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Did You Know?

Since Arizona is the number one mining state in the country, it’s no surprise that Phoenix is home to the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum. This museum, which costs only $2 for adults and is free for children, features exhibits commemorating mining in the state and a large mineral display.

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.