A beautiful place to visit, peaceful open land. And a chance to learn about life for the tribal…read morelife today. Outside the Wild Horse Pass & Casino, there are very few places to purchase food or water, other than the gas stations. So be informed. The cultural center is fascinating but openly open Weds - Fri.

Every university has a student center or student union. Arizona State University has the Student…read moreCenter @ The Post Office and the University Center at the Downtown Campus, the Student Union at the Polytechnic Campus, the University Center Building at the West Valley Campus, and the Memorial Union and Student Pavilion at the Tempe Campus. The Memorial Union opened in 1956 and has since served as the central hub of student life on the Tempe Campus. The Memorial Union has its own core values including creating community, celebrating diversity, promoting and achieving excellence, embracing history and traditions, and fostering human development. There is a huge team of professional and student staff that run the Memorial Union (as well as the other unions and centers across the other campuses). ASU chose the name "Memorial Union" to serve as a living memorial for those who have courageously served our country in the military. There is a lot of history in the building. The Scoular Lounge (on the main level) is named after the Memorial Union's first director Cecelia Scoular. There are also more than 160 pieces of art making up the Memorial Union permanent art collection. These art pieces can be found along the walls of rooms and hallways throughout the building on all of the floors. There are 4 1/2 floors to the Memorial Union. On the lower level are a Digital Creative Studio, Wellness/Lactation Rooms, an Interfaith Reflection Room, lounges, meeting rooms, Burger King, Subway, Shake Smart, Sun Devil Card Services, Pat Tillman Veterans Center, Union Stage, and Sparky's Den with billiards and table tennis (but no longer bowling). On the main level are the Desert Financial Credit Union, the Pitchforks Dining Hall, Changemaker Central, the Information Desk, part of the Student Connection and Community office, the Safety Escort Service, the P.O.D. Market, the Sun Devil Hospitality Meal Plan Office, the Scoular Lounge, Starbucks, Einstein's, Chick-fil-a, Qdoba, Pei Wei, Choolaah Indian BBQ, Rosie's Bakery, Gigi's, and Bento. There is a mezzanine level with additional Student Connection and Community offices. On the second level are the Engrained dining room, Starlight Terrace, another Digital Creative Studio, many meeting rooms, the Arizona and Ventana Ballrooms, and a catering kitchen. On the third level are the New Student Orientation and ASU Family offices, the Event and Meeting Services and Sun Devil Hospitality Catering offices, and the Maroon and Gold program and Access ASU offices. I remember being at the Mariposa Cafe on November 1, 2007 for lunch when a fire broke out there leading to a closure of the Memorial Union for several months. The Memorial Union reopened its lower two floors in January 2008 with the rest of the building reopened in May 2008. I have spent many days, nights, and weekends in the Memorial Union for conferences, banquets, meetings, trainings, lunches, errands. study time, work time, shopping, and connecting with colleagues in offices on all floors. I was even there for a meeting today in the Alumni Lounge on the second floor of the building. I certainly encourage anyone visiting ASU to stop by the Memorial Union to check it out and be a part of history!

Visited the campus for the first time with my daughter (an online student) for her graduation,…read morethere was a pre-graduation event and campus tours hosted out of the MU, very nice facility, restrooms have the water and (Dyson) hand driers right over the sinks, makes it super convenient (and the dryers actually work well). Older building that has been renovated has lots of character and many little nooks and crannies to explore. Everyone was very friendly and helpful in getting us to our destination. Recommend

This library is beautiful both architecturally and an experience walking in. With a cozy patio…read morecomplete with seating and tables to enjoy a beverage and talk with a friend. It's next to an elementary school which may explain the many students there. It was refreshing to see so many youth hanging at the library. Lots of computers to use and a printing station. Librarians are welcoming and I was able to sign up for a library card quickly and she showed the many digital apps that come with membership to get free ebooks and streaming services. My kids were looking for Demon Slayer series which they didn't have but they do have a larger manga section that I anticipated. Overall, it's a lively and welcoming library that I recommend. I rented some early 2000s shows on DVD.

my absolute favorite library in a beautiful location. the architecture alone is so unique and fun…read morefor a library. this is my favorite place to study and there's no such thing as a bad seat with all the windows. sometimes the kid section can get loud but depends what time you go. very nice staff

Did you know most public and independent libraries are cooling center for those seeking refuge?…read more Libraries that have this sign provide a cup or free bottle of water. It's hot here in Arizona so this is a good practice. This library is very organized, neat and clean. Staff are helpful. There is lots of good information here. They have their own parking lot and Wi-Fi in the building.

