Guidebook for Phoenix
Entertainment & Activities
Regularly voted amongst top ten best city parks. Within walking distance, it is a great place for families.
105 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Encanto Park
Regularly voted amongst top ten best city parks. Within walking distance, it is a great place for families.
Home of the Phoenix Suns. Many concerts and events throughout the year. Close to restaurants and a light rail stop.
352 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns. Many concerts and events throughout the year. Close to restaurants and a light rail stop.
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Close to restaurants and a light rail stop.
413 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Estadio Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Close to restaurants and a light rail stop.
Home of the Arizona Cardinals. Many concerts and events throughout the year. Close to restaurants.
546 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrHome of the Arizona Cardinals. Many concerts and events throughout the year. Close to restaurants.
Home of the Phoenix Coyotes. Many concerts and events throughout the year. Close to restaurants.
226 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveHome of the Phoenix Coyotes. Many concerts and events throughout the year. Close to restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Art Museum located close by. Rotating and permanent collections.
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Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveArt Museum located close by. Rotating and permanent collections.
Excellent museum showcasing native art and artifacts local to the area.
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Museo Heard
2301 N Central AveExcellent museum showcasing native art and artifacts local to the area.
Local and traveling performances. Intimate setting nearby downtown restaurants. Near to light rail.
74 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StLocal and traveling performances. Intimate setting nearby downtown restaurants. Near to light rail.
Local and traveling performances. Intimate setting nearby downtown restaurants.
78 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StLocal and traveling performances. Intimate setting nearby downtown restaurants.
Three-story climbing structure and various activities to engage kids' creativity. Targeted for children third grade and under. Look for Groupon discounts. Within walking distance to other restauraunts; on-site food is more expensive.
183 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Infantil de Phoenix
215 N 7th StThree-story climbing structure and various activities to engage kids' creativity. Targeted for children third grade and under. Look for Groupon discounts. Within walking distance to other restauraunts; on-site food is more expensive.
Good for elementary school kids. Traveling exhibits change regularly. Look for Groupon discounts. Within walking distance to other restauraunts; on-site food is more expensive
292 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Centro de Ciencias de Arizona
600 E Washington StGood for elementary school kids. Traveling exhibits change regularly. Look for Groupon discounts. Within walking distance to other restauraunts; on-site food is more expensive
Food Scene
Many casual restaurants are located at the intersection of 7th Ave & McDowell. Chipotle, Pei-Wei, Starbucks, The Habit, Five Guys, Jersey Mike's, NYPD Pizza, Sidebar, and Potbelly Sandwiches.
7th Av & McDowell Rd station
Many casual restaurants are located at the intersection of 7th Ave & McDowell. Chipotle, Pei-Wei, Starbucks, The Habit, Five Guys, Jersey Mike's, NYPD Pizza, Sidebar, and Potbelly Sandwiches.
Good pizza located very close. Small in-restaurant dining space, but easy for pickup.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pizza A Metro
2336 W Thomas RdGood pizza located very close. Small in-restaurant dining space, but easy for pickup.
Wood-fired pizza in a cozy atmosphere. Great reviews; less busy than Pizzeria Bianco (also downtown).
191 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CIBO
603 N 5th AveWood-fired pizza in a cozy atmosphere. Great reviews; less busy than Pizzeria Bianco (also downtown).
Four restaurants under the Postino brand; all have inside and outside seating. Joyride is a place for Tacos and Margaritas. Federal Pizza is a great place for Pizza (good wines and beers, too). Postino Wine Bar is a cozy place with great bruschetta and a good selection of wines. Windsor is a unique take on bar food; Churn is next door for dessert.
102 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveFour restaurants under the Postino brand; all have inside and outside seating. Joyride is a place for Tacos and Margaritas. Federal Pizza is a great place for Pizza (good wines and beers, too). Postino Wine Bar is a cozy place with great bruschetta and a good selection of wines. Windsor is a unique take on bar food; Churn is next door for dessert.
McGurkee's Subs & Pizza and The Hamburger Works are a short walk. Both are local spots with good (not great) food.
Thomas Rd & 15th Av station
McGurkee's Subs & Pizza and The Hamburger Works are a short walk. Both are local spots with good (not great) food.
One of two nearby Starbucks that also has an eat-in area and WiFi.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Starbucks
4717 N 7th StOne of two nearby Starbucks that also has an eat-in area and WiFi.
Fun place for coffee and conversation. Usually very busy, so expect to search for a spot to sit.
259 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveFun place for coffee and conversation. Usually very busy, so expect to search for a spot to sit.
Lots of restaurants near "Roosevelt Row" (nearby Central Ave & Roosevelt St). Fez, Pita Jungle, Angel's Trumpet Ale House, and Desoto Central Market are a few.
