Area Information in Greater Phoenix, Arizona

The Greater Northwest Valley is a retirement paradise. With affordable homes ranging from $150,000 and up, Surprise and the surrounding communities have been recognized worldwide for its broad range of outdoor recreational opportunities such as golf, biking and hiking with more than 300 days of sunshine each year! Flanked by one of Arizona's largest mountain preserves, and situated in the saguaro-dotted Sonoran desert on the northwestern edge of Greater Phoenix area, Surprise and surrounding communities offer visitors and residents everything you could possibly need!

When it's time for fun and relaxation, look no further than Arizona. Visit museums filled with Native American art and history, and enjoy incredible culinary delights. As one of only eight U.S. cities to field teams in all four major professional sports, Greater Phoenix is a sports haven. At the same time, the Valley is truly a shopper's paradise with fabulous malls, unique boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and outlet centers. Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the area provides the excitement of the Old West within a thriving metropolitan area brimming with cultural and outdoor activity.