Jovhani’s Guidebook to Phoenix
Sightseeing
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveBig outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball field.
105 locals recommend
Encanto Park
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball field.
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10.
183 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StExpansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10.
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveExpansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd Ave3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyExpansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area & petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.
Food scene
Bright, casual nook for homestyle Mexican cooking, gourmet coffee, horchata & margaritas.
10 locals recommend
Presidio Cocina Mexicana
519 W Thomas RdBright, casual nook for homestyle Mexican cooking, gourmet coffee, horchata & margaritas.
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
35 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
530 W McDowell RdCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Fashionable fixture for high-end pub fare, with a brunch menu, music, outdoor seating & bocce court.
129 locals recommend
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveFashionable fixture for high-end pub fare, with a brunch menu, music, outdoor seating & bocce court.
Quaint, circa-1913 bungalow presenting Italian staples, including red & white wood-fired pizzas.
191 locals recommend
CIBO
603 N 5th AveQuaint, circa-1913 bungalow presenting Italian staples, including red & white wood-fired pizzas.
Little O's has a large selection of craft beer, wine and spirits along with burgers, pizza, salads, and appetizers for dine-in or take-out. Come relax and enjoy a food or drink with your friends or grab our to go for your family on the way home.
18 locals recommend
Little O's
521 W McDowell RdLittle O's has a large selection of craft beer, wine and spirits along with burgers, pizza, salads, and appetizers for dine-in or take-out. Come relax and enjoy a food or drink with your friends or grab our to go for your family on the way home.
Centrico
202 North Central AvenueClassic Mexican dishes & drinks with patio seating in the historic San Carlos Hotel.
Modern space making the best of Arizonan ingredients in its varied & imaginative changing menus.
9 locals recommend
the larder and the delta
200 West Portland StreetModern space making the best of Arizonan ingredients in its varied & imaginative changing menus.
Bars
High-energy Irish pub with numerous Scotch & whiskey choices, classic bar food & live music.
23 locals recommend
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StHigh-energy Irish pub with numerous Scotch & whiskey choices, classic bar food & live music.
This stylish haunt with an extensive craft-cocktail menu also features innovative bar bites.
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StThis stylish haunt with an extensive craft-cocktail menu also features innovative bar bites.
Sleek hotel venue offering unique cocktails, craft beer & global bar snacks in a laid-back setting.
12 locals recommend
Little Rituals
132 S Central AveSleek hotel venue offering unique cocktails, craft beer & global bar snacks in a laid-back setting.
Cool, industrial hangout with outdoor seating serving light fare, coffee & cocktails.
26 locals recommend
The Grand
718 N Central AveCool, industrial hangout with outdoor seating serving light fare, coffee & cocktails.
Trendy restaurant & bar fixing up Mediterranean fare, burgers & cocktails plus weekend brunch.
73 locals recommend
FEZ
105 W Portland StTrendy restaurant & bar fixing up Mediterranean fare, burgers & cocktails plus weekend brunch.
Golf Courses
The Encanto Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course designed by William P. Bell and built in 1936. It offers 6,404 yards of par-70 golf from the championship tees.
Reservations are required on the Encanto Golf Course, which is open year-round, and features all of the amenities, such as rental carts and clubs, an in-house professional and a driving range. Metal spikes are allowed.
41 locals recommend
Encanto Golf Course
2775 N 15th AveThe Encanto Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course designed by William P. Bell and built in 1936. It offers 6,404 yards of par-70 golf from the championship tees.
Reservations are required on the Encanto Golf Course, which is open year-round, and features all of the amenities, such as rental carts and clubs, an in-house professional and a driving range. Metal spikes are allowed.
Raven Golf Club - Phoenix features a one-of-a-kind round of desert golf. Its fairways are lined with Georgia pine, and its greens have more tiers than one - the kind of golf course that only Gary Panks and David Graham could imagine, and a can't-miss on your next golf trip to Phoenix. Over the ages, the golf club has garnered all sorts of recognition.
