Fans of the Old West will find the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park both enlightening and entertaining. Built in 1876, this prison was home to 3,069 prisoners, including 29 women over its 33 years of operation. Today the park offers a wide variety of annual events including the Gathering of the Gunfighters in mid-January, Haunted Tours in October and live Old West Reenactments every Sunday, October through April.

Cave Creek, in Maricopa County, is often a good location to locate affordable Arizona horse properties that include both land and facilities such as stalls, pens and storage rooms. There are several nearby recreation areas where riders can enjoy stunning views while engaged in their favorite equestrian pastimes.