Colin's Phoenix Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful desert landscapes with a Chuhuly glass exhibit December 3 - June 19.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful desert landscapes with a Chuhuly glass exhibit December 3 - June 19.
Roosevelt Row - located in downtown Phoenix on Roosevelt Street between 7th St and Central Ave. Bars, restaurants, and art with many additional vendors and galleries open on the first Friday of every month.
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StRoosevelt Row - located in downtown Phoenix on Roosevelt Street between 7th St and Central Ave. Bars, restaurants, and art with many additional vendors and galleries open on the first Friday of every month.
Water in the desert. Large parks and walking paths. Close to Mill Ave in Tempe with more restaurants and bars.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveWater in the desert. Large parks and walking paths. Close to Mill Ave in Tempe with more restaurants and bars.
Hiking
Multiple hiking options in the area from easy to strenuous.
Be prepared if you want to hike the summit. It is a 2.1 mile hike but with almost 1,200’ elevation gain. There are also several other trails with great views. Beautiful wildflowers in the spring.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Be prepared if you want to hike the summit. It is a 2.1 mile hike but with almost 1,200’ elevation gain. There are also several other trails with great views. Beautiful wildflowers in the spring.
Get here early if you want a parking spot at the echo canyon trailhead. Uber is another option if you don’t want to wait for the limited parking. Trail is difficult and can get very busy but we’ll work it for the views and exercise.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveGet here early if you want a parking spot at the echo canyon trailhead. Uber is another option if you don’t want to wait for the limited parking. Trail is difficult and can get very busy but we’ll work it for the views and exercise.
North Mountain Park
10608 N 7th StSummit trail is paved. Great views of Phoenix.
Easy nature loop option. Primarily flat with descriptive signage to learn about desert plants and animals.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyEasy nature loop option. Primarily flat with descriptive signage to learn about desert plants and animals.
Over 16,000 acres- one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation. Plenty of hiking options and you can even drive to the top for views.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueOver 16,000 acres- one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation. Plenty of hiking options and you can even drive to the top for views.
Food scene
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdMultiple shops, restaurants, bars.