The "Valley of the Sun" offers a world of possibilities when it comes to natural and man-made attractions. Enjoy Arizona's mild climate, and your new friends, as you discover the wide array of inviting outdoor activities for year-round pleasure.

Sun City Anthem is set just north of Historic Florence, which is Southeast of Phoenix. Beyond the beautiful homes and vibrant neighborhoods of Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, you'll find the nearby town of Florence, featuring a Main Street and quaint downtown. Travel just a little further into Phoenix and you'll discover all of the cultural, recreation, and entertainment you'd expect from a major metropolitan area.

Shopping

If shopping is your passion, Sun City Anthem is a short drive to towns and cities that offer everything you'd need from grocery stores and shopping malls, to movie theaters and restaurants. Anthem Marketplace, located within Anthem at Merrill Ranch, offers an on-site Safeway grocery store, gas station, Wells Fargo bank, among other convenient stops. In Florence, stop by Main Street or the Florence Marketplace.   Nearby shopping includes:

Chandler Fashion Square
Costco
Home Depot
Shops at San Tan Village
Casa Grande Outlet Mall
Super Target
Wal-Mart Super Center
Promenade at Casa Grande
Superstition Springs Mall
Crossroads Towne Center

Recreation

You can explore Arizona’s great outdoors by foot, wheel, or saddle. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are available at dozens of nearby regional and state parks.  If golf is your passion, you are in fairway heaven here with dozens of courses located within an easy drive. In fact, this region is known as one of the best golf destinations in the world!  Local golf courses include:

Poston Butte Golf Club
Golf Club at Johnson Ranch
Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Mountain Brook Golf Club
Oasis Golf Club
Apache Creek Golf Club

Medical

Exceptional medical facilities include:
Anthem at Merrill Ranch Hospital-coming soon
Mercy Gilbert Hospital
Banner Gateway Medical Center

Culture / Entertainment

Florence, along with other neighboring towns and villages, offers special celebrations, art fairs, and festivals throughout the year.

Phoenix, a short drive away, offers world-class cultural and historical attractions including museums, art centers, archaeological parks, and botanical gardens. Night life, music, and theatrical attractions abound in renowned playhouses like the Dodge Theatre, Herberger Theater Center, and the Orpheum Theatre.

Other entertainment venues nearby include:
Harkins Theatre in Casa Grande
Higley Center for the Performing Arts
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Casa Grande Ruins
Chandler Center for the Arts
Pinal County Historical Museum
Mesa Arts Center

Transportation

You are centrally located to a variety of airports including Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa and City of Coolidge Municipal Airport in Coolidge.

Utilities

Utility companies serving this community include:

Cox Digital Services, including Cox Digital Cable, Cox Digital Telephone and Cox High Speed Internet (623-748-8957) or (800-957-7250).

Contact Qwest for telephone services at (800) 244-1111,520-723-5558 or www.qwest.com.

Arizona Public Service (APS)supplies electricity to the area and can be reached at 520-421-8400, 800-253-9407 or www.aps.com.

Contact Southwest Gas for your gas needs at 520-836-8251 or www.swgas.com.

Johnson Utilitiessupplies water to the town of florence and can be reached at 480-659-8908 or www.johnsonutilities.com.