Jennifer's Guidebook
Food scene
Pitch
6350 E Thomas RdGreat bar and restaurant within walking distance
Organic and locally sourced cuisine located within the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens
17 locals recommend
Gertrude's
1201 N Galvin PkwyOrganic and locally sourced cuisine located within the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens
Another great spot within walking distance
23 locals recommend
Lou's Bar and Grill - Papago Golf Course
5595 KarstenAnother great spot within walking distance
Fate Brewing Company - South
1312 N Scottsdale RdRanch House Grille
5618 E Thomas RdGreat little breakfast spot within walking distance
Vecina
3433 N 56th StYum
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StCulinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdPrep & Pastry
7025 E Via Soleri DrOregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveThe Mission
3815 N Brown AveGoldwater Brewing Co.
3608 N Scottsdale RdO.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdPostino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveBuck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdBootleggers Modern American Smokehouse
7217 E 1st StSip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdSightseeing
Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
Hole-in-the-Rock TrailMust see historical site
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyDesert Botanical Garden
Papago Amphitheater
This trail is about 1/2 mile from our guesthouse
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadMission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdArcosanti
Chapel of the Holy Cross
780 Chapel RdBiosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdSports and activities
Within walking distance
Papago Softball Complex
6201 E Oak StGrab a bike or a scooter and hit the paved trails around Tempe town lake
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyGrab a bike or a scooter and hit the paved trails around Tempe town lake
Papago Golf Course
5595 E Karsten WyRolling Hills Golf Course
1415 N Mill AveEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveAwesome hiking trails
Piestewa Peak
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueBars
Coach House Entertainment
7011 E Indian School RdGreat local watering hole
Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar
4166 N Scottsdale RdZuZu
6850 E Main StGreat lounge all year round and pool parties all summer
Jump on a bike and take the Canal to OHSO Brewery. Local favorite, awesome brunch menu
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdJump on a bike and take the Canal to OHSO Brewery. Local favorite, awesome brunch menu
Culture
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StShemer Art Center and Museum
5005 E Camelback RdPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveOld Town Scottsdale Farmers Market - open October through May
3806 N Brown AveShopping
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdTempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyBiltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdNeed some specialty beers or a nice bottle of wine for your stay? The folks at Arcadia Premium are there to help.
6 locals recommend
Arcadia Premium
5618 E Thomas RdNeed some specialty beers or a nice bottle of wine for your stay? The folks at Arcadia Premium are there to help.
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdNeed supplies for your stay? This Safeway is just 1.5 miles away.
Albertsons
2785 N Scottsdale RdVery close
Cycling
Walking distance
Rage Cycles
6411 E Thomas RdSpinners on the Green - Disc Golf Store
7607 E McDowell RdBike rentals
Want to get out and see more? Rent an electric bike!
14 locals recommend
Pedego Electric Bikes Scottsdale
6945 E 5th AveWant to get out and see more? Rent an electric bike!