Phoenix & Day Trips
Sightseeing
Piestewa Peak is a great hike for beginners and avid hikers alike. Easily accessible- just plan on getting there early because it gets hot early on!
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Piestewa Peak is a great hike for beginners and avid hikers alike. Easily accessible- just plan on getting there early because it gets hot early on!
Lowell Observatory
1400 W Mars Hill RdWorth the trip to stargaze on immaculate telescopes
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveWhite Tank Mountains
Adorable container yard turned urban shopping center featuring local businesses
70 locals recommend
The Churchill
901 N 1st StAdorable container yard turned urban shopping center featuring local businesses
Neighborhoods
Restaurants, retail, and spa services in one hip area!
“The rebirth of an icon. Built in 1955 and artfully restored more than six decades later, Uptown Plaza combines mid-century modern charm with an irresistible mix of the best local and national retailers and restaurants. Anchoring the gateway to North Central Phoenix's historic core, Uptown Plaza endures with marquee shops and restaurants for the whole family.”
http://uptownplazaphx.com/
11 locals recommend
Uptown
Restaurants, retail, and spa services in one hip area!
“The rebirth of an icon. Built in 1955 and artfully restored more than six decades later, Uptown Plaza combines mid-century modern charm with an irresistible mix of the best local and national retailers and restaurants. Anchoring the gateway to North Central Phoenix's historic core, Uptown Plaza endures with marquee shops and restaurants for the whole family.”
http://uptownplazaphx.com/
Calling all history lovers! “The Coronado Neighborhood is both typical of the early sub urbanization of Phoenix and reflective of trends that shaped the city's neighborhoods as they developed between the two World Wars. A large portion of the Coronado district still retains much of the character of a modest streetcar suburb of the 1920s and remains as a viable middle-class neighborhood. Coronado's architectural significance comes from its diverse collection of residential styles, predominantly Bungalow, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival that dominated Phoenix neighborhoods from the 1910s through 1930s.”
https://www.historicphoenix.com/historic-districts/coronado-historic-district/history-coronado/
14 locals recommend
Coronado
Calling all history lovers! “The Coronado Neighborhood is both typical of the early sub urbanization of Phoenix and reflective of trends that shaped the city's neighborhoods as they developed between the two World Wars. A large portion of the Coronado district still retains much of the character of a modest streetcar suburb of the 1920s and remains as a viable middle-class neighborhood. Coronado's architectural significance comes from its diverse collection of residential styles, predominantly Bungalow, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival that dominated Phoenix neighborhoods from the 1910s through 1930s.”
https://www.historicphoenix.com/historic-districts/coronado-historic-district/history-coronado/
Coffee
Cafes, baristas, cappuccinos, oh my!
The best local chain for quality boosts of caffeine. Plan to wait in line because Dutch Bro’s is always in high demand. Try the “Annihilator” breve or the the “Lazer Cat” Rebel.
17 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
6965 N 95th AveThe best local chain for quality boosts of caffeine. Plan to wait in line because Dutch Bro’s is always in high demand. Try the “Annihilator” breve or the the “Lazer Cat” Rebel.
Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StLola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveHomage Coffee House
5 minutes from the house; all plant-based!
Tried and true local coffee shop that specializes in Mexican-inspired drinks.
8 locals recommend
Tres Leches Cafe
1714 W Van Buren StTried and true local coffee shop that specializes in Mexican-inspired drinks.
Food scene
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveVovomeena
1515 N 7th AveDurant's
2611 N Central AveBinkleys Restaurant
2320 E Osborn Rd$$$$ high end
Breakfast Bitch
330 East Roosevelt StreetSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveLuci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StOpen early for breakfast!
fàme caffe
4700 N Central AveGreat for a no fuss, delicious breakfast
Night Out
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StThe Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StThe Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StGreenwood Brewing
922 N 5th StWoman-owned brewery in the heart of downtown!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Sedona
Head north to Sedona for breathtaking sites, shopping, and a bit of woo. The weather is a tad cooler than Phoenix, so plan accordingly. Nature is abundant, there’s no other place like it. Take a vortex tour or hike for some insta-worthy photos.
Don't miss
Flagstaff & Tucson: Dark Skies Cities
You can drive north or south for choice stargazing! “Flagstaff adopted the first outdoor lighting ordinance in 1958. Tucson/Pima County did so in the early 1970s. The State of Arizona, all counties, and many municipalities now have some form of regulation.”