Arts and culture
It will give you a feel for the original inhabitants of Arizona, the Apache, the Navaho and other tribes.
652 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveIt will give you a feel for the original inhabitants of Arizona, the Apache, the Navaho and other tribes.
You'll walk outside and see the Pueblo Indian homes, ballfields and irrigation engineering.
44 locals recommend
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E Washington StYou'll walk outside and see the Pueblo Indian homes, ballfields and irrigation engineering.
One of it's kind in the World, The MIM visitors usually spend 4 hours there. Highly interactive. A must see, especially for musicians, but great for families also
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdOne of it's kind in the World, The MIM visitors usually spend 4 hours there. Highly interactive. A must see, especially for musicians, but great for families also
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E Van Buren StReally worth a visit
Sightseeing
https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Carl_Hayden_retires.htm
46 locals recommend
Mill Avenue Shops
414 S Mill Avehttps://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Carl_Hayden_retires.htm
Fiesta Burrito
Authentic fresh Mexican food Dine in or Take Out
Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen Bar
2210 N Scottsdale RdJapanese and Asian Kitchen and Bar
Really delicious healthy food very popular seating inside or out
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StReally delicious healthy food very popular seating inside or out
Grilled chicken, grilled steak - the free Orbit Bus takes you right there. Locally owned, they also have plates with rice and beans and they only take cash- this place started in the 80’s
10 locals recommend
El Pollo Supremo
221 W University DrGrilled chicken, grilled steak - the free Orbit Bus takes you right there. Locally owned, they also have plates with rice and beans and they only take cash- this place started in the 80’s
This is right next to Buffalo Exchange, a trendy resell used clothing shop it’s also next to the comic book store and the skateboard store
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveThis is right next to Buffalo Exchange, a trendy resell used clothing shop it’s also next to the comic book store and the skateboard store
Grilled chicken, grilled steak, tacos, burritos —it’s very well done and it’s open till between 2 and 4 in the morning
Mr. Mesquite Taqueria
505 South Mill AvenueGrilled chicken, grilled steak, tacos, burritos —it’s very well done and it’s open till between 2 and 4 in the morning
Edelweiss Biergarten
2625 E Bell RdGood schnitzel and German beer
Inside or outside dining along with fabulous views of the Rio Salado river – it’s on the north side
Monroe's Hot Chicken - Tempe
430 North Scottsdale RoadInside or outside dining along with fabulous views of the Rio Salado river – it’s on the north side
Healthy shots and also coffee and tea at Drink, along with great views on the north side of the Rio Salado River where there’s kayaking biking walking electric bikes and paddle-boarding and paddle boats
Qwench Juice Bar & DRNK Coffee + Tea
410 North Scottsdale RoadHealthy shots and also coffee and tea at Drink, along with great views on the north side of the Rio Salado River where there’s kayaking biking walking electric bikes and paddle-boarding and paddle boats
Dogs, sausages, burgers plus an unbeatable view of the Rio Solado River where there’s rentals for paddle boarding, electric bikes and paddleboats and more
Dog Haus Biergarten
430 North Scottsdale RoadDogs, sausages, burgers plus an unbeatable view of the Rio Solado River where there’s rentals for paddle boarding, electric bikes and paddleboats and more
Chop shop is committed to serving the freshest foods possible using whole ingredients
218 locals recommend
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveChop shop is committed to serving the freshest foods possible using whole ingredients
The best barbecue- they make their own sauce. Try their chicken sandwich
14 locals recommend
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
2030 E Rio Salado PkwyThe best barbecue- they make their own sauce. Try their chicken sandwich
It’s unique kind of a hole in the wall but their fries have a unique Cajun and sweet flavor and burgers are really unique. They have a Jalapeño - ranch dip that’s really unique and pickled onions and special seasoning on the bread. Like 5 guys but crispier.
21 locals recommend
Paradise Valley Burger Company
4001 E Bell RdIt’s unique kind of a hole in the wall but their fries have a unique Cajun and sweet flavor and burgers are really unique. They have a Jalapeño - ranch dip that’s really unique and pickled onions and special seasoning on the bread. Like 5 guys but crispier.
Best fruit tea place in AZ. Their teas have real fruit in it. Shredded strawberries and kiwi in it. Try the orange green tea.
The strawberry one is like a smoothie. All fresh fruit. Very authentic straight from Taiwan
DaYung's
3126 S Mill AveBest fruit tea place in AZ. Their teas have real fruit in it. Shredded strawberries and kiwi in it. Try the orange green tea.
The strawberry one is like a smoothie. All fresh fruit. Very authentic straight from Taiwan
One of the most gourmet steakhouses I’ve ever been to. Everything is delicious, tender, juicy. They have seafood super fresh and beignets. Try the corn brûlée.
164 locals recommend
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StOne of the most gourmet steakhouses I’ve ever been to. Everything is delicious, tender, juicy. They have seafood super fresh and beignets. Try the corn brûlée.
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdInsanely healthy
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveRight by the stadium. Has some of the best pancakes
Parks and Nature
Boat rentals, paddle boarding, walking biking, electric scooters, kayaking pontoon rentals, Lots of lovely restaurants on the west end closer to Scottsdale Road
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveBoat rentals, paddle boarding, walking biking, electric scooters, kayaking pontoon rentals, Lots of lovely restaurants on the west end closer to Scottsdale Road
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveFood scene
Golden Restaurant & Bakery
1849 N Scottsdale RdVery authentic Middle Eastern Resturant and Bakery
One of my guests who works at ASU highly recommends this and compared to Chipotle it’s delicious and you get more for your money
Someburros
One of my guests who works at ASU highly recommends this and compared to Chipotle it’s delicious and you get more for your money
Mijana
1290 N Scottsdale RdTraveler advice
Getting around
Free Orbit Bus going south and the Scotsdale Trolley south
Enjoy the sunshine