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The Ultimate Guide to Central Arizona
An easy flight from LA, or a scenic, very doable road trip, Arizona is an incredibly unique destination worthy of a visit. Whether you’re wanting a quick vacation escape, are looking to invest in a new property, or are even curious about relocating your family - central Arizona offers limitless possibilities.
From endless golf courses to scenic waterways for river rafting, and beautiful mountains, deserts, & canyons for hiking and horseback riding, the central region of Arizona offers myriad outdoor activities that promote a relaxed and balanced life. Professional sports teams, vibrant culinary scenes, an emphasis on arts and culture, and upscale shopping experiences bring all the touches of a modern destination and have made Arizona increasingly alluring in recent years for many lifestyles.
Neighborhood Highlights:
Scottsdale:
The star of Maricopa County, this central city is the destination for fine dining, shopping, beautiful hotels, and spas - Scottsdale is actually home to more destination spas per capita than any other US city. Fantastic medical care, arts and commerce, and many celebrated corporations’ headquarters have also put Scottsdale on the map as a prime spot to not only visit, but move to.
Paradise Valley:
This centrally located, desirable city in Maricopa County is a Phoenix suburb worth seeing. Mummy Mountain Estates and Tilyou Ranchitos are specific neighborhoods to explore if you have real estate in mind.
Cave Creek:
Another Maricopa County city just south of Phoenix filled with golf courses, a 3,000-acre regional park, trails, ranches, desert gardens, and, of course, a cave!
Fountain Hills:
An upscale city in Maricopa County - that celebrities like Steven Spielberg and Stevie Nicks have ties to.
Goodyear:
This Maricopa County city is another suburb of Phoenix - low crime rates and high-quality education, plus close proximity to fine dining and shopping make this area an alluring spot.
Litchfield Park:
Known for its many parks, this Maricopa County city is just 20 miles west of Phoenix. Popular attractions include extensive golf courses and even a zoo, aquarium, & safari park.
The East Valley:
This Phoenix metropolitan area of Maricopa County includes cities such as Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Mesa, as well as Queen Creek, which is part of both Maricopa and Pinal counties. Known for being home to Arizona State University and many community colleges, all major cities here are also known for their museums and performing arts centers.
The West Valley:
This area includes the cities of Peoria (in Maricopa and Yavapai counties), Surprise (Maricopa County), and Glendale (Maricopa County).
Phoenix:
Arizona’s capital is the largest city in the state and one of the largest cities in the US. As the cultural hub of Arizona, Phoenix is an incredibly popular tourist destination with museums, fine arts, architecture, fine dining, professional sports franchises, and much more to see and enjoy.
Just a stone’s throw away…
From the downtown Phoenix area, it is:
1 hour to North Scottsdale
1 hour to Payson
1.45 hours to Sedona
1.5 hours to Prescott
2 hours to Flagstaff
2 hours to Tucson
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