Downtown Phoenix Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Garfield
Historic District, changing neighborhood
Food scene
hip restaurant/bar, very happening, recommended by previous guests as well.
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Breakfast Bitch
330 East Roosevelt Streethip restaurant/bar, very happening, recommended by previous guests as well.
beer and food, great spot for people watching
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Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt Stbeer and food, great spot for people watching
local take-out burrito, original store in Garfield neighborhood
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Rito's Mexican Food
907 N 14th Stlocal take-out burrito, original store in Garfield neighborhood
local diner, breakfast, lunch and dinner, opens late
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Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce Stlocal diner, breakfast, lunch and dinner, opens late
Gallo Blanco
928 E Pierce Stgreat outdoor hangout place and have a drink
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StRestaurant close to Footprint Center
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams Stwood fired pizza and wine
Great Sushi restaurant, OMG Roll is both showy and tasty
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Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams StGreat Sushi restaurant, OMG Roll is both showy and tasty
Mariscos Playa Hermosa
1605 E Garfield StMexican seafood restaurant
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveTrendy fuzion restaurant
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveTrendy coffee/bar/food place
fàme caffe
4700 N Central AveRelaxing restaurant
Phoenix City Grille
5816 N 16th StFine dining
delicious food, dia de los Muertos day of the dead themed
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Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th Stdelicious food, dia de los Muertos day of the dead themed
Great ice cream, boba, not as sweet as other places but lots of flavor, next to a Vietnamese restaurant that looks good too
Milk Run Premium Ice Cream & Boba
1702 W Camelback RdGreat ice cream, boba, not as sweet as other places but lots of flavor, next to a Vietnamese restaurant that looks good too
ice cream and floats, next to Winsor which is a bar/restaurant. Uptown neighborhood
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Churn
5223 N Central Aveice cream and floats, next to Winsor which is a bar/restaurant. Uptown neighborhood
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant, outdoor dining very pleasant when weather is nice
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The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StVegetarian and vegan restaurant, outdoor dining very pleasant when weather is nice
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rdclose supermarket
Los Altos Ranch Market
1118 E Southern Avenever been but recommended by other guests, latin supermarket
know the bartender Sam, never been but definitely seems like a cool drinking place
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Killer Whale Sex Club
922 N 6th Stknow the bartender Sam, never been but definitely seems like a cool drinking place
The Churchill
901 N 1st Stindoor space with lots of vendors
DOS PINK
2 ladies run Taco shop, Vegan and surprisingly delicious. Also next to my Airbnb
Sightseeing
I-Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveAmerican Indian Art
Civic Space Park
424 N Central Avepark for hanging out
CityScape
Shopping, dining
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StPhoenix Suns Stadium
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdHigh end shopping
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StFamily friendly museum
Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square
113 N 6th StOld historical house
Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetRotating restaurant offering panoramic view
ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AvePlace to catch a play
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyPlace to catch a performance
First Friday of every month, lots of street performance and artsy vendors
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First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StFirst Friday of every month, lots of street performance and artsy vendors
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StBaseball game or events
Art Museum, free admission usually on first Fridays
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I-Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveArt Museum, free admission usually on first Fridays
Relaxing garden with koi fish in the middle of the city
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Ukhozi lwababalo lweJapani lwasePhoenix
1125 N 3rd AveRelaxing garden with koi fish in the middle of the city
I-Phoenix Theatre Company
1825 N Central Avecatch a play
Uptown Plaza
100 E Camelback RdRestaurant, bar and shopping, pets friendly
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdShopping and food
beautiful desert plants, pick a good time to go because it can get very hot
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Desert Botanical Garden
beautiful desert plants, pick a good time to go because it can get very hot
in winter they have zoo lights, light show, great for kids
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Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwyin winter they have zoo lights, light show, great for kids
Great museum to learn about musical instruments
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Iziko lezintsholongwane zomculo
4725 E Mayo BlvdGreat museum to learn about musical instruments
for hiking, please be sure to be safe, many people die from hikes in AZ if you don't plan properly, Camelback is a more challenging hike, try A mountain or hole in the rock for beginner hikes
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drivefor hiking, please be sure to be safe, many people die from hikes in AZ if you don't plan properly, Camelback is a more challenging hike, try A mountain or hole in the rock for beginner hikes
for hiking, south mountain has many trails, please be sure to be safe, many people die from hikes in AZ if you don't plan properly, Camelback is a more challenging hike, try A mountain or hole in the rock for beginner hikes
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South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenuefor hiking, south mountain has many trails, please be sure to be safe, many people die from hikes in AZ if you don't plan properly, Camelback is a more challenging hike, try A mountain or hole in the rock for beginner hikes
short hike to the top, gets steep in some area, good to catch a sunset
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Tempe Butte
short hike to the top, gets steep in some area, good to catch a sunset
short hike and a cool pic opportunity, don't climb to the top we know someone who felt to his death, really tragic but hiking to the hole is pretty safe, does require you to get on all 4's
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Ihola emhlabeni
625 N Galvin Pkwyshort hike and a cool pic opportunity, don't climb to the top we know someone who felt to his death, really tragic but hiking to the hole is pretty safe, does require you to get on all 4's
never been but it's very close, seems pretty cool
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I-Museum yabantwana yasePhoenix
215 N 7th Stnever been but it's very close, seems pretty cool
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton Aveplace to cool off
Recommending Christmas at the princess around christmas time, beautiful lights and an outdoor ice rink
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Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess DrRecommending Christmas at the princess around christmas time, beautiful lights and an outdoor ice rink
Castles N' Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy Esomething for kids, never been there myself
How could I forget this place, a bit erotic sometimes but a cool alternative gathering place
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Alwun House Foundation
1204 E Roosevelt StHow could I forget this place, a bit erotic sometimes but a cool alternative gathering place
Sedona
Other attraction in AZ, can make a daytrip out of it
How can I not include Grand Canyon, you can do a day trip though staying around Grand Canyon for a night is likely the best experience.
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Grand Canyon
How can I not include Grand Canyon, you can do a day trip though staying around Grand Canyon for a night is likely the best experience.
Beautiful canyon, many pictures are taken here. Canyon will be crowded and you would need to get a guided tour from Indian reservation.
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Upper Antelope Canyon
Beautiful canyon, many pictures are taken here. Canyon will be crowded and you would need to get a guided tour from Indian reservation.
Great picture spot, Colorado River takes a U-turn, short hike to the bend
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Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page ParkwayGreat picture spot, Colorado River takes a U-turn, short hike to the bend
rare lake within the city, A mountain hike and Mills Ave, ASU near by
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Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill Averare lake within the city, A mountain hike and Mills Ave, ASU near by
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveArizona Coyotes
Cactus League Baseball Association
120 N Center Stspring training for baseball
I've never been, but heard it's fun. Be careful of drowning risks.
https://www.saltrivertubing.com/
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Ukuphila ngezintaba ze-Salt
9200 North Bush HighwayI've never been, but heard it's fun. Be careful of drowning risks.
https://www.saltrivertubing.com/
Aquarium in AZ, there is also Butterfly Wonderland
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OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaAquarium in AZ, there is also Butterfly Wonderland
Family Friendly attraction, next to OdySea Aquarium
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Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaFamily Friendly attraction, next to OdySea Aquarium
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rdwater park
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveWild animal park
Bearizona Wildlife Park
1500 E Rte 66A bit far in Williams
Arizona Snowbowl
9300 North Snow Bowl RoadIn flagstaff, winter skiing
Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills Cirshopping mall in Tempe