Population of Arizona Cities
City Incorporation County Population Yr Incorporated
Apache Junction City Pinal 32,776 1978
Avondale City Maricopa 81,299 1946
Benson City Cochise 4,833 1929
Bisbee City Cochise 5,991 1902
Buckeye Town Maricopa 47,261 1929
Bullhead City Mohave 40,868 1984
Camp Verde Yavapai 10,849 1986
Carefree Maricopa 3,862 1986
Casa Grande Pinal 41,152 1915
Cave Creek Maricopa 5,428 1986
Chandler City Maricopa 247,140 1920
Chino Valley Yavapai 11,078 1970
Clarkdale Town Yavapai 4,263 1957
Clifton Town Greenlee 2,451 1909
Colorado City Mohave 4,750 1985
Coolidge City Pinal 10,261 1945
Cottonwood Yavapai 11,412 1960
Dewey-Humboldt Yavapai 3,822 2004
Douglas City Cochise 17,515 1905
Duncan Town Greenlee 774 1938
Eagar Town Apache 4,488 1948
El Mirage City Maricopa 24,751 1951
Eloy City Pinal 12,750 1949
Flagstaff City Coconino 60,222 1894
Florence Town Pinal 20,781 1908
Fountain Hills Maricopa 25,227 1989
Fredonia Town Coconino 1,125 1956
Gila Bend Town Maricopa 1,831 1962
Gilbert Town Maricopa 216,449 1920
Glendale City Maricopa 251,522 1910
Globe City Gila 7,197 1907
Goodyear City Maricopa 59,508 1946
Guadalupe Town Maricopa 5,948 1975
Hayden Town Gila 814 1956
Holbrook City Navajo 5,081 1917
Huachuca City Cochise 1,963 1958
Jerome Town Yavapai 353 1889
Kearny Town Pinal 3,297 1959
Kingman City Mohave 27,817 1952
Lake Havasu City Mohave 56,553 1978
Litchfield Park Maricopa 5,126 1987
Mammoth Town Pinal 2,573 1958
Marana Town Pima 34,466 1977
Maricopa City Pinal 45,571 2003
Mesa City Maricopa 463,552 1883
Miami Town Gila 1,778 1918
Nogales Santa Cruz 19,573 1893
Oro Valley Pima 43,465 1974
Page City Coconino 6,928 1975
Paradise Valley Maricopa 14,990 1961
Parker Town La Paz 3,174 1948
Payson Town Gila 15,486 1973
Peoria City Maricopa 157,960 1954
Phoenix City Maricopa 1,567,924 1881
Pima Town Graham 2,165 1916
Pinetop-Lakeside Navajo 4,536 1984
Prescott City Yavapai 42,697 1883
Prescott Valley Yavapai 38,535 1978
Quartzsite La Paz 3,481 1989
Queen Creek Maricopa 24,361 1989
Safford City Graham 9,823 1901
Sahuarita Town Pima 22,913 1994
San Luis City Yuma 24,909 1979
Scottsdale Maricopa 235,371 1951
Sedona City Yavapa 11,599 1988
Show Low City Navajo 12,324 1953
Sierra Vista Cochise 43,320 1956
Snowflake Town Navajo 5,673 1948
Somerton City Yuma 12,346 1918
South Tucson Pima 6,013 1940
Springerville Apache 1,992 1948
St. Johns City Apache 3,607 1946
Star Valley Gila 1,970 2005
Superior Town Pinal 3,335 1976
Surprise City Maricopa 92,897 1960
Taylor Town Navajo 4,139 1966
Tempe City Maricopa 175,523 1894
Thatcher Town Graham 5,002 1899
Tolleson City Maricopa 7,199 1929
Tombstone City Cochise 1,566 1881
Tucson City Pima 541,811 1877
Tusayan Town Coconino N/A 2010
Wellton Town Yuma 1,911 1970
Wickenburg Maricopa 6,620 1909
Willcox City Cochise 3,799 1915
Williams City Coconino 3,305 1901
Winkelman Town Gila 429 1949
Winslow City Navajo 9,867 1900
Youngtown Town Maricopa 4,896 1960
Yuma City Yuma 90,041 1914
Arts & Culture
Scottsdale Area Attractions (See tab below)
Visitors to the area should consult this guide to its attractions, including parks, entertainment venues, casinos, museums and the Phoenix Zoo
Scottsdale Art Galleries (See tab below)
Comprehensive guide lists local galleries and provides a description of the type of art represented. Contact each gallery for details.
