Outside the Valley in Phoenix

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Arcosanti

13555 S. Cross L Rd., AZ, 86333
Outside the Valley
928-632-7135
Attractions and Amusement Parks
Music Venues

You probably think of those clever little copper bells whenever you hear the name of this place, but Arcosanti is about much more than rusty musical souvenirs. This high-elevation experimental town began construction in 1970 in central Arizona (about 70 miles north of Phoenix) by architect Paolo Soleri, who used a concept he dubbed “arcology.” […]

Bearizona

1500 E. Route 66, AZ, 86046
Outside the Valley
928-635-2289
Parks and Outdoors

Bearizona Wildlife Park allows visitors to drive into “the wilderness” and witness herd and pack life from the safety and comfort of a private vehicle.

Biosphere 2

32540 S. Biosphere Rd., AZ, 85623
Outside the Valley
520-838-6200
Museums

Outside of Tucson a giant glass sphere rises out of the desert. It’s called Biosphere 2. The failed experiment in sustainable living now belongs to the University of Arizona, who use the building as a biological and climate-research facility. The Biosphere was constructed in Oracle, about a half and house outside of Tucson, between 1987 […]