Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Local Pizzaria in walking distance. Their old fashions are fantastic as well.
44 locals recommend
Oven+Vine
14 W Vernon AveLocal Pizzaria in walking distance. Their old fashions are fantastic as well.
Iconic restaurant, known for it's high quality steaks and cocktails. Once the hot spot for the rat pack. Don't be surprised to see a high profile visitors stopping in and sitting next to you.
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central AveIconic restaurant, known for it's high quality steaks and cocktails. Once the hot spot for the rat pack. Don't be surprised to see a high profile visitors stopping in and sitting next to you.
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveEverything is made in house and doubles as a bar and lounge.
Not only the best island restaurant bringing us the best specialty rum cocktails Danielle delights us with fresh dishes packed with flavor.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StNot only the best island restaurant bringing us the best specialty rum cocktails Danielle delights us with fresh dishes packed with flavor.
Hot noodles and fresh sweet chili fried tofu are a couple of my favorite dishes here. They're open late, 2am satisfying my late night cravings.
20 locals recommend
SoSoBa Phoenix
214 W Roosevelt StHot noodles and fresh sweet chili fried tofu are a couple of my favorite dishes here. They're open late, 2am satisfying my late night cravings.
Not so healthy, vegetarian restaurant that replaces the Big Mac with an amazing Big Wac. Serves great beer on tap.
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StNot so healthy, vegetarian restaurant that replaces the Big Mac with an amazing Big Wac. Serves great beer on tap.
The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StVegan restaurant that will blow you away.
Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th StGreat Hawaiian restaurant for lunch or dinner.
Drinks are not really their thing, in my opinion what I keep going back for are their dishes. Incredible!
93 locals recommend
St. Francis
111 E Camelback RdDrinks are not really their thing, in my opinion what I keep going back for are their dishes. Incredible!
In the mood for Thai cuisean, walk over here and enjoy authentic Thai Mae fresh everyday. Don't miss out on their mags sticky rice for dessert.
41 locals recommend
The Wild Thaiger
2631 N Central AveIn the mood for Thai cuisean, walk over here and enjoy authentic Thai Mae fresh everyday. Don't miss out on their mags sticky rice for dessert.
Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N 7th AveLocal Mexican restaurant that is always packed.
Amazing french toast, biscuits and gravy, pan fried potatoes, bloody Mary's and mamosa's.
Easy trip down the light rail and across the street. Head up the stairs to sit outside or dine inside.
235 locals recommend
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdAmazing french toast, biscuits and gravy, pan fried potatoes, bloody Mary's and mamosa's.
Easy trip down the light rail and across the street. Head up the stairs to sit outside or dine inside.
Ideal place to have breakfast or enjoy their "fancy" dining in the evening. Reservations required.
73 locals recommend
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd StIdeal place to have breakfast or enjoy their "fancy" dining in the evening. Reservations required.
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StBEST PIZZA
CIBO
603 N 5th AveMy go to place
Sightseeing
Sedona's red rocks and famous hiking spots. Great place for hiking, biking, shopping, dining, afternoon drive up 89a, and an international spiritual getaway.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona's red rocks and famous hiking spots. Great place for hiking, biking, shopping, dining, afternoon drive up 89a, and an international spiritual getaway.
Parks & Nature
There are two trails Echo Canyon and Cholla. Echo is going to be a straight shot to the top; whereas Cholla will take you for a nice steady pace with a small area to climb.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThere are two trails Echo Canyon and Cholla. Echo is going to be a straight shot to the top; whereas Cholla will take you for a nice steady pace with a small area to climb.
Numerous Trails to take. Great for a morning sunrise or evening sunset.
80 locals recommend
South Mountain Village
Numerous Trails to take. Great for a morning sunrise or evening sunset.
Encanto Park
Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StSteele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School RdArts & Culture
The Herberger Theater Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as the premier performance venue, arts incubator and advocate.
The Herberger Theater Center was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Built in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center has contributed to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. Each year, approximately 120,000 patrons, including 30,000 school-aged children share the unique experience of live performing arts.
74 locals recommend
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StThe Herberger Theater Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as the premier performance venue, arts incubator and advocate.
The Herberger Theater Center was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Built in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center has contributed to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. Each year, approximately 120,000 patrons, including 30,000 school-aged children share the unique experience of live performing arts.
