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Attractions and Events (1119)
There are many tourist attractions in the Phoenix area, so there are lots of things to do in Phoenix even if you live here. Theatre, sports, enjoying the outdoors, festivals, attending special events--something for everyone!

Food and Drink (960)
Here is where you can find the perfect place to eat in the Phoenix metro area, sorted by geographic area, and then by food type. Also included in this section is restaurant inspection information, brew pubs, night life, wine resources and other items of interest to food and drink aficionados.

Sports and Recreation (799)
Professional and non-professional sports information are both here, as well as golf course locaters. Recreational activities in this section are sports-related. Hobbies include crafts and other popular local hobbies.

Moving to Phoenix (67)
If you are considering moving to the Phoenix, Arizona area, there is a lot that you need to know before you arrive. Here are the relocation basics to get you on your way to an informed move to the area.

Phoenix Facts and Fiction (473)
Find out about Phoenix and the greater Phoenix area. Includes famous Arizonans, crime and criminals, quizzes, puzzles, fun things to know and Arizona trivia.

Cities, Government, Laws (118)
Cities and towns of the Phoenix metro area. Besides Phoenix, there is information for Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe and more. Also includes local resources for political parties, voting, government offices and local laws.

Weather, Plants, Animals (182)
There are some unique aspects to living in the desert. Here are some desert-related topics including monsoon storms, scorpions, snakes, cacti and more.

Jobs and Employment (115)
There are plenty of job opportunities in the Phoenix area. There are large corporations, many employment opportunities in the service sector and a concentration of high-tech positions. If you are looking for a job in the Valley of the Sun, you have come to the right place.

Homes and Rentals (209)
Look here for realtors, online home search, apartments and houses for rent, roommates wanted/needed, and short-term furnished housing in the greater Phoenix area.

Schools and Colleges (165)
Here is your best resource for locating both private and public elementary schools, middle schools and high schools in the greater Phoenix area. Also included are both 2 year and 4 year colleges, online universities, vocational schools and public libraries.

Lifestyles and Families (608)
Here are local resources for pregnancy and parenting information, health care, child care, pre-schools, adoption services, activities, counseling and more. Senior resources, Gay/Lesbian information, volunteering, and places of worship will also be found here.

Shopping, Services, Media (2354)
Find shopping malls, farmers markets, grocery stores, banks, utilities, and hard-to-find Southwestern products. Also includes service providers such as wedding planners, massage therapists and tattoo artists, as well as local newspapers, radio stations, magazines and TV stations.

Maps, Driving and Transport (314)
Maps of the city, airport, construction, counties and state. Transportation resources include cars, buses, trains, shuttles, highways, and airplanes.

Resorts, Hotels, Motels (128)
Looking for a place to stay in the Phoenix area? The Valley of the Sun has hundreds of properties to choose from. From budget motels to luxury resorts, there's a place in Phoenix to suit your needs.

Phoenix Photo Galleries (331)
Here are some fun pictures, photographs, and web cams depicting things associated with Phoenix, the desert, and with Arizona in general.

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