Sightseeing
Phoenix is full of fun sightseeing! There are several museums and cool places to see. Below are a few of my favorites.
The Phoenix Art Museum is a few light rail stops away from my home and always has great exhibits. It is a great place to visit.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveThe Phoenix Art Museum is a few light rail stops away from my home and always has great exhibits. It is a great place to visit.
The Arizona Science Center is on the light rail and is a fun place to visit for both adults and kids.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StThe Arizona Science Center is on the light rail and is a fun place to visit for both adults and kids.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum is on the light rail and is worth the visit.
If you're new to Phoenix this is a must see. The Desert Botanical Garden is a great place to take pics and see all of our Sonoran Desert plants.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
If you're new to Phoenix this is a must see. The Desert Botanical Garden is a great place to take pics and see all of our Sonoran Desert plants.
One of the most unique museums I've ever seen. It's super fun and interactive. Well worth the visit.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdOne of the most unique museums I've ever seen. It's super fun and interactive. Well worth the visit.
This is a beautiful place to spend some time relxing and taking pictures. One of our hidden gems.
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveThis is a beautiful place to spend some time relxing and taking pictures. One of our hidden gems.
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyA wonderful place to spend the day here in Phoenix.
Food Scene
Phoenix has a fantastic food scene. I have listed my favorites here but these are by no means all that are available. Don't miss out on some delicious food here in Phoenix!
Joyride Taco House is a great restaurant with a beautiful patio just north of Camelback on Central Ave very close to the house. They have delicious Mexican food.
102 locals recommend
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveJoyride Taco House is a great restaurant with a beautiful patio just north of Camelback on Central Ave very close to the house. They have delicious Mexican food.
Federal Pizza is a really delicious gourmet pizza place. One of my favorites in Phoenix. It has a kitchy dining room and well worth the visit. It is located just north of Camelback on Central Ave. very close to the house.
92 locals recommend
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveFederal Pizza is a really delicious gourmet pizza place. One of my favorites in Phoenix. It has a kitchy dining room and well worth the visit. It is located just north of Camelback on Central Ave. very close to the house.
The Windsor is a great local restaurant and bar with a beautiful patio. They have really good comfort food and it is a great place to chill and have a cocktail. It is located on Central Ave just north of Camelback.
136 locals recommend
Windsor
5223 N Central AveThe Windsor is a great local restaurant and bar with a beautiful patio. They have really good comfort food and it is a great place to chill and have a cocktail. It is located on Central Ave just north of Camelback.
Elly's is my favorite place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. It is located in Uptown Plaza on the corner of Camelback and Central Ave. very close to the house.
22 locals recommend
Elly’s Brunch & Cafe
100 E Camelback RdElly's is my favorite place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. It is located in Uptown Plaza on the corner of Camelback and Central Ave. very close to the house.
This is a great place for lunch that is within walking distance from the house. It is located on Central Ave just across from St. Francis Cathedral.
54 locals recommend
fàme caffe
4700 N Central AveThis is a great place for lunch that is within walking distance from the house. It is located on Central Ave just across from St. Francis Cathedral.
Joe's Diner is a very popular "greasy spoon" right at the end of the street on Minnezona and 7th Ave. A great local place for breakfast or lunch.
22 locals recommend
Joe's Diner
4515 N 7th AveJoe's Diner is a very popular "greasy spoon" right at the end of the street on Minnezona and 7th Ave. A great local place for breakfast or lunch.
Mi Patio is a great local Mexican food restaurant located on 7th Ave and Osborn
26 locals recommend
Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N 7th AveMi Patio is a great local Mexican food restaurant located on 7th Ave and Osborn
FEZ is a great restaurant to hang out with the young hip crowd. it is on the light rail toward downtown.
73 locals recommend
FEZ
105 W Portland StFEZ is a great restaurant to hang out with the young hip crowd. it is on the light rail toward downtown.
Switch is located on Central Ave on the light rail. It has delicious food and is a hip place to hang out.
31 locals recommend
Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar
2603 N Central AveSwitch is located on Central Ave on the light rail. It has delicious food and is a hip place to hang out.
Postino is one of the most popular wine bars in Phoenix. They have super delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere to enjoy some great wine. It is located just north of Camelback on Central.
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central AvePostino is one of the most popular wine bars in Phoenix. They have super delicious food and a fantastic atmosphere to enjoy some great wine. It is located just north of Camelback on Central.
Great place to hang out and have coffee or a meal. Lux is located on Central just north of the house.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveGreat place to hang out and have coffee or a meal. Lux is located on Central just north of the house.
Local joint right down the street from the house to enjoy a coffee and/or a meal.
