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The recently opened Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix is the first of its kind. It features musical instruments from all over the globe as well as special displays and an interactive play area and more.
Desert Highlands is an upscale golf community in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its location adjacent to Pinnacle Peak means many of the homes have sweeping mountain views or enjoy city light views.
Here are the home sales figures for Desert Highlands. The first part shows the inventory on the market as well as pending sales. Then, the actual sales data is broken into three sections -first quarter 2010, April 2010 and May 2010. As you can see average sales prices and average price per square foot vary quite a bit month to month.
About Desert Highlands:
Desert Highlands was developed by Lyle Anderson over 25 years ago and there are 560 homesites spread over 850 acres.
Nearly every home has a mountain view or city lights view. Homeowners at Desert Highlands are members of the private club and therefore can partake of all of the wonderful amenities including the 18-hole Nicklaus golf course, tennis, the large fitness center and pools and so much more.
View Desert Highlands homes for sale.
Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data and information was pulled from the Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) as of 4/1/2010 (Q1) and 5/1/2010 (April data) and 6/1/2010 (May data) and can change at any time. The analysis looks at Scottsdale AZ real estate activity in the golf community of Desert Highlands in Scottsdale, Arizona. This blog represents the opinion of the author. No warranties implied or expressed.
Copyright © 2010 Heather Tawes Nelson
Looking for something to do in and around Scottsdale, Arizona? In April of 2010, the Musical Instrument Museum opened its doors in North Phoenix.
The Musical Instrument Museum (or MIM) is the first of its kind and it offers a truly global perspective and collection of musical instruments. The design of the museum is sleek and modern with high ceilings and plenty of room for visitors.
The second floor is a series of large open galleries that are arranged geographically by continent. What makes for such an educational and interactive experience is that you have a wireless headset that automatically transmits information about that instrument when you get near the video screen. So not only do you get to see the instruments in the displays, but you get to see them and hear them in use as well.
The first floor also has plenty of interesting displays. There is a guitar section, an electronic instrument section and an interactive area. In the interactive area, you are encouraged to touch and play everything in the room. There are a ton of instruments to choose from including guitars, harps, other string instruments, drums, maracas, versions of xylophones, a huge gong and more. The first floor also houses a cafe and coffee shop, gift store, as well as a family area where there are educational toys and books for children to enjoy.
In addition to all of the above, the MIM has a theater and artists from all over the world will come to perform. You can find the performance schedule on the MIM website.
The Musical Instrument Museum is certainly a welcome addition to the Scottsdale/Phoenix area and I highly recommend visiting it.
More Information:
The Musical Instrument Museum
4725 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-478-6000
www.themim.org
– Open Daily
– Adult Admission $15, Senior $13, Youth 6-17 $10 and Children under 6 are free.
DC Ranch located in Scottsdale, Arizona is home to Market Street. Market Street is a wonderful combination of shopping, dining, personal and pet care and entertainment. Food choices range from casual, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and The Herb Box, to higher-end dining at Eddie V’s. This photo is of a nicely landscaped green area in the middle of the main thoroughfare.
Update: Eddie V’s has relocated to the Scottsdale Quarter
Photo looking down on a patio of the Chiricahua Clubhouse at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Chiricahua Clubhouse is located on a hill at the top of Desert Mountain, allowing for unbelievable valley views and city lights.
Stagecoach Village shopping center in Cave Creek, Arizona has a lot of western charm. Here is a sculpure that recalls Cave Creek’s cowboy history.
UPDATE: The Spa at The Boulders is no longer a Golden Door Spa. It is now called The Spa at The Boulders.
If you are looking for a soothing and luxurious escape for a morning, afternoon or even a day, the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort is for you.
Nestled just below the beautiful rock formations that give The Boulders its name, the Golden Door Spa is a relaxing retreat. The atmosphere is very Zen-like and the moment you walk in, you can smell the subtle spa scents.
Once you are in the lobby, the fitness center and workout rooms are located in the wing to the right. Right in front of you through floor to ceiling windows is an outdoor pool and patio areas that spa guests can use. If you turn to the left, you will walk on a pathway that takes you by the salon and gift boutique on your way to the spa wing.
Once you are in the spa area, you will be assigned a locker and given a robe and slippers. From there, you enter the locker rooms which are called “Niwa.” Not only are the locker rooms outfitted with all of the amenities you would expect in a luxury spa, like a steam room and sauna, a serene waiting room with flavored waters, teas and light snacks, individual showers and changing areas, but you are also encouraged to participate in a Japanese-inspired bath called O’furos. You certainly want to build in time before or after your service to enjoy the various amenities that the Niwas offer.
The Golden Door offers a full menu of spa and beauty services. You will see all of the traditional massages and skin care, but the Golden Door also has a few treatments that are unique to the desert and desert living. One of these is the Turquoise Wrap which pays tribute to the Native American history of the area.
If you are looking for a relaxing, serene spa experience in a tranquil and stunning desert setting, the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders should fit the bill nicely.
More information:
The Golden Door Spa at The Boulders
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, Arizona 85377
480-595-3500 /800-553-1717
Disclaimer: Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This blog represents the opinion of the writer.
Troon Village, located in North Scottsdale’s zip code 85255, is a collection of smaller communties that dot the hillsides. Troon Village is located just southeast of Pinnacle Peak and is home to the Troon Country Club.
This luxury home is tucked into the hillside in the Windy Walk community of Troon Village.
