Books
Secret Phoenix: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
By Christine K. Bailey
Where in Phoenix can you…
- join the Wrigley Mansion Club?
- explore ancient petroglyphs?
- discover the legend of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold?
- watch the Pony Express deliver mail?
- try Indian fry bread?
- slink into a speakeasy?
- wolf down a Sonoran Dog?
- test your mettle as a fighter pilot?
Whether you are exploring the rabbit warren of rooms that comprise Mystery Castle, hiking the steep, jagged face of Piestewa Peak named after the country’s first female Native American killed in combat, or standing among the towering saguaro cacti found only in the Sonoran Desert, it is hard to avoid adventure with a copy of Secret Phoenix in your backpack. This book traverses the historical, geographical and cultural landscape of an unlikely city that has risen from the dust of an ancient civilization to be the sixth largest city in the U.S. A new and eager city bent on growth, Phoenix has often eschewed history for the sake of progress and over time has lost too much of its heritage; however, for those who look closely, ask the probing questions and choose to explore, there is a history (and a future) to be found.
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100 Things To Do In Phoenix Before You Die
By Christine K. Bailey
The sixth-largest city in the U.S., Phoenix is home to more than 1.4 million people. The metropolitan area encompasses 4.3 million residents across more than 2,000 square miles, and includes the cities of Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler. Known for its soaring temperatures as much as its soaring saguaro cacti, found only in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix beckons the rest of the country from about October when the summer heat begins to loosen its hold until almost May when temperatures begin to climb once again. It is the climate – one of Arizona’s 5 C’s that brings more than 16 million visitors here every year. Few can resist the expansive blue skies, breathtaking mountain views and countless outdoor adventures from tee time on one of 200 golf courses to rugged mountain climbs that deliver panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert. So whether you’re here for a short visit, a few months in winter or you’ve decided to make this beautiful desert oasis home, we think you’ll find plenty of opportunities to discover the best of what Phoenix has to offer.
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Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona, A Great Destination
By Christine K. Bailey
Adventure awaits in Arizona. Discover the best of what to see and do in this full-color second edition packed with helpful information – travel tips and itineraries, and sidebars by local experts on things you want to know about, like family-friendly Phoenix and Arizona’s wine country. Travelers, Arizona residents and newcomers alike will find this engaging, enlightening book a priceless resource as they explore Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona and the surrounding areas.
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Phoenix, Arizona: A Photographic Portrait
By Paul Scharff, Christine K. Bailey
Welcome to Phoenix, Arizona where the sun shines more than 300 days a year and rainfall is at a minimum. A mélange of old and new where glass and steel structures share city blocks with 19th century homes and the futuristic looking light rail train passes through historic neighborhoods, Phoenix is unlike any other Arizona city. Here in the pages of this coffee-table style book are just a few examples of Phoenix personified. Experience the diversity and beauty of Phoenix and some of its most notable landmarks and points of pride through Paul Scharff’s photography. We hope you enjoy the journey.
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Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona & Central Arizona, A Great Destination
By Christine K. Bailey
Adventure awaits in Arizona. Discover the best of what to see and do in this full-color second edition packed with helpful information – travel tips and itineraries, and sidebars by local experts on things you want to know about, like family-friendly Phoenix and Arizona’s wine country. Travelers, Arizona residents and newcomers alike will find this engaging, enlightening book a priceless resource as they explore Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona and the surrounding areas.
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Available in stores now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound Bookstores like Changing Hands.