Guidebook for Phoenix - Desert Zen
Food Scene
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StThe breakfast commuter sandwich is the bomb!
First Watch
3215 E Camelback RdThe best breakfast juices ever!
The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdThe pizza is amazing and so is their meat/cheese plates!
Authentic Japanese cuisine - and some pretty damned good Italian, too!
28 locals recommend
Cherryblossom Noodle cafe
914 E Camelback RdAuthentic Japanese cuisine - and some pretty damned good Italian, too!
Best hand made cocktails ever! Be sure to ask for the Fiery Tangerine - it's amazing!
44 locals recommend
Bar Pesce
3603 E Indian School RdBest hand made cocktails ever! Be sure to ask for the Fiery Tangerine - it's amazing!
If you're hankering to see the game, this sports bar will have what you're looking for! Decent food, full bar and tons of TVs. Go Dawgs!
186 locals recommend
Zipps Sports Grill
7551 E Camelback RdIf you're hankering to see the game, this sports bar will have what you're looking for! Decent food, full bar and tons of TVs. Go Dawgs!
The food here is fantastic (corn off the cob never tasted better) - but the view on the roof top with a beverage is the real reason you go here.
20 locals recommend
The Clarendon Hotel and Spa by GreenTree
401 W Clarendon AveThe food here is fantastic (corn off the cob never tasted better) - but the view on the roof top with a beverage is the real reason you go here.
Literally less than a 15 minute walk - Boiled seafood bags are all the rage these days - but no one does it better than this place. If you like curry - you've gotta boil your bag in the Pacific Rim sauce - #NOMNOM
64 locals recommend
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdLiterally less than a 15 minute walk - Boiled seafood bags are all the rage these days - but no one does it better than this place. If you like curry - you've gotta boil your bag in the Pacific Rim sauce - #NOMNOM
Drinks & Nightlife
Old town has it all - from bars to dance clubs to swank restaurants - it's where all the happs happen.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdOld town has it all - from bars to dance clubs to swank restaurants - it's where all the happs happen.
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StGood bar food and if you are a Mac and Cheese lover - OMG.
Best Casino in the state - card games and slot machines only, but a great place to have some fun.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayBest Casino in the state - card games and slot machines only, but a great place to have some fun.
Parks & Nature
The desert really is a beautiful place! There's a lot more than meets the eye to the desert. Come check it out!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
The desert really is a beautiful place! There's a lot more than meets the eye to the desert. Come check it out!
Take a couple of hours and head up to see where the trees and snow can be found!
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Take a couple of hours and head up to see where the trees and snow can be found!
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyLions and Tigers and ... well... tons of animals. Go check it out!
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdSprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StEntertainment & Activities
You have to reserve your seats - but food and adult beverages are brought right to your chair! :) #AWESOME
112 locals recommend
AMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdYou have to reserve your seats - but food and adult beverages are brought right to your chair! :) #AWESOME
20 mins up the freeway and BOOM! Your gaming trigger finger couldn't be happier!
117 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum Blvd20 mins up the freeway and BOOM! Your gaming trigger finger couldn't be happier!
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueASU Stadium is only 15 minutes away. Hollywood
Home of the Waste Management - Phoenix Open Golf Tournament. 22 mins away
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdHome of the Waste Management - Phoenix Open Golf Tournament. 22 mins away
The biggest concerts and home to AZ Cardinals - this stadium packs 'em in. 23 mins away.
546 locals recommend
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrThe biggest concerts and home to AZ Cardinals - this stadium packs 'em in. 23 mins away.
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveCatch the AZ Coyotes NHL games here. 25 mins away.
If you like to play Golf but have a serious handicap - and even if you're Arnold Palmer - this is a whole lotta fun. Shoot the shot and have the food and beverages brought to your outdoor living room.
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayIf you like to play Golf but have a serious handicap - and even if you're Arnold Palmer - this is a whole lotta fun. Shoot the shot and have the food and beverages brought to your outdoor living room.
Arizona is a very 2nd Amendment friendly state. If you've always wanted to rent and shoot a fully automatic weapon, then SGC is the place to go. Rated one of the top ranges in the state - it's indoor and air conditioned!
10 locals recommend
Scottsdale Gun Club
14860 N Northsight BlvdArizona is a very 2nd Amendment friendly state. If you've always wanted to rent and shoot a fully automatic weapon, then SGC is the place to go. Rated one of the top ranges in the state - it's indoor and air conditioned!
If live ammo action is intimidating, you can do a virtual round of shooting here in a fun and safe environment. Private rooms with in-room dining options and full bar makes for a great outing with friends.
6 locals recommend
Modern Round
8320 W Mariners WayIf live ammo action is intimidating, you can do a virtual round of shooting here in a fun and safe environment. Private rooms with in-room dining options and full bar makes for a great outing with friends.
Arts & Culture
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StGreat place to spend the day with kids!
The Science Center is a great place to spend the day and learn tons of cool stuff - for the kids, too! Are you smarter than a fifth grader?! ;)
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StThe Science Center is a great place to spend the day and learn tons of cool stuff - for the kids, too! Are you smarter than a fifth grader?! ;)
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveArt - Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Go check it out!
Sightseeing
If you're up for a 3.5 hour drive, visit the mystic land full of vortexes and other-wordly auras. http://sedonamysticaltours.com/
883 locals recommend
Sedona
If you're up for a 3.5 hour drive, visit the mystic land full of vortexes and other-wordly auras. http://sedonamysticaltours.com/