Anyone live in/near Peoria, AZ?

[Kestrel]

Looking for a great, local gift idea for my Mom, who goes to see Mariner Spring training there every year.

Places to go? Local guidebook, maybe? or ????

Hoping for an insider's opinion!

[ArizonaGirl]

I live in a neighboring city and found that visitpeoriaaz.com has lots of ideas near there and I know that the Black Bear Diner on Bell rd is supposed to have a great brunch.

However Peoria is at most 45 minutes outside of the greater downtown PhX area and there is TONS to do here.