For those who like to be at the heart of the action, urban Arizona homes are ideal. Each of Arizona's towns offers fantastic annual festivals, with everything from native art exhibitions to ostrich racing, plus there are great dining, concerts and social events all year round.

If you have a large family, there may not be a better outdoors spot for a picnic or gathering than Kiwanis Park. Set aside from the playing fields, just over the hill from the lake, are a pair of covered tables. Each table holds 20 people with a six foot BBQ grill right there for use! How's that for hosting your large family.