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135 N. PINAL STREET, FLORENCE, AZ 85132 PINALCOUNTYAZ.GOV 888.431.1311 Welcome TO PINAL COUNTY

The name Pinal is derived from the Pinal Apaches or "pine groves in the CONTENTS mountains" THERE IS MUCH TO SEE AND DO! 3 Welcome to Pinal County Formed from portions of Maricopa and Pima Counties, Pinal 5 Local Government Offices County was established on February 1, 1875 in response to the petition of residents of the upper Gila River Valley, as Act 6 Pinal County Chamber Offices 1 of the Eighth Territorial Legislature. Florence was designated as the county seat and remains so today. 7 Weather and Statistics Pinal County has two distinct geographical regions. The 8 Pinal County Map eastern portion is mountainous with elevations up to 6,000 feet while the western portion is primarily low desert valleys. 11 Pinal County Birding Trail 15 Pinal County Open Space & Trails Produced & Published in conjunction with City/Town Information ROX Media Group 19-66 442 W. Kortsen Rd., Ste. 101 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 p. 520.426.2074 | roxmediagroup.net 67 Copper Corridor

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3 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 4 PINAL COUNTY CHAMBER OFFICES AND VISITOR CENTERS

Apache Junction Chamber of City of Maricopa Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Commerce 567 Apache Trail 19756 N John Wayne Pkwy #100 Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Maricopa, AZ 85139 480.982.3141 520.568.9573 PINAL COUNTY LOCAL www.ajchamber.com www.maricopachamber.org Greater Casa Grande Chamber Oracle Visitor Center GOVERNMENT OFFICES of Commerce 1470 W American Ave 575 N Marshall St #5246 Oracle, AZ 85623 City of Apache Junction Town of Kearny Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.896.3300 300 E Superstition Blvd P.O. Box 639 520.836.2125 www.visitoracle.org 480.982.8002 912.C Tibury Dr. www.casagrandechamber.org http://www.ajcity.net 520.363.5547 O.W.N. http://www.townofkearny.com Coolidge Chamber of (Oracle Women's Network) City of Casa Grande Commerce 1470 W. American Ave 510 E Florence Blvd Town of Mammoth 351 N Arizona Blvd Oracle, AZ 85623 520.421.8600 125 N. Clark St. Coolidge, AZ 85228 520.896.3300 https://casagrandeaz.gov P.O. Box 130 520.723.3009 www.visitoracle.org 520.487.2331 www.coolidgechamber.org City of Coolidge https://townofmammoth.us Queen Creek Chamber of 130 W Central Avenue Sunland Visitor Center Commerce 520.723.5361 Town of Marana 3725 N Camelot St 22246 South Ellsworth Rd https://www.coolidgeaz.com Marana Municipal Complex Eloy, AZ 85131 Queen Creek, AZ 85142 11555 W Civic Center Drive 520.466.3007 480.888.1709 City of Eloy 520.382.1999 www.sunlandvisitorcenter.org www.queencreekchamber.com 595 North C Street, Suite 104 https://www.maranaaz.gov 520.466.9201 Florence Visitor Center Superior Chamber of Commerce https://eloyaz.gov Town of Queen Creek 24 Ruggles St 165 W Main St 22358 S. Ellsworth Road Florence, AZ 85132 Superior, AZ 85173 City of Maricopa 480.358.3000 520.868.4496 520.689.0200 39700 West Civic Center Plaza https://www.queencreek.org www.florenceazchamber.com www.superiorarizonachamber.org 520.568.9098 https://www.maricopa.az.gov Town of Superior Discover Marana Visitor Center 199 N. Lobb Ave 13881 N Casa Grande Hwy #100 Town of Florence 520.689.5752 Marana, AZ 85653 775 North Main Street http://www.superioraz.gov 520.639.8040 P.O. Box 2670 www.discovermarana.org 520.868.7500 http://www.florenceaz.gov

5 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 6 PINAL COUNTY WEATHER

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE - HIGHS/LOWS (per NOAA)

JANUARY 66° / 40°

APRIL 86° / 54°

JULY 104° / 77°

OCTOBER 88° / 60°

Pinal County, Arizona gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. On average, there are 292 sunny days per year in Pinal County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

PINAL COUNTY STATISTICS STATICAL INFORMATION- Founded: 1875 County Seat: Florence Land Area: 5,374 square miles Population: 462,789 Arizona's third-most populous county

Pinal County contains parts of four Native-American communities: Tohono O'odham Nation, Gila River Indian Community, San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, Ak-Chin Indian Community

7 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 8 9 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 10 More than 400 HOUSE FINCH species of birds use these riparian

GREAT HORNED OWLET areas throughout the year. WHAT IS THE PINAL COUNTY BIRDING TRAIL?

he Pinal County Birding Trail showcases the area's best sites to find birds and other wildlife. By using this interactive map, the trail allows visitors to set their own itinerary to explore the best the County has to Toffer. All sites along the trail are public with easy access and parking. Most sites also offer walking and hiking trails as well as other amenities such as restrooms or picnic areas. Whether BLACK THROATED SPARROW you're new to birding or an experienced birder, the Pinal County Birding Trail is the perfect tool to explore the region. The Pinal County Birding Trail was developed in collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Eastern Pinal County and the surrounding areas are full of green, open spaces, creating a home for a rich diversity of birds and other wildlife. The Pinal County Birding Trail WESTERN BLUEBIRD is focused on two of the region's major highlights: The Lower San Pedro River and the Gila River. These delicate desert rivers offer rare surface water and mature stands All sites that are included in the Pinal County of towering cottonwood and willow. As a Birding Trail are public and offer easy access result these areas are some of the most with parking. However, sometimes the biodiverse in all of the desert southwest. boundaries of these sites are not clearly More than 400 species of birds use marked and can border private property. these riparian areas throughout the year, Please respect our neighbors when visiting whether it's for breeding, migration corri- dors, or wintering habitat. No matter what the sites along the Pinal County Birding Trail. time of year, there's always great birding in DUSKY CAPPED FLYCATCHER Pinal County!

11 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 12 Map # Site Name Elevation Habitat

Riparian, Sonoran Shores Recreation Site 2000 1 Desert Riparian, Sonoran Christmas Recreation Site 2105 2 Desert Sonoran Desert, Round Mountain Park 3770 3 Urban Park High Elevation Vista, El Capitan Pass 4802 4 Oak-Pine Forest Wetlands, Sonoran Kearny Lake City Park 1939 5 Desert Sonoran Desert, Superior Visitor Center 2849 6 Urban Park Riparian, Sonoran Queen Creek Trailhead 2813 7 Desert Boyce Thompson Arbo- Aboretumn, 8 2474 retum Gardens, Wetlands

9 Picketpost Trailhead 2400 Sonoran Desert Ponderosa Pine- Pinal Peak Campground 7500 10 White Fur Forest Scrub Oak Oak Flat Campground 3980 11 Woodland Sonoran Desert, 12 7B Ranch 2350 Mesquite Bosque, Riparian Riparian, Sonoran Winkelman River Park 1930 13 Desert Water Treatment Mammoth Ponds 2383 14 Ponds, Urban

15 Tiger Mine Trailhead 4000 Desert Grassland

Desert Grassland, 16 Oracle State Park 4300 Oak-Mesquite Mixed Forest Desert Grassland, 17 American Flag Trailhead 4422 Oak-Mesquite Mixed Forest

Sonoran Desert, Aravaipa Canyon 2630 18 Riparian, Canyons

19 Peppersauce Campground 4700 Oak Woodland

Sonoran Desert, Lower San Pedro River 20 2148 Riparian, Mesquite Wildlife Area Bosque

All sites that are included in the Pinal County Birding Trail are public and offer easy access with parking. However, sometimes the boundaries of these sites are not clearly marked and can border private property. Please respect our neighbors when visiting the sites along the Pinal County Birding Trail.

2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 13 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 14 inal County residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of park, trail, and outdoor recreation PINAL COUNTY opportunities. Pinal County is home to four State Parks, four Wilderness Areas, three National Monu- OPEN SPACE & Pments, two National Forests, one National Recreation Trail, one National Scenic Trail and a world-renowned Arboretum. TRAILS Pinal County also provides several neighborhood/community parks and manages approximately 60 miles of regional non-motorized multi-use trails. For more information The Open Space and Trails Department provides visit the new Open outdoor leisure, recreation, environmental, cultural Space and Trails website! and natural resource management services to Pinal parks-trails.pinal.gov/ County residents and visitors so they can have access to, understanding and enjoyment of the natural assets of Pinal County.

