Kelli’s guidebook
Food scene
Rosita’s Place has great Mexican food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like your tia is in the kitchen cooking for you.
15 locals recommend
Rosita's Place
2310 E McDowell RdRosita’s Place has great Mexican food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like your tia is in the kitchen cooking for you.
Tacos Sahuaro
2320 N 32nd StThe tacos here are some of the best in the area.
Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadGreat Chihuahuan style Mexican food.
Green features all your favorite foods made with 100% plant-based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats.
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StGreen features all your favorite foods made with 100% plant-based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats.
Open, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes and cocktails.
61 locals recommend
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StOpen, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes and cocktails.
Purveyors of sustainable seafood, daring new rum cocktails, and a meticulously curated collection of premium rums.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StPurveyors of sustainable seafood, daring new rum cocktails, and a meticulously curated collection of premium rums.
Set in an old church, this gastropublike spot serves sustainable Mexican fare, craft beer & tequila.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdSet in an old church, this gastropublike spot serves sustainable Mexican fare, craft beer & tequila.
Sports
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StCome see the Phoenix Suns play!
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StCome see the Arizona D-backs play!
Right across 7th Street from The Complex, lies an urban oasis that has served the surrounding community since 1899. Phoenix Country Club is a private premier club where many of the valley's most influential people have enjoyed the high quality amenities and activities for over a hundred years.
11 locals recommend
Phoenix Country Club
2901 N 7th StRight across 7th Street from The Complex, lies an urban oasis that has served the surrounding community since 1899. Phoenix Country Club is a private premier club where many of the valley's most influential people have enjoyed the high quality amenities and activities for over a hundred years.
Museum
Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveSince its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals.
The Arizona Science Center is a science museum located in Heritage and Science Park in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Home to over 350 permanent hands-on exhibits, the Center provides 400,000 annual visitors with interactive experiences.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StThe Arizona Science Center is a science museum located in Heritage and Science Park in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Home to over 350 permanent hands-on exhibits, the Center provides 400,000 annual visitors with interactive experiences.
Did you know: It's the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States?
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaDid you know: It's the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States?
Sightseeing
The Nation's largest municipal park and a great place for hiking!
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueThe Nation's largest municipal park and a great place for hiking!
The conservation-minded Phoenix Zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails.
67 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin ParkwayThe conservation-minded Phoenix Zoo has over 1,400 animals on display and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails.
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting.
Popular hiking destinations for any level of experience
21 locals recommend
Four Peaks Wilderness Area
4 Peaks RoadPopular hiking destinations for any level of experience
Having hiked it multiple times, I just can't get enough of the views from up there on FlatIron Trail.
169 locals recommend
Superstition Mountains
Having hiked it multiple times, I just can't get enough of the views from up there on FlatIron Trail.
2-3 hour hike depending on your condition.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive2-3 hour hike depending on your condition.
Bars & Lounges
Housed inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning and globally recognized cocktail program.
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StHoused inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning and globally recognized cocktail program.
Live Music
The Rhythm Room Roots, Blues & Concert Club in Phoenix, Arizona is a live music venue hosting local and national acts on a nightly basis.
45 locals recommend
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School RdThe Rhythm Room Roots, Blues & Concert Club in Phoenix, Arizona is a live music venue hosting local and national acts on a nightly basis.
The best in live Blues, R&B, Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer.
42 locals recommend
Char's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th AveThe best in live Blues, R&B, Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer.
Groceries
Natural Grocers
13802 N Scottsdale RdSprouts is the grocery shopping experience that makes healthy living easy and affordable. Our bright and cheery neighborhood grocery stores offer fresh, natural and organic foods and products at incredible prices – and in an approachable setting that feels like an old-fashioned farmers market...
260 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdSprouts is the grocery shopping experience that makes healthy living easy and affordable. Our bright and cheery neighborhood grocery stores offer fresh, natural and organic foods and products at incredible prices – and in an approachable setting that feels like an old-fashioned farmers market...
Visit your neighborhood Safeway located at 520 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ, for a convenient and friendly grocery experience! From our bakery and deli, to fresh produce and helpful pharmacy staff, we’ve got you covered!...
413 locals recommend
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdVisit your neighborhood Safeway located at 520 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ, for a convenient and friendly grocery experience! From our bakery and deli, to fresh produce and helpful pharmacy staff, we’ve got you covered!...