Arcelie's Guidebook
Sightseeing - Lakes - Activities - State & National Parks
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyDesert Botanical Garden
Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in the park that is available to the public. Accessed by both hiking trails and Summit Rd., the lookout is popular with tourists and locals, who want to get an unobstructed panoramic view of the Valley.
50 locals recommend
Dobbins Lookout
Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in the park that is available to the public. Accessed by both hiking trails and Summit Rd., the lookout is popular with tourists and locals, who want to get an unobstructed panoramic view of the Valley.
Hole-in-the-Rock is a series of openings (tafoni) eroded in a small hill composed of bare red arkosic conglomeritic sandstone. The sandstone was first formed some 6-15 million years ago from the accumulation of materials eroding from a Precambrian granite, long since eroded away. The tafoni are thought to have been eroded by water. An open, shelter-like chamber in the face of the formation communicates with the rear of the formation via a hole eroded completely through the rock. Another substantial opening exists in the "ceiling" of the chamber.
184 locals recommend
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyHole-in-the-Rock is a series of openings (tafoni) eroded in a small hill composed of bare red arkosic conglomeritic sandstone. The sandstone was first formed some 6-15 million years ago from the accumulation of materials eroding from a Precambrian granite, long since eroded away. The tafoni are thought to have been eroded by water. An open, shelter-like chamber in the face of the formation communicates with the rear of the formation via a hole eroded completely through the rock. Another substantial opening exists in the "ceiling" of the chamber.
Sedona
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AArizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadCanyon Lake
Lake Pleasant
Watson Lake Park
3101 Watson Lake Park RdBartlett Lake
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayTempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveTonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AShopping
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdBiltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdMajerle's Sports Grill at Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W Chandler BlvdTanger Outlets Phoenix
6800 N 95th AveArizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirPhoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets WayMuseum
The Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art. The museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by American Indian artists and artists influenced by American Indian art. The Heard Museum collaborates with American Indian artists and tribal communities on providing visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art of Native people, especially those from the Southwest.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art. The museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by American Indian artists and artists influenced by American Indian art. The Heard Museum collaborates with American Indian artists and tribal communities on providing visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art of Native people, especially those from the Southwest.
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
From Phoenix Art Museum
"Phoenix Art Museum is now open to the public! The Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for nearly 60 years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States. In addition to an annual calendar of special exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent-collection galleries are drawn from more than 19,000 objects of modern and contemporary art, fashion design, and photography, as well as American, Asian, Latin American, and European art. Each month, the Museum hosts a wide variety of public programs, including lectures, performances, tours, workshops, and film screenings designed for audiences of all ages to enjoy."
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveExpansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
From Phoenix Art Museum
"Phoenix Art Museum is now open to the public! The Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for nearly 60 years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States. In addition to an annual calendar of special exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent-collection galleries are drawn from more than 19,000 objects of modern and contemporary art, fashion design, and photography, as well as American, Asian, Latin American, and European art. Each month, the Museum hosts a wide variety of public programs, including lectures, performances, tours, workshops, and film screenings designed for audiences of all ages to enjoy."
A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.
15 locals recommend
Heritage & Science Park/Historic Heritage Square
113 N 6th StA collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.
"One of the top three children’s museums in the nation, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is a wondrous place of imagination, inspiration, creativity and just plain fun! Designed for children ages birth to 10, this is not your typical Museum…here we want you to touch EVERYTHING! And with over 48,000 square feet of space, there’s plenty to touch."
183 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th St"One of the top three children’s museums in the nation, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is a wondrous place of imagination, inspiration, creativity and just plain fun! Designed for children ages birth to 10, this is not your typical Museum…here we want you to touch EVERYTHING! And with over 48,000 square feet of space, there’s plenty to touch."
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. Aside from the permanent exhibitions, Arizona Science Center has featured a number of nationally traveling exhibitions. Along with daily demonstrations throughout the Center, the Center provides shows in the Dorrance Planetarium and in a five-story, giant screen IMAX Theater. This non-profit corporation provides special educational programs and science activities for visitors of all ages including, summer science camp, Adult’s Night Out, thematic events, Stroller Science preschool programs, and the Science on Wheels outreach program.
