Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
FEZ
105 W Portland StCool scene with delicious burgers. Walking distance!
Hanny's
40 N 1st StNice atmosphere and good food!
Fantastic bruschetta! They also have a great deal on Monday and Tuesdays where you can get a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20.
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Postino Central
5144 N Central AveFantastic bruschetta! They also have a great deal on Monday and Tuesdays where you can get a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $20.
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveWe are OBSESSED with the sweet potato pizza.
A true gem here in midtown Phoenix with fabulous coffee and a relaxed environment. Just a short walk away from our place.
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveA true gem here in midtown Phoenix with fabulous coffee and a relaxed environment. Just a short walk away from our place.
The pizza cookies are a must have at this Arizona chain.
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Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveThe pizza cookies are a must have at this Arizona chain.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
6166 N Scottsdale RdGreat margaritas and food!
Fantastic hot dogs on naan bread with fried pickles. A must have.
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Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveFantastic hot dogs on naan bread with fried pickles. A must have.
Fry Bread House
4545 N 7th AveSome of the BEST BBQ you will eat in your life. We usually share the three meat platter. Don't miss the brisket and baby back ribs because they are amazing. Did I mention the cornbread to start and the freshly made cinnamon donuts that they send you home with (compliments of the house)?
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Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
8501 N 27th AveSome of the BEST BBQ you will eat in your life. We usually share the three meat platter. Don't miss the brisket and baby back ribs because they are amazing. Did I mention the cornbread to start and the freshly made cinnamon donuts that they send you home with (compliments of the house)?
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits and events. Check out their website for free events. http://www.phxart.org/
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I-Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveGreat exhibits and events. Check out their website for free events. http://www.phxart.org/
The ASU campus downtown is a short 10-15 minute lightrail ride away.
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Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central AveThe ASU campus downtown is a short 10-15 minute lightrail ride away.
I-Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveBurton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveEverything Else
A beautiful hike here in the valley with fabulous views!
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA beautiful hike here in the valley with fabulous views!
Here for a conference at the PCC? Great! It is a short 15 minutes away on the Phoenix Metro Lightrail.
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Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd StHere for a conference at the PCC? Great! It is a short 15 minutes away on the Phoenix Metro Lightrail.
Catch a basketball game or a concert here. 15 mins away via Phoenix Metro Lightrail
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Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StCatch a basketball game or a concert here. 15 mins away via Phoenix Metro Lightrail
Completing a med school rotation? All of Phoenix's major hospitals are nearby.
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
2910 W Thomas RdCompleting a med school rotation? All of Phoenix's major hospitals are nearby.
Watch a Diamondbacks game here and get a 20 inch corn dog!
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Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StWatch a Diamondbacks game here and get a 20 inch corn dog!
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious food and $30 for two deal M-W that includes two entrees and four beers. Within walking distance of our place!
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Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveDelicious food and $30 for two deal M-W that includes two entrees and four beers. Within walking distance of our place!
Good drinks, cool hangout spot,and also a music venue.
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Valley Bar
130 N Central AveGood drinks, cool hangout spot,and also a music venue.
Cocktail bar with many different creations for you to enjoy!
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StCocktail bar with many different creations for you to enjoy!
Parks & Nature
A fun little spot in Papago Park with great views of the city. This is not a strenuous activity and is beautiful around sunset.
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Ihola emhlabeni
625 N Galvin PkwyA fun little spot in Papago Park with great views of the city. This is not a strenuous activity and is beautiful around sunset.
A strenuous hike, so bring plenty of water. About a 15 minute drive to the trailhead from our place. Excellent views of the city from the summit.
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Piestewa Peak
A strenuous hike, so bring plenty of water. About a 15 minute drive to the trailhead from our place. Excellent views of the city from the summit.
This large park is located across the street. Great for picnics and watching locals fish in the pond.
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I-Park ye-Steele Indian School
300 E Indian School RdThis large park is located across the street. Great for picnics and watching locals fish in the pond.
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue Known for excellent hiking trails
Essentials
This Fry's is three lightrail stops away. A club member card is included on your keychain for store discounts.
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Fry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdThis Fry's is three lightrail stops away. A club member card is included on your keychain for store discounts.
Entertainment & Activities
A bit of a drive from our apartment, but this dine-in theater is locally owned with a fantastic happy hour from Monday to Friday 3pm-6pm. The reclining seats make the movie even better!
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RoadHouse Cinemas - Scottsdale
9090 E Indian Bend RdA bit of a drive from our apartment, but this dine-in theater is locally owned with a fantastic happy hour from Monday to Friday 3pm-6pm. The reclining seats make the movie even better!
Mystery Castle is a funky historic site that you are sure to remember! Go with a fun group of friends and you won't regret it.
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Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdMystery Castle is a funky historic site that you are sure to remember! Go with a fun group of friends and you won't regret it.
Desert Botanical Garden