Guidebook for Phoenix
Essentials
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StSprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdFry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdTotal Wine & More
1670 E Camelback RdWine store
Walgreens
7000 N 16th StCVS
1610 E Camelback RdGourmet chain with butcher & seafood counters, baked goods & coffees, cheese & market-fresh produce. - Google
114 locals recommend
AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central AvenueGourmet chain with butcher & seafood counters, baked goods & coffees, cheese & market-fresh produce. - Google
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak DriveHiking is great, there are 2 TH. Difficulty is moderate to difficult. Don't forget water and proper clothes and shoes.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveHiking is great, there are 2 TH. Difficulty is moderate to difficult. Don't forget water and proper clothes and shoes.
It's a drive from here, but worth it. Great for mountain biking and hiking.
95 locals recommend
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park DrIt's a drive from here, but worth it. Great for mountain biking and hiking.
The Phoenix Zoo
Great zoo for the kids! and adults!
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Often is referred to as the largest municipal park in the country.
The main entrance -- 10211 S. Central Ave.
Pima Canyon Entrance -- 4771 E Pima Canyon Rd
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views. Often is referred to as the largest municipal park in the country.
The main entrance -- 10211 S. Central Ave.
Pima Canyon Entrance -- 4771 E Pima Canyon Rd
Ask es la Vida
Visit Asi Es La Vida fine dining Mexican restaurant in Central Phoenix today for authentic food from Mexico City. We are Arizona’s premier upscale Mexican Restaurant.
It's delicious!
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveGreat coffee and food. A must-go place.
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StCoffee in the morning and beer later on! Love their coffee and pastries.
172 locals recommend
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdCoffee in the morning and beer later on! Love their coffee and pastries.
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StGreat pizza! And close!
The Macintosh
2119 E Camelback RdWildflower Bread Company
7001 N Scottsdale RdThe Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdBeckett's Table
3717 E Indian School RdNook
4231 East Indian School RoadStarbucks
5557 N 7th StNorth Italia
4925 N 40th StGreat burgers, great outside seating & great place to go. Walking distance.
47 locals recommend
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
2502 E Camelback RdGreat burgers, great outside seating & great place to go. Walking distance.
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback RdRoaring Fork
4800 N Scottsdale RdDelicious! Get there early for happy hour!
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdA cute ice cream shop with outside seating in the back. It's connected to a few other stores, one being The Windsor restaurant. Great outdoor seating.
67 locals recommend
Churn
5223 N Central AveA cute ice cream shop with outside seating in the back. It's connected to a few other stores, one being The Windsor restaurant. Great outdoor seating.
Windsor
5223 N Central AveGreat ambiance and great outdoor seating. Next to Churn (for ice cream)
Bar Pesce
3603 E Indian School RdIt's great!
It's great!
Spicy Mexican dishes & margarita pitchers are served in this ornately decorated, fiesta-ready space. - Google
26 locals recommend
Los Dos Molinos
1044 E Camelback RdIt's great!
Spicy Mexican dishes & margarita pitchers are served in this ornately decorated, fiesta-ready space. - Google
Family-friendly Italian chain specializing in Chicago-style pizzas & sandwiches. - Google
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University Drive Family-friendly Italian chain specializing in Chicago-style pizzas & sandwiches. - Google
Casual, contemporary cafe serving Asian & Italian noodle dishes plus sushi & sake. - Google
28 locals recommend
Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback Rd Casual, contemporary cafe serving Asian & Italian noodle dishes plus sushi & sake. - Google
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.
Roomy eatery with a globally inspired menu featuring natural, organic, locally sourced ingredients. - Google
167 locals recommend
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdRoomy eatery with a globally inspired menu featuring natural, organic, locally sourced ingredients. - Google
Drinks & Nightlife
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveBrewery offering cheese & charcuterie boards in a large, open space with bright yellow seating. - Google
25 locals recommend
Helton Brewing Company
2144 E Indian School RdBrewery offering cheese & charcuterie boards in a large, open space with bright yellow seating. - Google
Casual brick-walled brewpub with outdoor seating serving housemade ales & classic bar bites. - Google
22 locals recommend
Sun Up Brewing Company
330 E Camelback RdCasual brick-walled brewpub with outdoor seating serving housemade ales & classic bar bites. - Google
Shopping
Shopping, restaurants and groceries (Whole Foods & Trader Joes are here). Walking distance.
21 locals recommend
Town and Country Shopping Center
2021 E Camelback RdShopping, restaurants and groceries (Whole Foods & Trader Joes are here). Walking distance.
Camelback Colonnade
1919 E Camelback RdBest Buy, Marshal's, Michaels, Fry's, restaurants and more!
An upscale shopping mall with high-end retailers. Beautiful, within walking and great restaurants.
Pottery Barn, Saks, True Food, Zinburger to name a few.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdAn upscale shopping mall with high-end retailers. Beautiful, within walking and great restaurants.
Pottery Barn, Saks, True Food, Zinburger to name a few.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdBoutique featuring chic women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique handmade gifts. - Google
37 locals recommend
Frances
10 W Camelback RdBoutique featuring chic women's clothing, shoes & accessories, plus unique handmade gifts. - Google
Large, long-standing bookshop pairing its titles with beer, coffee, snacks & author events. - Google
38 locals recommend
Changing Hands Bookstore & First Draft Book Bar
300 W Camelback RdLarge, long-standing bookshop pairing its titles with beer, coffee, snacks & author events. - Google
Arts & Culture
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveEverything Else
Walk around, there is history, art, lots of restaurants, shopping, sight seeing.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdWalk around, there is history, art, lots of restaurants, shopping, sight seeing.