Guidebook for Phoenix

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Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
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A ramen noodle shop that doubles as a bar at night. Try the macaroni balls!
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SoSoBa Phoenix
214 W Roosevelt St
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A ramen noodle shop that doubles as a bar at night. Try the macaroni balls!
The hot chocolate is amazing!
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Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd Ave
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The hot chocolate is amazing!
Mediterranian-inspired restaurant chain.
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Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd Ave
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Mediterranian-inspired restaurant chain.
A lovely little coffee shop.
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Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd St
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A lovely little coffee shop.
Good Mexican food, but cash only.
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El Norteño
1002 7th Ave
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Good Mexican food, but cash only.
The Burger Joint
913 North Central Avenue
A little boutique ice cream shop with interesting flavors. Open late.
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Melt
1121 N 2nd St
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A little boutique ice cream shop with interesting flavors. Open late.
Pizza
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Humble Pie
6149 N Scottsdale Rd
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Pizza
Great Mexican food, but a tad expensive.
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Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St
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Great Mexican food, but a tad expensive.
One of my favorite restaurants in the downtown, Cibo is within walking distance from the Westminster. The restaurant used to be a historic home and it has an outdoor patio that is lovely in the winter and spring time.
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CIBO
603 N 5th Ave
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One of my favorite restaurants in the downtown, Cibo is within walking distance from the Westminster. The restaurant used to be a historic home and it has an outdoor patio that is lovely in the winter and spring time.

Parks & Nature

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Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver St
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A lovely, gated garden with koi ponds and pagodas.
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Ukhozi lwababalo lweJapani lwasePhoenix
1125 N 3rd Ave
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A lovely, gated garden with koi ponds and pagodas.
A beautiful park in the day time for a picnic and a walk. Like all parks Downtown, it is not advisable to go at night.
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I-Park ye-Steele Indian School
300 E Indian School Rd
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A beautiful park in the day time for a picnic and a walk. Like all parks Downtown, it is not advisable to go at night.
Right across from ASU downtown campus and check out the jelly fish!
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Civic Space Park
424 N Central Ave
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Right across from ASU downtown campus and check out the jelly fish!
A great place to see Arizona's natural beauty! CAUTION: exercise caution when hiking in the middle of the day ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER. Arizona summers are extremely hot. The mountains are beautiful but can be deadly without preparation and adequate hydration.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive
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A great place to see Arizona's natural beauty! CAUTION: exercise caution when hiking in the middle of the day ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER. Arizona summers are extremely hot. The mountains are beautiful but can be deadly without preparation and adequate hydration.
A beautiful garden showcasing Arizona's native cacti and botanicals.
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Desert Botanical Garden
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A beautiful garden showcasing Arizona's native cacti and botanicals.

Arts & Culture

A performing arts theatre.
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Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe St
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A performing arts theatre.
On First Fridays, general admission is free!
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I-Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave
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On First Fridays, general admission is free!
General admission is free on the night of all "First Fridays" and every Wednesday 3-9 PM, second Saturdays 10 AM-5PM and second Sundays 12 PM- 5PM.
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I-Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave
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General admission is free on the night of all "First Fridays" and every Wednesday 3-9 PM, second Saturdays 10 AM-5PM and second Sundays 12 PM- 5PM.
The largest library in Phoenix is just down the street! *edit: due to rain damage, the Burton Barr Library is sadly closed for the next few months :(
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Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Ave
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The largest library in Phoenix is just down the street! *edit: due to rain damage, the Burton Barr Library is sadly closed for the next few months :(
Kid-friendly interactive science museum.
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Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St
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Kid-friendly interactive science museum.
One of the only museums of its kind. One of the largest collections of musical instruments from all over the world.
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Iziko lezintsholongwane zomculo
4725 E Mayo Blvd
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One of the only museums of its kind. One of the largest collections of musical instruments from all over the world.
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Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center
147 E Adams St
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Drinks & Nightlife

Literally down the street. Check out the free comedy show every Thursday at 11 pm.
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Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd Ave
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Literally down the street. Check out the free comedy show every Thursday at 11 pm.
An English pub for beer and soccer lovers.
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George and Dragon English Pub
4240 N Central Ave
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An English pub for beer and soccer lovers.
The Grand is a sort of bar-coffee shop hybrid. At any given time you will see people drinking and students working on their laptops. The architecture and design is interesting. Typically quiet.
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The Grand
718 N Central Ave
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The Grand is a sort of bar-coffee shop hybrid. At any given time you will see people drinking and students working on their laptops. The architecture and design is interesting. Typically quiet.
A literal underground bar. There are pool tables, a dart board and board games and all the drinks are named for political figures in Arizona history. There's also live music from time to time!
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Valley Bar
130 N Central Ave
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A literal underground bar. There are pool tables, a dart board and board games and all the drinks are named for political figures in Arizona history. There's also live music from time to time!

Entertainment & Activities

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Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson St
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AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd St
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Everything Else

Conferences and business meetings.
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N 3rd St
Conferences and business meetings.
A multi-purpose building that acts as a bar, restaurant, grocery store and sometimes a Bachata-dance class.
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Desoto Central Market
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A multi-purpose building that acts as a bar, restaurant, grocery store and sometimes a Bachata-dance class.

Essentials

I do my grocery shopping here. It is one light rail stop away and straight down McDowell Rd (if you didn't bring a car). If you have an ASU student ID, there is a discount on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
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I do my grocery shopping here. It is one light rail stop away and straight down McDowell Rd (if you didn't bring a car). If you have an ASU student ID, there is a discount on Wednesdays and Sundays.
My favorite Middle Eastern market and closest place I know of where you can find fresh made pita bread. Unlike most places on the list, it is not within walking distance, although it is not too far by bus.
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Baiz Market
523 N 20th St
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My favorite Middle Eastern market and closest place I know of where you can find fresh made pita bread. Unlike most places on the list, it is not within walking distance, although it is not too far by bus.
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Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA
350 1st Ave
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