History buffs won’t want to miss the Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum and the House of Broadcasting Museum, each of which showcase exhibits from different aspects of local and national history. Take a ride on an Air Force “warbird,” or view some fascinating exhibits of Arizona’s greatest broadcasting moments.

Many of the Valley’s gated master planned communities are built where cotton once grew. Subdivisions have sprouted up on farmland in all directions. Areas that were once rural are now home to a more diverse population, who enjoy amenities that were previously out of their budget.