfect backdrop for our Night Vision Adventure. You can watch the world come alive under the cloak of darkness using state-of-the-art night vision devices. Witness the emergence of wildlife from the black desert sky and explore the hidden treasure of the Sonoran Desert.

Get ready for a unique and imaginative way to experience classic storybook characters. The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is the place to be. From Rumpelstiltskin to The Tale of Peter Rabbit, you'll be amazed by the artistry of puppetry and the incredible skill of our professional puppeteers and theater artists. They offer entertaining and educational shows for students, and their repertoire of over 60 shows ranges from original stories about the environment to fun versions of fairy tales. They even provide study guides free of charge to enhance the experience for students and parents. Visit the historic building year-round, or catch one of the traveling shows at schools, libraries, child cares, and community centers all over Arizona and beyond. And see the adults-only Puppet Slam night for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

To experience the magic of candy making, visit the Cerreta Candy Company. This family-owned business has been making delicious treats for over 50 years. They offer public tours of their factory, where you can watch as vats of chocolate are poured into delicate molds to create mouth-watering candies. You'll be able to hear the popcorn popping before it gets coated in luscious caramel. The Cerreta family has passed down their candy-making skills for four generations, and they continue to oversee production and operations. You can watch them make a variety of caramels, fudge, brittle's, Camelback's, and caramel popcorn. They combine modern and old-fashioned candy-making techniques to create popular chocolate-covered creams such as butter, maple, fudge, or peppermint. They specialize in molded chocolates like the famous French Mint and the Chocolate Enrober, where creams, caramels, pretzels, cherries, and marshmallows get covered in luscious chocolate.

The Grand nightclub blends retro elements from the past to offer a fun and relaxed experience. The club boasts three rooms, each with a unique ambiance. The main room of The Grand is a blend of Victorian train station, old vineyard storeroom, and old English hunting lodge styles, resulting in an eclectic atmosphere. Experience an immersive fantasy with The Ghost Ship, which takes you on an isolated derelict galleon adventure. This innovative venture utilizes sound and holographic technology to create a complete 4D voyage experience. Visit Sanctum, a speakeasy that guarantees to transport you back to the prohibition era 1920s for a one-of-a-kind journey.