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Monday, December 19, 2011

#11 - Hall of Flame Fire Museum. Phoenix, AZ

6101 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ

The Hall of Flame Fire Museum and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, located near Papago Park in Phoenix carries acre of fire history exhibits. They have a variety of restored firetrucks dating from 1725 to 1969. There is a wall solely dedicated to the fallen fire and police heros of 9/11. The cost is only $6.00. Take the kids, the family and friends from out of town to visit this amazing work. You can even take photo ops in the restored Miami fire truck!

www.hallofflame.org/

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

What's in the Trunk?

What's in the Trunk? by amybrownphoto
What's in the Trunk?, a photo by amybrownphoto on Flickr.

15th Ave. & Grand Ave.

The Trunk Space holds concerts by local and national touring bands, stand-up comedy, improv performances, and performance art, burlesque and variety shows, puppetry workshops and knitting circles, spelling bees and show and tell nights, and bellydancing and Argentinian tango nights.

The Trunk Space is home to a classic sitdown style Donkey Kong arcade game, as well as Phoenix, Arizona's only working black-and-white photobooth, which received recognition in the 2006 New Times Best of Phoenix awards.

For venue information, check out:
www.thetrunkspace.com/calendar/month.php

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

#9- Central & Monroe/San Carlos Hotel

The revitalization of downtown Phoenix brings more attention to the neighboring businesses located on Central & Monroe. This is also the location of the Hotel San Carlos, one of Phoenix's oldest and most notorious hotels. The rich and famous stayed there during the 50's & 60's. The hotel has a history for hauntings by those who have passed onsite. The hotel still is popular with toursists and hipsters looking to see and be seen at rooftop pool parties. Seamus McCaffrey's, a very popular Irish waterhing hole is right next door. This is the spot to be every year for the annual Irish Celebration on St. Patrick's Day!