Law enforcement history can be fascinating, and this is proven by the Phoenix Police Museum. This museum houses exhibits highlighting the role of police officers in the city’s history. The museum is always free, and you can visit on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Many of the Valley’s gated master planned communities are built where cotton once grew. Subdivisions have sprouted up on farmland in all directions. Areas that were once rural are now home to a more diverse population, who enjoy amenities that were previously out of their budget.