Roosevelt/Central Ave station
Lots of restaurants near "Roosevelt Row" (nearby Central Ave & Roosevelt St). Fez, Pita Jungle, Angel's Trumpet Ale House, and Desoto Central Market are a few.
Local coffee shop for those looking for a non-Starbucks experience.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Copper Star Coffee
4220 N 7th AveLocal coffee shop for those looking for a non-Starbucks experience.
Essentials
Nearest Grocery store once you've arrived. Good selection; Sprouts has better produce, but is farther away.
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Safeway Pharmacy
520 W Osborn RdNearest Grocery store once you've arrived. Good selection; Sprouts has better produce, but is farther away.
Nearest Target. Location has full selection of groceries and a pharmacy.
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Target
5715 N 19th AveNearest Target. Location has full selection of groceries and a pharmacy.
Nearest Sprouts. Sprouts is a good option for produce, located 10-15 minutes away. General groceries are a little more expensive, but brands are more healthy.
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sprouts Farmers Market
245 E Bell RdNearest Sprouts. Sprouts is a good option for produce, located 10-15 minutes away. General groceries are a little more expensive, but brands are more healthy.
Everything Else
Nearest Light Rail Station that also has easy bus access. Thomas is busy; if walking or biking, recommend Encanto Station.
Starbucks located nearby, along with Panera Bread, Lenny's Burger, an the Good Egg.
Central Ave & Thomas Rd station
Nearest Light Rail Station that also has easy bus access. Thomas is busy; if walking or biking, recommend Encanto Station.
Starbucks located nearby, along with Panera Bread, Lenny's Burger, an the Good Egg.
Light Rail Station. If walking or biking, use this access point. Oven & Vine located close.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Encanto/Central Ave station
Light Rail Station. If walking or biking, use this access point. Oven & Vine located close.
If you rent a car from the airport, this is where your shuttle will drop you off and where you will return your vehicle.
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Rental Car Center
1805 Sky Harbor CirIf you rent a car from the airport, this is where your shuttle will drop you off and where you will return your vehicle.
This is the closest airport.
A SuperShuttle, Uber, Lyft, or a taxi can be hailed at every terminal.
If taking the Light Rail to our guest house, get on the Sky Train first, and transfer to the Light Rail at the 44th St Station.
If renting a car, look for a bus shuttle to the Phoenix Rental Car center.
389 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdThis is the closest airport.
A SuperShuttle, Uber, Lyft, or a taxi can be hailed at every terminal.
If taking the Light Rail to our guest house, get on the Sky Train first, and transfer to the Light Rail at the 44th St Station.
If renting a car, look for a bus shuttle to the Phoenix Rental Car center.
Nearest gas station. This station usually has one of the lowest prices in the area. Only four pumps. Small convenience store inside.
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Circle K
975 N 7th StNearest gas station. This station usually has one of the lowest prices in the area. Only four pumps. Small convenience store inside.
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
2910 W Thomas RdClosest Emergency Room
Parks & Nature
Hike of medium difficulty, but relatively short. Great views of the city. In the summer, be sure to hike early in the day. Year-round, bring plenty of water.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Piestewa Peak
2701 E Squaw Peak DrHike of medium difficulty, but relatively short. Great views of the city. In the summer, be sure to hike early in the day. Year-round, bring plenty of water.
Hike of higher difficulty. Great views of the city. Not recommended for a summer hike, due to intensity and temperature ... even in the early morning. Year-round, bring plenty of water.
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Área de Recreación del Cañón del Eco
4925 E McDonald DrHike of higher difficulty. Great views of the city. Not recommended for a summer hike, due to intensity and temperature ... even in the early morning. Year-round, bring plenty of water.
Hikes of varying difficulty (high-moderate to moderate). Year-round, bring plenty of water.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque North Mountain
10608 N 7th StHikes of varying difficulty (high-moderate to moderate). Year-round, bring plenty of water.
Hikes of varying difficulty and length. Can also drive to the top (a couple of vistas; except Sundays). Year-round, bring plenty of water.
350 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque South Mountain
10919 South Central AvenueHikes of varying difficulty and length. Can also drive to the top (a couple of vistas; except Sundays). Year-round, bring plenty of water.
Shopping
This area is called the Melrose District. Many shops with antiques, furniture, and unique items. Bounded by Indian School Road on the South and Camelback Road on the North, along 7th Avenue.
7th Av & Glenrosa Av station
This area is called the Melrose District. Many shops with antiques, furniture, and unique items. Bounded by Indian School Road on the South and Camelback Road on the North, along 7th Avenue.
Open-air shopping area with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tempe Marketplace station
Open-air shopping area with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
Open-air shopping area with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
285 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdOpen-air shopping area with restaurants, shops, and entertainment.