The American southwest has always had a mythical quality to it. With its exceptional weather and beautiful natural surroundings, Arizona always enjoyed a reputation as a great place to live. However, with the rise to prominence of its biggest city, Phoenix, more and more people are flocking to the Grand Canyon State.

While Phoenix is indeed becoming one of America's most exciting cities, Arizona is full of other smaller sized cities that are renowned for their high quality of life. Located northwest of Tuscon and near the mid-way point between Tuscon and Phoenix lies the charming Arizona city of Coolidge. Situated in scenic Pinal County, Coolidge is home to approximately 8,000 residents. For a city that is commited to development without sacrificing the small towm communal feel of the city, Coolidge is growing at a rapid rate and is becoming known as one of Arizona's best places to live.

The city is home to a number of national treasures that includes the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. This incredible sight was the first historic site protected by the United States government in 1892 and is an ancient city that was built by the Hohokam people around 1200 A.D.

Named after US president Calvin Coolidge, the city of Coolidge is also known for being the home of Central Arizona College. A youthful energy can be felt in Coolidge and with the numerous opportunities available for the outdoor enthusiast, you'll fall in love with Coolidge.