Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
They have wonderful baked goods at Essence. But their lunch is also delicious! And it's right around the corner from the condo, so you can just walk over.
39 locals recommend
Essence Bakery Cafe
3830 E Indian School RdThey have wonderful baked goods at Essence. But their lunch is also delicious! And it's right around the corner from the condo, so you can just walk over.
Great coffee shop nearby with a drive-thru window. They also have a bar inside. Nice place and just around the corner from the condo.
172 locals recommend
Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdGreat coffee shop nearby with a drive-thru window. They also have a bar inside. Nice place and just around the corner from the condo.
This is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix, and one I always recommend to all my friends from out of town. If you want a real taste of Southwest Cuisine, then this is the place for you.
63 locals recommend
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
6335 N 16th StThis is my favorite restaurant in Phoenix, and one I always recommend to all my friends from out of town. If you want a real taste of Southwest Cuisine, then this is the place for you.
Parks & Nature
Who said nothing grows in the desert? A visit to our Desert Botanical Garden will show you how beautiful our Sonoran Desert truly is. And their on-site gourmet restaurant, Gertrude's, is AMAZING! During the holidays they have luminarias in the evenings along with live music and drinks (including hot cocoa!).
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Who said nothing grows in the desert? A visit to our Desert Botanical Garden will show you how beautiful our Sonoran Desert truly is. And their on-site gourmet restaurant, Gertrude's, is AMAZING! During the holidays they have luminarias in the evenings along with live music and drinks (including hot cocoa!).
Located just a short drive from the condo, you'll enjoy the great views from the top of Camelback Mountain. But be sure to wear good hiking shoes/boots. This is a moderate to difficult hike, so proper shoes are a must. Also bring lots of water!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveLocated just a short drive from the condo, you'll enjoy the great views from the top of Camelback Mountain. But be sure to wear good hiking shoes/boots. This is a moderate to difficult hike, so proper shoes are a must. Also bring lots of water!
My favorite hike in all of Phoenix! The Summit Trail is an outdoor stairmaster. It's a 1.2 mile hike to the top. You'll quite a workout, but take your time and then enjoy the gorgeous views of the Phoenix Valley from the Summit. There are also many other trails around Piestewa Peak (known to locals as "Squaw Peak"), as this is part of the Phoenix Nature Preserve. Do wear proper hiking shoes/boots please, and bring lots of water.
39 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Park
2701 E Squaw Peak DrMy favorite hike in all of Phoenix! The Summit Trail is an outdoor stairmaster. It's a 1.2 mile hike to the top. You'll quite a workout, but take your time and then enjoy the gorgeous views of the Phoenix Valley from the Summit. There are also many other trails around Piestewa Peak (known to locals as "Squaw Peak"), as this is part of the Phoenix Nature Preserve. Do wear proper hiking shoes/boots please, and bring lots of water.
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyArts & Culture
Great place to learn about American Indian Art. Located in Downtown Phoenix.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveGreat place to learn about American Indian Art. Located in Downtown Phoenix.
Located in Old Town Scottsdale, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West. It's definitely worth a visit!
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayLocated in Old Town Scottsdale, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West. It's definitely worth a visit!
Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. It is also the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the School of Architecture at Taliesin.
Wright’s beloved winter home and the bustling headquarters of the Taliesin Fellowship, was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a world unto itself. Deeply connected to the desert from which it was forged, Taliesin West possesses an almost prehistoric grandeur. It was built and maintained almost entirely by Wright and his apprentices, making it among the most personal of the architect’s creations.
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTaliesin West is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. It is also the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the School of Architecture at Taliesin.
Wright’s beloved winter home and the bustling headquarters of the Taliesin Fellowship, was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a world unto itself. Deeply connected to the desert from which it was forged, Taliesin West possesses an almost prehistoric grandeur. It was built and maintained almost entirely by Wright and his apprentices, making it among the most personal of the architect’s creations.
In addition to an annual calendar of exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection galleries are drawn from more than 19,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. Visitors also enjoy photography exhibitions through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveIn addition to an annual calendar of exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection galleries are drawn from more than 19,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. Visitors also enjoy photography exhibitions through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona.
Sightseeing
Take a drive up North to the town of Cave Creek for a true Western experience. It's so quaint! And you'll love the drive up as well. I would recommend taking the loop 101 to Scottsdale Rd and heading North. Take Scottsdale Rd all the way North through Carefree where its name changes to Tom Darlington. Turn left (West) on Cave Creek Rd and that will take you to the little town of Cave Creek. Be sure to visit Frontier Town where they have cute little shops, and my favorite candle shop in town too. And if you want to watch bull riding, Buffalo Chip is a great place to go. Good food too, country music, you name it. Cave Creek is a biker friendly town as well. You'll love this place!
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Take a drive up North to the town of Cave Creek for a true Western experience. It's so quaint! And you'll love the drive up as well. I would recommend taking the loop 101 to Scottsdale Rd and heading North. Take Scottsdale Rd all the way North through Carefree where its name changes to Tom Darlington. Turn left (West) on Cave Creek Rd and that will take you to the little town of Cave Creek. Be sure to visit Frontier Town where they have cute little shops, and my favorite candle shop in town too. And if you want to watch bull riding, Buffalo Chip is a great place to go. Good food too, country music, you name it. Cave Creek is a biker friendly town as well. You'll love this place!
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StSafeway
340 E McDowell RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdEntertainment & Activities
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB).
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrArizona Cardinals (NFL)
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StPhoenix Suns (NBA)
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSpring Training - San Francisco Giants
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrLos Angeles Angels Spring Training
Spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSpring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
2400 E Missouri AvePhoenician Golf Club
6000 E Camelback RdAMC Esplanade 14
2515 E Camelback RdDine-in movie theater
Shopping
Target
995 S Cotton LnBiltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdBeautiful high end open air shopping center.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdHigh end indoor shopping mall.