Bree's guidebook
Food scene
Great local coffee shop with amazing locally and nationally roasted beans, makes syrups in house and unique coffee creations. Also has local pastries and burritos.
Driftwood Coffee Co.
8295 W Jefferson StGreat local coffee shop with amazing locally and nationally roasted beans, makes syrups in house and unique coffee creations. Also has local pastries and burritos.
Nashville style hot chicken, new to Peoria so it's popular but worth every wait. They have traditional Nashville hot chicken and unique variations of hot chicken, also great vegan options!
Twist Hot Chicken
8386 West Thunderbird RoadNashville style hot chicken, new to Peoria so it's popular but worth every wait. They have traditional Nashville hot chicken and unique variations of hot chicken, also great vegan options!
Chain pizza, but its one of our favorites. Located in a small shopping center with a movie theater, bar, and other restaurants/shops. We like this NY style pizza because it's fresh and made in the brick oven. But if you're looking for something closer, Barro's is great and within walking distance! We've linked them as well.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale RdChain pizza, but its one of our favorites. Located in a small shopping center with a movie theater, bar, and other restaurants/shops. We like this NY style pizza because it's fresh and made in the brick oven. But if you're looking for something closer, Barro's is great and within walking distance! We've linked them as well.
Within walking distance, they have great lunch options and plenty of room for larger groups/families/etc
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Barro's Pizza
5135 N Dysart RdWithin walking distance, they have great lunch options and plenty of room for larger groups/families/etc
Things to do
Outdoor shopping next to Westgate District, come here for the designer deals!
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Tanger Outlets Phoenix
6800 N 95th AveOutdoor shopping next to Westgate District, come here for the designer deals!
Great park with pond, walking paths, large playground for toddlers and older kids, sports parks and skatepark. This is our favorite park and only a few minutes driving distance from property.
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Rio Vista Community Park
8866 W Thunderbird RdGreat park with pond, walking paths, large playground for toddlers and older kids, sports parks and skatepark. This is our favorite park and only a few minutes driving distance from property.
Highly recommend attending a game, especially if the roof is open on a nice night. Lots of good eats in this area as well!
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University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrHighly recommend attending a game, especially if the roof is open on a nice night. Lots of good eats in this area as well!
Great place to walk around, see a movie, grab a bite, etc. There is a splash pad for kids, boutique shopping, mini bowling alley and lots of food/drinks!
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Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunset BlvdGreat place to walk around, see a movie, grab a bite, etc. There is a splash pad for kids, boutique shopping, mini bowling alley and lots of food/drinks!
Newly constructed (2020) and just a short 10 minute drive from the house, this is a great casino to check out. Lots of slots and tables, we haven't been yet but hear great things about their onsite steakhouse (called Nineteen 86)
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Desert Diamond West Valley Casino
9431 W Northern AveNewly constructed (2020) and just a short 10 minute drive from the house, this is a great casino to check out. Lots of slots and tables, we haven't been yet but hear great things about their onsite steakhouse (called Nineteen 86)
If you're looking for desert landscape, this is worth checking out! Lots of trails, my favorite is the waterfall trail, and if you're lucky you might catch the waterfall running. Also worth checking out the visitor center for live reptiles :)
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White Tank Mountains
If you're looking for desert landscape, this is worth checking out! Lots of trails, my favorite is the waterfall trail, and if you're lucky you might catch the waterfall running. Also worth checking out the visitor center for live reptiles :)
My favorite hiking spot, mixed terrain and various trails. My favorite trail is Arrowhead Loop (2.3 miles), I would consider it a moderate trail with some incline. The mountain can get a little congested on the weekend, so a weekday hike is preferred :)
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I-Thunderbird Conservation Park
22800 N 59th AveMy favorite hiking spot, mixed terrain and various trails. My favorite trail is Arrowhead Loop (2.3 miles), I would consider it a moderate trail with some incline. The mountain can get a little congested on the weekend, so a weekday hike is preferred :)
The best water park in the valley (in our opinion), we take our kids here often but it's also a lot of fun for adults.
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Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdThe best water park in the valley (in our opinion), we take our kids here often but it's also a lot of fun for adults.
An amazing zoo; lots of interactive opportunities (including feeding giraffes, walking through the kangaroo exhibit, feeding tropical birds, and petting sting rays), large aquarium (great for summer) and lots of rides. There's so much to do at this zoo, and there's a Dillions BBQ on site with seating next to the aquarium, sometimes we just go there to eat with the sharks.
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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveAn amazing zoo; lots of interactive opportunities (including feeding giraffes, walking through the kangaroo exhibit, feeding tropical birds, and petting sting rays), large aquarium (great for summer) and lots of rides. There's so much to do at this zoo, and there's a Dillions BBQ on site with seating next to the aquarium, sometimes we just go there to eat with the sharks.
Neighborhood stroll
Our favorite little neighborhood park, about 5-10 minute walk from the house, it has a small playground, basketball court and a large grass field. Perfect place to let the kids run lose or enjoy a little park picnic.
Windrose Park
12859 North 83rd LaneOur favorite little neighborhood park, about 5-10 minute walk from the house, it has a small playground, basketball court and a large grass field. Perfect place to let the kids run lose or enjoy a little park picnic.
Just your typical grocery store, but within walking distance. Also they have a great beer/wine/liquor selection :)
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Safeway
10641 W Olive AveJust your typical grocery store, but within walking distance. Also they have a great beer/wine/liquor selection :)
Shopping, movie theater, and great dining. We love Yama (Japanese/sushi), Pita Jungle (mediterranean), and Grimaldi's. There's a small outside area for kids to play across from a cute cookie/ice cream shop :)
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Park West
9744 W Northern AveShopping, movie theater, and great dining. We love Yama (Japanese/sushi), Pita Jungle (mediterranean), and Grimaldi's. There's a small outside area for kids to play across from a cute cookie/ice cream shop :)