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Get your fill of everyone's favorite Mexican specialty food at the annual Somerton Tamale Festival, featured in Phoenix Magazine as one of the Top 52 Weekend Adventures in the state. There are usually more than 40 type of tamales available, along with live music and crafts. The event takes place in the heart of downtown on Main Street every December.

Go up, up, and away on a romantic hot air balloon adventure over the Phoenix skyline with Rainbow Ryders. The warm, balmy breezes and spectacular mountain scenery will leave you and your date in awe. Sunrise and sunset rides are available daily.

Interact with exotic animals at the Out of Africa Wildlife Park. This truly otherworldly nature experience includes a snake show with giant anacondas and boas, a 45-minute African Bush Safari that includes personal encounters with giraffes, zebras and more, and a predator feed where you can watch carnivores devour 800 lbs. of raw meat.

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.