How to Enjoy a Western Atmosphere - Phoenix

The ability to escape with a little Western atmosphere and great weather is something special that only Phoenix Arizona offers. Getting frustrated at work? Take a totally different vacation. Winter is the best visiting time. You can enjoy Western Atmosphere or go totally modern in this growing city.

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   Rawhide - A Western Experience

   WESTERN Reivial: THE RAWHIDE. A reconstructed western town. Be transported out of the modern world into an era of the early western days. This is now located in Chandler, Arizona. Rawhide features include a Blacksmith who hammers out horseshoes, A stage coach and Steak cook out dinners. The Western shows are very popular with outdoor gunfights springing out of nowhere. Enjoy gold panning and shopping and several shows, something for everyone in the family. 480-552-5600

2. TRENDY WESTERN : Want less Western? Western with some modern twists? Try Glendale Arizona's Hell's Half Acre. A basic bar with some western atmosphere it is popular, so I include it for those that are more trendy and not squeamish. 623 877 8447

3. SHOPPING WESTERN: Valerie's Furniture and Accents is featured in almost every brochure with good reason. Voted Best of the Valley by Phoenix Magazine. A huge huge store with western furnishings and antiques. Unique items. You dont' want to miss this.
   480-483-3327, www.valeriesfurniture.com

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   WESTERN FOOD & FUN: Cadillac Ranch is in Tempe, Arizona. They have a mechanical bull which EVERYONE needs to try. They serve lunch and dinner.
   www.cadillacranchtempe.com 480 894-1111

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   Western Chuckwagon

   WESTERN CHUCKWAGON: Rustlers Rooste In Phoenix, Arizona. Chuck Wagon, Cowboy style. Menu includes ribs and tender steaks. Warning - you might be greeted by a live longhorn bull living on the premises! 602 431 6474

6. WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT: Activities you can enjoy with the western theme. See clickable links in the Resource Box below.
   
   The State Fair and the County Fairs;
   MTM Ranch - Horseback Riding Adventure,, Cave Creek, Arizona
   Kay El Bar Guest Ranch - Wickenburg, AZ one of the oldest dude ranches
   Worlds Oldest Rodeo- Phoenix July
   Payson Rodeo -
   Ostrich Farm

Resources

• learn more about phoenix
• Rode information
• Payson Rodeo

[karileighk]

on 7/10/2009 Sounds like some place I'd love to go!

[Alrady]

on 6/28/2009 Well it is HOT rightnow.. but some of the things can be done for weekend fun.. .especially if staying in resorts in Scottsdale. :)

[Pixie1976]

on 11/2/2008 Yes winter is the best time to visit AZ. I've been there twice in the winter and it is warm during the day all year.

[Melanierose]

on 10/17/2008 Great article!

[Inkling]

on 10/17/2008 I'd like to learn how to pan for gold. Thanks for the info!