Tempe, Mesa and Chandler Welcome Cactus League Spring Training to Sunny Arizona

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) March 10, 2008 -- Tempe, Mesa and Chandler in Sunny Arizona (www.visitsunnyaz.com) are popular places for spring training fans to watch major league baseball teams play during Cactus League Spring Training. Chandler, Mesa and Tempe offer spring training fans the chance to see games up close while enjoying nearby attractions and unparalleled weather.

From February 27-March 28, over 150 games will be played by 12 major league teams including the Angels, Cubs and Giants. Teams can be seen at Mesa's HoHoKam Park, Tempe Diablo Stadium and at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Seats for spring training games vary in price starting at $5. For more information about game tickets, schedules and stadium maps visit Sunny Arizona's online spring training resource at http://www.visitsunnyaz.com/Baseball.asp.

NearbyTempe Town Lake and Papago Park in Tempe offer hiking, biking, or boating in the beautiful Sonoran desert. The Superstition Mountains, located on Mesa's eastern edge, is a stunning place for hiking and sightseeing. For fans seeking a thrill, the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler teaches aspiring racers how to drive like the pros.

Fans can also visit the Mill Avenue District in Tempe for more than 100 unique shops and restaurants. Historic Downtown Chandler offers a variety of wine bars, cafes and boutiques and Mesa features exciting dining choices, including sports bars and grills.

Shopping is plentiful in Mesa at Dana Park Village Square and Mesa Riverview. Tempe boasts a new retail district, Tempe Marketplace, with 1.3 million square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment. Chandler also has a variety of shops and eateries in the Chandler Fashion Center.

For more information about Cactus League Spring Training and the cities of Tempe, Mesa or Chandler in Sunny Arizona, visit http://www.visitsunnyaz.com.

About Sunny Arizona

Sunny Arizona is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Chandler and Mesa, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. Sunny Arizona's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest in Tempe, Chandler and Mesa. To learn more about Tempe, Chandler or Mesa, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.visitsunnyaz.com.

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