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Best of Our Valley 2020<\/strong><\/a> is now open for voting. From now through Nov. 30, vote on your favorite local businesses, professionals and individuals across more than 4,000 categories for AZ Foothills annual Best Of Our Valley online contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The very best of each category will ultimately be featured in the coveted AZ Foothills\u2019 Best of Our Valley collectors edition issue<\/strong>, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In honor of the fierce competition, we\u2019re highlighting some of the leaders in the top categories so you can get to better know your nominees and potential winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019re showcasing some of the best ways to have fun in the Valley in the Stay & Play<\/strong><\/a> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Casino<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Talking Stick Resort and Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With just a few days left of voting, it looks like Talking Stick Resort and Casino will win the jackpot with more than 85-percent of the votes. Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Movie Theatre<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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AMC Theatres<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The race remains close among the many movie theater nominees. AMC is leading with 34-percent of the votes, but Harkins remains in a close second with nearly 27-percent of the votes. Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Place to Discover Your Inner Artist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The Brush Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Brush Bar looks to be the favorite with more than 87-percent of the votes. Vote here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pool Party<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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W Scottsdale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There’s plenty of places to splish-splash in style but WET at W Scottsdale leads the way with two-thirds the votes. Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Valley Adventure Experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Rainbow Ryders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It seems voters really love to get high\u2026in hot air balloons that is! 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