Guidebook for Phoenix
Drinks & Nightlife
Ranked #1 bar on Yelp in entire US. Small beer and wine bar with great service. They have happy hour until 8pm. Play boardgames from your childhood, cards against humanity or trivia games. Neighborhood bar with friendly patrons, we often play games with total strangers that we meet here. Cozy atmosphere not great for large groups.
17 locals recommend
The Whining Pig
1612 E Bethany Home RdRanked #1 bar on Yelp in entire US. Small beer and wine bar with great service. They have happy hour until 8pm. Play boardgames from your childhood, cards against humanity or trivia games. Neighborhood bar with friendly patrons, we often play games with total strangers that we meet here. Cozy atmosphere not great for large groups.
Fun bar with great drink selection and specials. Shuffleboard, ski ball, darts, and jenga are some of the activities available for entertainment.
25 locals recommend
Linger Longer Lounge
6522 N 16th St Fun bar with great drink selection and specials. Shuffleboard, ski ball, darts, and jenga are some of the activities available for entertainment.
MercBar
2525 E Camelback RdTucked into the Biltmore plaza this is a unique bar with quality drinks.
Huge selection of beers on tap and even a few wines on tap. Good food and a fun community atmosphere. This is located downtown near the Roosevelt art district.
114 locals recommend
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StHuge selection of beers on tap and even a few wines on tap. Good food and a fun community atmosphere. This is located downtown near the Roosevelt art district.
Food Scene
The Vig Uptown
6015 N 16th StA short walk from the house.
We love their brunch. Sarah loves the eggs benedict jalepeno and Kyle loves their breakfast burrito, with the green chile sauce. It is a small place, so if you go on a weekend try Richardson's, it has the same menu.
69 locals recommend
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StWe love their brunch. Sarah loves the eggs benedict jalepeno and Kyle loves their breakfast burrito, with the green chile sauce. It is a small place, so if you go on a weekend try Richardson's, it has the same menu.
It has the same menu as Dick's Hideaway, but more space.
63 locals recommend
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
6335 N 16th StIt has the same menu as Dick's Hideaway, but more space.
Sierra Bonita Grill
6933 N 7th StSarah loves the charred caesar salad.
PHX Beer Co. Central Phoenix Restaurant
5813 N 7th StThe Yard
5640 N 7th StNew restaurant in the area. Unique style, indoor/outdoor seating, great food.
8 locals recommend
Joe's Midnight Run
New restaurant in the area. Unique style, indoor/outdoor seating, great food.
This brand started as a food cart in New York City and has grown nationwide. Good burgers and shakes.
34 locals recommend
Shake Shack
100 E Camelback RdThis brand started as a food cart in New York City and has grown nationwide. Good burgers and shakes.
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdThey even have covered parking!
Arts & Culture
The first Friday of each month there is an art walk downtown.
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StThe first Friday of each month there is an art walk downtown.
Great for families and kids, you can learn and have fun. They have interesting exhibits and a theater.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StGreat for families and kids, you can learn and have fun. They have interesting exhibits and a theater.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveOld town has shops for clothing, art, trinkets, and more. Salons and spas. Nightlife and clubs. Restaurants and bars. SF Giants spring training facility.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdOld town has shops for clothing, art, trinkets, and more. Salons and spas. Nightlife and clubs. Restaurants and bars. SF Giants spring training facility.
Parks & Nature
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrIf you like to hike this is a nice place to start at the base of South Mountain Park. Not for beginners but not the most difficult trail in town.
South 19th Avenue
South 19th AvenueIf you like to hike this is a nice place to start at the base of South Mountain Park. Not for beginners but not the most difficult trail in town.
Nice trail for those that don't want to hike up as much elevation.
10 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Preserve
15800 N 16th StNice trail for those that don't want to hike up as much elevation.
picnic areas, a lagoon, boat house, swimming pool, nature trail, urban fishing and two golf courses, lighted handball/ racquetball, picnic area, playground, pool, lighted softball, recreation office, restrooms, lighted volleyball, lighted tennis
105 locals recommend
Encanto Park
picnic areas, a lagoon, boat house, swimming pool, nature trail, urban fishing and two golf courses, lighted handball/ racquetball, picnic area, playground, pool, lighted softball, recreation office, restrooms, lighted volleyball, lighted tennis
From the beach park in Tempe you can access Mill Avenue for shops and restaurants, the art museum, Tempe town lake, and walking trails. Boats can be rented at the lake, great for families and groups.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyFrom the beach park in Tempe you can access Mill Avenue for shops and restaurants, the art museum, Tempe town lake, and walking trails. Boats can be rented at the lake, great for families and groups.
Sightseeing
South Mountain Park is considered one of the nations largest Municipal Parks. Drive up the mountain from Central Ave to see the whole valley. Great place for a picnic or just a quick visit to see the sights. You can also hike while you are at the top. Bring water. Free to get in and usually plenty of parking at the top.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueSouth Mountain Park is considered one of the nations largest Municipal Parks. Drive up the mountain from Central Ave to see the whole valley. Great place for a picnic or just a quick visit to see the sights. You can also hike while you are at the top. Bring water. Free to get in and usually plenty of parking at the top.
Everything Else
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StCheck their website for current shows and comedians.
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StCheck their website for current shows and comedians.
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StCheck their website for current shows and comedians.