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Camera Ready
Just a few miles south of Phoenix, South Mountain Park Scenic Drive, is an amazing site which has been mentioned as the largest city park in the world. With nearly 17,000 acres, South Mountain is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve System and it's a popular spot to go horse riding, hiking and biking through 58 miles of trails or to simply enjoy the impressive Phoenix views and breathtaking sunsets. Bring your camera, that's the only way you can take home the cute rabbits, wild miniature pigs and geckos you may come across. Phone: (602) 534-6324
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Once Upon a Wish
A Phoenix landmark, Mystery Castle was built by Boyce Luther Gulley built to fulfill the fantasies of his 4-year-old princess. The castle was constructed using stones, automobile parts, rail tracks and even telephone poles. Gulley's daughter, Mary Lou, still lives there and personally leads tours through this imaginative work of architecture which features 18 rooms, 13 fireplaces, parapets, a chapel, cantina, and a dungeon. Admission starts at $2 for children 6-15. Open Thursdays-Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed from July through September. Phone: (602) 268-1581
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Part Time Lover
A passionate shopper's dream, Biltmore Fashion Park offers more than 70 fine shops within a romantic open-air setting of brick walkways, luscious landscaping and hacienda fountains. You'll find almost anything you need, want or can't have among popular and upscale stores from Macy's to Cartier. There are also 13 excellent restaurants and eateries including The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen and Christopher's Fermier Brasserie. Phone: (602) 955-1963
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