Arizona - Phoenix Valley of the Sun Attractions
The greater Phoenix area is popularly known as the Valley of the Sun.
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Avondale, Arizona
Avondale is one of the Tri-Cities in the West Valley, along with Goodyear and Litchfield Park. The town began with the name of Coldwater, its name when fisrt settled in the late 1880s. When the post office moved to nearby Avondale, the name Coldwater was discontinued.
Tri-City West Chamber Of Commerce
501 West Van Buren, Suite K
Avondale, AZ 85323
United States
501 West Van Buren, Suite K
Avondale, AZ 85323
United States
Phone 1 (623) 932-2260
Fax 1 (623) 932-9057
Coolidge, Arizona
Coolidge (pop. 6,927) is the home of the Casa Grande Ruins. The town of Coolidge is also west of the Pinal Pioneer Parkway.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Surrounding the main building of the Casa Grande Ruins are the remains of a walled village. A prehistoric ball court is still visible with a viewing platform located above it.
(Phoenix Valley of the Sun)
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is located in Coolidge. The ruins include the Casa Grande, the largest remaining structure built by the prehistoric Hohokam Indians. It is four stories high and 60 feet long, and designed to align with the sun and moon at specific times.Surrounding the main building of the Casa Grande Ruins are the remains of a walled village. A prehistoric ball court is still visible with a viewing platform located above it.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228-3200
United States
1100 Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228-3200
United States
Phone 1 (520) 723-3172
Fax 1 (520) 723-7209
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Coolidge - Golden Era Museum
The Golden Era Museum in Coolidge has a collection of antique toys, dolls and restored classic cars.
Gila Bend, Arizona
Gila Bend (pop. 1,747) is located on a bend of the Gila River southwest of Phoenix. It is regularly the hottest spot in the United States.
Nearby is the Gatlin Site archaeological ruins, an important Hohokam farming and manufacturing center between AD 800 and 1200. The town is working to develop the site including an interpretive trail.
Nearby is the Gatlin Site archaeological ruins, an important Hohokam farming and manufacturing center between AD 800 and 1200. The town is working to develop the site including an interpretive trail.
Guadalupe, Arizona
Guadalupe is a Mexican-American and Yaqui Indian community just south of Phoenix. The Yaqui Indians founded the town when they fled their homeland to avoid persecution and enslavement. The town was named for the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico.
Painted Rocks State Park (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
Painted Rocks State Park is named for a group of boulders covered with Indian petroglyphs. The park is located 25 miles northwest of Gila Bend.
Painted Rocks State Park is named for a group of boulders covered with Indian petroglyphs. The park is located 25 miles northwest of Gila Bend.
Arizona State Parks Board
1300 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2929
United States
1300 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2929
United States
Phone 1 (602) 542-4174
Fax 1 (602) 542-4180
Sun Cities Museum of Art
The Sun Cities Art Museum features exhibits of American, Asian and other art.
West Valley Museum Of Art
17420 North Avenue of the Arts
Surprise, AZ 85374-2577
United States
17420 North Avenue of the Arts
Surprise, AZ 85374-2577
United States
Phone 1 (623) 972-0635
Fax 1 (623) 972-0456
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Sun City, Arizona
The retirement town of Sun City, 11mi/18km northwest of Phoenix, came into being in the 1960s, and now has a population of 50,000 senior citizens. Offering the attractions of leisure, a pleasant life style, an agreeable climate and beautiful scenery, it is almost entirely residential, with no schools or kindergartens, still less industry. Another settlement of the same kind, Sun City West, has grown up in the immediate vicinity.
Tolleson, Arizona
Tolleson, a station on the railroad, was founded in 1912 by W.G. Tolleson of North Carolina.
