Melissa’s Favorites - Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Great restaurant in the neighborhood. Excellent chef and ambiance.
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Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdGreat restaurant in the neighborhood. Excellent chef and ambiance.
Bustling industrial-chic eatery featuring American comfort fare & a patio overlooking the canal.
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Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StBustling industrial-chic eatery featuring American comfort fare & a patio overlooking the canal.
Love this place! Really good Mexican food established in an old church, serves great margaritas also!
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Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdLove this place! Really good Mexican food established in an old church, serves great margaritas also!
Great, great breakfast spot. Popular local spot for brunch fare & craft cocktails in a hip space.
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Breakfast Kitchen Bar
15600 N Scottsdale RdGreat, great breakfast spot. Popular local spot for brunch fare & craft cocktails in a hip space.
Local Italian Bistro serving stone-oven pizza and classic Italian fare including housemate pasta. Great neighborhood eatery at Tatum and Shea in the Whole Foods plaza.
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Nick's Italian Restaurant
10810 N Tatum BlvdLocal Italian Bistro serving stone-oven pizza and classic Italian fare including housemate pasta. Great neighborhood eatery at Tatum and Shea in the Whole Foods plaza.
Bourbon & Bones
4200 N Scottsdale RdEl Chorro
5550 E Lincoln DrParks & Nature
Great hiking trails within walking distance.
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th StGreat hiking trails within walking distance.
Great hiking area in Scottsdale. The Gateway Loop Trail is ideal because it is way from the city bustle. The 4.5 mile trail gains 655 feet in elevation so it’s a nice leisurely walk through the desert that loops around to your starting point. If you would like a little greater challenge, try Tom’s Thumb Hiking Trail with a 5.0 mile round trip. Beautiful scenery!
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Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop TrailGreat hiking area in Scottsdale. The Gateway Loop Trail is ideal because it is way from the city bustle. The 4.5 mile trail gains 655 feet in elevation so it’s a nice leisurely walk through the desert that loops around to your starting point. If you would like a little greater challenge, try Tom’s Thumb Hiking Trail with a 5.0 mile round trip. Beautiful scenery!
Desert Botanical Garden
Essentials
Great grocery store for everything you need. The store even offers a bar for wine and beer stops while you are shopping! Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are directly across the street if you need any specialties.
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Fry's Marketplace
1311 E Bell RdGreat grocery store for everything you need. The store even offers a bar for wine and beer stops while you are shopping! Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are directly across the street if you need any specialties.
Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo BlvdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdArts & Culture
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Open to the public for tours, Taliesin West is located on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and covers 620 acres.
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTaliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Open to the public for tours, Taliesin West is located on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and covers 620 acres.
MIM, opened in April 2010, is the largest museum of its type in the world. Collection of over 15,000 musical instruments and associated objects includes examples from over 200 countries. Has a great musical venue if you have time to attend a concert.
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Iziko lezintsholongwane zomculo
4725 E Mayo BlvdMIM, opened in April 2010, is the largest museum of its type in the world. Collection of over 15,000 musical instruments and associated objects includes examples from over 200 countries. Has a great musical venue if you have time to attend a concert.
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag and is operated on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area.
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Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag and is operated on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area.
Sightseeing
Sedona
Fitness & Adventure
Up for some adventure or fitness activity?
Sonoran Outdoor Adventures
17624 N 40th Way