Gilbert, Arizona, was once known as the "Hay shipping capital of the world." It covers 69 square miles of land and still has areas that are zoned for residents to have horses. There's an annual rodeo and a few parades. Downtown is unique and they have tried to keep and capture the "cowboy feel" of this town. I took a walk in downtown, snapped a few photos and just enjoyed the ambiance of it's small town feel. There was an interesting mural, the sidewalks give the storefronts an old fashioned feel, and on the side of Joe's BBQ, a brick building built in 1929, is an original Coke sign embedded in the side of the building. (my personal fav characteristic!!)
** side note: after reading up on the history of Gilbert, there are a few more places I want to get back to photograph!! Another time, soon :)
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