Guidebook for Phoenix
Transportation
Sky Harbor Airport is only seven minutes away - a quick and easy Lyft/Uber ride. The Rental Car Center is a 13-minute drive.
Easy access to and from Sky Harbor International Airport.
389 locals recommend
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdEasy access to and from Sky Harbor International Airport.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is a 33-mile, 40- minute drive.
55 locals recommend
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
6033 S Sossaman RdPhoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is a 33-mile, 40- minute drive.
Sightseeing
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveHiking and spectacular views.
Western character to be found in Old Town's shops, restaurants, nightlife. http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/explore-by-area/downtown
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdWestern character to be found in Old Town's shops, restaurants, nightlife. http://www.experiencescottsdale.com/explore-by-area/downtown
American Indian art and history; events; shops. Calendar at heard.org. Shops: heardmuseumshop.com
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveAmerican Indian art and history; events; shops. Calendar at heard.org. Shops: heardmuseumshop.com
More than 6,000 instruments collected from around 200 countries and territories; displays enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video and interaction; instruments from musical icons. http://mim.org
63 locals recommend
Café Allegro
4725 E Mayo BlvdMore than 6,000 instruments collected from around 200 countries and territories; displays enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video and interaction; instruments from musical icons. http://mim.org
The Garden’s annual holiday event, Las Noches de las Luminarias, runs November 28 - Dec 30 (last admission 3 pm, closed some days). Details and calendar: http://www.dbg.org
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
The Garden’s annual holiday event, Las Noches de las Luminarias, runs November 28 - Dec 30 (last admission 3 pm, closed some days). Details and calendar: http://www.dbg.org
Chase Field: home of major league baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, with a roof that opens. Tours available.
413 locals recommend
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StChase Field: home of major league baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, with a roof that opens. Tours available.
Phoenix Suns
201 E Jefferson StNBA basketball in a beautiful arena.
Holiday "ZooLights" evening experience runs November 24 - January 11, 2015. phoenix zoo.org.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyHoliday "ZooLights" evening experience runs November 24 - January 11, 2015. phoenix zoo.org.
Challenging hike to the top of Camelback Mountain. Parking can be challenging as well :)
83 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald DrChallenging hike to the top of Camelback Mountain. Parking can be challenging as well :)
A hidden jewel in downtown Phoenix with events and tea ceremonies; also a popular wedding venue. http://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveA hidden jewel in downtown Phoenix with events and tea ceremonies; also a popular wedding venue. http://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org
A unique and historic Phoenix landmark. Tours by advance reservation only. http://www.tovreacastletours.com
31 locals recommend
Tovrea Castle At Carraro Heights
5025 E Van Buren StA unique and historic Phoenix landmark. Tours by advance reservation only. http://www.tovreacastletours.com
Dining, nightlife, shopping, entertainment, business, community events - and Phoenix's only outdoor ice skating rink Dec through February 2. http://www.cityscapephoenix.com
77 locals recommend
CityScape
Dining, nightlife, shopping, entertainment, business, community events - and Phoenix's only outdoor ice skating rink Dec through February 2. http://www.cityscapephoenix.com
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StExhibits vary; check out the website.
Worth the drive! Dramatic setting at the base of Picketpost Mountain. Enjoy the walk and enjoy the many plant varieties of the native Sonoran Desert..
70 locals recommend
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayWorth the drive! Dramatic setting at the base of Picketpost Mountain. Enjoy the walk and enjoy the many plant varieties of the native Sonoran Desert..
