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• GILA RIVER FARMERS MARKET read more ›
  (5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler. Tel. 480-502-5600)
  gilariverfarmersmarket.com
  The Gila River Indian Community shares its farming heritage at this unique farmers market. Buy produce, learn traditional Native American crafts, watch a cooking demo and, enjoy family-friendly music and games.
• HAUS MODERN LIVING read more ›
  (4700 N Central Ave. Tel. 602-277-0111)
  hausmodernliving.com
  A breezy space filled with clever finds, Haus offers modern furniture and accessories. In addition to goodies for the home and patio, there are cool gift items like the Lomo Fisheye 2 camera.
• THE DOLL HOUSE & TOY STORE read more ›
  (16447 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Tel. 480-948-4630)
  azdollhouse.com
  Visit the oldest family-owned doll, miniature and toy store in North America to find beautifully constructed puzzles, trains, dolls and a full line of dollhouse accessories, including furniture, wallpaper and lights.

• CACTUS LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING read more ›
  (Multiple locations. Tel. no phone)
  cactusleague.com
  Every spring, a host of Major League teams come to Arizona to practice for the season ahead. Fans can score up-close seats at bargain prices in 11 stadiums around the Valley. This year, the Cincinnati Reds join in on the fun.
• ENCHANTED ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK read more ›
  (1202 W Encanto Blvd. Tel. 602-254-1200)
  enchantedisland.com
  With the exception of a brief closing in the late 1980s, this magical amusement park has been charming the under-10 set since the late 1940s. Rides, a carousel and a steam train keep kids entertained.
• MANE ATTRACTION read more ›
  (3156 E Camelback Rd. Tel. 602-956-2996)
  manattractionsalon.com
  Last October, InStyle named this one of the top 25 salons in the country—the only Arizona salon to make the cut. Get perfect hair with an in-depth consultation, cut and style from one of the internationally trained stylists.

• THE PARLOR PIZZERIA read more ›
  (1916 E Camelback Rd. Tel. 602-248-2480)
  theparlor.us
  This former beauty parlor has been transformed into a hip, modern pizza joint. Expect unusual toppings (salsiccia, Yukon gold potato), handmade pastas and creative salads—all at wallet-friendly prices. $$
• FEZ read more ›
  (3815 N Central Ave. Tel. 602-287-8700)
  fezoncentral.com
  Though the name may conjure up images of old Morocco, this fusion restaurant has a contemporary feel. Urbanites gather at brightly colored tables for dishes like the Tangier burger (with hummus, pesto and dried tomatoes). $$
• MODERN STEAK read more ›
  (7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale. Tel. 480-423-7000)
  foxrc.com/modern_steak.html
  A new take on the classic steakhouse, this tony spot offers standards (center cut sirloin with herbed butter) and modern dishes (crispy shrimp with sweet chili aioli). $$$$

• FIBBER MAGEES read more ›
  (1989 W Elliott Rd, Chandler. Tel. 480-722-9434)
  fibbermageespub.com
  Wood floors, book-lined shelves, live music and unpretentious regulars make this Irish pub a homey place to hang out, even if you’ve never set foot on the Emerald Isle.
• HIDDEN HOUSE COCKTAIL LOUNGE read more ›
  (607 W Osborn Rd. Tel. 602-266-1763)
  This tiny club flies under the radar, but authentic hip-hop and bargain cocktails draw devotees from miles away.

• THE DOLLY STEAMBOAT read more ›
  (Apache Junction. Tel. 480-827-9144)
  dollysteamboat.com
  Cruise Canyon Lake—Arizona’s “Junior Grand Canyon”—aboard this replica steamboat. Your captain will recount legends of the Superstition Mountains.

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Fun Fact!
It would take more than 4.8 million pennies to equal the amount of copper used on the roof of the Arizona Capitol building.