Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
This independent coffee shop is tucked into a funky refurbished center located just a short walk up 12th street at Highland.
Esso Coffeehouse
4700 N 12th StThis independent coffee shop is tucked into a funky refurbished center located just a short walk up 12th street at Highland.
Brand new addition to the neighborhood. Lots of outdoor seating and a drive through for convenience.
21 locals recommend
Starbucks
4717 N 7th StBrand new addition to the neighborhood. Lots of outdoor seating and a drive through for convenience.
This independent cafe offers delicious vegan food and drinks in an artsy, laid back setting.
43 locals recommend
Urban Beans
3508 N 7th StThis independent cafe offers delicious vegan food and drinks in an artsy, laid back setting.
Hipster hangout with coffee, food, and drinks. Great for people watching....
259 locals recommend
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveHipster hangout with coffee, food, and drinks. Great for people watching....
In-N-Out Burger
4840 N 20th StGeorge and Dragon English Pub
4240 N Central AveMora Italian
5651 N 7th StStock & Stable
5538 N 7th StOcotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StParks & Nature
A large urban park with duck ponds and walking trails. You can see the urban skyline. Famous for outdoor festivals and the place to watch 4th of July fireworks.
46 locals recommend
Steele Indian School Park
300 E Indian School RdA large urban park with duck ponds and walking trails. You can see the urban skyline. Famous for outdoor festivals and the place to watch 4th of July fireworks.
The Canal is indicated by the blue line running across the map. Phoenix is investing millions of dollars in upgrading canal walkways along the Phoenix Canal. You can join the canal by waking 5 minutes north on 12th street, then head west on the north side of the Canal to access Central Avenue.
Canalscape
3800 N Central AveThe Canal is indicated by the blue line running across the map. Phoenix is investing millions of dollars in upgrading canal walkways along the Phoenix Canal. You can join the canal by waking 5 minutes north on 12th street, then head west on the north side of the Canal to access Central Avenue.
Arts & Culture
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe number one tourist destination in Phoenix!
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveModern art museum.
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveHome of the Phoenix Symphony. If classical is not your style, check out their POPS concerts.
59 locals recommend
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StHome of the Phoenix Symphony. If classical is not your style, check out their POPS concerts.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdFry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StWalgreens
6838 N 7th StCVS
711 E Indian School RdShopping
Only open once a month - check the website. Located in the Melrose Shopping District - THE place to go to find funky mid century and retro furnishings and decor items. You can explore multiple shops and stop to eat and drink along the way.
13 locals recommend
Sweet Salvage
4648 7th AveOnly open once a month - check the website. Located in the Melrose Shopping District - THE place to go to find funky mid century and retro furnishings and decor items. You can explore multiple shops and stop to eat and drink along the way.
Fantastic independent bookstore with a bar and performance venue inside the space. Shares a refurbished older building with a gardening store and the Southern Rail Restaurant.
38 locals recommend
Changing Hands Bookstore & First Draft Book Bar
300 W Camelback RdFantastic independent bookstore with a bar and performance venue inside the space. Shares a refurbished older building with a gardening store and the Southern Rail Restaurant.
Ace Hardware
5555 N 7th StBiltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdNordstrom Rack The Shops At Town and Country
2073 E Camelback RdGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4635 N 7th StIndian School Road And Highway 51
Arizona 51Indian School/Central Ave station
Metro Light Rail Stop
Sky Harbor Airport station
3400 East Sky Harbor BoulevardDrinks & Nightlife
Check out the music offerings... Different each night of the week. Fantastic cocktails.
24 locals recommend
Honor Amongst Thieves
5538 N 7th StCheck out the music offerings... Different each night of the week. Fantastic cocktails.
The Womack
5749 N 7th StOld school booths and music. Fun!