Parks & Nature
Lovely walks among a variety of desert plants and trees. Easy strolling, terrific food at Gertrude's Restaurant, lively entertainment at various times of the year... from ballet in the desert to musical evenings during the Christmas Luminarias. Can't recommend highly enough.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Lovely walks among a variety of desert plants and trees. Easy strolling, terrific food at Gertrude's Restaurant, lively entertainment at various times of the year... from ballet in the desert to musical evenings during the Christmas Luminarias. Can't recommend highly enough.
Popular for hikers... one of many lovely spots for getting out in nature in the middle of the city.
1751 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DrivePopular for hikers... one of many lovely spots for getting out in nature in the middle of the city.
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveMarvelous, well-curated museum. We are never disappointed.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveWell-done museum showcasing Native American history.
Food Scene
Gertrude's
1201 N Galvin PkwyUnique recipes... never disappoints.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a museum and a musical performance venue... a one-of-a-kind experience. Don't miss it!
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdThis is a museum and a musical performance venue... a one-of-a-kind experience. Don't miss it!
Essentials
Safeway
7920 E Chaparral RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdAnother great market, similar to Trader Joe’s, with very reasonable prices on organic fruits & veggies, bulk food items, wines, cheeses & vitamins.
149 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
8787 N Scottsdale RdAnother great market, similar to Trader Joe’s, with very reasonable prices on organic fruits & veggies, bulk food items, wines, cheeses & vitamins.
Shopping
Wow. Right across the street... Dillard's, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Nordstrom's, and more...
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Wow. Right across the street... Dillard's, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Nordstrom's, and more...
Stroll on over to explore charming shops, try out unique eating spots.
14 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue Shopping District
Stroll on over to explore charming shops, try out unique eating spots.
Sightseeing
Taliesin West
The site of Frank Lloyd Wright's famous school in the West.