Are you new in the Phoenix area, visiting or just a resident looking for a way to get around? There are so many things to do in our beautiful and sunny capitol. Rich in Native American and Mexican culture, nightlife and festivals, there’s always something going on for you to tag along on.
At Personal Touch Transportation we are proud to offer the valley with a great choice in limo services, to get you to-and-fro. Naturists absolutely love the valley because it overs so much in outdoor adventures and scenic views.
Visit a Museum
There are so many historical monuments and museums in the area, it will be hard to choose from! Some that you might find interest in include: Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, and the
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Did you know that our state metal is copper? The Arizona Capitol Museum is build under a dome made of copper!
Take a Hike
No, we’re not telling you to get lost! During our cooler Fall, Spring, and Winter months residents and visitors from all over love to climb our mountains! Whether you prefer horseback, walking, or biking, there’s surely something for you. Most of our surrounding trails are completely free to explore.
There are many local providers of guided day hikes and even multi-day backpacking adventures! This is a really great way to explore our desert oasis, and learn about our rich history. Please don’t forget to take plenty of water and energizing snacks, even during Winter months it can still get warm out there!
Take a Downtown Stroll
The first Friday of every month, we celebrate a little thing called “First Friday.” If you’re lucky enough to be in town or available, this is a great place to get out and see our city’s culture. This art walk is really a site to see. Thousands of people flock to this monthly event to see art galleries, local vendors, and indie bands perform on our Downtown streets. You can plan to be there between 6-10 p.m. and the trolley runs until 9:30
Sidewalks are different shapes and sizes, people tend to make their own decisions to which way they would want to go. Going through the motions on a sidewalk is similar as going through the motions of life. There are many turns that could get you to your final destination and turns that can also get you into places you would not feel so comfortable being. Staying on the right path and trying to get to where you need to go isn’t so hard but when you have other sidewalks with nice grass and big beautiful street lights that can be a very big distraction to the eye and that could cause problems in your life. Nice sidewalks sometimes don't always tend to continue a nice path so they can be very believing at first but when you make it to the end
Let us begin in the 1500’s this was when Arizona was first explored by the Spanish. In 1539 Arizona was claimed for Spain by Marcos de Niza. The first Spanish settlers were established in 1752 in Tubac. There were many revolts from two tribes Pima and Papago. In 1821 Mexico acquires military control over Arizona. The United States won the Mexican war in 1848. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave the United States most of Arizona. The rest of the state was given to the United States in 1853 by the Gadsden Purchase. Arizona discovered Copper in 1854. Arizona became a state on Valentine’s Day in 1912. This states name comes from the "Spanish word Arizonac. This term means little spring" (Bright, 2004, p. 47). The states motto became “Ditat Deus” which translates to “God enriches”.
Mexican culture is perhaps the largest influence on the state of Arizona, affecting the cuisine of Arizona quite heavily. Mexican food is widely popular in Arizona, meaning that there are plenty of local Mexican restaurants, each giving a unique experience. Mexican culture also has strong ties to the history of Arizona, as it was once territory belonging to Mexico. Mexicans who inhabited the region over a century ago fought with tribes native to the land in order to wrest control from them. However, war erupted with America on April 25, 1846. The war, now known as the Mexican-American War, resulted in the Mexican Cession. The Cession effectively indoctrinated the states of California, Nevada, most of Arizona, and various sections of other current day states. The war’s start can be contributed to many things, one such reason being the acceptance of Texas as a recognized state by the U.S. This created a great deal of tension with Mexico, as Texas was once their territory, until Mexicans and Americans overthrew the governor of the region and appointed their own leader, Samuel Houston. Houston then brought Texas in as a state to the U.S. in order to assuage any aggressive acts by Mexico. However, tensions soon flared when several small incidents along the border of Mexico and Texas lead to the war. Many politicians in the northern states opposed the war, claiming that it was an attempt of the southern slave owners to gain influence in the new territory. While most of the territory of Arizona was obtained by the end of the war, it was the Gadsden Purchase that attained the rest of the state, along with the southwesternmost part of modern day New Mexico. The purchase gets it’s name from the United States ambassador to Mexico, James Gadsden, who signed the treaty approving the purchase of the territory in the year 1853, not all too long after the
Not only is scenery distinctive to Albuquerque, but also its live cultural heritage. The Old Town Albuquerque, the city’s first neighborhood, invites travelers to appreciate its artistic richness both in the artists’ studio and the galleries. If you happen to bring your children with you, don’t worry to leave them at !explora!, the large interactive science center that will attract their attention for the whole day.
