This was a great find on the Pinball Map (they have four pinball machines inside and on free play…read morewith admission). This is a unique car museum in the Phoenix area. Definitely worth the price of admission and they have complimentary cold water. The volunteers are awesome and very informative. Felix worked on the day I was there (Wednesday) and he pretty much gave me a private tour. Come check it out. I am sure people in Phoenix don't go here. I know my friends didn't know about it.

Loved going here. I took my 2 year old nephew, at first he was a bit scared to get in cars but once…read morehe did he wanted to get in all of them and "drive" he also loved the game room. We will be back and spend more time here his next visit! So much fun and staff was very inviting! Loved that water was included with our ticket

I was so happy to find Denise who reattached my doll's head and hand washed all the crocheted…read moreclothes.

Brought our granddaughters here as they are really into American Girl Dolls, barbies, and antique…read moredolls. This place has all kinds of antique dolls, and their miniature doll houses were fun. The girls kept looking at even the miniature toilet paper in one of the doll houses. The woman who runs this museum was very welcoming and answered all our questions as well as informing us of the dolls' histories. Definitely worth walking through. And there are a few dolls and clothes for sale too to add to a collection.

Bearing in mind this is a super-tiny, one-room museum, I think it is still worth a visit if you are…read morenearby. It is inside the Peoria City complex, which I previously rated very highly just because they are home to this mini-museum. Most installations are for two months; right now there's one for the summer. If you like your art in bite-sized chunks, this is DEFINITELY the museum for you!

From the owner: The West Valley Art Museum brings people from all over Arizona to check out high quality art with a…read morevariety of themes, from Asian to experimental installations to world costumes from more than 60 countries. Visitors can take in a diverse display of art, since the permanent collection contains 2,000 items. Besides the visual displays, the museum also hosts special events such as Appraisal Day, Mind of the Artist, and art workshops.

We play Bingo every Thursday night. Have met a lot of people. Only plays September - June. Off in…read morethe summer months. Not expensive unless you want to play extra games! Pots are from $100. - $1000. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!! The hall hold around 600 people. Bring your own food as it starts at 6:00 - 8:30. Get there early!! Make sure you can yell BINGO loudly!!!!! Free dobbers on your birthday!

I just finished my appointment at Relax. Restore. Rejuvenate. massage spa at the Sun Dial…read morerecreation center. Jodi Ross is the therapist there. She is very knowledgeable and professional in providing a unique, slow and deep therapy. I usually have to ask other therapists to ease up and I feel the pain of my treatment for days after. But Jodi's method allows her to use deep pressure, and get positive results, without the pain! After my first session, I had much more range of motion. And I will schedule another appointment soon. Highly recommend!

It was interesting but many of the petroglyphs were high in the rocks. It made seeing them…read moredifficult. I guess the best part for us was the building. There we could get some information about the peoples that drew them. In my opinion, a better place to see petroglyphs more closely would be at White Tank Regional Park.

Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve In the Phoenix, Sun City area…read more Open 8 to 2 Wednesday through Saturday. There is a small entry fee but I don't mind helping to support the University's work I think it's $5 for seniors. Of course covid has changed everything so you need to check in on the Is hours with the website. There It's very accessible although it's not really a paved ADA wheelchair accessibility A beach wheelchair might do fine if someone was helping to push. It's a gravel trail so seniors that are mobile should have no problem. Families with children should have no problem. It's a little more than a quarter mile down the trail. They seem to be relying on the audio tour inside and outside though I believe it's posted on spotify. It actually makes me a little sad that they're not relying on volunteers or students as much anymore. It seems to be a trend and it's probably related to covid possibly, to modern Digital Culture rather than human interaction culture that I and my generation come from. I'm also sure like everyone else in the service industry it's urban industry they're finding it hard to get volunteers and employees. It reminds me of the self service lines in grocery stores and retail now, It's all about speed and efficiency rather than service. There was an archeological student from the University of Arizona, who was doing some kind of trail sweep who I naturally engaged in a conversation with, she had a wealth of information about the site and she enjoyed talking about it as well as some of the frustrations of trespasser's and worrying about artifact theft and vandalism. There was no one else around so we talked for 45 minutes. When I asked her about her future in archeology she felt that it was probably going to be in museum work cause that was the only place that you could possibly get a salary if you weren't teaching. I always enjoy listening and learning from bright young people about their passions. The rock art was produced by Archaic (before 150 CE,) Hohokam (1 - 1450 CE,) and Patayan (ca. 900-800 CE) cultures. It focuses on the rock art found a short way from the building on an outcropping of basalt boulders found along a quarter mile trail facing southeast. Unfortunately I wasn't smart enough to ask the student about differentiating from the different the different time periods of rockheart and asking her to show me some examples. I really recommend a visit especially for families and seniors of a certain age or for initial cultural markings experience. It's will also help you get oriented to the indigenous culture of the Phoenix area. The museum and interpretive centre discusses the site and its petroglyphs as well as tools and pottery associated with the site and Hohokam culture. Archaeology of the site includes features aside from the rock art which are described in the museum, but are not accessible to visitors. These include the remains of a pit house with middens and cooking areas, and the foundations of two masonry rooms top the outcropping where the majority of petroglyphs were found. It's heartening to see that this site helped to preserve an acreage of desert from encroaching development, the fragility of such sites will only increase with with increased tourism, and they do there best to manage it. A small number of rock art pieces were actually moved to their current location when the nearby dam was built. (All moved pieces are so identified.) The preserve is the result of a partnership by a number of organizations, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Maricopa Flood Control District and Arizona State University. The site is protected and operated by Arizona State University.