Find out about the center, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the arts festival.
Food & Drink
Malee’s On Main-Thai Bistro
Their Chefs have spent the majority of their lives honing a craft that can only be referred to as art, in its truest form. At Malee’s they always select from the freshest ingredients for the highest level of quality as we shape each dish into expressive works.
7131 E. Main Street, Scottsdale
480.947.6042
Bandera’s Scottsdale Restaurant
For a tasty dinner, try this casual, high-volume spot. The rotisserie chicken is my favorite.You can see the birds rotating around and around just inside the window before you walk through the door. They have a large variety ofSalads, Fresh Fish not to forget the Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Artichoke.They have a wonderful bar that you can sit at while waiting for a table.
3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480. 994-3524
http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/bandera/
Rancho De Tia Rosa
The Main Restaurant and Cantina is designed to make you feel like you are stepping into a beautiful Mexican Hacienda in the heart of Guadalajara, Mexico. There are elegant fountains, fireplaces, outside courtyards, stained glass windows and tall ceilings with massive hand-hewn beams and lots and lots of wood. It is painted in bright Mexican colors, with lots of colorful ceramic tile, plastered walls with straw and decoration that Dennis and Liz have collected from their many trips to Mexico. It is 8,000 square-feet of fun and great food!Enjoy the Margarita Bar while you wait to be seated.
3129 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85213-3132
480. 659-8787
http://www.ranchodetiarosa.com/restaurant.asp
Divine Wine Bar
The have a wonderful menu eclectic menu with many tapas that will satisfy your appetite along with entertainment on certain night during the week.
The word about D’Vine is spreading like wildfire on the streets. Their skilled servers can identify your personal tastes and help make recommendations to enhance your experience. Their motto: “Make wine approachable”. No wine snobs, no point systems. The best wine we carry is the one YOU like.
Located in the “Village at Las Sendas” shopping center on the
2837-101 N. Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85207
NE corner of Power & McDowell in Mesa
480.654.4171
BaciItalian Bistro
They serve the finest Pizza, and “True Authentic” Italian Food in the East Valley Since 2002! They also service Mesa, Queen Creek, Chandler, Higley, Scottsdale and Phoenix.
18256 East Williams Field Road, Higley, AZ 85236
(480) 988-1302
Brio Tuscan Grille
Love this place, especially the Happy Hour with many Tapas to choose from. BRIO brings the pleasures of the Tuscan Country Villa to the American City. The Italians built their spacious country villas to escape the pressures of urban life and enjoy “La Dolce Vita” – the good life.
They would mingle with family and friends and eat freshly prepared food from their grounds while surrounded by natural beauty. In just that manner, Brio offers its guests “La Dolce Vita.”
2150 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 917-9177
http://www.brioitalian.com/location.html?id=28
The Olive Mill
This is a great place for lunch.At the base of the San Tan Mountains in Queen Creek’s storied farm community the Queen Creek Olive Mill is Arizona’s only working olive farm & mill. While we produce a boutique hand-crafted extra virgin olive oil using 9 varieties of olives, our passion is creating a great experience for our guests. The gourmet marketplace is a treasure of local foods, unique gifts and farm-casual dining. Stroll the olive grove, tour the mill.
25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85242
480-888-9290
http://queencreekolivemill.com/
Oregano’sTempe
523 W University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 858-0501
http://www.oreganos.com/family.html
Tutti Santi-Phoenix
Chef Nina Vincenti’s style of cuisine and renowned sauces made with classic ingredients makes this a very delectable experience.My favorite is Nina’s Ravioli’s with a great glass of Chianti wine.They have many locations around the valley
7575 N. 16th Street, Suite 5, Phoenix, AZ http://www.tuttisantiristorante.com/Tutti_Santi_by_Nina/Benvenuti.html
Double Overtime Sports Grille
This is a Great Sports Bar with many, many HD TVs. I would recommend the Portobello Burger at this Restaurant.They opened in the Spring of 2008 and is in a Great Location, with great views both inside and outside.If you’re coming for a view of the Fountain this is the place to come eat for traditional American food with a view.