After such a great experience working here last year, I decided to come back for another visit this…read moreyear when back in Arizona. It is the perfect place to get a little work done and they best part, it's free! It's bright, clean, and despite being relatively small it didn't feel crowded at all. The wifi connection is great! There seems to be a big patio option but on this visit it was a little too cold to work outside. My husband brought our son here too. He had a great time flipping through books and "working" on the kids computers. We'll definitely be back when we are back in Arizona!

I've always been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's preeminent architect. And it's nice that he…read morehas made an impact on Phoenix. While he has properties all across the U.S., he's most well known in Phoenix for Talisien West. While Frank Lloyd Wright Spire isn't as extensive, it makes for a fun mini adventure. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and had no trouble finding a free parking spot in the entertainment center where the Spire is located. Naturally, it's right off of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. If you're trying to find where to park, look for Maggiano's. The Spire was actually intended to be part of the State Capitol Building (another cool place to check out). Instead, it ended up in North Scottsdale. It's a large spire that stands out due to it's geometrical design and color scheme. While I saw it during the day, it's also nice to visit at night (when it lights up) or around the holidays (when an elf is attached to it). Outside of the spire, you have a good number of interesting sculptures designed by one of FLW's pupils. There's also a nice water fountain and bench area designed by another pupil. You can see FLW's influence in frequent uses of symmetry. And last but not least, there's a little tablet telling you a little bit about the spire and sculpture garden. This experience is free and can be done in about 10 minutes. I still have a few FLW spots to check out in town. On to the next one!

Huge fan of FLW and Taliesin West was the first FLW site I ever visited about 15 years ago so I've…read morealways had a soft spot in my heart for AZ because of this. We were driving to Cosanti and I wanted to stop here to check it out. My favorite part of Taliesen West is the sculpture garden with sculptures by Heloise Crista. The good thing about this location is you can see a couple of the same sculptures for free. The archer near the fountain is very memorable and I took a picture of it for a friend who visited TLW with me and he instantly remembered it.  The spire itself was draped with a blow-up elf for the holidays and it was distracting. It was originally meant for Arizona State Capitol. It's odd its just placed on a street corner though I can see why its probably the best location for it. The spires at the Marin County Civic Center and the Anderton Court Shops are integrated into his architecture and feel a lot more appropriate. Overall, it was quick free stop for FLW fans, no one else was there in the afternoon. You can see a wider breadth of the Crista Sculptures at Taliesen West and there are better FLW spires that are part of his buildings.

On my birthday, I always like to go on a mini adventure. Old Adobe Mission Scottsdale is located…read moreright next to The Mission Old Town (a popular Mexican restaurant) so it made for a natural pitstop after lunch. While Old Town can get busy, especially on the weekends, you'll find a free parking spot if you circle around a little bit. We found parking across the street in the surface lot. Now let's get to the good stuff. The Old Adobe Mission Scottsdale is the oldest Catholic church in Phoenix. You'll learn all about the history of the church inside. There's various information you can read on the walls, as well as a video playing in the back room. There's some cool art to check out too. With that being said, the coolest aspect of the church is the adobe architecture. It's free to get in and you can check it out in 10-20 minutes.

If you are in old town Scottsdale area, don't miss a chance to visit this charming historic old…read morechurch that dates back to 1930's. Stepping inside feels like going back old time--deep sense of history and character, the architecture is simple and beautiful and very peaceful. Learning a little more about Scottsdale in all at once!

Excellent facility. Offer all sorts of nature and science related classes for kids and adults…read morethrough the City of Chandler Parks and Recreation site. I've been going there 3x a week with my preschoolers Building Blocks class for at least 6mo and the front staff is friendly and helpful. The snakes and other creatures on display are interesting, educational, and very fascinating for me and my 4yo. They have fossils, minerals, rocks, taxidermy desert animals, skeletons of desert animals, Live non venomous snakes, tarantula, giant scorpion. I think all parents would benefit from bringing their kids even just to visit, it's like a museum - Free! And even sign up for classes - stargazing, fishing, raptors, reptiles - they have all sorts of classes.

$25/year for a little gym membership, you can't really beat that! Yes it's small but it's not…read moreusually that busy! Very clean and they have 3-4 TVs. We also have started playing pickle ball on Tuesdays at this location and it's so fun! Happy to have this place in my neighborhood!