Food Scene
This is a few steps from my house. The coffee is tasty and STRONG! The vegan menu is on point and they have a great patio with Happy Hour specials!
86 locals recommend
The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StThis is a few steps from my house. The coffee is tasty and STRONG! The vegan menu is on point and they have a great patio with Happy Hour specials!
This is one of my favorite Breakfast and Lunch spots in phoenix. The menu is priced right and meals are cooked with local ingredients. It is a 10 minute stroll through the neighborhood from mi casa.
58 locals recommend
Duza's Kitchen
703 W Main StThis is one of my favorite Breakfast and Lunch spots in phoenix. The menu is priced right and meals are cooked with local ingredients. It is a 10 minute stroll through the neighborhood from mi casa.
This is a great walk from my house. It crossed the 1-10 pedestrian bridge, which is always a good time! Huge outdoor eating and drinking area, bustling with locals or sit inside and feel like you are in a different time. Great food and local AF.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StThis is a great walk from my house. It crossed the 1-10 pedestrian bridge, which is always a good time! Huge outdoor eating and drinking area, bustling with locals or sit inside and feel like you are in a different time. Great food and local AF.
This is a great local patio bar where neighborhood locals can often be found pounding pints! 5 minute walk.
118 locals recommend
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StThis is a great local patio bar where neighborhood locals can often be found pounding pints! 5 minute walk.
Wood fired pizza and nice a nice happy hour menu. $5 wine! 5 minute walk
62 locals recommend
Humble Pie
6149 N Scottsdale RdWood fired pizza and nice a nice happy hour menu. $5 wine! 5 minute walk
Travel back in time to the best steakhouse in Phoenix. You enter through the kitchen... Dark n Delicious. Pricey though...
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central AveTravel back in time to the best steakhouse in Phoenix. You enter through the kitchen... Dark n Delicious. Pricey though...
When I am feeling the crave for a Cheeseburger come on, I just walk across the street and grab a BIG WHACK - a vegan Cheeseburger and the Thyme fries! so tasty
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StWhen I am feeling the crave for a Cheeseburger come on, I just walk across the street and grab a BIG WHACK - a vegan Cheeseburger and the Thyme fries! so tasty
Vegan and Gluten free pastries and sweets... I get the SoyNami (a milkshake type thing) and mom gets the vegan/gluten free doughnuts
71 locals recommend
Nami
2014 N 7th StVegan and Gluten free pastries and sweets... I get the SoyNami (a milkshake type thing) and mom gets the vegan/gluten free doughnuts
This is the Original first "craft" coffee hang in Phoenix. It is an absolutely fantastic place for people watching. It is like going to the human zoo to see the absurd to the beautiful. The food is great, the coffee is great and the cocktails are great. This makes for a nice lightrail jaunt from my place to LUX to see some of Downtown Phoenix.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveThis is the Original first "craft" coffee hang in Phoenix. It is an absolutely fantastic place for people watching. It is like going to the human zoo to see the absurd to the beautiful. The food is great, the coffee is great and the cocktails are great. This makes for a nice lightrail jaunt from my place to LUX to see some of Downtown Phoenix.
Drinks & Nightlife
Basement bar and small music venue. Great cocktails and friendly staff!
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveBasement bar and small music venue. Great cocktails and friendly staff!
Dive bar with Nice ambiance. Alot of industry workers can be found here and the jukebox is amaze balls. The smoking patio is a heard of interesting hipsters.
35 locals recommend
Gracie's Tax Bar
711 N 7th AveDive bar with Nice ambiance. Alot of industry workers can be found here and the jukebox is amaze balls. The smoking patio is a heard of interesting hipsters.
The original and best music venue in Phoenix. They have a lounge up front open and the Food is SUPER DUPER good. great people watching spot.
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveThe original and best music venue in Phoenix. They have a lounge up front open and the Food is SUPER DUPER good. great people watching spot.
Its an Irish pub... and we all know what that means...
23 locals recommend
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StIts an Irish pub... and we all know what that means...
Nothing but trouble and pool tables here... so its worth noting. Light rail.
