Quick Summary: Surprise is located just forty-five minutes away from Phoenix. Established back in the year 1938, Surprise is now a bustling city that offers quite a bit to do, including being home to the Spring Training site of the Kansas City Royals, many great restaurants, and a number of other attractions.


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Surprise Stadium

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Northwest Regional Library

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Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex

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Surprise Aquatic Center

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Arts HQ Gallery

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Baja Jones Adventure Travel

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Nick's Diner II, Surprise, AZ

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Irish Wolfhound Pub

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Vogue Bistro

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