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All eyes will be on the Phoenix area when the Super Bowl returns to Glendale, Arizona<\/a>, on February 1. When you’re not cheering on the Big Game, rack up some extra points by checking out these five nearby attractions.<\/p>\n

1. Rock Out at the Musical Instrument Museum<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0<\/b>Katy Perry\u2019s Super Bowl Halftime Show is just the tip of the musical iceberg. Wear your comfy shoes and spend a few hours pursuing this behemoth of a museum, whichdisplays more than 6,000 instruments from around the world, along with audiovisuals of them being played. Visitors of all ages can test out their own talents in the hands-on Experience Gallery; and you\u2019ll get a kick out of seeing instruments from A-list musicians like Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Carlos Santana and Taylor Swift, which are all on display.<\/p>\n

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The Musical Instrument Museum includes a hands-on Experience Gallery. Credit mim.org.<\/p><\/div>\n

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2. Take a Jeep Tour <\/b>–\u00a0Take a day trip to Sedona<\/a>\u2014about a two-hour drive north of Phoenix\u2014to gape at the vibrant red rocks. Several companies offer jeep tours through the landscape, combining an adrenaline rush with facts about the flora and fauna, amusing stories from tour guides and incredible photo ops from high above the city.<\/p>\n

\"Writer<\/a>

Writer Dalia Col\u00f3n, center, embarked on the Pink Jeep Tour of Sedona with her family.<\/p><\/div>\n

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3. Visit Old Town Scottsdale<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>–\u00a0About 20 miles east of Glendale, this town\u2019s ritzy reputation has earned it the nickname \u201cSnotsdale.\u201d Skip the fancy stuff and head to this downtown district whose architecture, Western-themed restaurants and boutiques filled with turquoise jewelry harken back to the days of sheriffs and outlaws. Stroll through on a Thursday for the Scottsdale ArtWalk<\/a>, or swing by on a Saturday to experience the bustling\u00a0Scottsdale Old Town Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Old Town Scottsdale. Credit Phil Sexton at Flick Creative Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n

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4. Climb Camelback Mountain<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0If hiking Arizona’s Grand Canyon is on your bucket list, then this trekking up this camel-shaped mass is a challenging warmup. The mountain offers several courses, including the popular Cholla Trail, a strenuous 1.5-mile ascent to the summit that winds through boulders and shrubbery. Between tourists looking for a photo op and locals seeking a good workout, the parking lot fills up fast. So arrive early\u2014preferable on a weekday.<\/p>\n

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Camelback Mountain features a tough climb with a rewarding view at the top. Credit censonk42 at Flickr Creative Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n

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5. Check Out Talking Stick Resort<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0Regardless of where you stay while you\u2019re in town, you\u2019ll want to spend some time at Talking Stick Resort. The property is a destination in itself, with a huge casino, nightclub, spa, poolside concerts and Vegas-style entertainment in the showroom. Among the resort\u2019s half-dozen restaurants, the upscale Orange Sky is the standout, serving up steaks and seafood against an open-air backdrop of the desert sunset.<\/p>\n

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Talking Stick Resort’s Orange Sky restaurant offers luscious 15th-story views of the desert landscape.<\/p><\/div>\n

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