Walkable destinations ... please ask if you’re interested in venturing further out
Nancy And Lon
Walkable destinations ... please ask if you’re interested in venturing further out
Nearby Eateries, pubs, and a spa
We think many of our guests choose to book with us because they cherish a walkable neighborhood where the car can be left parked.
We have composed a list of nearby destinations that are easy walks from our home. If you have an interest in venturing further out to one of the many foodie destinations in central Phoenix, just let us know a bit about what you’re looking for ... and we can make suggestions.
A short walk through the resort - .5 mile.
The. Best. Patio.
COLD beer with lots of choices, very good margaritas!
This is "American" Mexican food but the setting is so charming it's well worth the walk. (Menu is in the House book)
Every night happy hour in the bar ... also a Sunday morning brunch.
"Come join this family owned Mexican Food Restaurant for a true taste of Arizona Mexican Delights! Best of Phoenix Magazines Peoples’ choice, Best Restaurant, Best Chips and Salsa, Best Margarita!
24 locals recommend
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrA short walk through the resort - .5 mile.
The. Best. Patio.
COLD beer with lots of choices, very good margaritas!
This is "American" Mexican food but the setting is so charming it's well worth the walk. (Menu is in the House book)
Every night happy hour in the bar ... also a Sunday morning brunch.
"Come join this family owned Mexican Food Restaurant for a true taste of Arizona Mexican Delights! Best of Phoenix Magazines Peoples’ choice, Best Restaurant, Best Chips and Salsa, Best Margarita!
A short walk through the resort, this full service Hilton Spa has all the usual exercise equipment and weights ... but the draw for me is the Yoga, Pilates, and other exercise classes. Let me know if you're interested in a particular class and I will share what I know. The calendar and class schedule is in the house book. Also offers massages and other spa treatments by appointment.
Tocasierra Spa & Salon
7677 North 16th StreetA short walk through the resort, this full service Hilton Spa has all the usual exercise equipment and weights ... but the draw for me is the Yoga, Pilates, and other exercise classes. Let me know if you're interested in a particular class and I will share what I know. The calendar and class schedule is in the house book. Also offers massages and other spa treatments by appointment.
Great Texas style barbecue (brisket, short ribs chicken). Dine in/take out. (Try the smoked pecan pie.😋)
37 locals recommend
Little Miss BBQ Sunnyslope
8901 N 7th StGreat Texas style barbecue (brisket, short ribs chicken). Dine in/take out. (Try the smoked pecan pie.😋)
Wonderful indoor/outdoor casual eatery - cafe, coffee bar, marketplace, gift shop, ice cream shop, candy store.
79 locals recommend
Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StWonderful indoor/outdoor casual eatery - cafe, coffee bar, marketplace, gift shop, ice cream shop, candy store.
Several varieties of Asian cuisine in a modern atmosphere- Tai, Burmese, and Vietnamese menu options along with an extensive wine list.
George Yang’s Chinese Cuisine
Several varieties of Asian cuisine in a modern atmosphere- Tai, Burmese, and Vietnamese menu options along with an extensive wine list.
A modern Tiki bar & restaurant with a fusion of Island and Mainland flavors. Great for happy hour (Wednesday all evening 3:30-10:00)
83 locals recommend
Hula's Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th StA modern Tiki bar & restaurant with a fusion of Island and Mainland flavors. Great for happy hour (Wednesday all evening 3:30-10:00)
Bluewater Grill
Modern casual fine dining - voted best seafood restaurant in Arizona
Large casual family pizzeria. Our favorite pizza - perfect sweet sauce and toppings. Crust is on the thicker side. Try Mamma’s Signature pizza. Can get crowded on weekends nights.
56 locals recommend
Spinato's Pizzeria
5509 N 7th StLarge casual family pizzeria. Our favorite pizza - perfect sweet sauce and toppings. Crust is on the thicker side. Try Mamma’s Signature pizza. Can get crowded on weekends nights.
Rustic Mexican/Southwest —Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in this hidden restaurant. Rustic, secret - the kind of place local’s bring visitors.
69 locals recommend
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StRustic Mexican/Southwest —Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in this hidden restaurant. Rustic, secret - the kind of place local’s bring visitors.
One of the best-most charming patios. American Southwest menu with steak, fish, and vegetarian taco platters, burgers, steaks, green chili stew, fried chicken and more. Our favorite- short rib tacos.
191 locals recommend
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StOne of the best-most charming patios. American Southwest menu with steak, fish, and vegetarian taco platters, burgers, steaks, green chili stew, fried chicken and more. Our favorite- short rib tacos.