23 locals recommend
George and Dragon English Pub
4240 N Central AveNothing but trouble and pool tables here... so its worth noting. Light rail.
Parks & Nature
I hike this trail 2-3 times a week. It offers panoramic views of Phoenix and is a challenge to summit. It is heavily trafficked but friendly and great to get the legs moving.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
I hike this trail 2-3 times a week. It offers panoramic views of Phoenix and is a challenge to summit. It is heavily trafficked but friendly and great to get the legs moving.
This is another great hike smack dab in the middle of the city. It is challenging but the peak rewards and unparalleled.
83 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald DrThis is another great hike smack dab in the middle of the city. It is challenging but the peak rewards and unparalleled.
This is a great elevation hike that offers views of the city from the South. Clear views of downtown phoenix and a fun spot to watch the jets fly in and out of the airport. There is also a secret caveway I can tell you about.
Hidden Valley Trail
Hidden Valley TrailThis is a great elevation hike that offers views of the city from the South. Clear views of downtown phoenix and a fun spot to watch the jets fly in and out of the airport. There is also a secret caveway I can tell you about.
Hikes GALORE. The famed Lost Dutchman Wilderness, home to one of my favorite hikes in AZ, Flat Iron! 45-1 hour drive from my casa and worth every inch of discovery.
102 locals recommend
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailHikes GALORE. The famed Lost Dutchman Wilderness, home to one of my favorite hikes in AZ, Flat Iron! 45-1 hour drive from my casa and worth every inch of discovery.
This is a great place to have lunch and learn about Sonoran Flora. There is also a VERY cool butterfly terrarium.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
This is a great place to have lunch and learn about Sonoran Flora. There is also a VERY cool butterfly terrarium.
The absolute Pinnacle of Sonoran hikes. Takes you to the peak of the superstitions with unparalleled 360 views of AZ. 4-6 hours straight up. A true adventure. Difficult
12 locals recommend
Siphon Draw Trail
6109 Apache TrailThe absolute Pinnacle of Sonoran hikes. Takes you to the peak of the superstitions with unparalleled 360 views of AZ. 4-6 hours straight up. A true adventure. Difficult
an adventurous trek, but if you enjoy hot springs, this is another popular gem. For the adventurous. All day outing or Camping.
9 locals recommend
Verde Hot Spring
an adventurous trek, but if you enjoy hot springs, this is another popular gem. For the adventurous. All day outing or Camping.
THE BEST place to go for information on the local Flora and Fauna. Absolutely worth the scenic 1 hour drive. At the base of the superstitions. If you hit it during wild flower season your mind will be blown.
70 locals recommend
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayTHE BEST place to go for information on the local Flora and Fauna. Absolutely worth the scenic 1 hour drive. At the base of the superstitions. If you hit it during wild flower season your mind will be blown.
This is a mellow hiking area with Uncanny rock formations that resemble the flint stones... Visit hole in the rock. Great for those who don't hike often.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThis is a mellow hiking area with Uncanny rock formations that resemble the flint stones... Visit hole in the rock. Great for those who don't hike often.
Essentials
These guys run the best convenience store in the hood. They supply requested things for the locals and have a really GOOD deli! Get your beer and wine here!
45 locals recommend
Sunshine Market
2302 N 12th StThese guys run the best convenience store in the hood. They supply requested things for the locals and have a really GOOD deli! Get your beer and wine here!
This is the closest LARGE supermarket where you can find just about everything. Walking distance
413 locals recommend
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdThis is the closest LARGE supermarket where you can find just about everything. Walking distance
Walgreens
710 E Camelback RdDrug Store. Walking distance
If you are traveling with pets and have an emergency, this is your spot!!
Alta Vista Veterinary Hospital
4706 N 7th AveIf you are traveling with pets and have an emergency, this is your spot!!
Major Hospital in case of emergency. Blocks away.
30 locals recommend
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 E McDowell RdMajor Hospital in case of emergency. Blocks away.
Sightseeing
Jerome is a cool old mining town atop the Mingus mountains. It overlooks Cottonwood and Sedona. This is a great 1 day roadtrip from Phoenix where you can get some good eats and a drink at the Spirit Room. A very cool daytrip with all sorts of character.
475 locals recommend
Jerome
Jerome is a cool old mining town atop the Mingus mountains. It overlooks Cottonwood and Sedona. This is a great 1 day roadtrip from Phoenix where you can get some good eats and a drink at the Spirit Room. A very cool daytrip with all sorts of character.
