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Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe

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    Mill Avenue Bridge across the Salt River in Tempe Arizona photographed at sunset.; Shutterstock ID 73008814; Project/Title: Arizona; Downloader: Fodor's Travel Mill Avenue Bridge across the Salt River in Tempe Arizona photographed at sunset.; Shutterstock ID 73008814; Project/Title: Arizona; Downloader: Fodor's Travel
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    Mill Avenue Bridge across the Salt River in Tempe Arizona photographed at sunset.; Shutterstock ID 73008814; Project/Title: Arizona; Downloader: Fodor's Travel

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    The capitol building framed by palm trees in Phoenix, Arizona. The capitol building framed by palm trees in Phoenix, Arizona.
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    The capitol building framed by palm trees in Phoenix, Arizona.

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    SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Splash pad lit up at night at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 12, 2013.  North Scottsdale is a desirable tourist destination.; Shutterstock ID 168839804; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Splash pad lit up at night at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 12, 2013.  North Scottsdale is a desirable tourist destination.; Shutterstock ID 168839804; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader
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    SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Splash pad lit up at night at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 12, 2013. North Scottsdale is a desirable tourist destination.; Shutterstock ID 168839804; Project/Title: AARP; Downloader

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    Long exposure photo of the a city street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona at night. Long exposure photo of the a city street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona at night.
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    Long exposure photo of the a city street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona at night.

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    PHOENIX,ARIZONA,USA-NOVEMBER 30: Tourists visit the Mystery Castle in Phoenix on November 30, 2013. The castle was built in the 1930s and 40s by Boyce Gully for his daughter.; PHOENIX,ARIZONA,USA-NOVEMBER 30: Tourists visit the Mystery Castle in Phoenix on November 30, 2013. The castle was built in the 1930s and 40s by Boyce Gully for his daughter.;
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    PHOENIX,ARIZONA,USA-NOVEMBER 30: Tourists visit the Mystery Castle in Phoenix on November 30, 2013. The castle was built in the 1930s and 40s by Boyce Gully for his daughter.;

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    The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona is world famous for it's Native American collection. The museum was founded in 1929 and has become one of the finest locations for learning about American Indian arts and cultures. The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona is world famous for it's Native American collection. The museum was founded in 1929 and has become one of the finest locations for learning about American Indian arts and cultures.
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    The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona is world famous for it's Native American collection. The museum was founded in 1929 and has become one of the finest locations for learning about American Indian arts and cultures.

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    Hohokam Pithouse replica, Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, Arizona, USA Hohokam Pithouse replica, Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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    Hohokam Pithouse replica, Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

    Photo Credit: By karol m from arizona, USA [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

    Downtown of Phoenix as seen from Encanto park, Arizona; Downtown of Phoenix as seen from Encanto park, Arizona;
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    Downtown of Phoenix as seen from Encanto park, Arizona;

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    PHOENIX, ARIZONA,USA-DECEMBER 10: A Chihuly glass artwork sits amid desert landscape in Phoenix on December 10, 2013. The Chihuly exhibit is open to the public until May.; PHOENIX, ARIZONA,USA-DECEMBER 10: A Chihuly glass artwork sits amid desert landscape in Phoenix on December 10, 2013. The Chihuly exhibit is open to the public until May.;
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    PHOENIX, ARIZONA,USA-DECEMBER 10: A Chihuly glass artwork sits amid desert landscape in Phoenix on December 10, 2013. The Chihuly exhibit is open to the public until May.;

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    Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale and Phoenix,Arizona at sunset. Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale and Phoenix,Arizona at sunset.
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    Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale and Phoenix,Arizona at sunset.

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    Taliesin West was Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, and is currently home to his architecture school. It is named after Taliesin, Wright's main home in Wisconsin, where he spent his summers.                      Taliesin West was Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, and is currently home to his architecture school. It is named after Taliesin, Wright's main home in Wisconsin, where he spent his summers.
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    Taliesin West was Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, and is currently home to his architecture school. It is named after Taliesin, Wright's main home in Wisconsin, where he spent his summers.

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    TEMPE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Arizona State University Music Building on June 12, 2013, in Tempe, Arizona. The state-of-the-art Arizona State University Music Building houses four special concert halls as well as studios, labs, shops, practice rooms, and class TEMPE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Arizona State University Music Building on June 12, 2013, in Tempe, Arizona. The state-of-the-art Arizona State University Music Building houses four special concert halls as well as studios, labs, shops, practice rooms, and class
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    TEMPE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Arizona State University Music Building on June 12, 2013, in Tempe, Arizona. The state-of-the-art Arizona State University Music Building houses four special concert halls as well as studios, labs, shops, practice rooms, and class

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    WICKENBURG - USA, JUNE 14: Frontier Street in afternoon sun on June 14,2012 in Wickenburg, USA. Wickenburg was founded in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg and the Frontier street is originally preserved since that time. WICKENBURG - USA, JUNE 14: Frontier Street in afternoon sun on June 14,2012 in Wickenburg, USA. Wickenburg was founded in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg and the Frontier street is originally preserved since that time.
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    WICKENBURG - USA, JUNE 14: Frontier Street in afternoon sun on June 14,2012 in Wickenburg, USA. Wickenburg was founded in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg and the Frontier street is originally preserved since that time.

