Frank’s South Phoenix guidebook
Recreation
55 miles of hiking trails 5 minutes from the house! Also, driving to the summit at Dobbins Lookout offers a panoramic view of downtown Phoenix
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue55 miles of hiking trails 5 minutes from the house! Also, driving to the summit at Dobbins Lookout offers a panoramic view of downtown Phoenix
Legacy Golf Resort
6808 S 32nd StScenic yet affordable golf course just 1.8 miles from my home
Highline Canal is a walking trail just two blocks from my home. Can't get more convenient!
Highline Canal
Highline CanalHighline Canal is a walking trail just two blocks from my home. Can't get more convenient!
Just 3 miles from my home, you can join the Rio Salado (Salt River) Trail by going straight north on either 16th or 7th, and follow it east all the way to Tempe Town Lake, or east and north all the way to Scottsdale. Biking/running/hiking.
27 locals recommend
Rio Salado Park
80 West Rio Salado ParkwayJust 3 miles from my home, you can join the Rio Salado (Salt River) Trail by going straight north on either 16th or 7th, and follow it east all the way to Tempe Town Lake, or east and north all the way to Scottsdale. Biking/running/hiking.
Walk or bike along lake, rent kayaks or paddle boats or enjoy the scenic outdoor park.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveWalk or bike along lake, rent kayaks or paddle boats or enjoy the scenic outdoor park.
Classic Phoenix hike. Bring twice as much water as you think you'll need!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveClassic Phoenix hike. Bring twice as much water as you think you'll need!
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyGreat hiking trails and scenic views of of the area.
2 miles east, well maintained course, accepts reservations from public.
34 locals recommend
Raven Golf Club
3636 E Baseline Rd2 miles east, well maintained course, accepts reservations from public.
Food scene
Fry's Food And Drug
100 E Jefferson StConvenient, well stocked grocery store 1 mile from my home.
My favorite authentic, local mexican restaurant. Casual setting, excellent food, friendly staff.
29 locals recommend
Cocina Madrigal Tacos + Tequila
4044 S 16th StMy favorite authentic, local mexican restaurant. Casual setting, excellent food, friendly staff.
Next to Fry's grocery, convenient location 1 mile from my home, easy place to restock all the usual essentials and that One Thing we always forget when traveling.
32 locals recommend
Target
2140 E Baseline RdNext to Fry's grocery, convenient location 1 mile from my home, easy place to restock all the usual essentials and that One Thing we always forget when traveling.
A Phoenix classic, one of the city's best-known restaurants with a well respected chef. Worth the trip to Scottsdale.
31 locals recommend
Tarbell's
3213 E Camelback RdA Phoenix classic, one of the city's best-known restaurants with a well respected chef. Worth the trip to Scottsdale.
Sightseeing
Amazing collection of desert plants and flowers, with lots of info/history, well laid out.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Amazing collection of desert plants and flowers, with lots of info/history, well laid out.
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdUnique!
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveHeritage Square
115 North 6th StreetSee the early roots of the city of Phoenix, in this miniature 'old town'.
Roosevelt Row Welcome Center
918 N 2nd StWalkable Urban Art tour of art graffiti and ships.