For an unusual twist on your museum adventures, Irida’s Giraffe Museum should be your first stop. A local resident donated the use of her home so that guests could enjoy her unique Giraffe collection as mush as she did. Admission is free.

Master planned gated communities are found through out greater Phoenix. Some of the most elaborate developments were designed to keep residents at home. Their amenities include entertainment venues, classes, personal services and restaurants. A number of them regularly host social events for homeowners.