Karina's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Arcadia
Food scene
It’s a mile away, and I think is perfect for Lunch or a nice afternoon
141 locals recommend
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell AveIt’s a mile away, and I think is perfect for Lunch or a nice afternoon
One of best pizzas in town, superb coffee.
Walking Distance
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StOne of best pizzas in town, superb coffee.
Walking Distance
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
4222 N Scottsdale RdThis is my favorite for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays.
The host live music on Sunday's from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm
120 locals recommend
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StThis is my favorite for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays.
The host live music on Sunday's from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdBuck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdChelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StGreat environment, one of favorite spots for brunch
Relax have a couple of drinks and food. My fave lavender margarita
30 locals recommend
The Attic Ale House
4247 E Indian School RdRelax have a couple of drinks and food. My fave lavender margarita
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StIf you are looking for a special dining experience you should try.
Sightseeing
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a natural formation distinguished by layered bands of red rock, revealing millions of years of geological history in cross-section. Vast in scale, the canyon averages 10 miles across and a mile deep along its 277-mile length. Much of the area is a national park, with Colorado River white-water rapids and sweeping vistas. ― Google
435 locals recommend
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is a natural formation distinguished by layered bands of red rock, revealing millions of years of geological history in cross-section. Vast in scale, the canyon averages 10 miles across and a mile deep along its 277-mile length. Much of the area is a national park, with Colorado River white-water rapids and sweeping vistas. ― Google
If you like to hike you should try. Hiker's love it, it's not that easy for me though, please research before you do. Here some data. 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Roundtrip, the hike from the trailhead visitor's center to the summit and back is 5.25 miles. The ascent will take 80-90 minutes at a casual pace. Google
41 locals recommend
Toms Thumb
Tom's Thumb TrailIf you like to hike you should try. Hiker's love it, it's not that easy for me though, please research before you do. Here some data. 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Roundtrip, the hike from the trailhead visitor's center to the summit and back is 5.25 miles. The ascent will take 80-90 minutes at a casual pace. Google
Hiker's Fav.... Piestewa Peak, at 2,610 feet is the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains, after Camelback Mountain, and the third highest in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. It is located in the Piestewa Peak Recreation Area within the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, near Piestewa Parkway. Wikipedia
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Hiker's Fav.... Piestewa Peak, at 2,610 feet is the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains, after Camelback Mountain, and the third highest in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. It is located in the Piestewa Peak Recreation Area within the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, near Piestewa Parkway. Wikipedia
City/town information
Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots. ― Google
221 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots. ― Google
lagstaff is a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, surrounded by mountains, desert and ponderosa pine forests. It’s a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks, home to Arizona’s tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak) and the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. Nearby, Wupatki National Monument has Native American pueblo sites, and Walnut Canyon National Monument is dotted with their cliff dwellings. ― Google
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
lagstaff is a city in the U.S. state of Arizona, surrounded by mountains, desert and ponderosa pine forests. It’s a gateway to the San Francisco Peaks, home to Arizona’s tallest mountain (Humphreys Peak) and the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. Nearby, Wupatki National Monument has Native American pueblo sites, and Walnut Canyon National Monument is dotted with their cliff dwellings. ― Google
Pinetop–Lakeside is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. According to 2010 census, the population of the town is 4,282. It was founded in 1984 when the neighboring towns of Pinetop and Lakeside merged. Pinetop–Lakeside is a popular summer resort and second-home area for Arizona desert residents. Wikipedia
37 locals recommend
Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop–Lakeside is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. According to 2010 census, the population of the town is 4,282. It was founded in 1984 when the neighboring towns of Pinetop and Lakeside merged. Pinetop–Lakeside is a popular summer resort and second-home area for Arizona desert residents. Wikipedia