Phoenix Guidebook
Sightseeing/Activities
Things to see and do
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyAlmost like a driving range and bowling came together and became one! It's a multi-level driving range with different games you can play. Great for a group to come hit some balls and get competitive! They also have a full bar and kitchen.
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayAlmost like a driving range and bowling came together and became one! It's a multi-level driving range with different games you can play. Great for a group to come hit some balls and get competitive! They also have a full bar and kitchen.
Hot air balloon ride in the desert at sunrise or sunset - doesn't get much better!
17 locals recommend
Hot Air Expeditions
702 W Deer Valley RdHot air balloon ride in the desert at sunrise or sunset - doesn't get much better!
Hiking/Outdoors
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DrivePiestewa Peak
North Mountain Park
10608 N 7th St
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyDreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveMuseums
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StAn awesome museum with tons of activities for kids. There's a huge climbing structure, a full kids play grocery store/kitchen area, face painting, reading area, building blocks, and tons of classes for kids. It's a great place to escape the heat in the summer time!
183 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StAn awesome museum with tons of activities for kids. There's a huge climbing structure, a full kids play grocery store/kitchen area, face painting, reading area, building blocks, and tons of classes for kids. It's a great place to escape the heat in the summer time!
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdShopping
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdScottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdFood Scene
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveThe best pizza around!
Really great breakfast! They also have a splash pad for the kiddos and lots of shade outside! There is another restaurant in the same space called Pomelo - it's also delicious!
79 locals recommend
Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StReally great breakfast! They also have a splash pad for the kiddos and lots of shade outside! There is another restaurant in the same space called Pomelo - it's also delicious!
Amazing ice cream all made from scratch! They usually have some pretty creative flavors in addition to your usual staples like chocolate, vanilla, and butter pecan. The place smells heavenly when they're making fresh waffle cones/bowls!
49 locals recommend
Sweet Republic
6054 N 16th StAmazing ice cream all made from scratch! They usually have some pretty creative flavors in addition to your usual staples like chocolate, vanilla, and butter pecan. The place smells heavenly when they're making fresh waffle cones/bowls!
Postino Central
5144 N Central AveHighly recommend the bruschetta!
Sports bar with tons of TVs! It's a bit loud and the service sometimes isn't great, but we love the wings, focaccia sandwiches, and they have the BEST ranch! :) Highly recommend the Zipparitas as well - they limit you to 3!
186 locals recommend
Zipps Sports Grill
7551 E Camelback RdSports bar with tons of TVs! It's a bit loud and the service sometimes isn't great, but we love the wings, focaccia sandwiches, and they have the BEST ranch! :) Highly recommend the Zipparitas as well - they limit you to 3!
Also has great pizza - the sauce is a little on the sweet side!
56 locals recommend
Spinato's Pizzeria
5509 N 7th StAlso has great pizza - the sauce is a little on the sweet side!
Flour tortilla chips and good margaritas! This place is laid back and a local favorite.
24 locals recommend
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrFlour tortilla chips and good margaritas! This place is laid back and a local favorite.
Awesome deli! Highly recommend "The New Yorker" for lunch - it's huge! Grab a Black & White Cookie on your way out :)
6 locals recommend
Scott's Generations
742 E Glendale AveAwesome deli! Highly recommend "The New Yorker" for lunch - it's huge! Grab a Black & White Cookie on your way out :)
Our favorite neighborhood watering hole. All the food is great! Some of our go-to favorites are the Nacho Mamas, Spoke & Wheel Burger, and sweet potato waffle fries!
11 locals recommend
Spoke & Wheel - Phoenix
8525 N Central AveOur favorite neighborhood watering hole. All the food is great! Some of our go-to favorites are the Nacho Mamas, Spoke & Wheel Burger, and sweet potato waffle fries!
Delicious New Mexican cuisine! This place has the same menu as Rokerji (right next door), but with a different vibe inside.
63 locals recommend
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
6335 N 16th StDelicious New Mexican cuisine! This place has the same menu as Rokerji (right next door), but with a different vibe inside.
The bar downstairs in the cellar is awesome. This place has the same menu as Richardson's (right next door), but with a different vibe inside.
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th StThe bar downstairs in the cellar is awesome. This place has the same menu as Richardson's (right next door), but with a different vibe inside.
Hands down the best BBQ ever. The brisket is an absolute must!
37 locals recommend
Little Miss BBQ Sunnyslope
8901 N 7th StHands down the best BBQ ever. The brisket is an absolute must!
Really great happy hour! Lots of great drinks each with their own fun, unique cups/glassware. The food is also delicious!
83 locals recommend
Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th StReally great happy hour! Lots of great drinks each with their own fun, unique cups/glassware. The food is also delicious!
We love the queso dip and the Pollo con Queso (we like queso ;) ).
23 locals recommend
Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe
5101 N 16th StWe love the queso dip and the Pollo con Queso (we like queso ;) ).
Pro Sports
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StArizona Diamondbacks home stadium (MLB)
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StPhoenix Suns home court (NBA)
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveArizona Coyotes home rink (NHL)
Spring Training
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSan Francisco Giants Spring Training Home Field
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center StOakland A's Spring Training Home Field
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyChicago Cubs Spring Training Home Field
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrLA Angels of Anaheim Spring Training Home Field
Arizona Diamondbacks & Colorado Rockies Spring Training Home Field
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdArizona Diamondbacks & Colorado Rockies Spring Training Home Field
American Family Fields of Phoenix
3805 N 53rd AveMilwaukee Brewers Spring Training Home Field
Camelback Ranch
10710 W Camelback RdLA Dodgers and Chicago White Sox Spring Training Home Field
Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S Ballpark WayCleveland Indians & Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Home Field
Seattle Mariners & San Diego Padres Spring Training Home Field
229 locals recommend
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveSeattle Mariners & San Diego Padres Spring Training Home Field
Surprise Stadium
15850 N Bullard AveKansas City Royals & Texas Rangers Spring Training Home Field