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• Arizona ranks No. 2 in the U.S. for spotting Perseid meteor shower - Read Article

  Arizona ranks No. 2 in the U.S. for spotting Perseid meteor shower

  2026-08-07T19:35:00-07:00

  With the Perseid meteor shower approaching its peak under moonless skies, new analysis from The Action Network ranks Arizona as the No. 2 state in America for spotting meteors, behind…

  
• Phoenix Raceway unveils power-packed 2027 race schedule   - Read Article

  Phoenix Raceway unveils power-packed 2027 race schedule  

  2026-08-07T10:10:00-07:00

  Phoenix Raceway today announced its 2027 schedule, highlighted by the return of one of motorsports’ most exciting weekends. NASCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will again share the spotlight during…

  
• Global Ambassador tops Arizona’s best resort list - Read Article

  Global Ambassador tops Arizona’s best resort list

  2026-08-07T09:50:05-07:00

  Travel + Leisure magazine recently named The Global Ambassador  in Phoenix the No. 1 Resort in Arizona in its World’s Best Awards 2026, according to the readers’ survey. DEEPER DIVE: Read…

  
• Arizona’s best experiences, voted by readers - Read Article

  Arizona’s best experiences, voted by readers

  2026-08-07T09:00:00-07:00

  Arizona is packed with unforgettable places to explore, and who better to spotlight the best than the people who experience them every day? For Experience AZ magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards,…

  
• The Escape Game brings immersive adventures to Downtown Gilbert - Read Article

  The Escape Game brings immersive adventures to Downtown Gilbert

  2026-08-07T08:00:00-07:00

  The Escape Game — the Nashville‑based immersive entertainment company with more than 60 locations nationwide — is making its Arizona debut with a new five‑room venue in Downtown Gilbert. The…

  
• 2 Arizona malls rank among 10 best shopping centers in U.S. - Read Article

  2 Arizona malls rank among 10 best shopping centers in U.S.

  2026-08-07T08:00:00-07:00

  Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons have been ranked among the Top 10 in the Best Shopping Center category of the USA Today 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Kierland Commons, part…

  
• Experience AZ: 5 iconic Arizona restaurants to try in 2026 - Read Article

  Experience AZ: 5 iconic Arizona restaurants to try in 2026

  2026-08-07T06:55:00-07:00

  Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five iconic Arizona restaurants you…

  
• Experience AZ: 5 celebrity chef restaurants to try in Arizona - Read Article

  Experience AZ: 5 celebrity chef restaurants to try in Arizona

  2026-08-07T06:45:00-07:00

  Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five celebrity chef restaurants that…

  
• Arizona Musicfest 2026-27 lineup includes Bill Murray and Kristin Chenoweth - Read Article

  Arizona Musicfest 2026-27 lineup includes Bill Murray and Kristin Chenoweth

  2026-08-07T06:35:00-07:00

  Scottsdale’s Arizona Musicfest unveiled its 2026-2027 concert season, featuring entertainers like Bill Murray, Kristin Chenoweth and Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward. “Arizona Musicfest has grown into one of Arizona’s premier…

  
• 3 Arizona eateries make Top 100 hotel restaurants in America list - Read Article

  3 Arizona eateries make Top 100 hotel restaurants in America list

  2026-08-07T06:25:38-07:00

  OpenTable today revealed its 2026 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America, as new consumer research and dining data show that hotel restaurants are playing a bigger role in how Americans plan their…

  
• Experience AZ: 5 steakhouses to try in Arizona - Read Article

  Experience AZ: 5 steakhouses to try in Arizona

  2026-08-07T06:05:00-07:00

  Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five steakhouses that you can…

  
• The Maine’s 8123 Fest marks 20 years of music, community and growing up together - Read Article

  The Maine’s 8123 Fest marks 20 years of music, community and growing up together

  2026-08-06T08:55:00-07:00

  For many 8123 Fest attendees, the two-day event is a family reunion, drawing fans to the Valley to celebrate The Maine. On Aug. 3, The Maine announced the 2027 dates…