The Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, AZ has timely exhibits and ones that often have not been displayed anywhere else in the valley. One such example is, “Hohokam! Ancient Monuments of the Salt River Valley”, educating the public about ancient Egyptian temple mounds.

Master planned gated communities are found through out greater Phoenix. Some of the most elaborate developments were designed to keep residents at home. Their amenities include entertainment venues, classes, personal services and restaurants. A number of them regularly host social events for homeowners.