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. Aside from the permanent exhibitions, Arizona Science Center has featured a number of nationally traveling exhibitions. Along with daily demonstrations throughout the Center, the Center provides shows in the Dorrance Planetarium and in a five-story, giant screen IMAX Theater. This non-profit corporation provides special educational programs and science activities for visitors of all ages including, summer science camp, Adult’s Night Out, thematic events, Stroller Science preschool programs, and the Science on Wheels outreach program.
The Hall of Flame Museum, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes and has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, over 100 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display (dating from 1725 to 2004), a children’s area, and museum gift shop. While most of our collection focuses on the American firefighting experience, we also have fire apparatus and related artifacts from England, France, Austria, Germany, and Japan. The Hall of Flame Museum is sponsored by the National Historical Fire Foundation.
35 locals recommend
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E Van Buren StThe Hall of Flame Museum, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes and has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, over 100 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display (dating from 1725 to 2004), a children’s area, and museum gift shop. While most of our collection focuses on the American firefighting experience, we also have fire apparatus and related artifacts from England, France, Austria, Germany, and Japan. The Hall of Flame Museum is sponsored by the National Historical Fire Foundation.
Food Scene
Quaint, circa-1913 bungalow presenting Italian staples, including red & white wood-fired pizzas.
191 locals recommend
CIBO
603 N 5th AveQuaint, circa-1913 bungalow presenting Italian staples, including red & white wood-fired pizzas.
St. Francis
111 E Camelback RdPizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StUrban Cookies Bakeshop
2325 N 7th StNami
2014 N 7th StVegan Restaurant very close to the house!
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StVegan/ Vegetarian restaurant
Locally sourced, seasonal American fare in a cavernous space with a modern industrial vibe.
From Ocotillo
"The indoor/outdoor design blends native desert flora with modern architecture. The inviting indoor space has a full service bar, dining room and a communal wine events area. Outdoors you will find several unique spaces including the chef's ramada, the 3rd street patio, the beer garden, Lucy's lawn and Sidecar Cocktail Lounge. Ocotillo Restaurant invites you to enjoy some great food, a signature cocktail, a glass of wine, a craft beer and some live music."
95 locals recommend
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StLocally sourced, seasonal American fare in a cavernous space with a modern industrial vibe.
From Ocotillo
"The indoor/outdoor design blends native desert flora with modern architecture. The inviting indoor space has a full service bar, dining room and a communal wine events area. Outdoors you will find several unique spaces including the chef's ramada, the 3rd street patio, the beer garden, Lucy's lawn and Sidecar Cocktail Lounge. Ocotillo Restaurant invites you to enjoy some great food, a signature cocktail, a glass of wine, a craft beer and some live music."
A sleek and casual downtown Phoenix restaurant located in the Coronado District serving traditional and unique Thai fare, from curries to pad Thai. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeout specials.
18 locals recommend
Thai Recipe Bistro
2234 North 7th StreetA sleek and casual downtown Phoenix restaurant located in the Coronado District serving traditional and unique Thai fare, from curries to pad Thai. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeout specials.
Basilic Vietnamese kitchen
101 E McDowell RdHip spot for Vietnamese pho, banh mi & street food favorites, plus drinks & happy-hour specials.
28 locals recommend
Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant
2241 N 7th StHip spot for Vietnamese pho, banh mi & street food favorites, plus drinks & happy-hour specials.
Hip, modern eatery serving comfort foods from a variety of Asian countries, plus cocktails.
83 locals recommend
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveHip, modern eatery serving comfort foods from a variety of Asian countries, plus cocktails.
Set up in the 2800 building off of Central and Thomas fully ready to satisfy that midday craving, enjoy one of our sandwiches, salads, and pizza!
19 locals recommend
The Edgemont
2800 N Central AveSet up in the 2800 building off of Central and Thomas fully ready to satisfy that midday craving, enjoy one of our sandwiches, salads, and pizza!
Warmly chic restaurant with a patio, offering clever breakfast & brunch plates, plus coffee drinks.
