Family Entertainment - Golf - Sports

Surrounded by mountains and mysterious desert land, Phoenix AZ is now home to busy city living as well.

Known as the sixth largest city in the United States, Phoenix is steadily growing each year.

Phoenix lifestyle is generally relaxed and comfortable – bring your jeans and boots!

The cost of living is reasonable, and family entertainment, sports events and activities abound.

Five Star Vacation Resorts – Golf Courses – Fine Dining

Five star vacation resorts and hotels, more than 180 golf courses, fine dining, remarkable shopping and a multitude of other opportunities explain why Phoenix Arizona is one of the world’s most popular places to live.

Scottsdale and Phoenix – a Sportsman’s Paradise

Almost every golf connoisseur has paid a visit to a local Phoenix course.

The PGA’s Phoenix Open Golf Tournament is in full swing every January at the Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale AZ.

Phoenix is also one of only a handful of cities that boasts professional teams in four major sports:

• NBA Phoenix Suns
• NHL Phoenix Coyotes
• MLB Arizona Diamondbacks
• NFL Arizona Cardinals

Additionally, families especially enjoy Cactus League Spring Baseball Training!

Racing Cars Horses and Dogs

The Phoenix International Raceway revs up with NASCAR, Sprint car and Indy car action, which is yet another attraction for sport enthusiasts.

Other fast-paced activities include thoroughbred horse racing at Turf Paradise, dog racing at Phoenix Greyhound Park, and the entire family will enjoy the cowboy rodeo showdown that opens every October.

Parades and Rodeos Too!

Scottsdale’s Parada Del Sol, held annually since 1953, has the distinction of being known as the World’s Largest Horse Drawn Parade, and is followed by a weekend rodeo.

Take a cowboy-guided tour of the Arizona desert, a Scottsdale horseback ride or Sedona jeep tour. Arizona Adventure will make your outdoor adventure a great experience for the whole family.

Tubing Down the Salt River

There are six natural and manmade lakes nearby. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, water skiing, sailing and swimming at lakes that are within short driving distance.

People come from around the world to go tubing down the Salt River. Float down a cool and refreshing mountain stream while you enjoy a floating picnic. You’ll see majestic mountains, wild horses, and blue herons.

Desert aridity, mild temperatures, business and recreational opportunities make the Valley of the Sun an outdoor paradise!