Melrose/Woodlea Guidebook by Sam
Food scene
Delicious island-fusion menu with classic tiki cocktails. Amazing happy hour specials, including all-night happy hour on Wednesdays.
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Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th StDelicious island-fusion menu with classic tiki cocktails. Amazing happy hour specials, including all-night happy hour on Wednesdays.
Quaint local coffee shop in a vintage gas station. It’s walking distance from the Airbnb. Take a different street there and back to explore the Melrose neighborhood a little more.
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Copper Star Coffee
4220 N 7th AveQuaint local coffee shop in a vintage gas station. It’s walking distance from the Airbnb. Take a different street there and back to explore the Melrose neighborhood a little more.
Great burritos! Walking distance from the Airbnb for an easy lunch or dinner.
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PHX Burrito House
4140 7th AveGreat burritos! Walking distance from the Airbnb for an easy lunch or dinner.
Incredible local vegan restaurant that vegans and non-vegans alike love. Check out their weekend brunch, or visit their vegan coffee/soft-serve sister concept Nami next door.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StIncredible local vegan restaurant that vegans and non-vegans alike love. Check out their weekend brunch, or visit their vegan coffee/soft-serve sister concept Nami next door.
A fun wine and tapas restaurant with a casual upscale vibe. Recommend arriving early or off-peak hours as there’s usually a wait.
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Postino Central
5144 N Central AveA fun wine and tapas restaurant with a casual upscale vibe. Recommend arriving early or off-peak hours as there’s usually a wait.
A local favorite once featured on Food Network, Taco Guild boasts an “old world meets new” selection of food and cocktails - including some of the best guacamole in Phoenix. Great happy hour specials too!
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Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdA local favorite once featured on Food Network, Taco Guild boasts an “old world meets new” selection of food and cocktails - including some of the best guacamole in Phoenix. Great happy hour specials too!
Nightlife
Bars and nightclubs
A fun local bar with a huge outdoor patio and vintage games inside. Lots of great beers on draft, including some local ones.
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Thunderbird Lounge
710 W Montecito AveA fun local bar with a huge outdoor patio and vintage games inside. Lots of great beers on draft, including some local ones.
An iconic fixture of the Phoenix LGBT nightlife. Shows/events and drink specials nearly every night. About a 10 minute walk.
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Stacy's @ Melrose
4343 N 7th AveAn iconic fixture of the Phoenix LGBT nightlife. Shows/events and drink specials nearly every night. About a 10 minute walk.
Trendy downtown lounge with amazing craft cocktails, including several house-infused spirits. Great for a discerning cocktail lover or a more upscale night out.
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StTrendy downtown lounge with amazing craft cocktails, including several house-infused spirits. Great for a discerning cocktail lover or a more upscale night out.
Sightseeing
A must-see attraction for visitors of any age, especially first-time visitors. It’s a great way to learn about the local flora in a curated but authentic format. The paths are accessible and it’s great for families too.
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Desert Botanical Garden
A must-see attraction for visitors of any age, especially first-time visitors. It’s a great way to learn about the local flora in a curated but authentic format. The paths are accessible and it’s great for families too.
Excellent hiking area without much elevation change. Beautiful desert landscapes without leaving the city. Great for light exploring or beginner/family hiking.
TIP: Visit the Desert Botanical Gardens next-door for more curated/educational desert plant exploration.
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Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyExcellent hiking area without much elevation change. Beautiful desert landscapes without leaving the city. Great for light exploring or beginner/family hiking.
TIP: Visit the Desert Botanical Gardens next-door for more curated/educational desert plant exploration.
A great moderate-hard hike with amazing 360 degree vistas of the entire Phoenix valley. Arrive as early as possible for best parking/crowd levels.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA great moderate-hard hike with amazing 360 degree vistas of the entire Phoenix valley. Arrive as early as possible for best parking/crowd levels.
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Ukuhamba-hamba
The nearest lightrail stop is Indian School/Central Avenue
This stop is about a 20-25 minute walk from the Airbnb. You could also take the bus a few blocks from this station with a Metro day pass.
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Bring your swimsuit!
The pool is heated in winter months and cooled in summer months for optimal, year-round swimming temps. We have pool floats available upon request!