From Vovomeena
"Vovomeena, a breakfast spot in Phoenix, is a diamond in the rough-to-get-to location. But it's well worth the effort of a visit. Hidden in the back corner of a mini complex on Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road, it's easily missed. You'll know you've found the spot when you see the signs for Chipotle, Jersey Mike's Subs and Five Guys Burgers and Fries — Vovomeena's fast-casual neighbors. Finding a place to park is another adventure, but one that should not be abandoned. For inside, the rewards of cold-brewed coffee and an array of breakfast dishes await. Open since 2012, Vovomeena is named for owner DJ Fernandes' grandmother — vovó means grandma in Portuguese."
87 locals recommend
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveWarmly chic restaurant with a patio, offering clever breakfast & brunch plates, plus coffee drinks.
From Vovomeena
"Vovomeena, a breakfast spot in Phoenix, is a diamond in the rough-to-get-to location. But it's well worth the effort of a visit. Hidden in the back corner of a mini complex on Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road, it's easily missed. You'll know you've found the spot when you see the signs for Chipotle, Jersey Mike's Subs and Five Guys Burgers and Fries — Vovomeena's fast-casual neighbors. Finding a place to park is another adventure, but one that should not be abandoned. For inside, the rewards of cold-brewed coffee and an array of breakfast dishes await. Open since 2012, Vovomeena is named for owner DJ Fernandes' grandmother — vovó means grandma in Portuguese."
The best Sunday Brunch and happy hour is at Buck and Rider. If you love oysters, seafood, and drinks this is your place.
https://www.buckandrider.com/
120 locals recommend
Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdThe best Sunday Brunch and happy hour is at Buck and Rider. If you love oysters, seafood, and drinks this is your place.
https://www.buckandrider.com/
For fried chicken or southern food I adore Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles. The one downtown is the original and it’s in a cool old building too.
https://loloschickenandwaffles.com/
97 locals recommend
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdFor fried chicken or southern food I adore Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles. The one downtown is the original and it’s in a cool old building too.
https://loloschickenandwaffles.com/
If you wanna try something weird and locally sourced I would go to Persepshen. They’ve got weird flights and make everything from scratch.
https://www.persepshenarizona.com/
6 locals recommend
Persepshen
4700 N Central AveIf you wanna try something weird and locally sourced I would go to Persepshen. They’ve got weird flights and make everything from scratch.
https://www.persepshenarizona.com/
The best nighttime view of the city is here. The food is fabulous and it’s the most picturesque spot in town.
https://www.tapatiocliffshilton.com/dining/different-pointe-of-view/
69 locals recommend
Different Pointe of View
11111 N 7th StThe best nighttime view of the city is here. The food is fabulous and it’s the most picturesque spot in town.
https://www.tapatiocliffshilton.com/dining/different-pointe-of-view/
The most elegant and in my opinion greatest gastronomic experience for a private dinner is Cafe Monarch. It’s also Michelin star rated which is rare in Phoenix.
https://www.cafemonarch.com/menus
98 locals recommend
Cafe Monarch
6939 E 1st AveThe most elegant and in my opinion greatest gastronomic experience for a private dinner is Cafe Monarch. It’s also Michelin star rated which is rare in Phoenix.
https://www.cafemonarch.com/menus
Upscale Thai with amazing drinks good for you?
https://www.glaibaanaz.com/
66 locals recommend
Glai Baan
2333 E Osborn RdUpscale Thai with amazing drinks good for you?
https://www.glaibaanaz.com/
A collective of experiences mindfully curated to ignite the desire to explore all of your senses. Prepare for unique culinary/bar experiences, wellness and fitness programming, & arts/entertainment.
38 locals recommend
Pemberton PHX
1121 North 2nd StreetA collective of experiences mindfully curated to ignite the desire to explore all of your senses. Prepare for unique culinary/bar experiences, wellness and fitness programming, & arts/entertainment.
The Park
3 S 2nd StTaco Guild
546 E Osborn RdNishikawa Ramen
1909 E Ray RdThe Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StMatt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StThe Churchill
901 N 1st StHiking
Devil's Bridge Trailhead
Devil's Bridge TrailEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveCholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnPiestewa Peak
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyPyramid Trail
Pyramid TrailLost Dog Wash Trailhead
12601 N 124th St