Tess’s
AZ Retreat Guidebook
Groceries
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural Rd1.5 miles west from the house - very close
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock Dr1.5 miles west - very close - specialty/organic groceries
Food scene
Wildflower Bread Company
6428 S McClintock DrGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Sacred Pi Love + Pizza
6434 S McClintock DrLocally owned and operated - great pizza
Einstein Bros. Bagels
6350 S McClintock DrBreakfast
Over Easy
4730 E Indian School RdBreakfast
Great food - Tempe Market - many food and shopping options
15 locals recommend
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill - Tempe
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyGreat food - Tempe Market - many food and shopping options
Ghost Ranch: Modern Southwest Cuisine
1006 E Warner RdGreat southwest food
Postino South Tempe
8749 South Rural RoadGreat atmosphere and wonderful bruschetta
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
3435 W Chandler BlvdThe Sicilian Baker - Chandler
3151 W Frye RdFamily Friendly entertainment
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyPublic golf course and driving range right here in the community!
29 locals recommend
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
2155 S Dobson RdPublic golf course and driving range right here in the community!
Large park & playground located by the Cubs spring training field and Bass Pro Shop
20 locals recommend
Riverview Park
Riverview ParkLarge park & playground located by the Cubs spring training field and Bass Pro Shop
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock DrWonderful new & used bookstore - attached to Wildflower
MIM's is a very interesting music instrument museum for all ages
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdMIM's is a very interesting music instrument museum for all ages
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright's winter home - beautiful tour
Desert Botanical Garden
Fun to walk the plaza - food, shopping and often has live entertainment in the evenings
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyFun to walk the plaza - food, shopping and often has live entertainment in the evenings
Sightseeing
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdFun and historic to walk around, shop and eat
Main entrance on north side of park off of Central.
Fun drive to the top, also hiking and sight seeing.
Close trail access straight west on Guadalupe Rd. - Pima Canyon Trailhead can be accessed from Guadalupe Rd & E Pima Canyon Rd.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueMain entrance on north side of park off of Central.
Fun drive to the top, also hiking and sight seeing.
Close trail access straight west on Guadalupe Rd. - Pima Canyon Trailhead can be accessed from Guadalupe Rd & E Pima Canyon Rd.
Chandler
Historic downtown square - fun to walk, shop & eat
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyEnjoy walking along the water and playing at the park
Famous hike in the center of Phoenix - moderate to hard in some places
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveFamous hike in the center of Phoenix - moderate to hard in some places
Historic stagecoach stop located near Canyon Lake - enjoy lunch at the historic restaurant and the beautiful drive
98 locals recommend
Tortilla Flat
Historic stagecoach stop located near Canyon Lake - enjoy lunch at the historic restaurant and the beautiful drive
Easy drive to the closest lake in the east valley - great for picnics, hiking and water activities - less busy on weekdays
189 locals recommend
Saguaro Lake
Easy drive to the closest lake in the east valley - great for picnics, hiking and water activities - less busy on weekdays