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Retirement community city in Arizona, United States
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Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.
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Founded more than 75 years ago, this event celebrates Wickenburg’s heritage as a gold mining town.
Pastries and pie; American breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Offers, free-wifi and breakfast but has paid parking. Is handicap-accessible and has a pool + air conditioning.
Beautiful, clean, very well kept hotel, and helpful staff.
Beautiful and clean. Friendly staff.
Attractive, modern, clean. Big TV in the lobby.
Holiday Inn Express
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