For years I’ve been planning a family vacation but had never decided a pleasant and fascinating place to visit. A lot of people relate the adventures in San Antonio for tourists. To mention a few, The Riverwalk, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta, and The Tower of the Americas are the main attractions that would be perfect for a family trip. I was so enthusiastic and explored more into it. I gave my family the great news of going and exploring this amazing city on our own! San Antonio offers the best of attractions and activities in all Texas! Whether you’re looking for popular entertainment for the whole family or to spend time with your friends, I was so positive I had made a superb decision!
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When looking for a desert safari, you should be looking for both high standards and the rich culture and heritage of the place in its truest sense. You should be looking for a travel
It is an interesting ride to Blue Mountain. The roads are narrow, winding and unmarked; however, it is definitely worth it as the views are beautiful and enjoyable. It is surrounded by beautiful trees and the mountain view is spectacular.
Some people may disagree with me, as far as I’m concerned, Palo Duro Canyon is the best place to visit in the Panhandle. The anticipation of the trip, the excitement of the view, and the exuberant breathtaking experience of the view is priceless.
With its sheer size, United States has many attractions that one may visit. Whether one is looking for a holiday getaway or just for a long weekend, there is much more to see. The good thing is that attractions are distributed across the whole country. In fact, every city in the United States has its unique attraction. Let us have a look at Mesa Arizona.
In “Texas improves school funding but still trails states,” even though Texas is one of the biggest states in the nation, yet they rank 40th in terms of money spent per student. The sheer amount of student population should be enough inventive to increase school spending because Texas teaches more students that surrounding smaller states, therefore, Texas takes on a bigger impact on the educational and economic impact on the country, and smaller surrounding states. During economic downtimes, a reduction in state aid to school is inevitable; a reasonable solution would be to bring funding back to the original numbers when the economy improves. That is easier said than done when the state only approves a $3.4 billion increase even though they previously cut back spending by $5.4 billion years earlier. Nearly all aspects of the public education system are poorly funded. Texas teachers are below the national average for salaries. With a state as large as Texas, funding for schools should be a top priority.
Seeing people that is homeless in Houston is a heart breaking situation to see so many people that are homeless. I make several trips to Houston off of 288 to the medical center I see homeless men that holds up signs asking for help out themselves or their family. On several different occasion that I have went into a fast food place and bought food and went and give it to them instead of giving them money. I am wrong for doing that instead of giving the money. I just have thought about if I give them money will they go get food or drugs with it; I asked myself should I be like that or not. As you drive under the under passes you can see people stuff under the bridge and that’s where the homeless live trying to get cool during the summer and keep warm in the winter. “Authorities estimate that Houston ranks fourth in the country in terms of homeless number, with more than 40,000 people per year
The cultural event that I attended was the Paseo First Friday Art Walk. I chose this event opposed to others because of the unique environment. This was located in downtown Oklahoma City as a strip mall known as The Paseo Arts District. There were art galleries, art demonstrations, live music, pottery, and food. This was all very fascinating to me and I enjoyed my time there.
During my trip to the Arboretum I thought a lot about the importance of the desert. I thought about how complex and beautiful it is. It is a landscape that I do not think many people view as beautiful. I know that when I first came to visit Phoenix I thought the desert was quite ugly. It wasn’t until I made an effort to find its exquisiteness that I did. Participating in activities like visiting the arboretum and taking day trips to Sedona and Tuscon have helped me to see the magnificence of a cactus existing in the sand with no water for weeks at a time. This one thing amazes me so much. The blooming flowers on a cactus are breathtaking to me. I think the contrast of cactus flowers and the vastness of the sand in the desert is what makes it so striking.