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    The amazing Superstition Mountains of Arizona. The amazing Superstition Mountains of Arizona.
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    The amazing Superstition Mountains of Arizona.

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    The Apache Trail, East of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. A narrow winding road that snakes its way around the north side of Superstition Mountains.; The Apache Trail, East of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. A narrow winding road that snakes its way around the north side of Superstition Mountains.;
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    The Apache Trail, East of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. A narrow winding road that snakes its way around the north side of Superstition Mountains.;

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    Aerial view of the popular recreation spot Lake Pleasant, Arizona. Aerial view of the popular recreation spot Lake Pleasant, Arizona.
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    Aerial view of the popular recreation spot Lake Pleasant, Arizona.

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    This building is an original structure moved to Phoenix, Pioneer Village, from the Payson area. It represents the type of housing used after the homesteaders arrival in a new area and was common in eastern and northern Arizona, where timber was readily ava This building is an original structure moved to Phoenix, Pioneer Village, from the Payson area. It represents the type of housing used after the homesteaders arrival in a new area and was common in eastern and northern Arizona, where timber was readily ava
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    This building is an original structure moved to Phoenix, Pioneer Village, from the Payson area. It represents the type of housing used after the homesteaders arrival in a new area and was common in eastern and northern Arizona, where timber was readily ava

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    Arcosanti is an experimental town and molten bronze bell casting community in Yavapai County, central Arizona, 70 mi (110 km) north of Phoenix, at an elevation of 3,732 feet (1,130 meters). Its Arcology concepts were developed by the Italian-American archi Arcosanti is an experimental town and molten bronze bell casting community in Yavapai County, central Arizona, 70 mi (110 km) north of Phoenix, at an elevation of 3,732 feet (1,130 meters). Its Arcology concepts were developed by the Italian-American archi
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    Arcosanti is an experimental town and molten bronze bell casting community in Yavapai County, central Arizona, 70 mi (110 km) north of Phoenix, at an elevation of 3,732 feet (1,130 meters). Its Arcology concepts were developed by the Italian-American archi

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    Ruins in Casa Grande National Monument, Arizona; Ruins in Casa Grande National Monument, Arizona;
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    Ruins in Casa Grande National Monument, Arizona;

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    Evening view of a hiking trail in Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona. Evening view of a hiking trail in Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona.
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    Evening view of a hiking trail in Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, Arizona.

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    Saguaro cactus on peralta road in the superstition wilderness. Saguaro cactus on peralta road in the superstition wilderness.
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    Saguaro cactus on peralta road in the superstition wilderness.

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    A lovely desert scene at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Arizona. A lovely desert scene at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Arizona.
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    A lovely desert scene at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Arizona.

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    View from Tonto National Monument showing landscape of predominantly saguaro cactus with Roosevelt Lake in the distance. View from Tonto National Monument showing landscape of predominantly saguaro cactus with Roosevelt Lake in the distance.
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    View from Tonto National Monument showing landscape of predominantly saguaro cactus with Roosevelt Lake in the distance.

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    Panorama of Roosevelt Lake, bridge and Theodore Roosevelt Dam which are located at Apache trail scenic drive in Arizona, close to Phoenix. Picture was taken on 4th August, 2015. Panorama of Roosevelt Lake, bridge and Theodore Roosevelt Dam which are located at Apache trail scenic drive in Arizona, close to Phoenix. Picture was taken on 4th August, 2015.
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    Panorama of Roosevelt Lake, bridge and Theodore Roosevelt Dam which are located at Apache trail scenic drive in Arizona, close to Phoenix. Picture was taken on 4th August, 2015.

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    Rocks rising from the creek in Tortila Flat on the Apache Trail, Arizona. Rocks rising from the creek in Tortila Flat on the Apache Trail, Arizona.
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    Rocks rising from the creek in Tortila Flat on the Apache Trail, Arizona.

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    Casa Grande Ruins National Monument of the Pre-columbian Hohokam Indians in Arizona USA. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument of the Pre-columbian Hohokam Indians in Arizona USA.
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    Casa Grande Ruins National Monument of the Pre-columbian Hohokam Indians in Arizona USA.

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