P = Park T = Trailhead

Pinal County Park & Trail Opportunities

15 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 16 THE ARIZONA TRAIL

Stretching 800+ miles from Mexico to the Utah border, the Arizona National Scenic Trail runs approximately 100 miles through Pinal County, from Oracle to the Flor- ence-Kelvin Highway. About half is maintained by Pinal County with the remainder managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Pinal County offers three trailhead facilities, located at Tiger Mine Road, Freeman Road and the Florence-Kelvin Highway – milepost 29, all with overnight camping allowed. HOME CAP TRAIL SYSTEM Home is a place for new beginnings. Where milestones are reached and a lifetime of In addition to a reliable supply of Colorado River water, the memories are made. Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal system affords another potential benefit to the state of Arizona - a long distance, non-motorized, multi-use recreational trail corridor. Coldwell Banker® is guiding you home. In Pinal County, the CAP Trail will be almost 100 miles in length and will connect the communities of Red Rock, Eloy, Coolidge, Florence and Apache Junction. The Nona Road Trailhead located off Park Link Rd offers an opportunity for all non-motorized trail users to experience southern Pinal County. Great views of the Picacho Moun- tains, including Newman Peak, Picacho Peak and the Tortolita Mountains plus a variety of wildlife watching opportunities are present. 1919. N. Trekell Rd. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Pinal County has maps and other trail information available 520.423.8250 | roxsells.com online at: www.parks-trails.pinal.gov (C)2020 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

17 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 18 A Just down the road is the Goldfield Ghost Town, a completely reconstructed 1890s gold mining town. Entrance Apache Junction to the town is free, with fees for a number of the p began as an old attractions, which include a new zipline, a narrow gauge railroad, mine tours, the Historic Goldfield Museum, gold a west mining camp. panning, and many more, along with free gunfight shows. Apache Junction offers a number of hotels and several che local restaurants. Add in golfing, horseback riding, a stop in nearby Gold Canyon or at the Arizona Renaissance Festival, and boating, jet skiing, and fishing at Canyon Lake. Plan to stay awhile.

J BUCKET LIST • Canyon Lake • Superstition Mountain Museum unction • Goldfield Ghost Town • Hiking and Mountain Biking PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER • Lost Dutchman State Park pache Junction, the gateway to the • The Arizona Renaissance Festival Superstition Mountains, offers a myriad of attractions within easy reach of Phoenix. Made famous by the legend Aof the Lost Dutchman Mine, Apache Junction and the Superstition Mountains offer history, outdoor activities, and adventure. This is the start of the Apache Trail, with its many attractions. The drive up the trail, alone, is worth the trip for its breath-taking scenery. Stops include the Lost Dutchman State Park, offering a wide array of hiking trails and Family Camping, Junior Ranger, and Junior Buddy programs, along with many PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER special events. They offer cabins for camping. Don't miss the Supersti- Apache Junction & Apache tion Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, operated by the Trail Yearly Events Superstition Mountain Historical Lost Dutchman Days - February Society. In addition to their com- Parade, 3-Day Professional Rodeo, Rodeo Dance, Art Show, Carnival prehensive exhibit galley and many with 30+ Rides and Carnival Attractions, Food, Vendors free lectures and events, they have Lost Dutchman Marathon - February the only two surviving sets from Full & Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run, 2 Mile Fun Run PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER the Apacheland Movie Ranch, the Arizona Renaissance Festival - February & March famous Movie Ranch Barn and the in Nearby Gold Canyon - 30 Acre Village, Elvis Memorial Chapel, built for the movie Charro 14 Stages, Arts & Crafts, Jousting, Feasting (available for weddings and special events), along Festival of the Superstitions - November with the only 20-stamp mill ore crusher in Arizona Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors, Car Show, Beer Garden, and a G-scale model railroad exhibit. Veterans Tribute, Family Fun, Kids Korner, Pony Rides

19 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 20 PHOTO: PATRICK BULGER

Historic & Scenic Guided Desert Tours Gold Panning and more!

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CACTUS FLY-IN

r asa Grande is the largest incorporated nized since 2010 as the best soccer training facility in the city in Pinal County and a major eco- country by US Soccer. With eight professional-grade soccer nomic engine for the region. Founded fields and a 58,000 square foot training facility, it is also the a in 1879 as a temporary terminus for training home of the FC Barcelona residence academy. Cthe Southern Pacific Railroad, it was named Casa Casa Grande Trap & Skeet caters to shotgun enthusiasts nde Grande in 1880 for the nearby Casa Grande from beginners to experts, with no membership required. ruins. It's centrally located between Phoenix and Volunteers have built 17 miles of new hiking trails. The Tucson and growing rapidly. annual Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'Odham Tash The Museum of Casa Grande offers a detailed event is a truly memorable festival and carnival full of Native look at the area's heritage with artifacts and American arts/crafts, rodeos, and much more! And no one exhibits ranging from pre-history to the modern should ever leave town without visiting the one-of-a-kind day, with many special programs and events Casa Grande Neon Sign Park. each year. You're sure to leave smiling. Golf has become a major attraction, with three of the finest courses open The original name to the public, including the Dave was Terminus - White Municipal and Mission named for the end Royale courses. The Francisco of the rail line. Grande Hotel and Golf Resort was built in 1959 as the San Francisco Giants' Spring Train- ing Facility by owner Horace Stoneham. Its Duke Bar was named for frequent guest John Wayne. The adjoining Grande Sports World has been recog- CG MOUNTAIN

BUCKET LIST • Grande Sports World • Casa Grande Mountain Park • The Museum of Casa Grande • 3 Golf Course Open to the Public • Casa Grande Neon Sign Park • 17 Miles of Hiking Trails

CASA GRANDE NEON SIGN PARK PHOTO: SHANNON PRICE

23 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 24 Casa Grande Yearly Events Casa Grande Historic Downtown Street Fair - January Art, Pottery, Jewelry, Clothing, Sculptures, Entertainment, 200 Exhibitors, Car & Bike Show, Beer Garden, Food, Kids Area Casa Grande Cowboy Days and O'odham Tash - February Carnival, Parade, Native American Arts & Crafts Festival, Rodeo Featuring Ak-Chin, Gila River, Salt River Pima, & Tohono O'odham Nations Cactus Antique Fly-In, Casa Grande Airport - March Arizona's Premier Antique Aviation Event, Military & Civil Aircraft, Flying Displays Pinal County Fair - March Classic County Fair with Livestock, Exhibits, Food, Carnival Games & Rides, Entertainment, and More

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25 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 26 C Coolidge Yearly Events

oolid Coolidge Cotton Days - March Parade, Arts & Crafts, Car Show, Gem Show, 5K Fun Run, Volleyball and Horseshoe Tournaments, Cotton Displays, Cotton Bale Rolling, Entertainment, Teen Dance, Food Calvin Coolidge Days Celebration - October Parade, Entertainment, Carnival, Food, Arts & Crafts, Horseshoe, Volleyball, & Corn Hole Tournaments, Pancake Breakfast, 5K and Bike Run

g Casa Grande Ruins National

e Monument

oolidge is the home of the Casa Grande Ruins COOLIDGE COTTON DAYS National Monument. This was the first prehis- toric cultural site to be protected by the United placed over it in 1932 to help protect it from the elements. States Government when President Benjamin This is an absolute must-see in Arizona. CHarrison signed the Executive Order proclamation on The town of Coolidge came later. It was founded in 1925 June 22, 1892. And what a treasure it is. The four story during the planning for the construction of the Coolidge Dam, building was built by the Hohokam Indians who had which was completed in 1930, and named for President Calvin settled along the Gila and Salt Rivers by about 300 and Coolidge. The new source of water made this a very produc- begun irrigating the area. Their Classic Period began in tive agricultural area. The city incorporated in 1945 and is the 1100s when they began rapidly becoming a dynamic manufacturing center, as well. developing large communi- Home to Central Arizona College, it has also become a cre- ties like this one. The Casa ative center. Plan to take some time to visit the Pinal Geology Grande ("Big House") was & Mineral Museum. The displays are truly fascinating. And BUCKET LIST completed in about 1350 explore the Artisan Village of Coolidge, the Copper State Her- • Casa Grande National Monument and abandoned in about itage Museum, the Glass Studio, and the Artisan Village Art • Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum 1450. The first modern Gallery. You'll be very glad you did. • Artisan Village of Coolidge report of the ruins came from Missionary Father • Copper State Heritage Museum Eusebio Kino in November, • Glass Studio 1694. He's the one who called it Casa Grande. A steel roof structure was

COOLIDGE COTTON DAYS ROD GIPSON

27 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 28 Automotive & RV

Norris RV City of Coolidge 973 W. Gila Bend Hwy. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.836.7921 www.norrisrv.com Construction

Gallo Construction 701 W. Second St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.836.8899 www.galloconstruction.com Education

Central Arizona College 8470 N Overfied Road Coolidge, AZ 85128 130 West Central Avenue 800.237.9814 ext. 5111 Coolidge, AZ 85128 CAC serves and educates the diverse communities of Pinal County. 520.723.5361 www.coolidgeaz.com Real Estate

Elite Real Estate Pros HISTORICAL MUSEUM | GEM & MINERALS | HISTORIC WW2 AIRPORT 502 E. Cottonwood Lane, Ste. 11 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.836.6325 www.eliterealestatepros.com

Coldwell Banker ROX Realty 1919 N. Trekell Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520.423.8250 www.roxsells.com Casa Grande Ruins Located Between Phoenix & Tucson Off I-10 National Monument - FREE Admission COOLIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 520-723-3009 | COOLIDGECHAMBER.ORG Services Empire Cat - Agriculture True Learning 1.800.EMPIRE.1 www.empireag.com Sports

Titan Power Rentals 760 E. American Ave. Oracle, AZ 85623 855.RENT.4X4 www.titanpowerrentals.com Proud to serve as Pinal County’s only community college. CentralAZ.edu

