Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
This is an incredibly cute outdoor area with tons of grass to picnic or play on. The restaurants have an easy, laid-back vibe and the food is great!
73 locals recommend
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd StThis is an incredibly cute outdoor area with tons of grass to picnic or play on. The restaurants have an easy, laid-back vibe and the food is great!
If you like pizza, this is a great place. If you're going on a busy night be prepared to wait. The owner is awesome and gives everyone a shot of Limoncello after your meal.
42 locals recommend
POMO Pizzeria - Downtown Phoenix
705 N 1st StIf you like pizza, this is a great place. If you're going on a busy night be prepared to wait. The owner is awesome and gives everyone a shot of Limoncello after your meal.
Another great pizza spot downtown. Awesome outdoor patio space that is lit up beautifully at night.
191 locals recommend
CIBO
603 N 5th AveAnother great pizza spot downtown. Awesome outdoor patio space that is lit up beautifully at night.
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StAmazing breakfast and worth any wait!
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveAMAZING bruschetta and wine!
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdAwesome spot downtown right across from US Airways. Can get busy on nights with an event, but the food is great and the atmosphere is even better.
66 locals recommend
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StAwesome spot downtown right across from US Airways. Can get busy on nights with an event, but the food is great and the atmosphere is even better.
The only thing better than the architecture in this place is the food.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdThe only thing better than the architecture in this place is the food.
If you're from anywhere other than the West Coast, this is a must!
14 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
7050 W Ray RdIf you're from anywhere other than the West Coast, this is a must!
Great breakfast in a cute little part of town. Great little store with the best nick-nacks.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StGreat breakfast in a cute little part of town. Great little store with the best nick-nacks.
Downtown Chandler is a great little spot for casual dinner and drinks any night of the week.
76 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Chandler is a great little spot for casual dinner and drinks any night of the week.
OHSO is great for families and even pets! The patio area backs the canal and offers great bike access. Very dog friendly with water bowls and treats available for your pets. Great food and drinks.
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdOHSO is great for families and even pets! The patio area backs the canal and offers great bike access. Very dog friendly with water bowls and treats available for your pets. Great food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
South Mountain has tons of hiking trails for all levels of experience. Great views of the city; especially Downtown Phoenix. Typically not too busy, but be sure to bring plenty of water!
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueSouth Mountain has tons of hiking trails for all levels of experience. Great views of the city; especially Downtown Phoenix. Typically not too busy, but be sure to bring plenty of water!
Camelback is a very popular hiking spot in the Phoenix area. This particular mountain is more difficult than South Mountain, but offers great views and a variety of scenery. There are two trails (Cholla or Echo Canyon) on either side of the mountain and both are very popular and can get pretty busy. If visiting during the winter, be sure to keep an eye out for the Christmas tree at the summit!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveCamelback is a very popular hiking spot in the Phoenix area. This particular mountain is more difficult than South Mountain, but offers great views and a variety of scenery. There are two trails (Cholla or Echo Canyon) on either side of the mountain and both are very popular and can get pretty busy. If visiting during the winter, be sure to keep an eye out for the Christmas tree at the summit!
Squaw Peak is another popular mountain here in the Valley. Steep hiking but with amazing views once you reach the top.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Squaw Peak is another popular mountain here in the Valley. Steep hiking but with amazing views once you reach the top.
Everything Else
South Mountain has tons of hiking trails for all levels of experience. Great views of the city; especially Downtown Phoenix. Typically not too busy, but be sure to bring plenty of water!
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueSouth Mountain has tons of hiking trails for all levels of experience. Great views of the city; especially Downtown Phoenix. Typically not too busy, but be sure to bring plenty of water!
Great food and shopping all in one spot! Movie theater at this location and occasional live music in the center of the outdoor shopping.
59 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace station
Great food and shopping all in one spot! Movie theater at this location and occasional live music in the center of the outdoor shopping.
Arcadia
Arcadia is an awesome part of town filled with tons of great restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mill Ave is a staple for Tempe nightlife. Plenty of bars to choose from but more of a college scene so if you aren't interested in hanging out with younger kids, try Arcadia or Scottsdale!
71 locals recommend
Synapse Studios LLC
520 S Mill AveMill Ave is a staple for Tempe nightlife. Plenty of bars to choose from but more of a college scene so if you aren't interested in hanging out with younger kids, try Arcadia or Scottsdale!
The Yard is a great spot for food and drinks and a fun, lively place to be any night of the week. Lawn games are a great addition to your experience. This location is a bit of a drive, but there is a new location in Tempe that is much closer.
118 locals recommend
The Yard
5640 N 7th StThe Yard is a great spot for food and drinks and a fun, lively place to be any night of the week. Lawn games are a great addition to your experience. This location is a bit of a drive, but there is a new location in Tempe that is much closer.
Great spot for bar hopping with an older crowd (aka less college kids). Be sure to wear your best or run the risk of being turned away during popular nights.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdGreat spot for bar hopping with an older crowd (aka less college kids). Be sure to wear your best or run the risk of being turned away during popular nights.
The Little Woody is one of my favorites. Its tucked away with no sign to identify it which adds some fun and interesting mystery. Skee ball, darts, and shuffleboard in the back room provides endless hours of fun, and board games in the front give a relaxed and laid back vibe.
102 locals recommend
The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdThe Little Woody is one of my favorites. Its tucked away with no sign to identify it which adds some fun and interesting mystery. Skee ball, darts, and shuffleboard in the back room provides endless hours of fun, and board games in the front give a relaxed and laid back vibe.
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveFree admission Wednesdays 3-9pm and during First Friday!
Shopping
A bit of a drive, but worth it if you're looking for great shopping. High class retailers available in this mall with great restaurants nearby.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdA bit of a drive, but worth it if you're looking for great shopping. High class retailers available in this mall with great restaurants nearby.
Majerle's Sports Grill at Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W Chandler BlvdPhoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets WayAwesome outdoor Outlet mall!
Target
2140 E Baseline RdEssentials
Fry's Food And Drug
100 E Jefferson St