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Venue: Brelby Theatre Company
Address: 7154 N. 58th Dr.
Description: Also known as the West Valley's New Works Incubator, the Brelby is truly that - an incubator for directors, writers, designers and actors to practice, refine and demonstrate their craft for local and visiting audiences.
Website: brelby.com
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Venue: Cerreta Candy Company
Address: 5345 W. Glendale Ave.
Description: Chocolate-covered cherries, marshmallows and pretzels are just a minoring sample of the delicious and delectable confections created at Glendale's hometown candy company. Be sure to take a tour.
Website: cerreta.com
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Venue: Arrowhead Towne Center
Address: 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center
Description: Apple, Disney, Forever 21, JCPenny, Macy's and Rocky Chocolate Mountain Factory make up a small glimpse of what the West Valley shopping mecca has to offer. While locals and visitors shop, they can take advantage of several dining opportunities and events, such as live music and National Geographic-sponsored activities for kids.
Website: arrowheadtowncenter.com
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Venue: Arizona Broadway Theatre
Address: 7701 W. Paradise Ln.
Description: Catch a live performance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," "Camelot," "Saturday Night Fever" or a live concert or special event at Peoria's premiere performing arts destination. The ABT is also a big supporter and proponent of youth performance art programming.
Website: azbroadway.org
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Venue: Challenger Space Center
Address: 21170 N. 83rd Ave.
Description: One of the 40 centers in the nation, the Challenger Space Center is designed as a tribute to the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster and is an inspirational facet of learning for space enthusiasts of all ages.
Website: azchallenger.org
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Venue: Historic Downtown Glendale
Address: 5802 W, Palmaire Ave.
Description: History buffs will love the charm of Glendale's historic downtown, home to the Glendale Police Museum, local restaurants, and shopping. Overnight visitors can stay at the historic Gas Light, with building origins dating back to 1926.
Website: historic-glendale.com
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Venue: Historic Sahuaro Ranch Park
Address: 5850 W. Glendale Ave.
Description: Host to weddings and events, with picnic areas, playgrounds, a multi-sports complex and more, this historic park with roots dating back to 1886 is one of Glendale's best-kept secrets.
Website: glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation
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Venue: Phoenix International Raceway
Address: 7602 S. Avondale Blvd.
Description: This one-mile raceway has been host to motorsports since 1964, including the Verizon IndyCar Series and two NASCAR events each year.
Website: phoenixraceway.com
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Venue: Lake Pleasant
Address: 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd.
Description: With no short of sunshine, one of the Valley of the Sun's most coveted water wonders has plenty to offer. Spend a day fishing, boating, scuba diving, hiking or stay for a camping trip to enjoy them all.
Website: http://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/lake-pleasant-regional-park/
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Venue: University of Phoenix Stadium
Address: 1 Cardinals Dr.
Description: Home to the Arizona Cardinals and 63,400 ft of their fans, the University of Phoenix Stadium has been host to the Super Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and National College Football Championship game. Its retractable roof and event space for 72,800 people makes it the perfect location for anything from sporting events to corporate gatherings, trade shows and more.
Website: universityofphoenixstadium.com
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Venue: Westgate Entertainment District and Tanger Outlets-Westgate
Address: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd.
Description: Catch a movie, grab abite, play at Dave & Buster;s, listen to live music, at Westgate's Entertainment District then pop over for the shopping fix from dozens of outlets like Tommy Hilfiger, Aeropostale, Coach, Reebok, PacSun and more.
Website: westgateaz.com
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Venue: White Tanks Mountain Regional Park
Address: 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd.
Description: A perfection location for biking, hiking and camping, the park is also home to the White Tanks Library and nature center, complete with a variety of desert creatures - snakes, reptiles and more.
Website: http://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/white-tank-mountain-regional-park/
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Venue: Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
Address: 16501 W. Northern Ave
Description: You'll feel the jungle, desert, who explorer and a zoologist for a day when visiting the home of more than 600 exotic and endangered species about 6,000 animals.
Website: wildlifeworld.com
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Venue: Wigwam Resort
Address: 300 E. Wigwam Blvd.
Description: What began as a 24-room guest ranch has become a 331-room resort oasis with golf courses, tennis courts, multiple swimming pools, and 45,000 square feet space.
Website: wigwamarizona.com