Shopping
Department stores, shops and an Apple Store. Coffee and restaurants from Paradise Bakery to fine dining. http://www.shopbiltmore.com
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdDepartment stores, shops and an Apple Store. Coffee and restaurants from Paradise Bakery to fine dining. http://www.shopbiltmore.com
Shops and department stores from Nordstrom to Nieman Marcus to Barney's; restaurants from food-court fare to fine dining. http://www.fashionsquare.com
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Shops and department stores from Nordstrom to Nieman Marcus to Barney's; restaurants from food-court fare to fine dining. http://www.fashionsquare.com
Fry's Market for groceries, pharmacy, Starbucks. Target Store. Verizon and Sprint stores. Restaurants include IHOP, Chipotle, Applebee's, Taco Bell. "Urgent care" medical at 44th and Oak.
6 locals recommend
Arcadia Crossing
Fry's Market for groceries, pharmacy, Starbucks. Target Store. Verizon and Sprint stores. Restaurants include IHOP, Chipotle, Applebee's, Taco Bell. "Urgent care" medical at 44th and Oak.
Arts & Culture
Historic and beautiful venue that hosts concerts and plays, and offers tours as well. http://www.orpheum-theater.com
78 locals recommend
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StHistoric and beautiful venue that hosts concerts and plays, and offers tours as well. http://www.orpheum-theater.com
Seating 5,000 people and host to shows and musical performers. comericatheatre.com
62 locals recommend
Comerica Theatre
400 W Washington StSeating 5,000 people and host to shows and musical performers. comericatheatre.com
World-famous horse shows and the Barrett-Jackson car auction, among other events. westworldaz.com
132 locals recommend
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 North Pima RoadWorld-famous horse shows and the Barrett-Jackson car auction, among other events. westworldaz.com
50 miles of trails criss-crossing through 18,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert. Guided, breakfast and steak dinner rides. http://www.arizona-horses.com
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue50 miles of trails criss-crossing through 18,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert. Guided, breakfast and steak dinner rides. http://www.arizona-horses.com
This super-popular golf+bar/lounge has a climate-controlled driving range & balls that score accuracy & distance. Great views too! Next to Talking Stick Resort/Casino. http://topgolf.com/us/riverwalk
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayThis super-popular golf+bar/lounge has a climate-controlled driving range & balls that score accuracy & distance. Great views too! Next to Talking Stick Resort/Casino. http://topgolf.com/us/riverwalk
Features in-theater dining. 2515 E. Camelback Rd. 85016, showtimes 888-AMC-4FUN.
112 locals recommend
AMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdFeatures in-theater dining. 2515 E. Camelback Rd. 85016, showtimes 888-AMC-4FUN.
Drinks & Nightlife
The original Postino offers wines with simple and locally grown fare in an eclectic setting. There are now four Postinos across the Valley, each unique and enjoyable. postinowinecafe.com
141 locals recommend
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveThe original Postino offers wines with simple and locally grown fare in an eclectic setting. There are now four Postinos across the Valley, each unique and enjoyable. postinowinecafe.com
A retro-inspired gastropub with patio featuring craft beers, wines, cocktails.
85 locals recommend
The Porch
1128 E Baseline RdA retro-inspired gastropub with patio featuring craft beers, wines, cocktails.
Essentials
Groceries, liquor, deli, bakery, florist, pharmacy, Starbucks coffee bar. Located at Arcadia Crossing, 44th and Thomas Roads.
129 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdGroceries, liquor, deli, bakery, florist, pharmacy, Starbucks coffee bar. Located at Arcadia Crossing, 44th and Thomas Roads.
Shopping around the corner
Arcadia Crossing (44th Street between Oak and Thomas Roads) has all you need to get up and running :)
Open 11 am - 1 am M - Th; 11 am - 2 am Fri/Sat; 11 am - midnight Sun. Delivery and takeout available.
43 locals recommend
Applebee's Grill + Bar
2180 E Baseline RdOpen 11 am - 1 am M - Th; 11 am - 2 am Fri/Sat; 11 am - midnight Sun. Delivery and takeout available.
Target
995 S Cotton LnCostco Wholesale
4502 E Oak StChase Bank
2620 E Camelback RdTaco Bell
855 W Baseline RdIHOP
2508 N Central Ave