Guidebook for Phoenix-Boho Chic & Charmer
Food Scene
Phoenix City Grille
5816 N 16th StGreat Happy Hour
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
6335 N 16th StGreat place for Happy Hour and food. Located in the historic, mid century modern Valley National Bank building.
86 locals recommend
The Vig Uptown
6015 N 16th StGreat place for Happy Hour and food. Located in the historic, mid century modern Valley National Bank building.
Good place for steaks, chicken fried steak and down home country cooking.
24 locals recommend
Texaz Grill
6003 N 16th StGood place for steaks, chicken fried steak and down home country cooking.
Angry Crab Shack
2808 E Indian School RdIf you like seafood, this place is fun but messy!
Giuseppe's On 28th
2824 E Indian School RdBring your own wine!
Good AZ/Mex food at reasonable prices
8 locals recommend
Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | Indian School
2820 E Indian School RdGood AZ/Mex food at reasonable prices
Truly a little hideaway, only the locals know about this darling place with wonderful (spicy!) Southwestern food. Cozy bar area as well.
69 locals recommend
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StTruly a little hideaway, only the locals know about this darling place with wonderful (spicy!) Southwestern food. Cozy bar area as well.
Bluewater Grill
Good Happy Hour prices M-F 3:30-6:30, weekends 12-5.
A really cute neighborhood market that has been around for years (I used to go to the same market with a different name back in the 1950's!). Great coffee, cocktails next door and a delicious food menu.
67 locals recommend
Luci's Healthy Marketplace
1590 E Bethany Home RdA really cute neighborhood market that has been around for years (I used to go to the same market with a different name back in the 1950's!). Great coffee, cocktails next door and a delicious food menu.
Have a taste of Native American fry bread from this award winning restaurant
19 locals recommend
Fry Bread House
4545 N 7th AveHave a taste of Native American fry bread from this award winning restaurant
Gluten free, but all the flavors! Fantastic brunch and baked goods.
23 locals recommend
Jewel's Bakery & Cafe
4041 E Thomas RdGluten free, but all the flavors! Fantastic brunch and baked goods.
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetGlai Baan
2333 E Osborn RdDrinks & Nightlife
SanTan Brewing
1525 E Bethany Home RdThe Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School RdFun brewhouse and tap room,
Sip Coffee & Beer
Nice tap room with great beer (and coffee)
GREAT Happy Hour prices, cool vibe, good food and beer (and cocktails). You can't go wrong at this place just 2 minutes from your Airbnb!
The Starving Artist
GREAT Happy Hour prices, cool vibe, good food and beer (and cocktails). You can't go wrong at this place just 2 minutes from your Airbnb!
With 3 Award Winning Cocktail Bars celebrating a bygone era, this place is a must see. Choose from: Platform 18 and enjoy a trip on a 1924 Pullman train car (reservations required), the Grey Hen, a New Orleans inspired "apothecary" with hand crafted spirits, or UnderTow offers a turn of the century Clipper ship atmosphere to indulge in classic Tiki & modern cocktails (reservations required)
Century Grand
With 3 Award Winning Cocktail Bars celebrating a bygone era, this place is a must see. Choose from: Platform 18 and enjoy a trip on a 1924 Pullman train car (reservations required), the Grey Hen, a New Orleans inspired "apothecary" with hand crafted spirits, or UnderTow offers a turn of the century Clipper ship atmosphere to indulge in classic Tiki & modern cocktails (reservations required)
Parks & Nature
Piestewa Peak
Spectacular views! A short but difficult "summit" trail
Whether you hike the western "Echo Canyon" Trail, or the eastern "Cholla" trail, you will love the beautiful views on Camelback Mountain although it is a challenging hike!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveWhether you hike the western "Echo Canyon" Trail, or the eastern "Cholla" trail, you will love the beautiful views on Camelback Mountain although it is a challenging hike!
Trails abound in the Dreamy Draw Park. The Park gets its name from the mercury which was mined in the area, which gave miners a "dreamy" feel!
68 locals recommend
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveTrails abound in the Dreamy Draw Park. The Park gets its name from the mercury which was mined in the area, which gave miners a "dreamy" feel!
If you love hiking, spectacular views, and rare Crested Saguaros, these well groomed trails are for you.
Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
If you love hiking, spectacular views, and rare Crested Saguaros, these well groomed trails are for you.
A gorgeous garden with many unusual cacti, art installations, a nice restaurant, and great city views.
427 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden station
1201 N Galvin PkwyA gorgeous garden with many unusual cacti, art installations, a nice restaurant, and great city views.
Plan to visit Hole in the Rock at sunset for amazing city views. If you get lucky and go on a full moon night, you'll see both the sunset and moon rise, and be serenaded by tribal drumming.
184 locals recommend
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyPlan to visit Hole in the Rock at sunset for amazing city views. If you get lucky and go on a full moon night, you'll see both the sunset and moon rise, and be serenaded by tribal drumming.
Arts & Culture
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveIconic Southwestern Art
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveRotating exhibits and stunning artwork
Sports and music venue
If you are coming for a big game or concert, here's your stadium.
546 locals recommend
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrIf you are coming for a big game or concert, here's your stadium.
Check out the Cactus League schedule for the 2023 spring training games and venues.
24 locals recommend
Cactus League Baseball Association
120 N Center StCheck out the Cactus League schedule for the 2023 spring training games and venues.
City/town information
Cross the Mill Avenue bridge to explore the home of Arizona State University, climb the short but steep "A" mountain, and explore restaurants, nightlife and the bar scene in this university town.
46 locals recommend
Mill Avenue Shops
414 S Mill AveCross the Mill Avenue bridge to explore the home of Arizona State University, climb the short but steep "A" mountain, and explore restaurants, nightlife and the bar scene in this university town.
Sightseeing
With unbelievable rock formations, great hikes, purported vortexes and spiritual energy, and great shopping, this is one of the top two destinations in Arizona!
Sedona
With unbelievable rock formations, great hikes, purported vortexes and spiritual energy, and great shopping, this is one of the top two destinations in Arizona!