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Fun Fact: Eloy is named for the PICACHO PEAK East Line of Yuma Railroad.

sabachtini" (My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?), the last words of Christ on the cross, and the name stuck! The truth is much more prosaic. The Southern Pacific train from Yuma arrived in 1902 and construction halted for awhile, caus- ing the place to be called the East Line of Yuma, or Eloy. Your first stop should be the Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum in the Old Toltec Elementary School, operated in HIKING PICACHO PEAK conjunction with the Sunland Visitor Center. Learn about history and gather current information at one stop. The Hohokam history exhibit is something special. It's a short distance to the Picacho Peak State Park, site of the BUCKET LIST furthest west battle of the Civil War. Visit the Robson Ranch ext along the • Santa Cruz Valley Historic Museum Resort Community and Golf Course. They also offer meeting Golden Corridor • Sunland Visitor Center rooms, as does the Desert Rose Bahá'í Center. is Eloy, strategi- • Picacho Peak State Park Eloy has become a world-recognized sky diving center cally located just • SkyDive Arizona thanks to SkyDive Arizona, the world's largest parachuting Nsouth of the Junction of I-8 resort. They have hosted many National and World Champi- • Bent Prop Saloon & Cookery and I-10. Long recognized onships and the Bent Prop Saloon & Cookery at the airport as an important cotton • Robson Ranch Resort Community has become quite the gathering spot. growing center, Eloy is now experiencing dramatic industrial growth thanks to, Eloy Yearly Events as they say, location, location, location. That's true throughout Pinal County and it's certainly true here. The city was founded Fiestas Patrias - September in 1902, but how it got its name was a mystery until recently. Parade, Entertainment, Music, Folklorico Dancing, Car/Bike Shows, One favorite story was that a railroad engineer stepped off Dance Contest, Art, Kid's Rides & Games, Vendor & Food Booths his train onto a rattlesnake and hollered out "Eloi, Eloi, lama

SKYDIVE ARIZONA

31 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 32 ELOYARIZONA The intersection of Value Location EloyAZ.gov and Opportunity

Indoor Skydiving www.skyventureaz.com (520) 466-4640 Located in the Heart of the Golden Corridor

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“Explore Arizona” Self-guided Day Trips, Hiking, Birding, Off-Roading SUNLAND VISITOR CENTER HOURS: Arizona Office of Tourism designated Visitor Information Center Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm I-10, Exit #203, (Toltec Road) | 3725 N. Camelot St. | Eloy, AZ 85131 Sat: 9am-1pm 520-466-3007 Sun: as posted Website: sunlandvisitorcenter.org | E-mail: [email protected] Skydive Arizona 4900 N Taylor St Eloy, AZ 85131 33 20202020–2021 Greater Prescott Pinal County Area Visitors GuideGuide 2634 F lorence

BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY BUCKET LIST • McFarland State Historic Park • Historic Downtown Florence MICHAEL JOSEPH BACA • Pinal County Historical Museum • The Windmill Winery • St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery • Poston Butte Golf Course lorence is a living history museum. The 6th oldest non-Native American community in Arizona was founded in 1866. By digging out and using the pre- American Indian exhibits, bullet and barbed wire collections, historic irrigation canals from the nearby Gila River, ranch and cowboy displays, prison collections, furniture, Fthe newcomers created a successful farming community. The wagons, a trading post display, and the Tom Mix collection. Arizona Territory created Pinal County in 1875, naming Flor- The downtown area is a National Historic District with over ence its County Seat. Silver was discovered nearby that year 25 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The and the community boomed. It remains the County Seat and 2nd Courthouse was built in 1891 and, recently restored, is evidence of its long history is everywhere to be seen, along still in use today. with many modern amenities. Florence is also home to Saint Anthony's Greek Ortho- The McFarland State Historic Park is home to the Florence dox Monastery which welcomes visitors. The Poston Butte Visitor Information Center. It's housed in the original Pinal Golf Course was named for Charles Poston, regarded as the County Courthouse. Built in 1878, it's the oldest court- "Father of Arizona" for his role in convincing Abraham Lincoln house still standing in Arizona, as well as the state's largest to create the Arizona Territory in 1863. His pyramid tomb is surviving pre-statehood adobe structure. For a deeper look located atop Poston Butte. The Windmill Winery doubles as a into history, the Pinal County Historical Museum offers winery and a wedding and special event venue. many authentic artifacts featuring antique farm equipment, The Windmill Winery

MICHAEL JOSEPH BACA WINDMILL WINERY

35 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 36 Florence Yearly Events Florence Annual Historic Home Tour - February Highlighting History & Architecture Dating to Territorial Days. HISTORICALHISTORICALHISTORICAL 20+ Homes & Buildings; Mostly Walkable, 3 Trolleys Available Country Thunder Arizona - April One of 6 North American Country Thunder Concerts - 4 Days Largest Country Music Festival in Arizona - 30,000 Fans/Day, Camp, RV; 2018 Academy of Country Music Festival of the Year FLORENCE Florence Jr. Parada and Rodeo – November FLORENCEFLORENCE The Florence Jr. Parada and Rodeo is the oldest Junior Rodeo in the United States and is the home of many champion cowboys and cowgirls. Events include team roping, breakaway roping, chute dogging, goat tying, barrel racing, sheep riding, and bull riding. Christmas on Main – December Come experience small-town holiday cheer at this annual event which brings the holiday spirit to Historic Downtown. Visit BUCKET LIST decorated stores, take pictures with Santa, enjoy dinner from • Historic Downtown Florence the food vendors, and then kick back for the entertainment and a Light Parade. • The Windmill Winery • Poston Butte Golf Course

St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery ATV

Shops

Museums BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY

Hiking

We've got a lot on tap.

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a Saguaro national park Spiral Petroglyph CATALINA BREWING CO. TASTING

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a successful farming and cattle ranching community that has grown to become a business and commerce hub, with easy access to Tucson and the vistas of Pinal County on its doorstep. Many hiking and biking trails offer stunning WHITE STALLION RANCH views and all levels of challenge. Look for the petroglyphs on the Wild Burro Canyon Trail, visit the TopGolf Marana complex, or go shopping at the Tucson Premium Outlet arana anchors the southern end of the Golden Mall at Marana Center. Corridor and makes an excellent base camp The White Stallion Ranch has been featured in over for regional exploring. With a myriad of hotels 100 classic western movies. The private guest ranch and restaurants, it's easy to stay here and take offers tours (for guests only) and has been rated the #1 Mthe back roads to Saguaro National Park West, Old Tucson, Family Resort by USA Today's Readers Choice Awards. and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. With its favorable The nearby Li'l Abner's Steakhouse has been feeding location on the Santa Cruz River, the area was long home to cowboys and movie cowboys since 1947. The Ritz-Carlton Native Americans, as evidenced by the recently discovered Dove Mountain Resort offers true 5-star luxury with a Las Capas archeological site, the oldest known agricultural 27 hole golf course, 26 miles of hiking trails, its huge pool irrigation system in the United States. Marana became a complex, and a luxurious spa. And Marana has now become a center for the farm- to-table and farm-to bottle movements. Fodor's Travel recently featured two Marana Gastronomy Tours' offer- BUCKET LIST ings, one culminating at the Ritz-Carlton, the other at the • Marana Gastronomy Tours • Wild Burro Canyon Petroglyphs Catalina Brewing Company. • The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain • Tortolita Mountain Park • White Stallion Ranch • Li'l Abner's Steakhouse

POOL AT THE RITZ CARLTON

39 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 40 Marana Yearly Events Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival at Post Farms - October 50 Acres of Fun - 2 Corn Mazes, Pick a Pumpkin, Games, Food, Petting Zoo with Ponies, Miniature Donkeys, Goats, and More

WHITE STALLION RANCH

SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK WEST

MARANA GASTRONOMY TOURS

The Darndest Place You Will Ever Visit! Hand Feed Ostrich, Goats, Lorikeets, Deer, Stingrays, & More! Fun for all ages!

