Guidebook for Phoenix
Parks & Nature
Oak Creek Canyon Natural Area
10099 North State Route 89AI like the hiking at Call of the Canyon.
Huge variety of Desert botanicals and Noches de Luminarias in December. Noches de Luminarias has lighted gardens with musical groups of varying types playing throughout. A must-see if you are in Phoenix near Christmas.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Huge variety of Desert botanicals and Noches de Luminarias in December. Noches de Luminarias has lighted gardens with musical groups of varying types playing throughout. A must-see if you are in Phoenix near Christmas.
Some of the most unique topography in the world. There is a nice hike of approximately 1 mile that is definitely worth taking.
465 locals recommend
Bryce Canyon National Park
Some of the most unique topography in the world. There is a nice hike of approximately 1 mile that is definitely worth taking.
It is a fabulous example of how the Native Americans lived in a cave high in the hillside with a river below and beautiful sycamore trees with huge leaves.
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadIt is a fabulous example of how the Native Americans lived in a cave high in the hillside with a river below and beautiful sycamore trees with huge leaves.
It is so enjoyable floating down the reservoir, seeing eagles and big horn sheep. The steam boat has snacks and drinks and it's a lovely way to spend the afternoon or evening.
50 locals recommend
Dolly Steamboat
16802 e Apache TrailIt is so enjoyable floating down the reservoir, seeing eagles and big horn sheep. The steam boat has snacks and drinks and it's a lovely way to spend the afternoon or evening.
Beautiful, mostly flat walking trail that crosses a little stream 9-10 times and is up against the rock cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon- just north of Sedona on the way to Flagstaff, AZ. Just $10 for up to 5 people.
Call Of The Canyon Picnic Site
Arizona 89ABeautiful, mostly flat walking trail that crosses a little stream 9-10 times and is up against the rock cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon- just north of Sedona on the way to Flagstaff, AZ. Just $10 for up to 5 people.
Food Scene
Panera Bread
2370 W Happy Valley RdGood food and bakery. Close and quick.
Eriberto's Mexican Food
741 E Bell RdAuthentic Mexican food.
Excellent Greek food. Meals come with free home made soup.
Lunch specials. We like the gyros and gyros salad, the Greek salad with chicken and the Vegetarian platter.
Good Fellas Grill
15414 N 19th AveExcellent Greek food. Meals come with free home made soup.
Lunch specials. We like the gyros and gyros salad, the Greek salad with chicken and the Vegetarian platter.
Yummy fish tacos that are 1/2 price on Tuesdays ($1.79). Ask for extra cabbage.
22 locals recommend
Rubio's
15705 N Hayden RdYummy fish tacos that are 1/2 price on Tuesdays ($1.79). Ask for extra cabbage.
U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch Greenway
402 E Greenway PkwyGreat breakfasts, fresh orange juice, wonderful salads and more
Wendy's
2019 N Power RdGood fast food and close.
Good, fast over-the-fire pizza with as many ingredients as you want for one price.
12 locals recommend
Blaze Pizza
10155 W McDowell RdGood, fast over-the-fire pizza with as many ingredients as you want for one price.
Good Chinese food with no MSG. Lunch specials for $5.95 or $6.95 including soup or salad, wontons, large egg roll, white or fried rice and entree
Flamingo Palace
350 E Bell RdGood Chinese food with no MSG. Lunch specials for $5.95 or $6.95 including soup or salad, wontons, large egg roll, white or fried rice and entree
Family owned, good house-made salsa.
10 locals recommend
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | Bell Rd
1111 W Bell RdFamily owned, good house-made salsa.
Village Inn
310 E Bell RdGood pie - free pie on Wed. with purchase of a meal.
Arts & Culture
You get to hear music from around the world. Excellent restaurant with local foods when your feet need a break from standing and walking.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdYou get to hear music from around the world. Excellent restaurant with local foods when your feet need a break from standing and walking.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveOne of the best collections of local Native American artifacts
Everything Else
Beautiful, stunning red rock formations with great touristy shopping, local artists shops, good food and more
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Beautiful, stunning red rock formations with great touristy shopping, local artists shops, good food and more
Sightseeing
When it's hot in Phoenix in the summer it's nice to go to up on the ski lift and enjoy a picnic at the top (or the bottom).
436 locals recommend
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadWhen it's hot in Phoenix in the summer it's nice to go to up on the ski lift and enjoy a picnic at the top (or the bottom).
Shopping
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdLocal artists, shopping, more
Essentials
Organic fruits and veggies and don't miss the bulk dark chocolate almond clusters!
94 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern AveOrganic fruits and veggies and don't miss the bulk dark chocolate almond clusters!