Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Starbucks
21050 N Tatum BlvdTryst Cafe
21050 N Tatum BlvdQuaint atmosphere, amazing food and drinks!
If you love Mexican food, this is a MUST! About 20 minutes north from the casita and well worth it. Very traditional and unique foods and phenomenal margaritas (if that's your thing). The building has been restored from it's Old West Days and boasts a pond in the middle of the courtyard where ducks, fish, and turtles call home. It's quite unique!
On occasional weekends, there is live music and spanish dancers. Recommend calling ahead for reservations as their wait (on weekends especially) can get lengthy.
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El Encanto
6248 E Cave Creek RdIf you love Mexican food, this is a MUST! About 20 minutes north from the casita and well worth it. Very traditional and unique foods and phenomenal margaritas (if that's your thing). The building has been restored from it's Old West Days and boasts a pond in the middle of the courtyard where ducks, fish, and turtles call home. It's quite unique!
On occasional weekends, there is live music and spanish dancers. Recommend calling ahead for reservations as their wait (on weekends especially) can get lengthy.
Great restaurant for the health-conscious. Mediterranean-inspired menu with something for everyone.
*They also deliver through GrubHub.
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Pita Jungle - Desert Ridge
20910 N Tatum BlvdGreat restaurant for the health-conscious. Mediterranean-inspired menu with something for everyone.
*They also deliver through GrubHub.
Ocean Prime
5455 E High StGreat seafood - great for a ‘date night’ or something special.
Modern Margarita
5410 E High StStreet tacos and margaritas!
Dutch Bros
20795 N Scottsdale RdAnother great coffee option!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bars, music, great food, wine bars, comedy club, bourban bars and even a brewery.... If you're looking for a spot that has a little bit for everyone (even just a place to unwind), High Street has it all.
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High Street
5415 E High StBars, music, great food, wine bars, comedy club, bourban bars and even a brewery.... If you're looking for a spot that has a little bit for everyone (even just a place to unwind), High Street has it all.
Entertainment & Activities
Desert Ridge Marketplace has a store for nearly anything you could need.... Albertsons (grocery store), Target, Kohls, Barnes & Noble... and many other notable retail stores. There are many restaurants around the perimeter that are great for date nights / family dinners.
There's also a Dave & Busters and an AMC movie theater.
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Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdDesert Ridge Marketplace has a store for nearly anything you could need.... Albertsons (grocery store), Target, Kohls, Barnes & Noble... and many other notable retail stores. There are many restaurants around the perimeter that are great for date nights / family dinners.
There's also a Dave & Busters and an AMC movie theater.
Fun activity for day or night! Driving range that offers traditional practice or different games (for all levels) from 3 different floors / tiers of the building! They offer a pretty full menu and bar as well.
Recommend calling ahead for a reservation on nights and weekends.
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Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayFun activity for day or night! Driving range that offers traditional practice or different games (for all levels) from 3 different floors / tiers of the building! They offer a pretty full menu and bar as well.
Recommend calling ahead for a reservation on nights and weekends.
One of many great hot air ballooning activities in the area!
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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Rides- Aerogelic Ballooning
2136 W Melinda LnOne of many great hot air ballooning activities in the area!
Check this off your bucket list! Great views of the Sonoran Desert 🌵
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Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Ikhompani Yebaluni Yomoya Ophuthumayo
7934 E Covey LnCheck this off your bucket list! Great views of the Sonoran Desert 🌵
Great for families and also for a fun and easy trail ride on horseback through the desert.
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MacDonald's Ranch
26540 N Scottsdale RdGreat for families and also for a fun and easy trail ride on horseback through the desert.
Trail Head Preserve - McDowell Mountains
18333 North Thompson Peak ParkwayBeautiful hiking spot
Arts & Culture
There is (literally) nothing like it. A bit pricey, but so worth it. If you are at least a *little* interested in music, the MIM is for you!
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Iziko lezintsholongwane zomculo
4725 E Mayo BlvdThere is (literally) nothing like it. A bit pricey, but so worth it. If you are at least a *little* interested in music, the MIM is for you!
Cosanti Bells are so unique and original. Although the artist has since passed, his legacy continues! Walk through the studio and take a bell home - each with it's own unique finish, shape, size, and sound! Makes a great gift OR take one home as a unique souveneir of your trip here to Phoenix! Prices range based on size, starting at about $30. (They also will ship to you if you prefer not to bring your bell home in your suitcase. Just ask them!)
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Cosanti Originals
6433 E Doubletree Ranch RdCosanti Bells are so unique and original. Although the artist has since passed, his legacy continues! Walk through the studio and take a bell home - each with it's own unique finish, shape, size, and sound! Makes a great gift OR take one home as a unique souveneir of your trip here to Phoenix! Prices range based on size, starting at about $30. (They also will ship to you if you prefer not to bring your bell home in your suitcase. Just ask them!)
Their rolling exibits and permanent collection are always great! If you are an art lover, this is a great museum to visit.
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I-Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveTheir rolling exibits and permanent collection are always great! If you are an art lover, this is a great museum to visit.
Very unique museum that showcases Native American art as well as a lot of Arizona history.
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I-Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveVery unique museum that showcases Native American art as well as a lot of Arizona history.
Beautiful and historic! It’s a must when coming to the area, especially if you admire architecture.
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdBeautiful and historic! It’s a must when coming to the area, especially if you admire architecture.
Parks & Nature
Iphaki le-Pinnacle Peak
26802 N 102nd WayGreat hike for all levels with great views!
North Mountain is a good hike for all levels. There is even a paved trail! Great view from the top.
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North Mountain Visitor Center
12950 N 7th StNorth Mountain is a good hike for all levels. There is even a paved trail! Great view from the top.
Sonoran Desert Drive is not only a great scenic road to drive but also boasts many great trails for all levels of hiking.
East Sonoran Desert Drive
East Sonoran Desert DriveSonoran Desert Drive is not only a great scenic road to drive but also boasts many great trails for all levels of hiking.
Great, short, and easy hike for all levels and ages. (We take our little kids there a lot). The view from the top is so unique - you literally step through a hole in the rock and come out on this magnificent ledge that faces South, over the city. We have it on our *MUST SEE* list.
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Ihola emhlabeni
625 N Galvin PkwyGreat, short, and easy hike for all levels and ages. (We take our little kids there a lot). The view from the top is so unique - you literally step through a hole in the rock and come out on this magnificent ledge that faces South, over the city. We have it on our *MUST SEE* list.
There are plenty of hiking trails at South Mountain, however, you can also drive to the top to see over all of Phoenix! It's free to get into the park and offers amazing views as far as the eye can see.
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South Mountain Village
There are plenty of hiking trails at South Mountain, however, you can also drive to the top to see over all of Phoenix! It's free to get into the park and offers amazing views as far as the eye can see.
Essentials
Albertsons
21001 N Tatum BlvdVery close grocery store for anything you may need!
Walgreens
4710 E Rose Garden LnPharmacy and cornerstone - corner of Happy & Healthy ;-)
CVS
21001 N Tatum BlvdPharmacy & corner store