Author: Andrea Aker
Sip on Some of the World’s Best Mead in Prescott
When members of ancient civilizations wanted to relax after a long week, they didn’t mix a martini, crack open a beer or uncork a ...Mid-Century Modern Architecture Still Vibrant in Phoenix
Fans of Mid-Century Modern architecture would be forgiven if Phoenix didn’t immediately spring to mind as being a haven for the movement. However, one ...Shake, Rattle & Roll: Rattlesnake Avoidance Training
So much of the metro Phoenix area now resembles any other large American city, it’s easy to forget the area is the natural home ...Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2016
A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. This has been another exciting year in Arizona, and ...Hassayampa Inn Haunted by Jilted Bride
Located on the corner of Gurley and Marina Streets in Prescott, the Hassayampa Inn is a four-story hotel that was built in 1927 as ...Casey Moore’s Haunted by Past Residents?
Barely more than a stone’s throw from Arizona State University in Tempe, you’ll find Casey Moore’s Oyster House, an Irish pub popular with students, ...Meet Kirby Chambliss, Arizona’s Aerobatics Ambassador
If you think motorsports are limited to the land, you’ve never heard of the Red Bull Air Race, one of the fastest motorsports in ...Rock Springs Cafe Known for the State’s Best Pie
Less than an hour north of downtown Phoenix, just off I-17 at exit 242 in Black Canyon City, you’ll find the Rock Springs Café. ...Prescott Funeral Home Won in Gambling Bet
Once the Territorial Capital of Arizona, Prescott is brimming with colorful history. At one time populated by lawmen, gunslingers and gamblers prone to big ...Horsing Around at The Wigwam
Before the historic hotel was home to three championship golf courses, The Wigwam was home to much larger, four-legged and hooved guests. Horses were ...
Why Does Downtown Phoenix Seem to Have Two Downtowns?
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