Guidebook for Phoenix
Essentials
Largest of the Arizona grocery stores & next to Target & other dining options.
80 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
100 E Jefferson StLargest of the Arizona grocery stores & next to Target & other dining options.
We can't live without this store! There are several in the city but this is the closest to the house.
93 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrWe can't live without this store! There are several in the city but this is the closest to the house.
Food Scene
Gallagher's Sports Grill
34406 N Black Mountain PkwyClosest sports bar to the house!
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S 48th StGreat Cowboy food with an unbeatable view of the valley!
The freshest Breakfast, Lunch or dinner in a unique farm setting.
73 locals recommend
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd StThe freshest Breakfast, Lunch or dinner in a unique farm setting.
Shopping
Over 100 stores, an Aquarium, Movie theater's, food & much much more under one roof!
140 locals recommend
Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirOver 100 stores, an Aquarium, Movie theater's, food & much much more under one roof!
Entertainment & Activities
You can rent inner tubes & boats to use on the man made lake. Nice for a walk or a jog & close to a great children's Waterpark, Tempe Beach park!
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveYou can rent inner tubes & boats to use on the man made lake. Nice for a walk or a jog & close to a great children's Waterpark, Tempe Beach park!
Beside the Legacy Golf club, It's a 5 min drive away from the house!
34 locals recommend
Raven Golf Club
3636 E Baseline RdBeside the Legacy Golf club, It's a 5 min drive away from the house!
Parks & Nature
There are 2 hiking trails that will take you to the 1,200 feet rise. it is fairly strenuous but well worth the views. Don't miss "The praying Monk" Rock.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThere are 2 hiking trails that will take you to the 1,200 feet rise. it is fairly strenuous but well worth the views. Don't miss "The praying Monk" Rock.
This area houses the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, several Golf courses & The "Hole in the Rock" formation to hike to.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThis area houses the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Zoo, several Golf courses & The "Hole in the Rock" formation to hike to.
An unbeatable view of the valley from the top of the South Mountain preserve. Only a 10min drive away.
50 locals recommend
Dobbins Lookout
An unbeatable view of the valley from the top of the South Mountain preserve. Only a 10min drive away.
Butterflies in hundreds of varieties fluttering around you all year round. This facility is right next to the brand new 200,000 sq ft OdySea Aquarium .
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaButterflies in hundreds of varieties fluttering around you all year round. This facility is right next to the brand new 200,000 sq ft OdySea Aquarium .
Arts & Culture
Native American art, showcasing Historic & contemporary art from the Native cultures especially the Hopi & Zuni Tribes.
There's often live performances of dance & music. Very Kid friendly!
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American art, showcasing Historic & contemporary art from the Native cultures especially the Hopi & Zuni Tribes.
There's often live performances of dance & music. Very Kid friendly!
Opened in 2010 it houses the largest collection of musical Instruments in the world from over 200 countries.
There's an Artists gallery with instruments & photos of legendary music artists such as John Lennon & Elvis. Also a great indoor cafeteria!
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdOpened in 2010 it houses the largest collection of musical Instruments in the world from over 200 countries.
There's an Artists gallery with instruments & photos of legendary music artists such as John Lennon & Elvis. Also a great indoor cafeteria!
Sightseeing
The Phoenix (winter) home of the famous architect - Frank Lloyd Wright with the main campus of the school of Architecture in his name.
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdThe Phoenix (winter) home of the famous architect - Frank Lloyd Wright with the main campus of the school of Architecture in his name.
A loving father built this stone Mansion/Castle for his Daughter. You can go on the guided tour & it's only a 5 mile trip away!
49 locals recommend
Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdA loving father built this stone Mansion/Castle for his Daughter. You can go on the guided tour & it's only a 5 mile trip away!