The Apache Trail begins near the superstition mountains and rounds around the range and brings you back through the other side. It is a fantastic 1/2 to full day car exploration of some incredible terrain. It is mostly paved and turns in to a well graded dirt road that can be done in a sedan. Extraordinary during wild flower season and common to see Rams and other wildlife. It passes several lakes and Roosevelt dam. Stop at Tortilla flat for some grub!
10 locals recommend
Apache Trail
Apache TrailThe Apache Trail begins near the superstition mountains and rounds around the range and brings you back through the other side. It is a fantastic 1/2 to full day car exploration of some incredible terrain. It is mostly paved and turns in to a well graded dirt road that can be done in a sedan. Extraordinary during wild flower season and common to see Rams and other wildlife. It passes several lakes and Roosevelt dam. Stop at Tortilla flat for some grub!
If you like Architecture, visit this historic Frank Lloyd Wright project. It is a stunning example of his style. Call the concierge to book a guided tour and learn about the history during construction, the prohibition parties, the architecture and the glamor of this amazing place. I highly recommend it.
58 locals recommend
Arizona Biltmore Spa
2400 E Missouri AveIf you like Architecture, visit this historic Frank Lloyd Wright project. It is a stunning example of his style. Call the concierge to book a guided tour and learn about the history during construction, the prohibition parties, the architecture and the glamor of this amazing place. I highly recommend it.
Shopping
If the name doesn't paint a picture in your head... go ahead and pay a visit. This mall has everything and then some. It is also in a great area to discover Old Town Scottsdale. You can easily spend a day exploring the area. Tons of good restaurants and activity.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdIf the name doesn't paint a picture in your head... go ahead and pay a visit. This mall has everything and then some. It is also in a great area to discover Old Town Scottsdale. You can easily spend a day exploring the area. Tons of good restaurants and activity.
If you enjoy checking out cool Mid Century and antique furniture, 7th Ave between Indian School and Camelback is littered with cool vintage shops. Be sure to check out Modern Manner to see some rare pristine pieces. It's close to LUX so hop the light rail, grab a coffee thing and go for a stroll!
6 locals recommend
Melrose Shopping Center
If you enjoy checking out cool Mid Century and antique furniture, 7th Ave between Indian School and Camelback is littered with cool vintage shops. Be sure to check out Modern Manner to see some rare pristine pieces. It's close to LUX so hop the light rail, grab a coffee thing and go for a stroll!
Arts & Culture
Mere blocks from my casa is the Heard. This is a one of a kind museum detailed in Native American and Indigenous arts and culture. WORLD CLASS.
652 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveMere blocks from my casa is the Heard. This is a one of a kind museum detailed in Native American and Indigenous arts and culture. WORLD CLASS.
Super great local museum blocks from my casa. Has a nice modern and contemporary art selection and usually houses a great traveling exhibit. Be sure to find the Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room, so much fun.
FREE ADMISSION at the following times:
Wednesday 3 pm – 9 pm
First Fridays 6 pm – 10 pm
Second Saturdays 10 am –5 pm
Second Sundays 12 pm – 5 pm
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveSuper great local museum blocks from my casa. Has a nice modern and contemporary art selection and usually houses a great traveling exhibit. Be sure to find the Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room, so much fun.
FREE ADMISSION at the following times:
Wednesday 3 pm – 9 pm
First Fridays 6 pm – 10 pm
Second Saturdays 10 am –5 pm
Second Sundays 12 pm – 5 pm
Its a little bit of a trek from Downtown but its worth it if you are interested in all aspects of music history. They have incredible displays from all eras and cultures, both international and domestic. The weirdest instruments you have ever seen. WORLD CLASS in its category.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdIts a little bit of a trek from Downtown but its worth it if you are interested in all aspects of music history. They have incredible displays from all eras and cultures, both international and domestic. The weirdest instruments you have ever seen. WORLD CLASS in its category.
If you happen to be here on the first friday of any month, a quick jaunt from my Casa and you are at the epicenter of an art fueled frenzy. Street vendors, enormous crowds and open art galleries are open and swinging for you visual pleasure. Absolutely bananas.
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StIf you happen to be here on the first friday of any month, a quick jaunt from my Casa and you are at the epicenter of an art fueled frenzy. Street vendors, enormous crowds and open art galleries are open and swinging for you visual pleasure. Absolutely bananas.