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Nearest GR:D Bike Location http://gridbikes.com/
1000 Phoenix-Wickenburg Hwy
1000 Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
Nearest GR:D Bike Location http://gridbikes.com/
Shopping, restaurants, daily and sometimes evening activities. cityscapephoenix.com/
1200, 1 E Washington St
1 East Washington Street
Shopping, restaurants, daily and sometimes evening activities. cityscapephoenix.com/
If you're into retro/antiques/vintage, check out this store and many others in this general area on 7th Ave.
6 locals recommend
Zinnias At Melrose
724 West Indian School Road
6 locals recommend
If you're into retro/antiques/vintage, check out this store and many others in this general area on 7th Ave.
Closest pool to the house. You can use the pool as a non-guest, but are asked to buy two drinks and/or food. Well worth it.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
2 E Jefferson St
Closest pool to the house. You can use the pool as a non-guest, but are asked to buy two drinks and/or food. Well worth it.
Most difficult local hike. Lots of boulders. You'll feel very accomplished after hiking up Camelback Mountain.
83 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald Dr
83 locals recommend
Most difficult local hike. Lots of boulders. You'll feel very accomplished after hiking up Camelback Mountain.
Shopping, shopping and more shopping in this area - check out the Esplanade across the way for more restaurant, bar and movie theater options too.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback Rd
494 locals recommend
Shopping, shopping and more shopping in this area - check out the Esplanade across the way for more restaurant, bar and movie theater options too.
Closest movie theater to the house
65 locals recommend
AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd St
65 locals recommend
Closest movie theater to the house
Rated one of the top 10 spas in the Valley. The spa is tucked away against the backdrop of Mummy Mountain and offers some desert-style services like the Desert Nectar Honey Wrap.
The Spa at Camelback Inn
5402 E Lincoln Dr
Rated one of the top 10 spas in the Valley. The spa is tucked away against the backdrop of Mummy Mountain and offers some desert-style services like the Desert Nectar Honey Wrap.

Food Scene

Pizzeria with the best patio ambiance. Great for a date or a casual brunch. Good wine list. Lots of gf options too, including sweet crepes. www.cibophoenix.com/
603 N 5th Ave
603 North 5th Avenue
Pizzeria with the best patio ambiance. Great for a date or a casual brunch. Good wine list. Lots of gf options too, including sweet crepes. www.cibophoenix.com/
Probably the best espresso shop in the Valley (though Lux is really good too).
103 locals recommend
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd Ave
103 locals recommend
Probably the best espresso shop in the Valley (though Lux is really good too).
Great drip coffee house. But try the one & one for something really unique (spoiler alert - it's espresso).
26 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
1 N 1st St
26 locals recommend
Great drip coffee house. But try the one & one for something really unique (spoiler alert - it's espresso).
Open 24-hours. Their range of food fare is wonderful when the bars close at 2 am.
83 locals recommend
Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt St
83 locals recommend
Open 24-hours. Their range of food fare is wonderful when the bars close at 2 am.
Open 24 hours. Pizza by the slice. No gf options, but they do sell salads.
28 locals recommend
Grand Avenue Pizza Company
6729 NW Grand Ave
28 locals recommend
Open 24 hours. Pizza by the slice. No gf options, but they do sell salads.
Traditional Napoleon Pizza. Excellent, but not gf.
42 locals recommend
POMO Pizzeria - Downtown Phoenix
705 N 1st St
42 locals recommend
Traditional Napoleon Pizza. Excellent, but not gf.
My favorite downtown restaurant when I'm okay with spending more-than-usual on a meal and drinks. If you don't want to eat here - come in for a rum flight anyway. Well worth it!!
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce St
66 locals recommend
My favorite downtown restaurant when I'm okay with spending more-than-usual on a meal and drinks. If you don't want to eat here - come in for a rum flight anyway. Well worth it!!
Farmers Market here on Saturday morning and Thursday night. My favorite everyday eatery. Farm-to-table-y.
115 locals recommend
Phoenix Public Market
115 locals recommend
Farmers Market here on Saturday morning and Thursday night. My favorite everyday eatery. Farm-to-table-y.
One of the best southwestern fare restaurants in the Valley, right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Great place for a date. Also serves brunch on Sundays.
284 locals recommend
The Mission
3815 N Brown Ave
284 locals recommend
One of the best southwestern fare restaurants in the Valley, right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Great place for a date. Also serves brunch on Sundays.
Good restaurant for vegetarian and healthy fare - local chain.
57 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd Ave
57 locals recommend
Good restaurant for vegetarian and healthy fare - local chain.
Voted best burger in Phoenix. This place serves interesting Moroccan fusion food.
73 locals recommend
FEZ
105 W Portland St
73 locals recommend
Voted best burger in Phoenix. This place serves interesting Moroccan fusion food.
Neat restaurant space. Great patio. Used to be an old train depot, now several small restaurants, including an oyster bar.
44 locals recommend
Desoto Central Market
44 locals recommend
Neat restaurant space. Great patio. Used to be an old train depot, now several small restaurants, including an oyster bar.
Vietnamese - great pho - you can taste the anise.
28 locals recommend
Rice Paper Vietnamese Cuisine & Bar
28 locals recommend
Vietnamese - great pho - you can taste the anise.
Best breakfast place in town.
227 locals recommend
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
227 locals recommend
Best breakfast place in town.
Vegan restaurant with an adjoining vegan dessert place called Nami. Excellent if you have a car.
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th St
163 locals recommend
Vegan restaurant with an adjoining vegan dessert place called Nami. Excellent if you have a car.
The restaurant for foodies. Go here if you're into the food scene.
51 locals recommend
FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th Ave
51 locals recommend
The restaurant for foodies. Go here if you're into the food scene.
Best sushi in downtown Phoenix. Order an OMG roll - you won't regret it.
41 locals recommend
Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams St
41 locals recommend
Best sushi in downtown Phoenix. Order an OMG roll - you won't regret it.

