| When most people think about the state of Arizona, | | | | alongside the beach, there is definitely not a lack of |
| most of them initially think of the capital, Phoenix. While | | | | night life. Scottsdale finds itself in an ideal location, |
| it is the largest city and the fifth most populous city in | | | | nestled in between Phoenix, Tempe and Carefree. |
| the United States, there are many other lovely cities | | | | While the summers in Scottsdale are quite intense, the |
| tucked into this diverse region. | | | | winters are rather mild. This means that your |
| One of the major suburbs of Phoenix is Peoria. Peoria | | | | Scottsdale heating bill in the winter will still be quite low. |
| is the ninth largest city in the state in terms of | | | | If you are coming to Scottsdale to visit, you won't |
| population. There are plenty of fun things to do in the | | | | have a problem finding a room as there are over |
| city of Peoria, as both the San Diego Padres and the | | | | 15,000 hotel rooms in the city. |
| Seattle Mariners share a sports complex where they | | | | Mesa is another interesting city that lies near the city |
| partake in spring training. While there are two rivers | | | | of Phoenix. Mesa is separated from Phoenix by the |
| that flow through the city, both the Agua Fria River | | | | city of Tempe. Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona, |
| and the New River are usually dry. If you feel like | | | | after Phoenix and Tucson. Mesa is an extraordinarily |
| breaking free of the stifling feel of Peoria heating, there | | | | wide city. Since the distance from east to west is over |
| are several golf courses to choose from where you | | | | 18 miles, people often refer to locations either being in |
| can breathe in the fresh, warm air. | | | | East Mesa or West Mesa. It makes sense, then, that |
| If you are looking for a place to stay in the Phoenix | | | | Center Street runs north to south and separates the |
| area that lends itself to a "South Beach" type | | | | two halves. Mesa is home to the Chicago Cubs spring |
| atmosphere, look no further than Scottsdale. | | | | training camp. If you are in town while the team is |
| Scottsdale is often regarded as an upscale tourist | | | | training it is an exciting event to attend. In the winter |
| destination that boasts plenty of the finest department | | | | you can step out from the Mesa heating systems and |
| stores and high-end shopping. While Scottsdale is | | | | visit the Mesa Amphitheater. |
| located in the middle of the desert rather than | | | | |