Located at Picacho Peak at I-10 & Exit #219 Visit website for current hours www.roostercogburn.com

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BUCKET LIST BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY f • Copper Sky Regional Park • APEX Motor Club

M • Duke Golf Club at Rancho El Dorado Park, Aquatic Center, and • Arizona Soaring Multigenerational Center, • Skydive Phoenix a 52,000-square-foot BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY • Copper Sky Multigenerational Center recreation center designed a for all ages, interests, and skill levels. In addition

ricop aricopa is a vibrant city in the Gila to open spaces, it offers ballfields, courts, ramadas, a River Valley south of Phoenix. competition-level disc golf course, and a skate park. When Father Eusebio Francisco Maricopa is the first municipality in Arizona to offer the Kino visited in 1694, he reported award-winning amenities of an esports arena and Fitness Mfinding a Native American farming community. Court. The park hosts more than 80 athletic tournaments In the 1800s, it became an oasis in the desert, yearly in baseball, basketball, disc golf, lacrosse, rugby, growing up around its wells and watering holes. football, and esports. The Gila and Santa Cruz Rivers provided an abundance of water to the area historically and the peaceful and friendly Native Pima and a Maricopa farmers sold supplies to the many migrants traveling through. It was a key relay station along the San Antonio-San Diego Mail line and the Butterfield Overland Mail route, playing an important role in the region because of its reliable water and food resources. An east-west railroad provided optimism, but when a promised connecting line to Phoenix failed to be built, it seemed the area's time had VICTOR MORENO - AQUATICS CENTER AT COPPER SKY passed. Until recently, Maricopa has become one of Arizona's most In 2003, Maricopa progressive and fastest growing Maricopa Yearly Events incorporated and cities. The population grew from Copa Glow Night Market - January became the 82nd barely 1,000 in 2000 to over 50,000 today, offering many Drawing thousands, Copa Glow Night Market hosts over 10 hot city in the state of air balloons lighting up the night, tethered balloon rides, delicious unique activities for its residents food trucks, entertainment and local artisans and vendors. Arizona. and visitors in a modern, clean, inviting setting. Maricopa Salsa Festival - March A day-long event featuring live music, salsa tasting and Sitting in the heart of the competition, carnival games for children young and old with over city is the 98 acre Copper Sky Recreational 100 vendors. Complex, including the Copper Sky Regional

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I Class 320 acre Southern Dunes ndi omposed of two cultures, Tohono video Keno, live action poker and Golf Club O'odham ("Desert People") and Pima Black Jack, and the only Bingo Hall (Akimal O'odham or "River People"), in the entire Caesar's organization. Ak-Chin is the only Native American Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Community located totally within Pinal County. Center offers 12 movie auditoriums, from 300

a C It takes its name from the O'odham word patron theaters, to the 21+ Star Class theaters with

n "ak-chin," which means "mouth of the wash" or, in-theater dining and drinks, to private theater suites literally, "the place where the wash loses itself accommodating 6 - 20 people. Other options include in the sand." It became a very successful farm- an arcade center, laser tag area, Gamers Cave, bowl- C ing community based on the seasonal water ing alley, pool tables, Golden Tee Golf, soft tip darts, flow from the now generally dry Gila and Santa foosball, and the 14-screen Luxe Lounge sports o Cruz Rivers. The Spanish and their successors bar, with multiple dining options, and the Elements called the people Pima Indians because they Events Center for family parties and corporate mm answered the newcomers questions with the events. native language phrase abbreviated as "pi mac" meaning "I don't know." Harrah's Ak-Chin is Arizona's first and only tribal casino with an international management unity partner and it offers worldwide benefits through its Caesars Rewards program. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, it recently completed a $180 million expansion. It offers 529 luxurious guest rooms, a spa and fitness center, a pool with swim-up bar, conference AK-CHIN CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER facilities, great entertainment and restaurant PHOTO: SHANNON PRICE options, along with slot machines, video poker,

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47 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 48 Ak-Chin Yearly Events Him-Dak Eco-Museum Celebration - April Celebrating the Museum's Role in Preserving Ak-Chin History. Fun Walk & Run, Native Artists, Artisans & Dance Performers, Exhibits, Face Painting, Bounce House, Art & Food Vendors Masik Tas Ak-Chin Community "Birthday" Celebration - December Evening Light Parade, Carnival, Fun Zone, Petting Zoo, Vaila Dance, Rodeo, Live Entertainment, Cultural Entertainment, Golf Tournament, Food & Arts & Crafts Vendors, Miss/Jr. Miss Ak-Chin Pageants

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BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY BIOSPHERE 2 BUCKET LIST • Oracle State Park • Oracle Historical Society n adventuresome would-be gold-miner was sailing • Biosphere 2 • Guest Ranches from Boston around South America to California on a ship named Oracle when they sailed up the Gulf of • Arizona Zip Line Adventures • Peppersauce Canyon w/Cave Tours California by mistake. He decided he'd had enough Asailing and headed overland, making it as far as Tucson, where he research facility. The enclosed ecological system is the largest joined other miners, filing claims on the north side of the Catalina closed system ever built. Time-Life Books called it "one of the Mountains. When they applied for a post office, they were call- 50 must-see wonders of the world." ing their town American Flag. The Post Office Department said The Oracle Historical Society is headquartered in the Acadia the name was too long for their small town, so they re-named Ranch Museum, with mining and ranching exhibits, and has it Oracle. Today Oracle marks the southern end of the Copper hosted a Smithsonian travelling show. They also now own the Corridor and offers a multitude of attractions and activities for American Flag Ranch, which includes the oldest existing origi- visitors, including many fine restaurants and guest ranches. nal territorial post office in Arizona, dating to 1881. Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre haven for wildlife providing over 15 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails for every- thing from picnics to serious pack-trips and offering many educational programs. Check BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY out the Arizona Birding Trail and tour the Historic Kannally Ranch House. Arizona Zipline Adventures offers Southern Arizona's first and longest Eco-Zipline tour. Peppersauce BIOSPHERE 2 Canyon, on the back road to Mount Lemmon, offers picnic and campground sites, off-road trails, hiking, and cave exploring. Biosphere 2 is now a Univer- sity of Arizona Earth-Science

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51 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 52 Oracle Yearly Events Oracle Artist Studio Tour - April Meet Artists, See Original Art at Historic Ranches, Studios, Workshops and Galleries; Paintings in Oil, Watercolor, Acrylics, and Encaustic,Jewelry, Ceramics, Wall Hangings, Photography, Woodwork, Iron Sculpture, Metal, Glass, Collage, Artwork with Gourds, Musical Instruments, and More Mount Lemmon Gravel Grinder - October A Family-Friendly Bicycle Event Based at the 3C Ranch, Riding from 4,500 Ft. in Elevation to 8,000 Ft. at Summerhaven atop Mt. Lemmon with Onsite Camping, Live Music, Games, Communal Campfire, & More

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Tele: 520-896-3300 Visitor Center 1470 W American Ave | PO Box 5423 | Oracle, AZ 85623

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ith a deep-rooted history of farming fresh bakery, along with a full schedule of seasonal festivals, and agriculture, Queen Creek offers concerts, and special events. It's also available for weddings small town charm with modern and special events. Hayden Flour Mills at Sossaman Farms is amenities, featuring a number of yet another family-owned operation. They're dedicated to pro- Wunique "agritainment" destination venues. viding stone-ground artisan always fresh, never bleached or Family-owned and operated, the Queen Creek enriched flours from ancient heritage grains, using sustainable Olive Mill is Arizona's only working olive farm. methods from seed to table. They've been growing wheat here Over 7,000 olive trees are grown sustainably for over 100 years. They also offer tours, classes, celebrations, and olives are pressed to produce high-quality and special dinners. extra virgin olive oil. They Queen Creek Town Center offers a wide variety of shop- offer hourly classes, daily ping and dining options with an array of unique eateries and tours, and an expansive traditional restaurants. Stroll down Ellsworth Road and relax at retail store, along with a Picket Post Square in the heart of the community. Tuscan-inspired eatery. Walk, bike or ride horses along the expansive trail system The nearby Schnepf Farms that runs along Queen Creek and Sonoqui Wash. The 48 acre is another family-owned Mansel Carter Oasis Park offers an inclusive playground, ship- working farm that offers wreck-themed splash pad, five-acre community fishing lake, tours, amusement rides, a and sports courts and fields. The Horseshoe Park & Equestrian U-Pick organic garden with Center features equestrian events, car show, and more. BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY a wide array of fruits and vegetables, and a farm-

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55 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 56 Queen Creek Yearly SCHNEPF FARMS. Events WE GROW FUN HERE. Roots & Boots Queen Creek - March PRCA Rodeo, Carnival, Petting Zoo, Shopping & Dining Emporium Rodeo Dance, Trail Ride, Community Competition, Cowboy Church Old Time Western Shows, Stage Entertainment, Vendors & Booths Hometown 4th, Celebrate at Schnepf Farms - July An Old Fashioned Small Town 4th of July Celebration, National Flag Service, Live Music, Watermelon Eating Contests, Artisan Vendors, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, Lawn Games, Finishing with a 30-Minute Fireworks Show

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57 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 58 S a 2005. It provides over eight miles of easy to strenuous multi-use trails for hiking, biking, n and horseback riding, ranging one to more than five miles. Look for petroglyphs and

native Sonoran plant and animal life from jave- linas and coyotes to Gila monsters. Numerous T events are held at the park, including stargazing programs, with the park providing the

a telescopes. The golfer has multiple options in San

n Tan Valley. The Links at Queen Creek Golf Course is a par 70 championship course with multiple tee boxes catering to all playing V levels. It features five lakes and two running streams and offers daily rates, rental clubs, and the Ironwood Grill with a terrace overlooking the course. The Golf Club at Johnson

a Ranch is a quality, value oriented daily fee club, with two very

lley different nines. The Mountain BUCKET LIST nine offers elevated tees and stunning views while the Valley • San Tan Mountain Regional Park nine offers generous fairways • Stargazing at the Park and longer holes. The Terrace • The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch Restaurant is available for • Encanterra Country Club weddings, special events, and corporate outings. The Encan- MICHAEL JOSEPH BACA • The Links at Queen Creek Golf Course terra Country Club features a par 72 Tom Lehman-designed core style course with panoramic djoining Queen Creek is the unincorpo- views of the Superstition and San Tan Mountains. The rated community of San Tan Valley. layout makes it easier to walk than many courses. There's evidence of agriculture during the classic Hohokam era from 1100 to San Tan Mountain A1450 A.D. There was little activity in the modern era pre-millennium other than occasional pros- Regional Park has 20 pecting (over 50 claims are still in place) and cattle Miles of Hiking, Biking & grazing. A stagecoach trail ran through the area. Horseback Riding Trails. It formally took the name San Tan Valley from the nearby San Tan Mountains in 2009. With over 80,000 people, it is now the newest and largest named community in Pinal County, spreading from the San Tan Mountains into the surrounding desert. A major area attraction for visitors and residents alike is the San Tan Mountain Regional Park. It was designed in 1986 to preserve open spaces and provide an escape from the fast-paced life of nearby Phoenix. The visitor center was added in BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY

