Valley of the Sun

The Valley of the Sun (Greater Phoenix) is a metropolitan area of 3.7 million people with a wealth of activities.

Cultural and recreational opportunities abound in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. It has a nationally recognized park system, championship golf courses, tennis courts, and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. Several lakes just north of Scottsdale are popular places for weekend fishing and boating.

Scottsdale is one of the world's foremost art communities, and is home to 120 art galleries. The Scottsdale Center for the Arts hosts exhibits, music, and performances, live adult and children's theatre, and outdoor concerts and festivals year-round.

Sports fans will find collegiate and professional football, basketball, baseball and hockey teams in the Phoenix area. Regional attractions include rafting in the Grand Canyon and snow skiing two hours away, near Flagstaff. Various vacation opportunities are nearby in California, Nevada, Mexico and the ski resorts of northern Arizona and the western Rocky Mountains.

There are 25 public and private schools and a community college within the city limits. Arizona State University is nearby.

The primary Mayo Clinic campuses are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, just two of the many cities that make up Greater Phoenix, situated in Maricopa County.