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.

Enjoy story time and crafts at the Basha Library, in Chandler, Arizona. Held every third Tuesday of the month from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., the Basha Book Bunch Club is ideal for kids ages 6 to 8. Participants can listen to a story, discuss it and make a craft.