Guidebook for Phoenix
Parks & Nature
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
78 locals recommend
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak DriveGroup of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
39 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Park
2701 E Squaw Peak DrPark with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
Arts & Culture
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveExhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveExpansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
Entertainment & Activities
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.
27 locals recommend
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W Encanto BlvdTheme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade.
134 locals recommend
Castles N' Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy EFamily-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade.
Food Scene
The Yard
5640 N 7th StOpen, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Mexican dishes, plus cocktails.
61 locals recommend
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StOpen, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Mexican dishes, plus cocktails.
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdCool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Small, colorful storefront bistro & bar serving a menu of Latin eats plus margaritas & mojitos.
22 locals recommend
Fuego Bistro
401 West Clarendon AvenueSmall, colorful storefront bistro & bar serving a menu of Latin eats plus margaritas & mojitos.
Stylish restaurant serving eclectic dishes in a space filled with art celebrating local history.
36 locals recommend
Phoenix City Grille
5816 N 16th StStylish restaurant serving eclectic dishes in a space filled with art celebrating local history.
Stylish neighborhood hangout providing drinks & modern takes on comfort food, plus bocce ball & DJs.
86 locals recommend
The Vig Uptown
6015 N 16th StStylish neighborhood hangout providing drinks & modern takes on comfort food, plus bocce ball & DJs.
Casual restaurant & bar serving Southwestern-style comfort fare in a rustic setting.
19 locals recommend
Sierra Bonita Grill
6933 N 7th StCasual restaurant & bar serving Southwestern-style comfort fare in a rustic setting.
Classic Mexican cuisine & drinks served in a colorful haciendalike space dating from the 1800s.
24 locals recommend
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrClassic Mexican cuisine & drinks served in a colorful haciendalike space dating from the 1800s.
Sizable portions of Mexican classics are washed down with margaritas at this laid-back restaurant.
20 locals recommend
Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant
1133 E Northern AveSizable portions of Mexican classics are washed down with margaritas at this laid-back restaurant.
Cozy restaurant & bar serving New Mexican cuisine in a stylish space with a fireplace.
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th StCozy restaurant & bar serving New Mexican cuisine in a stylish space with a fireplace.
Modern, neighborhood venue serving creative Pan-Asian food & sushi in an airy, cafelike setting.
16 locals recommend
Moto
6845 N 16th StModern, neighborhood venue serving creative Pan-Asian food & sushi in an airy, cafelike setting.
Casual, contemporary cafe serving Asian & Italian noodle dishes plus sushi & sake.
28 locals recommend
Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback RdCasual, contemporary cafe serving Asian & Italian noodle dishes plus sushi & sake.
Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.
18 locals recommend
Pork On A Fork BBQ & Catering
4724 N 20th StLocal chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.
Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks Camelback
2135 East Camelback RoadSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
55 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
16489 N Scottsdale RdOutpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
104 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
15230 N Scottsdale RdAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
Casual hangout with an American menu, full bar, pool tables, more than 20 TVs & off-track betting.
10 locals recommend
The Armadillo Grill
1904 East Camelback RoadCasual hangout with an American menu, full bar, pool tables, more than 20 TVs & off-track betting.
No-frills outpost for familiar Vietnamese dishes like sandwiches, noodle soups & spring rolls.
29 locals recommend
Phở Thành Restaurant
1702 W Camelback RdNo-frills outpost for familiar Vietnamese dishes like sandwiches, noodle soups & spring rolls.
Casual Vietnamese cafe with an extensive menu of pho & other noodle dishes, banh mi & coffee.
11 locals recommend
Da Vang Restaurant
4538 N 19th AveCasual Vietnamese cafe with an extensive menu of pho & other noodle dishes, banh mi & coffee.
Cozy, family-owned BYOB restaurant (beer, wine & sake only) serving sushi & Japanese entrees.
38 locals recommend
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th AveCozy, family-owned BYOB restaurant (beer, wine & sake only) serving sushi & Japanese entrees.
Drive-thru chain known for specialty java & espresso drinks, plus teas & smoothies.
44 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
4433 W Camelback RdDrive-thru chain known for specialty java & espresso drinks, plus teas & smoothies.
New American fare, beer & cocktails served in easygoing surrounds or on a dog-friendly patio.
8 locals recommend
Joe's Midnight Run
New American fare, beer & cocktails served in easygoing surrounds or on a dog-friendly patio.
Stalwart, utilitarian counter-serve pizzeria with a small seating area & New York–style pies.
Raffaeles Pizza
7019 N 19th AveStalwart, utilitarian counter-serve pizzeria with a small seating area & New York–style pies.
Simple Oaxacan street food is served at this no-frills roadside taqueria with a busy lunch scene.
Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca
1830 W Glendale AveSimple Oaxacan street food is served at this no-frills roadside taqueria with a busy lunch scene.
Off Da Hook Soul Food
1804 W Glendale AveSoul Food Restaurant
Shopping
Shopping plaza with office supplies, a food market & fast food in more than a dozen spots.
Camelback Village Square
744 W Camelback RdShopping plaza with office supplies, a food market & fast food in more than a dozen spots.
Essentials
Healthy Habit Health Foods
6029 N 7th StHealth Food Store