The preeminent dinosaur museum in the southwest is the Arizona Museum of Natural History located in Mesa. Displays of life-size Brontosaurus can be found in Dinosaur Hall. Further research has shown that approximately 144 million years ago these magnificent creatures roamed Arizona.

Master planned gated communities are found through out greater Phoenix. Some of the most elaborate developments were designed to keep residents at home. Their amenities include entertainment venues, classes, personal services and restaurants. A number of them regularly host social events for homeowners.