Lisa and Josh’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The "Hole in the rock" is intriguing formation on the park's east side features a main chamber that looks out over nearby lagoons and the distant downtown skyline, and is great for views (especially at sunset). The trail to the chamber consists of steps that rise 200 feet in just a short 1/10 of a mile. The formation is thought to have been used by the ancient Hohokam civilization to track the position of the sun through a hole in the rock "ceiling."
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThe "Hole in the rock" is intriguing formation on the park's east side features a main chamber that looks out over nearby lagoons and the distant downtown skyline, and is great for views (especially at sunset). The trail to the chamber consists of steps that rise 200 feet in just a short 1/10 of a mile. The formation is thought to have been used by the ancient Hohokam civilization to track the position of the sun through a hole in the rock "ceiling."
Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre botanical garden located in Papago Park.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre botanical garden located in Papago Park.
South Mountain offers 58 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels, many of which were constructed in the early 1930s.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueSouth Mountain offers 58 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels, many of which were constructed in the early 1930s.
Food scene
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdWe love the Ruben pasty.
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
1160 E University DrBest bagels and cream cheese.
Arizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
721 N Arizona AveGreat outdoor area, burgers, and beer.
Arizona Distilling Company
601 W University DrGreat cocktails and pizzas!
Cider Corps
31 S RobsonCidery and pizzas..yum!