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Take that, Big Apple.

A.k.a. how to enjoy your flight delays this holiday season.

It’s been nearly two years since we shared 40 of our favorite murals – all located in a trio of Valley mural hotspots including Roosevelt Row, Grand Avenue, and Calle 16. Since then, all sorts of street art has come and gone – and more murals have started popping up…

New Year’s resolutions call for a new you. And we can’t think of a better way to unload year’s worth of stress and strain than the source of some high class TLC: the spa. When shelling out big bucks to get your mind and body in balance, it pays to…

Often considered “the best idea America ever had,” national parks are notorious for offering up incredible views, stretches of tranquility, and the freedom to escape into the natural wonders that span our 50 states. Currently, 401 national parks span some 84 million acres of the United States, and the National…

In an era when our telephones can tell us, in a charming British accent, how to navigate city streets we’ve never driven before, and one can purchase bacon-wrapped Jack Daniel’s and a seat on the next shuttle to the moon, there simply is no reason why we should have our…

Though car culture dominates the Valley of the Sun, it’s undeniable that walking is one of the best ways to experience America’s sixth largest metropolis — especially during the winter. From hidden murals to public art works, repurposed warehouses, and one-of-a-kind boutiques just off the main drag, here are 10…

In the 2016 edition of New Times’ Winter Guide, we’ve rounded up our 10 favorite cold-weather destinations in Arizona. Arizona Snowbowl Arizona Snowbowl has been stepping up its game the last few years, adding snowmaking-equipment in 2012 and a new four-seat lift this year that should speed up lift lines…

Autograph Collection Hotels opens its first Phoenix property, The Camby, in December 2015. Marriott International owns the Autograph chain, which includes more than 100 properties around the world, but individual hotels are independently operated. Host Hotels & Resorts is behind the Phoenix hotel. Located at the corner of Camelback Mountain at 24th Street…

For years now, developers have been working toward transforming the former Lexington Hotel in central Phoenix into a boutique art hotel. Finally, the project has a name and a semi-firm timeline.  On October 26, Habitat Metro and Bond Partners announced that renovations will be completed in spring 2016 and the new…

The diversity in Arizona’s landscape is stunning to say the least, and for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, it makes for a playground to be explored. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a camping trip, or simply an afternoon jaunt, here are three hikes in Northern Arizona to try. West Fork…

For some, the word Utah conjures only images of Mormon temples and the Great Salt Lake. But there’s far more to see in our neighboring state to the north, as it’s also home to a cool assortment of arts and culture offerings. We’ve found seven worth checking out if you’re…

It’s easy to hit New York City with a one-track mind, eager to explore just a small slice of the city’s vast arts and culture scene. Some go for the galleries and museums, and others to Broadway shows. But there’s a rich breadth and depth to the city’s cultural life…

The lore of the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine runs deep in Arizona. Hundreds of books have been written on the subject; some speculate as to the mine’s whereabouts, others dispute the geological verity of the whole thing, and still others delve into the historical record surrounding the legend. It’s rumored…

In the 2015 edition of New Times’ Summer Guide, we’ve rounded up our 13 favorite Phoenix-area tourist attractions that are fun for locals, too. Heard Museum There you’ll find art, artifacts and history of the Southwestern people, from Native Americans to Hispanic cultures. For hours, current exhibitions, and admission costs,…

In the 2015 edition of New Times’ Summer Guide, we’ve rounded up our seven favorite Phoenix-area spas for kicking back and relaxing. Spa at Sanctuary Situated on Camelback Mountain, is an Asian-inspired retreat perched above the city, secluded in thick bamboo, and features a reflecting pond and Zen meditation garden…

For decades, I have had a dream, a Merry Pranksters kind of dream: a psychedelic school bus, wheels whining on the asphalt, my Birkenstock-clad feet on the dashboard, wind whipping my long hair, my guitar in the back, headed toward a serendipitous happening. I grew up in Hawaii,…

It’s hard to escape trips to the airport this time of year. Most of us either travel during the holidays or get airport duty when friends and family roll in and out of town. Instead of dreading the experience, make time while you’re at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to…

UPDATE: Monti’s is closing November 17. A Kimpton Hotel is coming to downtown Tempe, according to a report from Phoenix Business Journal. The 16-story, 247-room hotel will join the Hayden House (home to Monti’s) at the southwest corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. It will be part of…

Jackalope Ranch is hitting the road this summer — and you’re coming, too. Well, sort of. With Going Places, our writers recommend the best things to do and see during your travels. Whoever said “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey” may have been talking about the drive to Holbrook…

For more than 25 years, Through Each Others’ Eyes (TEOE) has utilized photography to cross boundaries both locally and internationally. But for its latest event, the organization is going outside the traditional form of banquets and gallery shows. Led by world-renowned travel photographer Kerrick James, TEOE will hold a self-driving…