Lindsey's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyPhoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyEven if you are not in town on a first Friday, if you love art, check out downtown Phoenix and the several galleries and murals that exist.
Muralsofphoenix.com
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StEven if you are not in town on a first Friday, if you love art, check out downtown Phoenix and the several galleries and murals that exist.
Muralsofphoenix.com
The drive to Tortilla Flat is an all time favorite. Sweeping views of Canyon Lake and the vast desert on the way up are breathtaking. Enjoy a soda and a burger once you get to the top at the saloon.
98 locals recommend
Tortilla Flat
The drive to Tortilla Flat is an all time favorite. Sweeping views of Canyon Lake and the vast desert on the way up are breathtaking. Enjoy a soda and a burger once you get to the top at the saloon.
Looking for wild horses? Get a day pass for Tonto and take the 35 minute drive up to Butcher Jones. Beautiful hiking or dip your toes in the lake. Go for a sunrise trip if you want to catch the horses!
8 locals recommend
Butcher Jones Recreation Site
East Butcher Jones Beach RoadLooking for wild horses? Get a day pass for Tonto and take the 35 minute drive up to Butcher Jones. Beautiful hiking or dip your toes in the lake. Go for a sunrise trip if you want to catch the horses!
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
17599 E Peak LnOstrich ranch and petting zoo
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveWalk the lake, rent kayaks or SUP’s or other water sports
Entrance to Desert Botanical Garden
Canyon Lake
Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdHiking
Cave Creek and Carefree are a great little drive to experience the old west. Enjoy shopping,
Fun for shopping, western experience with bull riding, roping and other events
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Fun for shopping, western experience with bull riding, roping and other events
Hiking with many skill level trails. Also just behind this peak is Dreamy Draw, about 25 minutes away. Bring plenty of water!!
126 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrHiking with many skill level trails. Also just behind this peak is Dreamy Draw, about 25 minutes away. Bring plenty of water!!
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th StWorth the drive to hike around these rock formations. Rent kayaks or SUPs or bring your own.
171 locals recommend
Watson Lake Park
3101 Watson Lake Park RdWorth the drive to hike around these rock formations. Rent kayaks or SUPs or bring your own.
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park DrWhite Tank Mountain Regional Park
Food scene
So many wonderful restaurants both casual and fine dining. There is an art district, beautiful place for a walk around the canal and a ton of unique shopping.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdSo many wonderful restaurants both casual and fine dining. There is an art district, beautiful place for a walk around the canal and a ton of unique shopping.
Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 E Main StFate Brewing Company - South
1312 N Scottsdale RdThe Mission
3815 N Brown AveBourbon & Bones
4200 N Scottsdale RdPostino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdToca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdChelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StHULA'S Modern Tiki Scottsdale
7213 E 1st AveDiego Pops
4338 N Scottsdale RdOrder the Brussel sprout nachos
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StMalee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StBest Tom Ka Gai soup
This is a fun little drive to sample olive oil and get a tour of the mill. Walk around the farm and have lunch outside. Nice place for local gifts to bring home from your trip.
130 locals recommend
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian RdThis is a fun little drive to sample olive oil and get a tour of the mill. Walk around the farm and have lunch outside. Nice place for local gifts to bring home from your trip.
Chula Seafood Uptown
100 E Camelback RdMuseums
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveTaliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdBreakfast /Coffee
JOJO Coffeehouse
3712 N Scottsdale RdSweets
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdThe Gelato Spot
3164 E Camelback RdYogurtology
15029 N Thompson Peak PkwyASU Campus
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueSun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans Way