34 locals recommend
Raven Golf Club
3636 E Baseline RdRaven Golf Club - Phoenix features a one-of-a-kind round of desert golf. Its fairways are lined with Georgia pine, and its greens have more tiers than one - the kind of golf course that only Gary Panks and David Graham could imagine, and a can't-miss on your next golf trip to Phoenix. Over the ages, the golf club has garnered all sorts of recognition.
Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort receives distinctions: Golf Digest placed it among the top 450 U.S. public courses, and it regularly features among Arizona's best 25 golf course. It doesn't hurt that the golf club regularly hosts eye-catching affairs like the Harmon Killebrew Invitational, the Royce Clayton Charity Classic and the Phoenix Suns Scramble. The golf course itself offers lush greens that entwine with the Sonora Desert's terrain, which the golf club says it carefully preserves, and features 18 holes of championship golf in tandem with magnificent scenery and plenty of challenges.
6 locals recommend
Pointe Golf Club On Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort receives distinctions: Golf Digest placed it among the top 450 U.S. public courses, and it regularly features among Arizona's best 25 golf course. It doesn't hurt that the golf club regularly hosts eye-catching affairs like the Harmon Killebrew Invitational, the Royce Clayton Charity Classic and the Phoenix Suns Scramble. The golf course itself offers lush greens that entwine with the Sonora Desert's terrain, which the golf club says it carefully preserves, and features 18 holes of championship golf in tandem with magnificent scenery and plenty of challenges.
Golf facility offering two 18-hole courses, a driving range, lessons, footgolf & a restaurant.
56 locals recommend
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
2400 E Missouri AveGolf facility offering two 18-hole courses, a driving range, lessons, footgolf & a restaurant.
The 18-hole golf course at Orange Tree was designed in 1957 by Johnny Bulla. This tree-lined course offers 6,775 lush yards of tranquil beauty and strategic challenges. Mature vegetation, expansive fairways, and mountain vistas are graced by water on six of the holes, offering an excellent test of golf for players of all skill levels. The course par is 72, with a slope rating of 121 and a course rating of 70.7.
22 locals recommend
Orange Tree Golf Course
10601 N 56th StThe 18-hole golf course at Orange Tree was designed in 1957 by Johnny Bulla. This tree-lined course offers 6,775 lush yards of tranquil beauty and strategic challenges. Mature vegetation, expansive fairways, and mountain vistas are graced by water on six of the holes, offering an excellent test of golf for players of all skill levels. The course par is 72, with a slope rating of 121 and a course rating of 70.7.
Club featuring an 18-hole golf course & a practice center, plus a restaurant & club rentals.
49 locals recommend
Stonecreek Golf Club
4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy SClub featuring an 18-hole golf course & a practice center, plus a restaurant & club rentals.
TPC Scottsdale is a 36-hole golf complex in the southwestern United States, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix. Opened 35 years ago in 1986, the resort is part of the Tournament Players Club network of golf courses operated by the PGA Tour.
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdTPC Scottsdale is a 36-hole golf complex in the southwestern United States, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, northeast of Phoenix. Opened 35 years ago in 1986, the resort is part of the Tournament Players Club network of golf courses operated by the PGA Tour.
Wellness
Immerse yourself in an ambience brimming with tranquility at Alvadora Spa, set within Royal Palms Resort and Spa. This Phoenix, Arizona, oasis offers a picturesque setting in which to truly unwind and let it all go. The Forbes Four-Star Alvadora Spa offers a collection of signature treatments centered around the nurturing essences of the Mediterranean: soothing the spirit, renewing the body, and enriching the mind.
Choose from unique, signature treatments infused with natural botanicals, including the Citrus Ritual and Orange Blossom Body Buff. Within moments at Alvadora Spa, you’ll emerge feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to bask in the Arizona sunshine.
