Paolo’s guidebook
Food scene
Fabio On Fire
8275 W Lake Pleasant PkwyExcellent food from Italy, well prepared, with fresh ingredients.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveOne of the best burgers in town. Great beer.
Peoria Artisan Brewery & Gastropub
10144 W Lake Pleasant PkwyWednesday nights 10$ burger and beer.
Excellent Italian food, freshly prepared cannoli with several different fillings, and a small selection of artisanal pasta and other products.
19 locals recommend
The Sicilian Butcher - Peoria
9780 W Northern AveExcellent Italian food, freshly prepared cannoli with several different fillings, and a small selection of artisanal pasta and other products.
Sightseeing
Don't miss the botanical garden. Besides the daily visiting hours, there are spectacular evening events.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Don't miss the botanical garden. Besides the daily visiting hours, there are spectacular evening events.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdGreat hiking trails of varying intensity. Spectacular 360º views from the summits.
94 locals recommend
Thunderbird Conservation Park
22800 N 59th AveGreat hiking trails of varying intensity. Spectacular 360º views from the summits.
Very intense hike for the strongest. Spectacular views from the peak. Very popular.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Very intense hike for the strongest. Spectacular views from the peak. Very popular.
Apache Wash Trailhead
Great hiking trails.
Hiking Bell rock Sedona AZ
Spectacular red rocks in Sedona
Culture and entertainment
Phoenix is an elegant city, and its Symphony or orchestra provides the community with daring performances of classical and modern works. Check it out!
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StNeighborhoods
Phoenix is a driving friendly city, but a few spots downtown allow for short strolls.
191 locals recommend
Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix is a driving friendly city, but a few spots downtown allow for short strolls.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Phoenix is a driving city.
Unless you drive your own car, plan on using Uber and Lyft.
What to pack
Hiking shoes
Bring with you a pair of shoes for hiking. The trails around the Valley are spectacular.