Praised by The Boston Globe as "Shakespeare as Willie himself intended," Waterville’s Shakespeare in the Valley features professional actors performing classic plays on an outdoor stage. The performances stay true to traditional Shakespearean style, offering interactive dialogue and nonstop entertainment.

Created through the valiant efforts of community volunteers, Desert Awareness Park is 26 acres of educational and outstanding natural wealth. There are self-guided tours through the Park to allow for exploration of the land’s desert plants and flowers. Significant changes can be seen through the seasons: autumn brings lush leaves, winter brings flowers, seeds, and berries, and spring brings a bounty of cacti with delightfully colored flowers. Ramadas and barbecues enable visitors to enjoy lunch in the outdoors, and there’s a playground for the kids.

This open-air shrine to the Infant Jesus of Prague and Our Lady of Fatima is a wonderful place to escape the bustle of city life, reflect and meditate, as well as enjoy an outstanding panoramic view of Davao. It takes about 20 minutes to get here by car.

The Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is a highlight of Cave Creek’s natural beauty and history. Covering 2,154 acres, this area is home to wildflowers, riparian zones, diverse vegetation, and wildlife, alongside fascinating archaeological sites linked to the region’s mining and ranching past. Hikers can explore several scenic trails, including the Dragonfly, Elephant Mountain, Metate, Spur Cross, Tortuga, and Towhee trails.