Guidebook for Phoenix

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Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

Great healthy brunch spot! They have multiple locations all over and seasonal menu always changing.
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First Watch - Happy Valley
3780 W Happy Valley Rd
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Great healthy brunch spot! They have multiple locations all over and seasonal menu always changing.
Unique and delicious healthy menu options, elaborate drink menu, and "farm to table" vibes meets urban setting. Located in Scottsdale Quarter with plenty of other things to do!
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True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale Rd
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Unique and delicious healthy menu options, elaborate drink menu, and "farm to table" vibes meets urban setting. Located in Scottsdale Quarter with plenty of other things to do!
Southwest style Mexican cuisine, the biggest most amazing burritos you've ever seen! Killer margs, too.
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SOL Mexican Cocina | Scottsdale
15323 N Scottsdale Rd
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Southwest style Mexican cuisine, the biggest most amazing burritos you've ever seen! Killer margs, too.
Very eclectic brunch menu, so if you’re looking for something different and delicious this is it! They do get VERY busy on weekends so plan accordingly. Located in Kierland Commons so at least you can shop around while waiting for a table.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College Ave
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Very eclectic brunch menu, so if you’re looking for something different and delicious this is it! They do get VERY busy on weekends so plan accordingly. Located in Kierland Commons so at least you can shop around while waiting for a table.
AMAZING and unique Korean cuisine. They cook the meat of your choice in front of you at the table, and choose from a variety of delicious sides to go with it. Ask for Kevin to be your waiter😉
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Sizzle Korean BBQ
21001 N Tatum Blvd
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AMAZING and unique Korean cuisine. They cook the meat of your choice in front of you at the table, and choose from a variety of delicious sides to go with it. Ask for Kevin to be your waiter😉

Drinks & Nightlife

Lovely little wine bar that often features live music! Amazing bruschetta.
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La Bocca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen
5415 E High St
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Lovely little wine bar that often features live music! Amazing bruschetta.
Our FAVORITE date night when we don't know what else to do! Since Phoenix is so close to LA we get a lot of really good comics out here. We've never been to a show we didn't like here! Check Groupon as they almost always have tickets for sale half off there.
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Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ
5350 E High St
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Our FAVORITE date night when we don't know what else to do! Since Phoenix is so close to LA we get a lot of really good comics out here. We've never been to a show we didn't like here! Check Groupon as they almost always have tickets for sale half off there.
We don't venture to Old Town much, but when we do we always end up here!
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Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
4420 N Saddlebag Trail
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We don't venture to Old Town much, but when we do we always end up here!
The best hole in the wall in the valley. Live music and cheap drinks, what more could you need?
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Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main St
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The best hole in the wall in the valley. Live music and cheap drinks, what more could you need?
If you are in town on a Friday night you MUST go watch the live amateur bull riding here! Anyone can sign up so if you're really adventurous it would definitely make for a trip highlight! If you like to swing dance pack your boots.
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Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek Rd
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If you are in town on a Friday night you MUST go watch the live amateur bull riding here! Anyone can sign up so if you're really adventurous it would definitely make for a trip highlight! If you like to swing dance pack your boots.
It can get crazy here on weekends, always a super fun time with a variety of different types of people and great music (oftentimes live band on weekends).
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Blue Martini Lounge- Phoenix
5455 E High St
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It can get crazy here on weekends, always a super fun time with a variety of different types of people and great music (oftentimes live band on weekends).
If you’ve never been to a top golf, you must try! Go at night to see the Talking Stick Casino lit up, and maybe head their after where they have a club and gambling of course. Top golf also has awesome food and drinks so you can enjoy while you play!
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Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick Way
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If you’ve never been to a top golf, you must try! Go at night to see the Talking Stick Casino lit up, and maybe head their after where they have a club and gambling of course. Top golf also has awesome food and drinks so you can enjoy while you play!

Sightseeing

Truly a beautiful experience if you have never been. They do light shows here certain nights as well. Free the second Tuesday of every month!
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Truly a beautiful experience if you have never been. They do light shows here certain nights as well. Free the second Tuesday of every month!
If you’re in town long enough, a drive up to Sedona never disappoints! Can be made into a day trip, we have done it several times (tons of hikes, and go to Vino de Sedona for wine and appetizers, live music every evening and a local favorite).
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Sedona
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If you’re in town long enough, a drive up to Sedona never disappoints! Can be made into a day trip, we have done it several times (tons of hikes, and go to Vino de Sedona for wine and appetizers, live music every evening and a local favorite).

Parks & Nature

Awesome hike, moderate difficulty, amazing views at the top of Paradise Valley!
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th St
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Awesome hike, moderate difficulty, amazing views at the top of Paradise Valley!
Very popular hike in the valley, gorgeous scenery and even popular for rock climbing. Moderately difficult hike. Bring plenty of water!
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Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th St
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Very popular hike in the valley, gorgeous scenery and even popular for rock climbing. Moderately difficult hike. Bring plenty of water!
This is a great easier hike if you have kids or don’t want to sweat too much. There is a nice little trail near the bottom with information about all the local plants, too!
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Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop Trail
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This is a great easier hike if you have kids or don’t want to sweat too much. There is a nice little trail near the bottom with information about all the local plants, too!

Shopping

Beautiful North Scottsdale high-end outdoor shopping mall. Tons of restaurants as well.
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale Rd
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Beautiful North Scottsdale high-end outdoor shopping mall. Tons of restaurants as well.
Great shopping and dining!
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Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum Blvd
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Great shopping and dining!
Right next to Scottsdale Quarter!
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Kierland Commons
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Right next to Scottsdale Quarter!
A super unique one-street downtown area! Not a ton of shopping (it’s fairly new) but there are a few really cute local clothing and decor shops plus lots of good dining options. Go here at night to see their beautiful string lights 👏🏼
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High Street
5415 E High St
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A super unique one-street downtown area! Not a ton of shopping (it’s fairly new) but there are a few really cute local clothing and decor shops plus lots of good dining options. Go here at night to see their beautiful string lights 👏🏼

Essentials

Healthiest grocery store.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
245 E Bell Rd
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Healthiest grocery store.
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Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
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Closest grocery store.
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Bashas' Supermarket
731 E Union Hills Dr
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Closest grocery store.