The Phoenix metro area is made up of parts of Maricopa County, Pinal County and Yavapai County. The largest cities in the area are Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Glendale. Of these towns, only Phoenix has a population of more than 1,000,000 people.

The Arizona sunshine is wonderful, but from time to time you might feel like curling up with a book. If you do, then visit one of Scottsdale's many public libraries. Not only can you browse through the wide range of books, but you can also enjoy many cultural events.