Arizona : Oro Valley
Oro Valley is a scenic residential and recreational retreat nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, just a few miles north of Tucson. Oro Valley is set among the rugged mountains, yet close to the comforts of Tucson. There are many advantages to living here, such as the beauty of the desert and the proximity to lots of outdoor activities. Visitors will find several outdoor activities near town. Catalina State Park is situated to the east. When the early Spaniards passed through the area, they thought the mountains took on a cathedral-like appearance. They named them La Iglesia meaning, “church.” Today, the mountain range is called the Santa Catalina Mountains. The park offers camping, picnicking and birdwatching.
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Arizona : Glendale
Glendale, Arizona is a residential community west of Phoenix and is located in the Northwest part of the Valley of the Sun. Glendale, Arizona is located northwest of Phoenix and is considered part of the greater Phoenix area. During the past decade it has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and is Arizona's 4th largest city. Glendale is a very popular place to visit. The town began as a small church town and has grown to one of the largest towns in the Valley. There are numerous educational and training facilities such as the
Arizona : Green Valley
Arizona : Tempe
Tempe is a progressive city, with a small town college atmosphere combined with the high tech businesses. Tempe is the gateway to downtown Phoenix and the East Valley towns of Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa. It is 7 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix in the East Valley. Tempe covers 40 square miles.
Although Tempe is one of the largest cities in Arizona , it began as a small agricultural town with its flourmill being one of its mainstays. The fun and excitement of a resort, the warmth and comfort of a residential neighborhood, and the "small town" atmosphere of
Arizona : Benson
Benson serves as the gateway to Kartchner Caverns State Park. Located in the San Pedro Valley, the city offers proximity to both Tucson (45 miles northwest) and Sierra Vista (30 miles south). Other attractions include the San Pedro and Southwestern Excursion Train, the Amerind Museum (15 miles east) and the Holy Trinity Monastery St. David (7 miles south). enson has a unique setting resting in a green valley surrounded by the Dragoon, Whetstone and Winchester Mountains. The town is located on Interstate 10, where State Highway 80 and State Highway 9, begin their path south. Benson is a
Arizona : Phoenix
Arizona’s capital city, Phoenix, has risen from the mythical ashes of an ancient agricultural Indian village to become a sprawling modern metropolis, the sixth largest city in the USA. Its rapid urban growth has filled what is known as the ‘Valley of the Sun’, encompassing the neighbouring towns of Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe as suburbs and is America’s fastest-growing urban centre, claiming to have more 5-star hotels than any other city in the USA. With luxurious resorts and spas, glitzy shopping plazas, upmarket restaurants and superb golf courses, together with over 300 days of sunshine a year, the