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PETE CASILLAS BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM PHOTO: BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY BUCKET LIST • Boyce Thompson Arboretum • The Magma Hotel Complex uperior sits at the crossroads of Arizona's history. In the early 1870s, legend has it that 75 Apache • Bob Jones Museum • The Pinal Cemetery Indians (probably actually Yavapai Indians, who • The Caboose Park & Superior History Trail • Legends of Superior Trails were then called Mohave-Apaches) leaped off Sof Picket Post Butte rather than surrender to the US The Boyce Thompson Arboretum, founded in 1924 by cavalry. The cliff has been known as Apache Leap ever Magma Copper's first president, is the oldest and largest since and the small, shiny pieces of obsidian found in the botanical garden in Arizona, with over 6,000 plant species, area are called Apache Tears. The town, at the western and a sanctuary for over 150 species of birds and wildlife, in a edge of the Pinal Mountains, was once called the "May- 323 acre setting with multiple trails. It's on Highway 60, along berry of the Southwest" by Sunset Magazine because Queen Creek. The Bob Jones Museum houses the Superior of the friendliness and "niceness" of its people. It has an Historical Society in the home of Arizona's sixth governor. astonishing mining history as reflected in its position as The Historic Magma Hotel, a frequent movie location built in a gateway to the Copper Corridor, and there's much for 1912 and fully restored to boutique elegance in 2019, offers the visitor to see and do. It's an ideal rooms and tours. A must see in Superior is the Highway 60 place to create your own adventure Caboose Park and Superior History Trail, featuring the Ore The World's with its multitude of hiking trails and Cart Trail exhibit, play areas, a dog park, mining equipment Smallest Museum outdoor activities. displays, and the Red Caboose Visitor Center. measures only 134 square feet. Superior is 63 miles east of Phoenix. The town, in a mountainous setting at an elevation of 2,882 feet, is surrounded by peaks such as Iron Mountain at 6,056 feet.

WORLD'S SMALLEST MUSEUM PHOTO: BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL JOSEPH BACA

63 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 64 Superior Yearly Events Annual Prickly Pear Festival - August Celebrating the Sonoran Desert with a Prickly Pear Foraging Hike, a Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by the Superior Fire Department, Educational Speakers, Vendors, Live Music, Food, Art, and the Annual Prickly Pear Cook-Off Historic Main St & US 60 Shopping & Dining, Hiking, Biking & Tours Superior Burro Run - October A Family-Friendly Event Showcasing the Historic, Creative, Outdoor-Oriented Fun Loving Place that is Superior, Arizona! BurroCross is a Team Event - a Runner and a Burro. There are ANNUAL TOWN WIDE EVENTS Three Course Lengths. The Superior Chamber of Commerce Hosts Vendors, a Beer Garden, Music, and Fun Activities for all Ages • Home & Building Tour & Antique Show

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65 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 66 BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY CACTUS BLUSHING - - Superior, the northern gateway to the corridor, is way from Superior in the northto Oracle in the south, with more to come. Here's a brief look at some those of successes. mining about 60 miles east Sky of Harbor Airport, on High way 60. Their history with began the in 1875 Silver King Mine, Arizona's richest ever silver mine. The Silver Queen Mine followed in Among 1881. those attracted to the new boomtown were Wyatt Earp, his common-law wife Mattie, and Doc Holiday. When Wyatt and Mattie broke up after 1882the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, she returned and is buried in the Pinal Cem etery. The Silver Queen became a major copper mine when the silver played out and asresult, a Picket Post Creek became known as Queen Creek, flowing down hill to lend its name to Queen Valley and the town Queen of Creek. The town was named Superior after in 1902 the mine's owners. Magma Copper took over the mine in and it became1910 a huge producer. When it ceased production1996, the miningin operation had processed millionover 27 tons ore, of producing approximately 1.3 million tons over copper, 36,000 of tons zinc, of 686,000 ounces gold, of and over 34 million ounces silver. of Further exploration has now found what is purported 68 - - corridor includes a history successfulof mines allthe have beenhave astounding. The tend to be found in the same strata, the results here different precious metals in the country and, as many number one producer copper of BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY CACTUS BLUSHING part Pinal of County. Arizona is the The Pinal County portionof Arizona's the rest the of state makes it a truly special ing slice the of state's history and scenery. Developed the by Copper Corridor Eco nomic Development Coalition and named for the enormous wealth that has been produced the by mining activity throughout the region, it provides a look at the past, the present, and the future theof Copper State. The mining history and physical linkage to Copper Corridor runs from Superior in the north to Oracle Junction in the south, encompassing some the of most interesting geography in the state, along with a fascinat 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide Visitors Pinal County 2020–2021

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to be the largest copper deposit in North America, some potential for even more in the future. It became a major 7,000 feet below the surface. It's estimated to include source of molybdenum during World War I, adding to its over 1.6 billion tons of ore, and is projected to be a $64 gold mining heritage. The nearby ghost town of Copper billion project over the next 60 years, providing over 25% Creek is known to contain a major copper deposit, of the country's copper needs for decades. Using modern including over 500 mineralized breccia pipes of concen- techniques and a projected $6 billion investment by Reso- trated ore, raising new interest in developing the claims. lution Copper (the largest investment in Arizona history), In the 1980s, the San Manuel Mine was rated the larg- work is under way to recover it. est underground copper mine in the world in terms of The Ray Mine, a little over 10 miles to the south, has production capacity, size of ore body, and infrastructure, been in production for 140 years. Primarily known as a later adding an open pit operation, producing almost 800 copper mine, the deposit also includes gold, silver, molyb- tons of ore. They had the largest smelter of its type in denum, zinc, and lead. The the world and developed geologic modeling techniques open pit mine continues to that are still in use by geologists worldwide to locate and process some 250,000 tons estimate the size of ore bodies. of ore per day, with proven and probable reserves of over 800 million tons. It is projected to produce until Arizona is the number one producer at least 2044 and has been of copper in the country. directly responsible for the development of the towns of Kearny and Hayden. From Winkelman, at the confluence of the San Pedro and Gila Rivers, to Oracle, mining is joined by cattle ranching and offers a stunning selection of riparian and wilderness area access points along the San Pedro River Valley for outdoor exploration and activities. Mammoth is another town with a very successful mining history - with a BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Asarco Ray Mine Overlook Hayden, Arizona Heading south from Superior on Highway 177 provides a A little less than 10 miles further down the road is the good up and down look at the hilly basin and range eastern town of Hayden, Asarco's business headquarters and home Pinal County countryside. After about 12 miles, look for the to Asarco's Hayden Smelter. It is currently one of only three signs for the Ray Mine Viewpoint. It's definitely worth a stop operating copper smelters in the United States. It boasts the for its stunning views of a working open-pit copper mine that tallest free-standing structure in Arizona, the 1,001 foot tall is over six miles long, two miles wide, and hundreds of feet smelter chimney. deep, that produces 250,000 tons of ore daily. Not something you get to experience every day. Winkelman, Arizona Next up is the neighboring small community of Winkel- Kearny, Arizona man, Arizona, where Highway 177 meets Highway 77, on About 10 miles south of the overlook, on the north bank the border with Gila County. Winkelman lays claim to being of the Gila River, is the town of Kearny. Named for General Arizona's oldest , and now smallest, incorporated town. This Stephen Watts Kearny, the commander of the Army of the is also where the San Pedro River joins the Gila River after its West, who camped here on November 7, 1846, on his march northward flow from Mexico. The San Pedro is the last major from Santa Fe to San Diego during the Mexican-American undammed river in Southern Arizona. This is a good place to War. Known as the "Father of American Cavalry," because of take a break and enjoy the riparian area and the marvelous the success of his campaign he then also became known as the views of some of some of the most spectacular scenery in Ari- "Conqueror of New Mexico and California" (Arizona was still zona. Located along the Gila River, the Winkelman Flats Public part of the New Mexico Territory at the time). He was guided Park offers RV camping areas with all hookups, a campground, on this march by Kit Carson. swimming, tubing, canoeing, and fishing, with a playground for The town was founded in 1958 when the Ray open pit mine children, concessions, rest rooms, and showers. Look for the expanded and consumed the company towns of Ray, Sonora, Winkelman Ore Cart. and Barcelona. The new town was developed as a planned To continue south along the Copper Corridor, you will now residential community for those displaced by the expansion go south on Highway 77 and, in short order, you'll cross the but not company town by John W. Gallbreath of Columbus Gila River on the Winkelman Historic Ohio who, among other things, owned the Pittsburgh Pirated Luten Bridge, built in 1916 and listed and the 1955 Kentucky Derby winner, Swaps. Play a quick Winkelman lays on the National Register of Historic round at the 9-hole regulation-length Kearny Golf Course claim to being Places. While it hasn't always been or plan to do some hiking in the area. Stop in at the General Arizona's oldest , apparent, you've been paralleling Kearny Inn. Visitor information is available at the Magistrate and now smallest, the Gila River since you approached Court Building. incorporated town. Kearny from the north.