65 locals recommend
Copper Star Coffee
4220 N 7th AveLocal joint right down the street from the house to enjoy a coffee and/or a meal.
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdGreat Gourmet Tacos and a HUGE selection of Tequila!!
Super delicious enchiladas set up like Chipotle. This is a local favorite.
77 locals recommend
Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StSuper delicious enchiladas set up like Chipotle. This is a local favorite.
This is a burger chain with great burgers and shakes located at Camelback and Central.
34 locals recommend
Shake Shack
100 E Camelback RdThis is a burger chain with great burgers and shakes located at Camelback and Central.
Great place for a margarita and good Mexican food. Great place to visit if you want to hang out in Downtown Phoenix.
127 locals recommend
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
6166 N Scottsdale RdGreat place for a margarita and good Mexican food. Great place to visit if you want to hang out in Downtown Phoenix.
This is the place to go if you want truly authentic Mexican food. By far my favorite Mexican restaurant I ALWAYS go to when I get home.
20 locals recommend
Casa Corazon Restaurant
2637 N 16th StThis is the place to go if you want truly authentic Mexican food. By far my favorite Mexican restaurant I ALWAYS go to when I get home.
Sporting Venues
Take in a Diamondbacks game at Chase field. Chase field is on the light rail and very easy to access.
413 locals recommend
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StTake in a Diamondbacks game at Chase field. Chase field is on the light rail and very easy to access.
This is where the Suns play! Also there are many concerts here.
352 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StThis is where the Suns play! Also there are many concerts here.
Theater/Concert Hall
Check out a concert at Symphony Hall. Just take the light rail downtown.
59 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StCheck out a concert at Symphony Hall. Just take the light rail downtown.
There is always something happening at the Herberger Theater. It is also very easy to access via the light rail.
74 locals recommend
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StThere is always something happening at the Herberger Theater. It is also very easy to access via the light rail.
The Orpheum Theater is an historic theater in downtown Phoenix that always has great concerts and shows. It is also easy to access via the light rail.
78 locals recommend
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StThe Orpheum Theater is an historic theater in downtown Phoenix that always has great concerts and shows. It is also easy to access via the light rail.
Also downtown via the light rail is the Comerica Theater where you can catch a concert.
62 locals recommend
Comerica Theatre
400 W Washington StAlso downtown via the light rail is the Comerica Theater where you can catch a concert.
AMC Arizona Center is the closest movie theater. It is located on the light rail downtown.
65 locals recommend
AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StAMC Arizona Center is the closest movie theater. It is located on the light rail downtown.
Grocery Store
Fry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdFry's is the closest grocery store on 7th Ave and Camelback.
AJ's is a gourmet grocery store that also has a really great deli and bakery. It is located in Uptown Plaza on the corner of Camelback and Central. Very close to the house.
AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueAJ's is a gourmet grocery store that also has a really great deli and bakery. It is located in Uptown Plaza on the corner of Camelback and Central. Very close to the house.
Safeway is the 2nd closest grocery store located at 7th Ave and Osborn just south of the house.
413 locals recommend
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdSafeway is the 2nd closest grocery store located at 7th Ave and Osborn just south of the house.
Sprouts is a grocery store that has healthy options with a really great deli and bakery. it is located on 7th Ave and Osborn.
260 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdSprouts is a grocery store that has healthy options with a really great deli and bakery. it is located on 7th Ave and Osborn.
Park
Steele Indian School Park is the "Central Park" of Phoenix. It is a great place to enjoy the outdoors walking, biking, picnicking etc. There is a lake, playground, and lots of paths for walking and jogging. It is located at the corner of Indian School and Central within walking distance of the house.
46 locals recommend
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School RdSteele Indian School Park is the "Central Park" of Phoenix. It is a great place to enjoy the outdoors walking, biking, picnicking etc. There is a lake, playground, and lots of paths for walking and jogging. It is located at the corner of Indian School and Central within walking distance of the house.
Bar
The Womack is a groovy bar with live jazz music. Great place to hang out with cool peeps.
47 locals recommend
The Womack
5749 N 7th StThe Womack is a groovy bar with live jazz music. Great place to hang out with cool peeps.
Great place to hang out on the massive patio or inside the cool bar. They have great music and a hip scene.
32 locals recommend
Sazerac
821 N 2nd StGreat place to hang out on the massive patio or inside the cool bar. They have great music and a hip scene.
The Duce
525 S Central AveHip and cool place with great cocktails
Hanny's
40 N 1st StGroovy music, great cocktails, also serves food.
Super hip place to hang out in Downtown Phoenix
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StSuper hip place to hang out in Downtown Phoenix