Looking for museums that offer free admission? Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on any Thursday in the fall or winter, or the Scottsdale Historical Museum on any day in June. The Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum is free all year round, and at Heard Museum North, admission includes a free guided tour.

Avondale has a large network of public parks, which will appeal to all those buying real estate in the area. After all, what's the point of living in the sunshine if you don't enjoy the outdoors? Avondale parks give you the chance to make the most of the Arizona climate.