71 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 72 Apache Sky Casino The Copper Basin Chamber of About 11 miles south of Winkelman, just Commerce serves and provides past the small community of Dudleyville, you'll see the signs for the Apache Sky casino just information for the communities past mile marker 127, on a 170 acre site at the of Kearny, Hayden, Winkelman, southern end of the San Carlos Apache Nation. and all of the neighboring areas It's open 24 hours a day with its 15,000 square in the region. feet of casino space featuring over 350 slot BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY machines, video poker, live-dealer blackjack, poker, table games, and sports book. Mammoth, Arizona Just a few miles further south is the town of Mammoth, Arivaipa Canyon founded in 1872 to serve the nearby Mammoth Mine, named A little further south is the road to the Arivaipa Canyon Wil- for the "mammoth" amount of gold found there. It also served derness Area, one of the true treasures of the southwest. The as a bedroom community for the nearby copper mining activ- 19,410 acre wilderness area is operated by the Federal Bureau ity in San Manuel. Shortly after the outbreak of World War of Land Management. It's accessible by foot only and requires I, molybdenum was discovered and a second wave of mining a permit. The Nature Conservancy protects the adjacent 7,000 produced 10,450 ounces of gold and 447,876 pounds of acres. Authorization is required for access there, as well. What molybdenum from 1916 to 1919. Its location on the west bank a treasure trove this is. Water runs year round and there are of the San Pedro River at the foot of the Galiuro Mountains 84 documented species of mammals, more than 40 species of provides a beautiful setting for camping, backpacking, hiking, reptiles and amphibians, over 100 breeding bird species, and, off-roading, and exploring old mining sites. This is another seasonally, more than 250 species of migratory birds. Special birding paradise. The nearby ghost town of Copper Creek is a indeed, and famous all over the world. popular attraction for visitors, as was the ghost town of Tiger which has now completely disappeared. The first of the displays for the Ore Cart Trail was installed here to commemorate the lives of the men who died in the mines. Arivaipa Canyon Wilderness Area is a 19,410 acre wilderness area is operated by the Federal San Manuel, Arizona Bureau of Land Management. Another 12 miles in the south is the community of San Manuel, the site of a former enormously productive copper mine. The original discovery was made in 1879 by miners working the nearby Mammoth Mine but serious exploration didn't begin until copper was added to the U.S. list of strategic metals during World War II. Development began in 1952 and production included copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver. The smelter output was shipped 30 miles by rail spur to the Hayden Southern Pacific Interchange. By the 1980s, this was the largest underground copper mine in the world. Open pit mining was added in 1985 and when the mine closed in 2003, this became the largest open pit reclamation site in Arizona, with that work completed in 2006. The town was built in 1953 by the Del E. Webb Construction Company overlooking the San Pedro River Valley and the Galiuro Mountains. This was Del Webb's first master planned community. Leisure activities include hunting, backpacking, off road travel, dirt biking and ATVs. It's a convenient gateway to the Arizona Trail, with an airport only 6.8 miles from the local trailhead. JULIE FOSKETT

73 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 74 inal County's Golden Corridor includes the communities along the primary routes between Phoenix and THE GOLDEN Tucson, the zone of largest growth and diversification in the county. Its principal cities include Casa Grande, PCoolidge, Eloy, Florence, Marana, Maricopa, Queen Creek, CORRIDOR and San Tan Valley, along with the entirety of the Ak-Chin Indian Community and a large portion of the Gila River Indian Community, including Sacaton, the community's The Golden Corridor's many capital. It generally follows the Santa Cruz River Valley attractions make for an from Tucson in the south to its confluence with the interesting lifestyle and active Gila River in the north and has a long history of agri- level of engagement for cultural activity, dating to the earliest Native Amer- ican farmers in the region. It has become an area of resident and visitor alike. phenomenal growth because it provides easy access to the benefits and assets of the two largest metropolitan areas in the state without the cost, congestion, limits, and challenges posed by living in the big cities. The more relaxed lifestyle, coupled with the easy access, is fueling the area's growth. The Golden Corridor's many attractions make for an interesting lifestyle and active level of engagement for resident and visitor alike. As the new, modern manufacturing projects move ahead, central Pinal County is establishing the Arizona Innovation and Technology Corridor between the two largest universities in the state and, with a community college dedicated to helping to build a local workforce, it's leading to a kind of "reverse commute" for skilled and technical workers from Phoenix and Tucson. The Golden Corridor is thought by some to be limited to the communities along I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson, like Casa Grande, Eloy, and Marana. But it also includes the Phoenix suburban areas of San Tan Valley, the largest unincor- porated community in the county, and Queen Creek, as well as the communities easily accessed from I-10, like Coolidge, and Sacaton along Highway 87 east of I-10, and Maricopa and Ak-Chin along Highway 347 west of I-10, as well as the County Seat, Florence, east of Coolidge at the junction of Highway 87 and Highway 79. The area is accessed, of course, by I-10, which many think of as "the highway between Phoenix and Tucson," but it is so much more. I-10 is America's southern- most, and therefore "Warm Weather," cross-country highway, stretching just under 2,500 miles from Santa Monica, Cali- fornia, to Jacksonville, Florida, providing direct easy access to and from Pinal County for such cities as San Antonio and Houston, Texas, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, and, of course, Los Angeles, California. When you add the accessibility to San Diego, California, by way of Yuma, Arizona, provided by I-8, and the access to and from Mexico provided by I-19 via Nogales, it becomes clear why the crossroads location of Pinal County has become such a desirable location BEA LUECK

75 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 76 BRIAN LOCKETT BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY There is an amazing There's the Casa Grande Ruins National network of hiking Park in Florence are always worth a Monument in Coolidge, built by the Hohokam and biking trails visit, as is the Florence Historic District Indians almost 700 years ago. throughout the with over 120 buildings on the National region and a myriad Register. Add in hunting, fishing, a wide for exploration and for long-term business development. That, of high quality golf selection of one-of-a-kind specialty in turn, has led to the planned development of I-11, which will courses from which shops, great restaurants, fascinating ultimately provide access all the way from Mexico to Canada to choose. museums, a multitude of lodging options through Pinal County. In addition, with the extensive railroad up to and including world-class resorts network serving the county, it's easy to see why such large- and spas, and it's easy to see why so scale projects as Lucid Motors, the new, innovative high-tech many people are making Pinal County's Golden Corridor their electric car company, chose Casa Grande for its manufacturing Arizona destination of choice. operation. Similarly, Nikola Motors (named for famed inventor Nikola Tesla) has chosen Coolidge to build a plant to manufac- ture their hybrid trucks with power units inspired by electric BLUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY locomotive engines, powered by hydrogen fuel cells. New technologies indeed! Both of these companies plan to start production in 2020 and are just two examples of the literally billions of dollars in investment exemplifying the new thinking in Pinal County. And there's plenty to see and do. There's the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Coolidge, built by the Hohokam Indians almost 700 years ago. The Ira Hayes Memorial in nearby Sacaton commemorates the Pima Pinal County is Indian who was one of the six larger in size than marines pictured raising the flag on several US States Iwo Jima during the Second World in square miles, War. There's skydiving and hang 5,347 sq. mi. gliding in Maricopa and the world's largest skydiving drop zone, home to numerous national and international competitions, in Eloy. There is an amazing network of hiking and biking trails throughout the region and a myriad of high quality golf courses from which to choose. Picacho Peak State Park between Marana and Eloy and McFarland State

77 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 78 outh of Phoenix, along Arizona Highway 347, which provides a connector route from I-10 at the north to I-8 at the south, are a pair of vibrant communities which THE MARICOPA & have collaborated to form a dynamic and unique part Sof the Golden Corridor of Pinal County. The City of Maricopa AK-CHIN INDIAN and the Ak-Chin Indian Community have worked together to become a major destination because of the many activities ADVENTURE and attractions they offer. Just over 30 miles south of Sky Harbor Airport, they provide a special oasis within easy reach CORRIDOR of the 6th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum encompasses the entire Ak-Chin Reservation and is the first of its kind in Amer- ica. It was established to preserve, protect, promote, and teach all aspects of Ak-Chin's Golf Magazine named the Troon heritage. Golf-managed Ak-Chin Southern In a May, 2019, article, inMaricopa Mag- Dunes Golf Club, a daily fee facility, azine called the region along State Route the 5th Best Course to Play in Arizona. 283, which crosses Highway 347 in Mar- icopa, the "Adventure Corridor" because of the many activities and amenities offered. At APEX Motor Club, car enthusiasts can test their racing prowess at the first-ever motor club in a major metropolitan area and the first in Arizona, with world-class racing circuits, country club level amenities, private garages, restaurant, bar, pro-shop, child care, men's and women's locker rooms and fitness center, and even a go-karting center. Golf Magazine named the Troon Golf-managed Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, a daily fee facility, the 5th Best Course to Play in Arizona. The championship-level course has hosted many major tournaments and events. Its impeccable course conditioning, unmatched playability, and superlative customer service ensures an unparalleled round of extraor- dinary golf. And the Duke Golf Club at Rancho El Dorado in Maricopa is another high quality, championship style, par 72, 18-hole, daily-fee club just minutes away. If you prefer a more heart-racing activity, take to the air with Arizona Soaring or Skydive Phoenix – two distinctive venues with professional, certified staff who will give you the lift you need to experience the exhilaration of taking to the skies.

