Tennis

With all the blue sky and sunshine in the Valley, it's a perfect place to play tennis or watch the pros. Most major resorts, such as the Phoenician, Wigwam, Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, and JW Marriott Desert Ridge, and many smaller properties have tennis courts. Granted, tennis plays second fiddle to golf here, but many of the larger resorts offer tennis packages. If you're not staying at a resort, there are more than 60 public facilities in the area.

Kiwanis Park Recreation Center. This center has 15 lighted premier-surface courts (all for same-day or one-day-advance reserve). 6111 S. All America Way, Tempe, Arizona, 85283. 480/350–5201; www.tempe.gov/kiwanis.

Scottsdale Ranch Park & Tennis Center. Lessons are available at this city facility, which has 18 lighted courts. 10400 E. Via Linda, North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258. 480/312–7774; www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/scottsdale-ranch-park.