| If you're looking for a place where you can sit back, | | | | This resort was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and |
| take it easy and enjoy a relaxed, but upscale lifestyle, | | | | has been host to presidents and celebrities alike. While |
| then you've found it in Arcadia. This gorgeous | | | | there, enjoy extreme relaxation by taking advantage |
| neighborhood, located only 15 minutes from downtown | | | | of the full-service spa, fitness center, swimming pools |
| Phoenix, got its start back in the early 1920s during the | | | | and tennis courts. |
| postwar days. Now, homes are situated on lush, | | | | Shopping and dining |
| grassy lots and spectacular Camel back Mountain is | | | | With such fine dining, shopping and unique appeal is no |
| the backdrop to the community. In years past, the area | | | | wonder Arcadia is considered a Best Place to Live by |
| mainly consisted of exquisite ranch-style homes built | | | | Money magazine. This prominent community is |
| mainly with wood and brick. They exuded all the charm | | | | conveniently located near upscale stores like Biltmore |
| and appeal of the mid-century. Since then, Arcadia has | | | | Fashion Park. Furthermore, you could visit downtown |
| gone through a bit of a redevelopment. The thriving | | | | Scottsdale or take a short drive to Phoenix to explore |
| region is transforming the old to new by tearing down | | | | an endless supply of retail stores. Also, don't forget the |
| dated homes and erecting newer, more lavish abodes. | | | | food. Arcadia offers an array of fine dining. If you |
| The area is known for well-kept homes and you won't | | | | want to explore even more, check out all the delicious |
| find anything that looks mass-produced or like a cookie | | | | restaurants in nearby Phoenix. You could be |
| cutter. In addition, modern apartments and condos | | | | adventurous and try a mix of Mexican and Greek |
| have been added. Regardless of the changes in the | | | | food at Mi Patio. Instead, if you'd rather a traditional |
| housing landscape, the area is extremely picturesque | | | | steak and some fresh seafood, Kincaid's Fish, Chop |
| with mature trees, gorgeous sunsets and remarkable | | | | and Steakhouse is a great choice. All this and much |
| mountain views. | | | | more is easily within reach. |
| Recreational attractions | | | | Schools |
| Besides the scenic landscape, Arcadia offers great | | | | Dynamic schools in the area offer children a top-notch |
| attractions, amenities and is an excellent place to raise | | | | curriculum. As part of the Scottsdale Unified School |
| a family. For example, sports enthusiasts can get in a | | | | District, schools like Hopi Elementary, Ingleside Junior |
| game of golf or throw a few balls at Papago Park | | | | High and Arcadia High School provide first-class |
| and Baseball Facility, a 914-acre recreational center. | | | | academic programs, exceptional teachers and a great |
| Also, there's the Desert Botanical Gardens, Piestewa | | | | environment. In addition, Arcadia has some of the best |
| Peak Mountain Park, the zoo and numerous places to | | | | pre-schools, daycares and Montessori schools around. |
| go hiking. Explore some of the culture throughout the | | | | So it doesn't matter how old your kids are, you can |
| area at the Schemer Arts Center. You could take a | | | | feel confident they will get a challenging and rich |
| stroll through this huge house and view galleries and | | | | education. Regardless of how you describe it, Arcadia |
| exhibits that pique your interests. Or keep it simple and | | | | is an extraordinary, suburban community nicely situated |
| just view the public art project on 57th street. In | | | | near Phoenix and Scottsdale. Unique homes, shopping, |
| addition, if a nice bike ride or a relaxing walk is more | | | | dining, entertainment and culture are all easily within |
| your speed, the Arizona Canal is a great place to do | | | | reach. The great thing about living here is that you get |
| just that. Furthermore, if you want to get away from it | | | | the quiet, serene lifestyle you want with the option of |
| all, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, also known | | | | driving into the bright lights of the big cities whenever |
| as the Jewel of the Desert is right at your fingertips. | | | | the mood strikes giving you the best of both worlds. |