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Golf

Apache Creek Golf Club Arizona City Club Inc Three Parks Fairways 3401 S Ironwood Dr 13939 S Cleator Rd 3831 N Florence Blvd Apache Junction Arizona City Florence 480.982.2677 520.466.5327 520.868.0110

Kearny Golf Club Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club Tierra Grande Country Club 301 Airport Rd 8000 E Club Village Dr 813 W Calle Rosa Kearny Apache Junction Casa Grande 520.363.7441 480.983.3200 - 877.983.3200 520.723.9717

Mountain View Golf Club Queen Valley Golf Assoc Robson Ranch Golf Club 38759 S Mountain View Blvd 600 N Fairway Dr 5750 N Robson Blvd Saddlebrooke Queen Valley Eloy 520.818.1100 520.463.2214 520.426.3333

Mountain Brook Village Golf Club Roadhaven Golf Course Saddlebrooke Ranch Golf Club 5783 S Mountainbrook Dr 1000 S Idaho Rd 62493 E Robson Cir Gold Canyon Apache Junction Oracle 480.671.1000 480.982.4811 520.818.6403

Mission Royale Golf Course Saddlebrooke Golf Club Dave White Municipal Golf Course 11 Mission Royale South #1 64500 E Saddlebrooke Blvd 2121 N Thornton Rd Casa Grande Saddlebrooke Casa Grande 520.876.5335 520.825.3048 520.836.9216

Palm Creek RV Resort Southern Dunes Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort 1110 N Henness Rd 48456 W Hwy 238 2684 W Gila Bend Hwy Casa Grande Maricopa Casa Grande 800.421.7004 480.367.8949 800.237.4238/520.836.6444

Poston Butte Golf Club Duke At Rancho El Dorado Gold Canyon Golf & Resort 6100 W.Merrill Ranch Pkwy 42660 W Rancho El Dorado Pkwy 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd Florence, AZ Maricopa Gold Canyon 520.723.1880 480.844.1100 480.982.9090/800.827.5281 www.postonbuttegc.com 18 Championship Holes, featuring Link's Golf Club at Queen Creek Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort the Signature Island Green Par 3, hole #17. 445 E Ocotillo Rd 7151 E Hwy 60 Queen Creek Gold Canyon 480.987.1910 877.465.3226

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351 N Arizona Blvd351 Coolidge 520.723.3009 pinalgeologymuseum.org Artisan Villageof Coolidge N Arizona Blvd351 Coolidge 520.723.3009 Pinal Geology &Mineral Museum &Mineral Geology Pinal artisanvillageofcoolidge.org Coolidge Performing Arts Center 684 Northern W. Avenue Coolidge 520.723.3009 coolidgeperformingartscenter.org Eloy Desert Rose Baha'i Institute William W. Sears1950 Dr 85131 Eloy, 520.466.7961 https://drbi.org/ Sunland Visitor Center N Camelot3725 St Eloy 520.466.3007 sunlandvisitorcenter.org Skydive Arizona 4900 St. N. Taylor AZEloy, 85131 520.466.3753 www.skydiveaz.com Casa Grande Main Street W 2nd St 110 Casa Grande 520.836.8744 casagrandemainstreet.org Coolidge CasaGrande Ruins W Ruins1100 Dr Coolidge 520.723.3172 nps.gov/cagr

84 4087 N Apache Trail Junction Apache 480.983.4888 Superstation Mountain Museum Superstation Mountain superstitionmountainmuseum.org Casa Grande Caywood Farms E.841 Highway 287 Casa Grande 520.560.1119 caywoodfarms.com Museum Casa of Grande W Florence Blvd110 Casa Grande 520.836.2223 tmocg.org Casa Grande Neon Sign Park 408 N Sacaton St Casa Grande 520.836.8744 neonsignpark.com Phoenix Skydive Center 3860 N Pinal Ave Casa Grande 520.840.9095 phoenixskydivecenter.com Theatre Paramount N Florence420 St Casa Grande 520.836.1030 GoldfieldTown Ghost 4650 Mammoth N Mine Rd Junction Apache 480.983.0333 goldfieldghosttown.com Superstition's O.K. Corral Stables Horseback Guided Rides Superstition Mountains E.5470 Apache Trail ApacheJunction, 85119 AZ 480.982.4040 www.OKcorrals.com paramountfoundation.org

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14011 N Bush Hwy14011 Junction Apache 480.984.2425 desertbelle.com Steamboat Dolly 16802 AZ-88 Junction Apache 480.827.9144 dollysteamboat.com Canyon State Aero E Falcon4855 Dr Mesa 480.302.1680 canyonstateaero.com 480.982.7991 barleensdinnershow.com Apache Junction call or online Book 480.982.7661 www.apachetrailtours.com Barleen’s Arizona Opry Old West2275 Hwy Junction Apache Desert Belle Saguaro Lake Tours Apache Junction Apache Tours Trail 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum Ak-Chin Indian Indian Ak-Chin Community Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd Maricopa 480.802.5000 harrahsakchin.com 47685 W Eco-Museum Rd 47685 Maricopa 520.568.1350 Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center 16000 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa ak-chincircle.com 480.802.5000 PHOTOGRAPHY BLUSHING CACTUS CACTUS BLUSHING

ttractions and ntertainment Guide Visitors Pinal County 2020–2021 A E 83 SkyVenture Arizona Kearny Oracle Schnepf Farms 4900 N Taylor St 24810 E Rittenhouse Rd, Eloy Kearny Lake Arizona Zipline Adventures Queen Creek, AZ 85142 520.466.4640 Kearny 35406 S. Mt. Lemmon Rd. 480.987.3100 skyventureaz.com http://townofkearny.com Oracle, AZ 85623 www.schnepffarms.com 520.308.9350 Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch Marana www.ziparizona.com San Tan Valley 17599 E Peak Ln Experience the adventure! We Picacho El Rio Preserve Project provide zipline tours, caving, and Arizona Speedway 520.466.3658 10190 N. Coachline Blvd team-building activities and are 48700 N Ironwood Rd roostercogburn.com Marana home to Peppersauce Kitchen San Tan Valley 520.382.1950 Restaurant. 480.926.6688 maranaaz.gov/elrio arizonaspeedway.net Florence Titan Power Sports Ora Mae Harn Park 760 E American Ave San Tan Regional Park Pinal County Historical 13250 N Lon Adams Rd Oracle 6533 W Phillips Rd Society & Museum Marana 855.736.8494 Queen Creek 715 S Main St, 520.382.1950 titanpowerrentals.com 602.506.2930 Florence 520.868.4382 Juan Bautista de Anza The Arizona Trail Superior pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org Marana Oracle aztrail.org 415.623.2344 Superior Historical Society Country Thunder nps.gov/juba & Bob Jones Museum Biosphere 2 20585 E Water Way 300 Main St 32540 S Biosphere Rd Florence Tortolita Mountain Park Superior 866.388.0007 Marana Oracle 520.621.4800 countrythunder.com/az 520.382.1950 Boyce Thompson Arboretum maranaaz.gov/trails biosphere2.org 37615 E Arboretum Way The Windmill Winery Superior 1140 W. Butte Avenue Maricopa Queen Creek 520.689.2723 Florence, AZ btarboretum.org 520.858.6050 Arizona Soaring MD Ranch www.thewindmillwinery.com/ 22548 N Sailport Way 6533 W Phillips Rd World’s Smallest Museum Maricopa Queen Creek 1111 US-60 Tom Mix Memorial 520.568.2318 480.331.7893 Superior Rt. 79 south of Florence azsoaring.com mdranchllcaz.com worldssmallestmuseum.com Florence Shamrock Farm Tour Mansel Carter Oasis Park 19535 E Appleby Rd Winkleman St. Anthony Monastery 40034 W Clayton Rd Queen Creek 4784 N St Joseph’s Way Stanfield Pacific NW Float Trips 480.358.3700 Florence 602.477.2462 Winkleman shamrockfarmstour.com 833.762.4440 520.868.3188 Queen Creek Performing stanthonysmonastery.org pacificnwfloattrips.com Sonora Wings Hang Gliding Arts Center 11934 N Russell Rd 22149 E Ocotillo Rd Gold Canyon Maricopa Queen Creek 480.251.1515 480.987.7469 Arizona Renaissance Festival sonorawings.com qcpac.com 12601 E. US Highway 60 Gold Canyon, AZ, 85118 Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S Meridian Rd 520.463.2600 Queen Creek www.arizona.renfestinfo.com 480.888.9290 PHOTO: queencreekolivemill.com TITAN POWER RENTALS

