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Posted in Arizona February 28, 2016 by

7 Things You Can’t Do In Arizona Anymore…But Wish You Could

Arizona has transformed quite a bit over the last few decades. We’ve seen the population explode, new cultures merge with what already existed and, sadly, watched some of our favorite places come and go. Here’s a nostalgic look at some of those places that we wish still existed. How many do you remember?

1. Catch a movie at the original Cine Capri.
John Kittelsrud/Flickr
How many of you saw the first Star Wars here?
2. Enjoy an afternoon at Legend City.
Legend City Public Group/Facebook
What was your favorite ride here?
3. Getting some of your shopping done at the local Woolworth's.
Jasperdo/Flickr
4. Watch a movie at the local drive-in (unless you are in or near Glendale).
A Subset/Flickr
5. Eat a fancy meal at steakhouses like Bill Johnson's in Mesa or the Longhorn Grill in Amado, or at local places like Tom and Tiny's Family Restaurant in Sunnyslope.
Thomas Hawk/Flickr
6. Get your kicks along the ENTIRE Route 66.
Jasperdo/Flickr
Sure, it exists in pieces today but it's not quite the same as riding the entire highway and easily stopping at the small towns along the way.
7. Shopping at the local trading post.
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr

What are some other places you wish still existed that you enjoyed back in the day?

Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné freelance writer and the Arizona staff writer for Only In Your State. She currently lives in Phoenix with her boyfriend and their herd of cats. You can reach her at mspencer@onlyinyourstate.com.