6 locals recommend
Alvadora Spa
5200 E Camelback RdImmerse yourself in an ambience brimming with tranquility at Alvadora Spa, set within Royal Palms Resort and Spa. This Phoenix, Arizona, oasis offers a picturesque setting in which to truly unwind and let it all go. The Forbes Four-Star Alvadora Spa offers a collection of signature treatments centered around the nurturing essences of the Mediterranean: soothing the spirit, renewing the body, and enriching the mind.
Choose from unique, signature treatments infused with natural botanicals, including the Citrus Ritual and Orange Blossom Body Buff. Within moments at Alvadora Spa, you’ll emerge feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to bask in the Arizona sunshine.
Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is a premier destination for luxury and romance, relaxation and recreation. Take a climb on Camelback Mountain, relax at Joya Spa, kick back at the pool, or tempt your taste buds with culinary delights inspired by Spain and Mexico.
29 locals recommend
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
4949 E Lincoln DrWhether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is a premier destination for luxury and romance, relaxation and recreation. Take a climb on Camelback Mountain, relax at Joya Spa, kick back at the pool, or tempt your taste buds with culinary delights inspired by Spain and Mexico.
Orangetheory Fitness Central Phoenix is conveniently located at 742 E Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020, on the North side of Glendale Ave, and West of Safeway Marketplace.
Orangetheory Fitness
3923 E Camelback RdOrangetheory Fitness Central Phoenix is conveniently located at 742 E Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020, on the North side of Glendale Ave, and West of Safeway Marketplace.
Shopping
With its park-like green lawns and outstanding collection of luxury retail and fine dining, Biltmore Fashion Park is a favorite experience for the Southwest region’s best shoppers. The iconic, open-air lifestyle center is Arizona’s original luxury retail destination, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Hyde Park Jewelers, Lululemon and more, plus a stellar line-up of destination restaurants including The Capital Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and True Food Kitchen.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdWith its park-like green lawns and outstanding collection of luxury retail and fine dining, Biltmore Fashion Park is a favorite experience for the Southwest region’s best shoppers. The iconic, open-air lifestyle center is Arizona’s original luxury retail destination, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Hyde Park Jewelers, Lululemon and more, plus a stellar line-up of destination restaurants including The Capital Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and True Food Kitchen.
Well-placed in the enviable enclave where North Phoenix meets Scottsdale and adjacent to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, a 735-room full service resort and spa. Kierland Commons is a 24/7, mixed-use urban oasis that is home to some of the most desired lifestyle brands and the region’s most alluring restaurants and nightlight. Top-drawing names include Anthropologie, Athleta, Arhaus, Coach, Crate & Barrel, Eileen Fisher, Michael Kors, Sur La Table, True Religion and more, plus nearly a dozen exciting restaurants, including Zinc Bistro, Postino Wine Cafe, Tocaya Organica, Bar North, and The Greene House.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Well-placed in the enviable enclave where North Phoenix meets Scottsdale and adjacent to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, a 735-room full service resort and spa. Kierland Commons is a 24/7, mixed-use urban oasis that is home to some of the most desired lifestyle brands and the region’s most alluring restaurants and nightlight. Top-drawing names include Anthropologie, Athleta, Arhaus, Coach, Crate & Barrel, Eileen Fisher, Michael Kors, Sur La Table, True Religion and more, plus nearly a dozen exciting restaurants, including Zinc Bistro, Postino Wine Cafe, Tocaya Organica, Bar North, and The Greene House.
Unique Phoenix fashion. Bunky Boutique is locally owned and has been a downtown Phoenix staple since it opened its doors in 2007. Bunky sells women's, men's and baby items as well as jewelry, handbags and gifts. Locally made products are mixed with well known labels.
26 locals recommend
Bunky Boutique
1001 N Central AveUnique Phoenix fashion. Bunky Boutique is locally owned and has been a downtown Phoenix staple since it opened its doors in 2007. Bunky sells women's, men's and baby items as well as jewelry, handbags and gifts. Locally made products are mixed with well known labels.
Store offering exhibitions & one-of-a-kind items made by more than 100 local artists.
25 locals recommend
MADE Art Boutique
922 N 5th StStore offering exhibitions & one-of-a-kind items made by more than 100 local artists.