If you have ever wondered what life was like in Phoenix in the time of the pioneers, then consider visiting the Pioneer Living History Village. The museum is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the winter and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the summer. Children under five are always free.

Tourism pours millions of dollars into our economy as local residents navigate around more people and traffic. Fortunately, residents of gated communities can leave the noise and stress behind, as their neighborhoods aren’t accessible to lost drivers or visiting sightseers.