We stopped by the zoo a few months ago and wanted to give a review of all the amazing animals and…read morethe fantastic staff! We have been here a few time over the years. We love the conservation efforts Wildlife World zoo does and does consistently. They are always trying to improve living quarters for the animals. They always have many toys for the birds, which is so great to see, since exotic birds need lots of metal stimulation. We fed the lorikeets this time around and that was so fun and beautiful. We can't wait until we stop in again for a fun day trip to The Wildlife World Zoo.

It's a giant zoo & the aquarium has some really cool features. However, I just don't think it's…read moreworth the cost. I purchased the annual membership and it costs more than the family plan at the Phoenix Zoo. As a stay at home mom, I was looking for things to entertain my daughter during the week. Most of the restaurants and exhibits were closed the days I came by. I purchased a membership so of course I want to come on a day other than Saturday to avoid the huge crowds, but I felt like I couldn't use my membership to its full advantage because it was practically deserted during the week staff/amenity wise. Could only buy a drink/food at one of the food courts at the front of the zoo which was frustrating considering how huge this place is and when it's hot, the rides were closed most of the time (plus they cost extra, even for members), and the giraffe feedings weren't ever available either. I tried multiple days during the week as well and had the same experience. I'm not sure if the little snack shacks & places are open on Saturdays or if they are closed permanently, but there were a ton of unused/unopened spaces that look like they'd be cool... if they were operable. $261.59 felt like a lot to just walk around in dirt to look at animals in an outdated space. Plus only I could take my daughter alone or else we would need to spend an additional $262 for my husband to have a membership. If you have kids 3+, it would be an additional $133 per child! Greeeeeedy if you ask me considering the Phoenix zoo prices. We didn't renew and will make the drive to the Phoenix zoo. The gas money will be worth the much lower membership price over there.

Excellent show. Very nice and friendly docent. We were shown the various work spaces and…read moregalleries.

Update addition: Their Literary Arts Program holds a great…read moreOpen Mic event every third Friday from 6:30-8. A $5 admission includes snacks. The talent in our area is amazing and whether you perform or just watch, you're bound to meet interesting people and have a fun evening.

This is OPEN! Just went to visit Arcosanti with a friend that came to town and what a cool…read moreexperience. You have to schedule a tour, self guided are not allowed. The tour guide Joseph was so kind and full of energy. The video you watch when you get there is a very heart felt explanation of the passion to continue this community. They own 800 acres and the property is built on 20 acres, it was built between 1971-1975 for the main spaces that are shared. 45 people live there but could range to 80. They show how the products and structure are made. I had no clue about silk casts and loved the hands on understanding and history. They have concerts, events, gatherings. Etc at the amphitheater. Check out the website. The cafe is closed. You can stay as a hotel guest overnight. They offer apprenticeship also.

I'm not sure why the Yelp page states Arcosanti is closed. We were just there and is open and…read moreoperating. Clearly what the original architect had in mind many years ago never came to fruition as it really hasn't changed in years. Is appears to be a small artist community but we didn't see anything going on at the moment so couldn't tell if it id still active or they make everything south in Scottsdale at Cosanti. There is a gift shop where you can watch a brief video on the history and learn about their wind chime creations. Personally I've received many of the wind chimes over the last 20 years for housewarmings or Christmas gifts. Each is unique. The greeter in the gift shop was friendly and stated there is a tour available as well. We didn't have time for the tour but purchased a couple of small gifts. He suggested visiting the Scottsdale location as well which is called Cosanti. I had no idea it was located in Scott's well. Will check it out.

Update March 2026: Wonderful to see the type of the…read morecollaboration this organization fosters as they did by having an Ikebana Club (I.I. Sun Cities Chapter 167) decorate the grounds and hold workshops in conjunction with the America the Beautiful exhibit. *****

During Black History month, I'm filling my calendar with events and locales in the Phoenix…read moremetropolitan area where I can experience the handiworks of Black artists. I began my journey here. Located in the Surprise Civic Center complex, this gallery is featuring Black artistry from sculpture to quilting, photography to paintings and jewelry to ceramics. It was an impressive array. The gallery space can also be rented as an event space. The gardens outside are lovely with plants that shade in the beastly summer. Seating is plentiful under an arbor that covers an ample amount of space, perfect for meditation, conversation, or even a sack lunch. I'm looking forward to returning again as the exhibits rotate throughout the month to feature other Black artists handiwork.