The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in McKinney Texas, is the result of Bessie Heard’s vision for the future and her commitment to the community and North Texas.
Founded in 1967, the Heard consists of a 289 acre wildlife sanctuary and a natural science museum for the primary purpose of educating children about nature. The Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment.
The Heard’s purpose is threefold: education, conservation, and preservation. In keeping with Miss Heard’s vision, Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary emphasizes an
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in McKinney Texas, is the result of Bessie Heard’s vision for the future and her commitment to the community and North Texas.
Founded in 1967, the Heard consists of a 289 acre wildlife sanctuary and a natural science museum for the primary purpose of educating children about nature. The Heard is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment.
The Heard’s purpose is threefold: education, conservation, and preservation. In keeping with Miss Heard’s vision, Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary emphasizes an
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world’s diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul.
Musical Museum as well as Performing Stages.
mim.org for Performance and Showings
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdThe Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world’s diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul.
Musical Museum as well as Performing Stages.
mim.org for Performance and Showings
The Southwest’s premier destination for world-class visual art
Phoenix Art Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for nearly 60 years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States.
In addition to an annual calendar of exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection galleries are drawn from more than 19,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. Visitors also enjoy photography exhibitions through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveThe Southwest’s premier destination for world-class visual art
Phoenix Art Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for nearly 60 years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States.
In addition to an annual calendar of exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection galleries are drawn from more than 19,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. Visitors also enjoy photography exhibitions through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona.
Their performances are at the Orpheum or Symphony Hall.
Visit http://balletaz.org for performance dates
8 locals recommend
Ballet Arizona
2835 E Washington StTheir performances are at the Orpheum or Symphony Hall.
Visit http://balletaz.org for performance dates
Arizona Opera
1636 N Central AveUpcoming performances https://www.azopera.org/performances
When first opening its doors in 1999 as the Phoenix’s largest gallery space, monOrchid found itself in the soon-to-be hub of downtowns arts district and new business developments. In the heart of downtown Phoenix’s famous Roosevelt Row Arts District, this unique space not only draws large crowds for monthly art walks, but has actively promoted the arts since its start.
The gallery features an entirely open floor plan, several modular gallery walls and a cycloramic backdrop; allowing for each exhibition to inhabit itself innately. It’s quarterly exhibitions feature a wide variety of artistic mediums and styles, each reimagining the space.
http://www.monorchid.com/gallery-1-1
25 locals recommend
monOrchid
214 E Roosevelt StWhen first opening its doors in 1999 as the Phoenix’s largest gallery space, monOrchid found itself in the soon-to-be hub of downtowns arts district and new business developments. In the heart of downtown Phoenix’s famous Roosevelt Row Arts District, this unique space not only draws large crowds for monthly art walks, but has actively promoted the arts since its start.
The gallery features an entirely open floor plan, several modular gallery walls and a cycloramic backdrop; allowing for each exhibition to inhabit itself innately. It’s quarterly exhibitions feature a wide variety of artistic mediums and styles, each reimagining the space.
http://www.monorchid.com/gallery-1-1
First Friday Art Walk Downtown PHX.
http://artlinkphoenix.com/first-fridays/
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StFirst Friday Art Walk Downtown PHX.
http://artlinkphoenix.com/first-fridays/
Essentials
Walgreens
710 E Camelback RdWalking distance or a 3 minute drive.
Thomas Market Liquors
345 W Thomas RdSpirits Essentials or last minute items like Mac and Cheese.
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdNatural Grocers
13802 N Scottsdale RdSt Joseph's Hospital
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 E McDowell RdPhoenix Children’s Hospital
1919 E Thomas RdEntertainment & Activities
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StTalking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StConcerts
Sports
Performances
AMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdAMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StTopgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayIt's like golf and bowling had a baby.
Dave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum BlvdTalking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayCasino
Night lIfe
Concerts
Shopping
Arts
Shopping
Apple Store
Macy's
J.Crew
Pottery Barn
Mac
Saks
LuLuLemon
Food
ZinBurger
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Blancos Tacos
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdApple Store
Macy's
J.Crew
Pottery Barn
Mac
Saks
LuLuLemon
Food
ZinBurger
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Blancos Tacos
Target
5715 N 19th Ave