Arts & Culture

http://dtphx.org/things-to-do/seasonal/ Listing of things to do in downtown phoenix
424 N Central Ave
424 North Central Avenue
http://dtphx.org/things-to-do/seasonal/ Listing of things to do in downtown phoenix
Nearby comedy club. Check it out if you're looking for a laugh.
74 locals recommend
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson St
74 locals recommend
Nearby comedy club. Check it out if you're looking for a laugh.
Closest Casino.
109 locals recommend
Casino Arizona
524 N 92nd St
109 locals recommend
Closest Casino.
Popular Casino - One of the top restaurants (Kai) and spas (Aji Spa) in the valley on premise.
103 locals recommend
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd
103 locals recommend
Popular Casino - One of the top restaurants (Kai) and spas (Aji Spa) in the valley on premise.
If you're at our house on the First Friday of the month - this is where the crowds are. Lots of art galleries open their doors, food trucks park on the stree and bands play on lawns.
132 S Central Ave
132 South Central Avenue
If you're at our house on the First Friday of the month - this is where the crowds are. Lots of art galleries open their doors, food trucks park on the stree and bands play on lawns.
If you're in town on the Third Friday of the month, check out the local art scene: this article explains more: http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/phoenix/things-to-do/third-friday-art-walks
12 locals recommend
Trunk Space (The)
1124 N 3rd St
12 locals recommend
If you're in town on the Third Friday of the month, check out the local art scene: this article explains more: http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/phoenix/things-to-do/third-friday-art-walks
Come here for the best party and spring training game combo scene. Then stick around Old Town for more fun. (The Giants play here, by the way.)
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn Rd
379 locals recommend
Come here for the best party and spring training game combo scene. Then stick around Old Town for more fun. (The Giants play here, by the way.)
Home of the Angels. Closest place to catch a Spring Training Game.
161 locals recommend
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda Dr
161 locals recommend
Home of the Angels. Closest place to catch a Spring Training Game.
Home of Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks spring training. Probably the nicest spring training facilities.
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima Rd
344 locals recommend
Home of Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks spring training. Probably the nicest spring training facilities.

Sightseeing

American Indian artifacts and art. Very well-done museum.
2301 N Central Ave
2301 North Central Avenue
American Indian artifacts and art. Very well-done museum.
Features several different types of art. Very cool building. Don't miss the 'Fireflies' exhibit.
1625 N Central Ave
1625 North Central Avenue
Features several different types of art. Very cool building. Don't miss the 'Fireflies' exhibit.
Probably, the best (and newest) museum in Phoenix.
4725 E Mayo Blvd
4725 East Mayo Boulevard
Probably, the best (and newest) museum in Phoenix.
Good for all ages. Great demonstration of the local flora and fauna. Situated in the Papago Mountains.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 locals recommend
Good for all ages. Great demonstration of the local flora and fauna. Situated in the Papago Mountains.
Drive as far south as you can on Central Avenue and you'll be able to look over the Phoenix Greater Metro Area from one of the city's greatest heights. Situated in the Nation's Largest City Park.
50 locals recommend
Dobbins Lookout
50 locals recommend
Drive as far south as you can on Central Avenue and you'll be able to look over the Phoenix Greater Metro Area from one of the city's greatest heights. Situated in the Nation's Largest City Park.
If you want a day trip, go for a casual hike in Sedona (e.g., Devil's Bridge) and then taste wine at AZ's best winery (and maybe get a massage while you're there).
198 locals recommend
Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs Rd
198 locals recommend
If you want a day trip, go for a casual hike in Sedona (e.g., Devil's Bridge) and then taste wine at AZ's best winery (and maybe get a massage while you're there).

