Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Great local place to walk to for breakfast, lunch, coffee, desserts.
78 locals recommend
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdGreat local place to walk to for breakfast, lunch, coffee, desserts.
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetShort walk for amazing tacos. Check out the salsa bar!
A piece of Arizona history. You'll feel like you're dining with Sinatra.
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central AveA piece of Arizona history. You'll feel like you're dining with Sinatra.
Nami
2014 N 7th StVegan desserts - try a tsoynami!
Oprah and Jimmy Fallon love the original - this location has a shorter wait time
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StOprah and Jimmy Fallon love the original - this location has a shorter wait time
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveHuge patio. Play bags or bocce.
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveDelicious breakfast - order the iced coffee
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdFantastic for any meal
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StHuge selection of beers and laidback patio
Gallo Blanco
928 E Pierce StForno 301
1616 N Central AveDrinks & Nightlife
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StLive music
Bar Smith
130 E Washington StNightclub with dj and rooftop bar
Hanny's
40 N 1st StHave a $5 martini and explore the basement.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StKiller Whale Sex Club
922 N 6th StHighball
1514 N 7th AveValley Bar
130 N Central AveEverything Else
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveEasy hiking trails
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueNumerous hiking trails
Phoenix Public Market
Open Air Farmer's Market Saturdays 8am - noon
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyEasy trails with great views. Check out the Hole in the Rock.
Festivals always going on. Great walking path near downtown Tempe, ASU, and Tempe Center for the Arts.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveFestivals always going on. Great walking path near downtown Tempe, ASU, and Tempe Center for the Arts.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdIf you're looking for a southwestern themed souvenir.
Sightseeing
Piestewa Peak
Busy and difficult hiking trails
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Point of Pride!
Tovrea Castle At Carraro Heights
5025 E Van Buren StIconic building in Phoenix
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square
113 N 6th StArizona history
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
1106 N Central AveUnique building near other sights
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveAbsolutely beautiful!
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E Washington StArizona history
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveFree on Wednesdays after 3pm and the 1st Friday of the month
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American art
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright architecture school and winter home
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StGreat stand up comedy
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveLive music!
If there isn't a show going on - at least check out the architecture of this neat place.
78 locals recommend
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StIf there isn't a show going on - at least check out the architecture of this neat place.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the busier Spring Training parks - within walking distance to dozens of restaurants and bars.
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdOne of the busier Spring Training parks - within walking distance to dozens of restaurants and bars.
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyThe newest Spring Training facility.
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StAdults only night the first Friday of each month.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StKids like it
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StGo Suns!
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrGo Cardinals!
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveGo Coyotes!
Shopping
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdIn case you're hungry
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StSafeway
340 E McDowell Rd