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Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine #15-4 (July 2025 - August 2025)

Mid Summer Issue (Current Issue July-August) Subscribe Free at https://discovertheregion.com/subscribe/ to Gain Access to the Entire Book Now! On The Cover: Kevin Costner 108 Pages Dear Readers, As summer peaks in the Valley, the city hums with monsoon storms, laughter on shaded patios, and the quiet beauty of museum halls. On our cover, we celebrate Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, where Kevin Costner was honored with the Western Spirit Award—highlighting a decade of preserving Western heritage. This season isn’t just about staying cool, but living smartly. “Cool Home, Hot Savings” shares tips to keep homes comfortable and energy bills down, while “Splash Safely” and “Prevent Drowning” offer must-know pool safety advice. And for pet owners, “Fur-ever Friends” helps cats and dogs live together peacefully during lively summer days. Food lovers will find plenty to savor. “Sweet Escapes with a View” reveals Phoenix’s coolest indoor dessert spots, and “Summer Happy Hours” lists the best dining deals in Old Town Scottsdale. Adventurous readers can explore “Exotic Culinary Delights,” featuring goat stew with cassava and vegan lavender ice cream. Beyond dining, we spotlight movement and conservation: “Workout Cool” showcases the inclusive Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, while “Saving Every Drop of Water!” highlights SRP’s innovative efforts to protect our desert’s most vital resource. When the city heat lingers, “High Country Treks” invites you to cooler trails in Northern Arizona. And indoors, our “Book Reviews” recommend titles like “The Wide Wide Sea,” “Original Sin,” “Never Flinch,” and “Nightshade”—perfect reads for summer afternoons. What truly makes Phoenix summers special isn’t just how we cool off, but how we come together as neighbors, families, and explorers. We hope this issue inspires you to discover, taste, and celebrate the best of our region. Warmly, Marie Taylor Editorial Director Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine

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Explore the vibrant and diverse attractions

in the Phoenix, Arizona region. Whether

you’re a sports enthusiast, nature lover, or

art aficionado, there are things here for

everyone to enjoy. Here’s a detailed

list of venues as well as destinations,

complete with contact information and

web addresses, to help you make the

most of your visit to the Valley of the Sun.

Discover the perfect mix of entertainment,

culture, and natural beauty that this very

dynamic region has to offer.

PARKS & RECREATION

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LAKE PLEASANT REGIONAL PARK

41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd

Morristown, AZ 85342

(602) 506-2930

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/

park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/

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MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK

16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive

Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

(602) 506-2930

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/

park-locator/mcdowell-mountain-region-

al-park/

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CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN

4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018

(602) 261-8318

https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/

locations/camelback-mountain

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN PARK AND PRESERVE

10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

(602) 495-5458

https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/

locations/south-mountain

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ADOBE DAM REGIONAL PARK

23280 N 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85310

(602) 506-2930

https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/

park-locator/adobe-dam-regional-park/

MUSEUMS & OTHER

ATTRACTIONS:

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ARIZONA MUSEUM FOR YOUTH:

300 S 5th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85003

(480) 644-2468

https://ideamuseum.org

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I.D.E.A. MUSEUM

Address: 150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201

(480) 644-2468

https://ideamuseum.org/

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ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201

(480) 644-2230

https://www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org/

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ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER

600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 716-2000

https://www.azscience.org/

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CAVE CREEK MUSEUM

6140 E Skyline Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

(480) 488-2764

https://cavecreekmuseum.org/

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX

Address: 215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

(602) 391-5191

https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/

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DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

(480) 941-1225

https://dbg.org/

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HEARD MUSEUM (FEATURED ON PAGE 30)

12301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 252-8840

https://heard.org/

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MESA CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM

1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201

(480) 644-6500

https://www.mesaartscenter.com/

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PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

(FEATURED ON PAGE 34)

1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 257-1880

https://phxart.org/

SPORTS:

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STATE FARM STADIUM

1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305

(623) 433-7101

https://www.statefarmstadium.com/

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CHASE FIELD

401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 462-6500

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/ballpark

•3

FOOTPRINT CENTER

201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

(602) 379-2000

https://www.footprintcenter.com/

•4

WESTWORLD OF SCOTTSDALE

16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(480) 312-6802

https://www.westworldaz.com/

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DESERT DIAMOND ARENA

9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ

85305

(623) 772-3200

https://www.desertdiamondarena.com/

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PHOENIX RACEWAY

7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, AZ

85323

(866) 408-7223

https://www.phoenixraceway.com/

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TURF PARADISE RACE COURSE

1501 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

(602) 942-1101

https://www.turfparadise.com/

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WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK

20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

(520) 796-5601

https://www.racewildhorse.com/

DTPR JULY THROUGH AUGUST 2025 / ATTRACTIONS & VENUES