16872 E Ave of the Fountains # 107, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-8313
(480) 287-5900
Lodging
Fairfield Inn – Scottsdale-Downtown
AAA-approved inn has 218 rooms and self-service laundry, and serves a free continental breakfast. Consult a list of area attractions and a map.
Inn Suites Scottsdale
Near the Fiesta Bowl and the Desert Botanical Gardens. View photos, read room descriptions and breakfast buffet options, and check rates.
Gainey Suites Hotel
Luxury suites are located in Gainey Ranch. View photos, check out the many amenities, research the golf package, and get directions.
Scottsdale Area Attractions
Arizona Center Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Experience the thrill of race car driving at Bondurant School, 15 minutes south of Phoenix at the Firebird International Raceway Complex. Individual courses and custom group functions available. http://www.bondurant.com/?gclid=CMO6_sDU86YCFchl7Aod5lkuBQ Cosanti Fndtn-Paolo Soleri Windbells
Pleasant Harbor 8708 W Harbor Blvd.,Peoria, AZ 85383 Enjoy Fishing, Rent a Boat or take a Cruise.Lake Pleasant has almost everything any lake could offer.Lake Pleasant is used as a major water sports recreation center for the Phoenix metro area, as well as serving as an important storage reservoir for the rapidly growing region. A number of boat docks make the lake a popular destination for water skiing, jet skiing, sailing and other water sports, and the lake is stocked with a number of fish for angling pruposes.http://www.pleasantharbor.com/ Dolly’s Steamboat/Canyon Lake Canyon Lake is nestled in the legendary Superstition Mountains. Enjoy “Nature Cruises” or “Sunset Dinner Cruises” aboard Dolly’s Steamboat. Panoramic views and abundant wildlife make Dolly’s Steamboat a popular destination. http://DollySteamboat.com Grand Canyon Railway Historic train from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon’s south rim. Wild west entertainment, strolling musicians, overnight packages. Free railroad museum, locomotive and coach display. www.thetrain.com Lake Powell/Wahweap Lodge & Marina Out of Africa Wildlife Park Only 90 minutes from Phoenix. It’s not a Zoo, it’s an experience! Nine great shows, including “Tiger Splash” where we swim and play with Tigers in a huge pool. Bears, wolves, reptiles and more! http://www.outofafricapark.com The Phoenix Zoo Turf Paradise Inc. Enjoy the best live horse racing in Arizona. Casual and fine dining restaurants http://www.turfparadise.com/ Verde Canyon Railroad Castles n Coasters CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park Fiddlesticks Family Fun Park McCormick Railroad Park McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, is the most unique park of it’s kind in the country. Take a ride on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad and antique carousel. Visit a variety of shops and museum or play in one of the spacious playgrounds, or just relax in the grass under a tree or in one of the park’s picnic ramadas. Casinos Gaming Fort McDowell Casino Toll Free: 800-THE-FORT Harrah’s Phoenix Ak Chin Casino Country & Western Pinnacle Peak Patio
Museums Scottsdale Historical Museum 7333 East Scottsdale Mall Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West Hall of Flame Museum of Fire Fighting Heard Museum 22 E. Monte Vista Road Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum Pueblo Grande Museum 4725 East Mayo Boulevard The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) celebrates music as all of these things—a sustaining human gift and wellspring of global culture. We invite people from every nation and walk of life to come and share in this common legacy, be amazed by the beauty and diversity of musical instruments from all across the globe, and be enriched by their sounds and the stories they have to tell. http://www.themim.org
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Scottsdale Art Galleries
Larsen Gallery 3705 N. Bishop Lane |
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Joan Cawley Gallery Ltd. |
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King Galleries of Scottsdale |
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Legacy Gallery |
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Lovena Ohl Gallery |
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May Galleries 3922 North Scottsdale Road |
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Riva Yares Gallery |
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Trailside Galleries |
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Vanier Galleries on Main |
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Vanier Galleries on Marshall |
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Water Song Gallery – At the Citadel |
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Wilde Meyer Gallery Ltd. |
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Zuva Gallery |
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Peterson Hall Gallery |
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Thomas Kinkade |
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David Lee Galleries |