Drinks & Nightlife

Great music venue. Great patio. Lively night scene.
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd Ave
204 locals recommend
Great music venue. Great patio. Lively night scene.
Best selection of beer in downtown Phoenix - and maybe in the entire Valley. Try the wings!!
114 locals recommend
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd St
114 locals recommend
Best selection of beer in downtown Phoenix - and maybe in the entire Valley. Try the wings!!
Phoenix's newest bar. Superb arcade selection.
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd St
137 locals recommend
Phoenix's newest bar. Superb arcade selection.
Tucked away in an alley. Underground bar. The place is like three venues in one. Good music, live acts. Skee ball. Or just plain, fun bar. Very live scene. May be a wait.
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central Ave
186 locals recommend
Tucked away in an alley. Underground bar. The place is like three venues in one. Good music, live acts. Skee ball. Or just plain, fun bar. Very live scene. May be a wait.
HUGE selection of cocktails. You really can't go wrong with any of them. Nice lounge. A tad pricey.
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson St
151 locals recommend
HUGE selection of cocktails. You really can't go wrong with any of them. Nice lounge. A tad pricey.
Interested in seeing an obscure foreign film? This bar has unusual screenings and highly skilled djs on the weekends. Check it out.
97 locals recommend
FilmBar
815 N 2nd St
97 locals recommend
Interested in seeing an obscure foreign film? This bar has unusual screenings and highly skilled djs on the weekends. Check it out.
Cafe, Tattoo shop, and closest local bar to the house. DJ's or small live musical acts on the weekends. Try the pork verde anything.
22 locals recommend
ThirdSpace
1028 NW Grand Ave
22 locals recommend
Cafe, Tattoo shop, and closest local bar to the house. DJ's or small live musical acts on the weekends. Try the pork verde anything.
Best.Dive.Bar.
37 locals recommend
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand Ave
37 locals recommend
Best.Dive.Bar.
Downtown brewery - first female brew-master in Arizona. Great beer.
36 locals recommend
Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th St
36 locals recommend
Downtown brewery - first female brew-master in Arizona. Great beer.
If you want a wine bar, hop on the light rail and travel north to this place. It adjoins the Clever Koi - a great Asian fusion restaurant. Try both!
6 locals recommend
Central Wine
4236 North Central Avenue
6 locals recommend
If you want a wine bar, hop on the light rail and travel north to this place. It adjoins the Clever Koi - a great Asian fusion restaurant. Try both!
Great 2nd story open roof dance club. Great place to go on a Saturday night.
37 locals recommend
Bar Smith
130 E Washington St
37 locals recommend
Great 2nd story open roof dance club. Great place to go on a Saturday night.
Very unique Russian-themed bar in Phoenix. Come here for vodka and pierogies.
8 locals recommend
MILK BAR PHOENIX
801 N 3rd St
8 locals recommend
Very unique Russian-themed bar in Phoenix. Come here for vodka and pierogies.

Entertainment & Activities

http://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/ Nice leisurely day activity in downtown Tempe, on the Tempe Town Lake.
72 W Rio Salado Pkwy
72 West Rio Salado Parkway
http://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/ Nice leisurely day activity in downtown Tempe, on the Tempe Town Lake.
One of the best butterfly exhibits in North America. But also, check out the laser maze, mirror maze.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de Ventura
413 locals recommend
One of the best butterfly exhibits in North America. But also, check out the laser maze, mirror maze.
Situated in the Papago Mountains, Phoenix Zoo offers something for everyone. Not recommended May-Oct.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy
864 locals recommend
Situated in the Papago Mountains, Phoenix Zoo offers something for everyone. Not recommended May-Oct.
Best hike for younger kids. If you're going to the Zoo, you should check this out around sunset. Very easy and also very unique.
184 locals recommend
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin Pkwy
184 locals recommend
Best hike for younger kids. If you're going to the Zoo, you should check this out around sunset. Very easy and also very unique.
Great for kids. Tons of exhibits. Will keep you busy for the day.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St
292 locals recommend
Great for kids. Tons of exhibits. Will keep you busy for the day.