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est BeDillon’s Cactus Garden & Bent Prop Saloon and Agave’s Restaurant Restaurant Cookery 15406 N Maricopa Rd 800 N Park Ave 4828 N Taylor St Maricopa Casa Grande Eloy 480.802.5000 520.836.2045 520.466.9268 a

Arroyo Grille Creative Cafe Flashbacks Diner ur 48456 AZ-238 1420 N Trekell Rd 13856 S Sunland Gin Rd Maricopa Casa Grande Arizona City 520.426.6832 520.421.0442 520.494.1250

a 347 Grill Mi Amigo Ricardo La Paloma Family Restaurant 16000 N Maricopa Rd 821 E Florence Blvd 116 W Frontier St nts Maricopa Casa Grande Eloy 520.233.2426 520.836.3858 520.466.8226

Vekol Market & Cafe Sho-Ga Japanese Restaurant Robson Ranch Grill 47021 W Farrell Rd 1115 E Florence Blvd 5750 W Robson Blvd Maricopa Casa Grande Eloy 520.568.1654 520.251.5405 520.426.3331 Apache Junction Coolidge Florence

Dirtwater Springs Dragon City Chinese Hong Kong Restaurant 586 Apache Trail Restaurant 100 S Pinal Pkwy Ave Apache Junction 209 S Arizona Blvd Florence 480.983.3478 Coolidge 520.868.3388 520.723.5626 Fresh Press Burger Parlor LB Cantina 189 Apache Trail Unit 102 Gallopin’ Goose Saloon and 695 S Main St Apache Junction Grill Florence 480.982.4534 1980 S Arizona Blvd 520.868.9981 Coolidge Lotus Garden 520.723.0300 Mt. Athos Restaurant & Cafe 183 Apache Trail #B104 444 N. Pinal Pkwy Apache Junction Pita Patio Cafe Florence 480.671.8668 235 W Coolidge Ave 520.868.0735 Coolidge Mammoth Steakhouse and 520.635.5576 Valentino’s Eatery Saloon 3385 N Hunt Hwy Suite 121 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd Tag’s Cafe Florence Apache Junction 156 N Arizona Blvd 520.723.5910 480.983.6402 Coolidge 520.723.1013 Kearny

Buzzy’s Drive-In 111 Tilbury Dr Kearny 520.363.7371

87 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 88 G.J. Bar & Grill Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse Orehouse Hilltop Tavern San Tan Valley 22157 AZ-177 8501 N Silverbell Rd 1200 N Jefferson Dr Kearny Marana Oracle Chicago Dog House 520.363.9967 520.744.2800 520.896.3334 2510 E Hunt Hwy #21 San Tan Valley Old Time Pizza The Feedlot Cafe Queen Creek 480.894.7465 370 Alden Rd 14075 W Kirby Hughes Rd Kearny Marana Bistro 1528 Homer’s Smokehouse BBQ 520.363.5523 520.682.4319 36460 N Encanterra Dr 1532 W Ocotillo Rd Queen Creek San Tan Valley The Whistle Stop Cafe Maricopa 480.677.8060 480.440.9734 301 Alden Rd Kearny Francisco’s Mexican Food Casa De Mina Moreno’s Mexican Grill 520.363.2559 20850 N Maricopa Rd 25728 S. Power Rd. 85 W Combs Rd Maricopa Queen Creek 85142 San Tan Valley Mammoth 520.213.8381 480.988.4792 480.358.4642

La Casita Headquarter’s Cafe San Tan Cafe San Tan Flat 400 AZ-77 19640 N Maricopa Rd 18911 E. San Tan Blvd., #149 6185 W Hunt Hwy Mammoth Maricopa Queen Creek, 85142 Queen Creek 520.487.9980 520.568.2167 480.840.6425 480.882.2995

Las Michoacanas Restaurant Raceway Bar & Grill Sushi Creek Superior 337 AZ-77 49237 W Papago Rd #7 21805 S. Ellsworth Rd. Mammoth Maricopa Queen Creek 85142 DeMarco’s Italian Restaurant 520.487.2380 520.568.0808 480.677.4333 433 US-60 Superior Maria’s Cafe Say Sushi San Manuel 520.689.0168 739 San Pedro Ave 21101 N John Wayne Pkwy Mammoth e103 La Casita Cafe Jade Grill Asian BBQ 520.487.0136 Maricopa 570 S Ave A 639 West US-60 520.494.2233 San Manuel Superior Tortillas Mi Pueblito 520.385.3025 520.689.2885 706 AZ-77 Oracle Mammoth Mel’s Drive-In Porter’s Cafe 520.487.2123 Casa Rivera Mexican 50 E Main St 404 Main St Restaurant San Manuel Superior Marana 1975 W American Ave 520.385.4212 520.689.5003 Oracle Core Kitchen & Wine Bar 520.896.3747 Romo’s Mexican Food SunFlour Market 15000 N Secret Springs Dr 501 S McNab Pkwy 203 Main St Marana Oracle Inn Steakhouse San Manuel Superior 520.572.3000 305 E American Ave 520.385.4355 602.503.7136 Oracle Flightline Grill 520.896.3333 San Pedro Valley Pizza 24641 E Pinal Airpark Rd Company Marana Oracle Patio Cafe 326 S Alta Vista 520.365.1058 270 W American Ave San Manuel Oracle 520.385.2041 520.896.7615

89 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 90 L Ak-Chin Indian Holiday Inn 777 N Pinal Ave od Community Casa Grande Harrah’s Hotel & Casino 877.806.5920 15406 N Maricopa Rd Maricopa Saguaro Whispers, g 480.802.5000 A Hidden Retreat 9788 N. Cox Rd in Apache Junction Casa Grande 520-858-4795 Best Western Apache

g Junction Inn MainStay Suites 101 W Apache Trail 851 North Henness Rd Apache Junction Casa Grande 480.982.9200 520.426.1177

Gold Canyon Gold Resort & Coolidge Spa 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd Moonlight Motel JULIE FOSKETT Gold Canyon 1087 N Arizona Blvd 480.982.9090 Coolidge 520.723.3475 Casa Grande Picacho / Tucson NW KOA Grande Vista Motel Journey Francisco Grande Hotel and 1211 N Arizona Blvd 18428 S Picacho Hwy Golf Resort Coolidge Picacho 2684 W Gila Bend Hwy 520.723.7793 520.466.2966 Casa Grande 800.237.4238/520.836.6444 Eloy The Skyrider Suites 4775 N Tumbleweed Rd Baymont by Wyndham Casa Hotel Bluestone Eloy Grande 7200 S Sunland Gin Rd 520.466.4300 2145 E. Florence Blvd Eloy Casa Grande 520.836.5000 Florence 520.413.9873 Las Colinas Motor Home-RV Blue Mist Motel Comfort Inn Resort 40 S Pinal Pkwy Ave 2145 E. Florence Blvd 7136 S Sunland Gin Rd Florence Casa Grande Eloy 520.868.5875 520.421.9878 520.836.5050 GreenTree Inn & Suites 240 W AZ-287 Florence 520.868.9900

Rancho Sonora Inn & RV Park 9198 N Hwy 79 Florence 520.868.8000

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91 2020–2021 Pinal County Visitors Guide 92 Kearny Triangle L Ranch 2805 N Triangle L Ranch Rd General Kearny Motel & Oracle Event Center 520.623.6732 301 Alden Rd Kearny Cherry Valley Ranch Bed & 520.363.2559 Breakfast 2505 Mt Lemmon Rd Advertiser Index Mammoth Oracle 520.896.9639 The Lodge Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center...... Page 49 712 N Highway 77 Historic C.O.D. Ranch Apache Trail Tours...... Page 21 Mammoth 37 S COD Ranch Rd 520.487.1904 Oracle Arizona Renaissance Festival...... Page 22 520.850.2452 Marana Boyce Thompson Arboretum...... Page 66 Superior Central Arizona College...... Page 29 The Ritz-Carlton, Dove City of Apache Junction...... Page 21 Mountain Copper Mountain Motel 15000 N Secret Springs Dr 577 W Kiser St City of Casa Grande...... Page 26 Marana Superior City of Coolidge...... Page 29 520.572.300 520.689.2886 City of Eloy...... Page 33 City of Maricopa ...... Page 45 Coldwell Banker ROX Realty...... Page 18 Coolidge Chamber of Commerce...... Page 29 Discover Marana...... Page 41 Elite Real Estate Pros ...... Page 26 Empire Southwest...... Page 33 Gallo Construction...... Page 25 Norris RV...... Page 25 O.W.N. Oracle Women's Network...... Page 53

JULIE FOSKETT Pinal County...... Page 61 Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch...... Page 42 Historic Hotel Magma Schnepf Farms...... Page 58 Oracle 100 Main St, Skydive Arizona...... Page 34 Superior Hotel 3C Guest Ranch 520.689.2300 MAGMA Sunland Visitor Center...... Page 33 36033 S Mt Lemmon Rd, Superior Chamber of Commerce...... Page 66 Oracle Winkelman 520.896.2372 The Windmill Winery...... Page 37 Aravaipa Farms Orchard & Titan Power Rentals Inc...... Page 53 El Rancho Robles Inn 1170 N Rancho Robles Rd 89395 E Aravaipa Rd, Town of Florence...... Page 38 Oracle Winkelman Town of Queen Creek...... Page 58 520.896.7651 520.261.7373

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