An upscale neighborhood restaurant that offers American cuisine. Great atmosphere ideal for date night, family celebrations and everyday dining. Open Table - Diners’ Choice Award Winner 2023
28 locals recommend
Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdAn upscale neighborhood restaurant that offers American cuisine. Great atmosphere ideal for date night, family celebrations and everyday dining. Open Table - Diners’ Choice Award Winner 2023
Only 2.5 miles away and right on the canal - O.H.S.O. is known for its huge craft beer selection and Little O’s market. Little O’s offers breakfast, donuts, and coffee in the morning and a grab and go section for food and gifts. They serve lunch, brunch and dinner menu and we love the casual patio dining.
O.H.S.O. & Little O's Sunnyslope
Only 2.5 miles away and right on the canal - O.H.S.O. is known for its huge craft beer selection and Little O’s market. Little O’s offers breakfast, donuts, and coffee in the morning and a grab and go section for food and gifts. They serve lunch, brunch and dinner menu and we love the casual patio dining.
More Walkable Destinations
Walk over and enjoy a beverage on the patio.
Open seasonally – contact them for hours.
Literally almost at the bottom of our driveway ... wonderful patio with a huge fire pit with nice lounging chairs where you can enjoy a nightcap. Be sure to call first or ask if open during your visit.
Featuring an open-air patio with breathtaking mountain and water views.
Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Joint
7677 N 16th StWalk over and enjoy a beverage on the patio.
Open seasonally – contact them for hours.
Literally almost at the bottom of our driveway ... wonderful patio with a huge fire pit with nice lounging chairs where you can enjoy a nightcap. Be sure to call first or ask if open during your visit.
Featuring an open-air patio with breathtaking mountain and water views.
Just South of the resort, this is a nice traditional family Italian restaurant. Easy .5 mile walk.
Waiters are friendly and playful and the food is good.
Ambience is very nice. White table cloth attitude yet casual to simply enjoy good food and company. The wine selection equaled the entrees in options!
16 locals recommend
Tutti Santi By Nina
7575 N 16th StJust South of the resort, this is a nice traditional family Italian restaurant. Easy .5 mile walk.
Waiters are friendly and playful and the food is good.
Ambience is very nice. White table cloth attitude yet casual to simply enjoy good food and company. The wine selection equaled the entrees in options!
A short walk to the tunnel will take you under Hwy 51 and out to the trails. Just go left on Dreamy Draw Rd (at the end of Frier Dr) and go about three blocks to the trailhead on the right. Or... if tunnels creep you out... go another block and you will come to a bridge on the right which will take you over the highway and to the paved sidewalk leading to the trailhead.
Surrounding the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area, and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area are gateways into diverse desert landscapes that offer everything from fantastic views to secluded valleys. Those trailheads boast dozens of miles of trails.
68 locals recommend
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveA short walk to the tunnel will take you under Hwy 51 and out to the trails. Just go left on Dreamy Draw Rd (at the end of Frier Dr) and go about three blocks to the trailhead on the right. Or... if tunnels creep you out... go another block and you will come to a bridge on the right which will take you over the highway and to the paved sidewalk leading to the trailhead.
Surrounding the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area, and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area are gateways into diverse desert landscapes that offer everything from fantastic views to secluded valleys. Those trailheads boast dozens of miles of trails.
Bike or walk—
The Grand Canal, the oldest remaining pioneer canal on the north side of the Salt River, runs 25 miles west-east from 99th Avenue near the University of Phoenix Stadium to Tempe Public Park. The path is paved in most areas, though in some areas it’s a hard-packed dirt path. This is also a great place to see birds of the area as they are frequently seen along the route. You will also see some beautiful homes along the way, including the Wrigley mansion and the Biltmore. Other highlights include Grand Canal, University of Phoenix Stadium, local parks, residential neighborhoods, and Tempe Town Lake. ** The closest access from our home is at Dreamy Draw and Glendale Avenue (about .75 miles).
Grand Canal, Arizona, USA
Bike or walk—
The Grand Canal, the oldest remaining pioneer canal on the north side of the Salt River, runs 25 miles west-east from 99th Avenue near the University of Phoenix Stadium to Tempe Public Park. The path is paved in most areas, though in some areas it’s a hard-packed dirt path. This is also a great place to see birds of the area as they are frequently seen along the route. You will also see some beautiful homes along the way, including the Wrigley mansion and the Biltmore. Other highlights include Grand Canal, University of Phoenix Stadium, local parks, residential neighborhoods, and Tempe Town Lake. ** The closest access from our home is at Dreamy Draw and Glendale Avenue (about .75 miles).
Outdoor Activities
An absolutely gorgeous destination for horseback riding , kayaking or paddle boarding or tubing on the salt river.
Very reasonable priced and only 45 minute drive.
13 locals recommend
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
13020 N Bush HwyAn absolutely gorgeous destination for horseback riding , kayaking or paddle boarding or tubing on the salt river.
Very reasonable priced and only 45 minute drive.