Fun Phoenix Things
Things To Eat
One of our favorite places for local authentic Mexican in Phoenix. Cozy Chic vibe. Great salsa bar and margaritas!
20 locals recommend
Casa Corazon Restaurant
2637 N 16th StOne of our favorite places for local authentic Mexican in Phoenix. Cozy Chic vibe. Great salsa bar and margaritas!
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central AveSmall drinks but nice vibe and delicious
Arriba Mexican Grill
15370 W McDowell RdAuthentic Mexican. Huge margaritas
One of our favorite breakfast spots in all of Phoenix. Dick's is centrally located and has fantastic New Mexican cuisine with large portions. Try the enchiladas or eggs benedict with asparagus! Also good bloody marys!
69 locals recommend
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StOne of our favorite breakfast spots in all of Phoenix. Dick's is centrally located and has fantastic New Mexican cuisine with large portions. Try the enchiladas or eggs benedict with asparagus! Also good bloody marys!
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StThe Yard
5640 N 7th StGlai Baan
2333 E Osborn RdCute small Thai spot. Make a reservation for the patio.
The most authentic and delicious Cambodian, similar to but distinct from Thai. You wouldn't be wrong to order the student noodles. Poor signage/difficult to spot from the street. Pay attention to the address.
10 locals recommend
Reathrey Sekong
1312 E Indian School RdThe most authentic and delicious Cambodian, similar to but distinct from Thai. You wouldn't be wrong to order the student noodles. Poor signage/difficult to spot from the street. Pay attention to the address.
Christo's
6327 N 7th StNorth Italia
4925 N 40th StEverything is great
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback RdBreakfast burrito is on point. Solid drinks too
Things To Drink
Outdoor beer Garden with misters and wide selection of local brews; very hip vibe, but downtown so usually have to pay for parking
84 locals recommend
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt StOutdoor beer Garden with misters and wide selection of local brews; very hip vibe, but downtown so usually have to pay for parking
Dog friendly brewery with large covered patio (tons of misters and fans)! It has good bar food and a lot of local beers! Free valet parking
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdDog friendly brewery with large covered patio (tons of misters and fans)! It has good bar food and a lot of local beers! Free valet parking
Wrigley Mansion/Geordie's Restaurant
2501 E Telawa TrailHipster hole in the wall spot for the best pastries (warm cinnamon rolls are fire) and breakfast sandwich on a croissant you could ever ask for. Eclectic, dark, very hip.
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveHipster hole in the wall spot for the best pastries (warm cinnamon rolls are fire) and breakfast sandwich on a croissant you could ever ask for. Eclectic, dark, very hip.
Mountain Shadows Resort
5445 E Lincoln DrOutdoor bar with fabulous views of camelback. $$$
Cock N' Tails
6101 North 7th StreetThree different unique options here. Platform 18 is fun as if you’re on a train
61 locals recommend
Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdThree different unique options here. Platform 18 is fun as if you’re on a train
36 Below
3620 East Indian School RoadHidden bar inside of Sip Coffee which is also fun
The Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School RdTons of local beer on tap.
Wren House Brewing Company
2125 N 24th StExcellent local brewery
Tombstone Brewing Company
3935 East Thomas RoadLocal brewery with a few bites too
Indoor Things To Do
Incredible. Instruments from almost every country. Truly impressive and immersive experience. Don't miss the room downstairs where you can play tons of fun instruments. Giant gong and huge drums galore.
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdIncredible. Instruments from almost every country. Truly impressive and immersive experience. Don't miss the room downstairs where you can play tons of fun instruments. Giant gong and huge drums galore.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveFree on Wednesdays after 3PM (Closes at 9PM).
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaIn the Desert!
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
4949 E Lincoln DrSpa Day
Outdoor Things To Do
Must get the guided tour & buy your tickets in advance. Bring water.
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdMust get the guided tour & buy your tickets in advance. Bring water.
Endless walking paths on the greenbelt. Sand volleyball/tennis/basketball/baseball fields and Lakes!
16 locals recommend
Indian School Park & Tennis Center
4289 N Hayden RdEndless walking paths on the greenbelt. Sand volleyball/tennis/basketball/baseball fields and Lakes!
Granada Park
6505 N 20th StBeautiful view of the city and the Lakes
Piestewa Peak
North Mountain Park
10608 N 7th StMostly paved hike
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueNearby hiking
Rent tubes here or if you have two cars shuttle on your own and rent your own kayaks or paddle boards somewhere else
242 locals recommend
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayRent tubes here or if you have two cars shuttle on your own and rent your own kayaks or paddle boards somewhere else
Superstition Mountains
Flat iron. Solid steep hike. Be prepared