Lynne's Guidebook
Shopping
Dozens of department stores, shops and well known restaurants with in five miles of your new home.
56 locals recommend
Superstition Springs Center
6555 E Southern AveDozens of department stores, shops and well known restaurants with in five miles of your new home.
Find all kinds of unique Arizona treasures and gifts for friends at this indoor outdoor swap meet.
36 locals recommend
Mesa Market Place Swap Meet
10550 E Baseline RdFind all kinds of unique Arizona treasures and gifts for friends at this indoor outdoor swap meet.
If you like water sports, especially in the heat of summer, this may be a cool place to explore. Huge lake created on the Salt River. Can rent bicycles for two or paddle boats. Watch rowing teams practice. Urban fishing (with an AZ fishing license). Shopping district nearby.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveIf you like water sports, especially in the heat of summer, this may be a cool place to explore. Huge lake created on the Salt River. Can rent bicycles for two or paddle boats. Watch rowing teams practice. Urban fishing (with an AZ fishing license). Shopping district nearby.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyAnother good nearby shopping mall.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdFamous local shopping experience nearby.
Area sight seeing attractions
Early morning guided bird watching tours. Urban fishing. picnic area. Wildlife.
75 locals recommend
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2757 E Guadalupe RdEarly morning guided bird watching tours. Urban fishing. picnic area. Wildlife.
Beautiful, quiet pool area with shaded benches. Picnic area. Urban fishing (licenses available ar Walmart). Nearby recreation center.
43 locals recommend
Freestone Park
1045 E Juniper AveBeautiful, quiet pool area with shaded benches. Picnic area. Urban fishing (licenses available ar Walmart). Nearby recreation center.
There is a narrated nature boat cruise around the lake. Often can see Arizona wildlife.
131 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
There is a narrated nature boat cruise around the lake. Often can see Arizona wildlife.
Gorgeous changing shadows created anew with every sunrise and sunset. The Apache Trail was followed by Indians to cross the Superstition mountains.
169 locals recommend
Superstition Mountains
Gorgeous changing shadows created anew with every sunrise and sunset. The Apache Trail was followed by Indians to cross the Superstition mountains.
This is little pricey but worth the visit. I hear nearby marine life aquarium is worth seeing as well.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaThis is little pricey but worth the visit. I hear nearby marine life aquarium is worth seeing as well.
Breathtaking views of the entire valley of the Sun await you. Be very careful hiking during hot summer days!
48 locals recommend
Camelback Hike
5700 N Echo Canyon DrBreathtaking views of the entire valley of the Sun await you. Be very careful hiking during hot summer days!
Want to know a little more about desert life? The garden offers guided and self-guided tours. Love brunch at the on-site cafe. Allow 3-4 hours because it is very large and intriguing.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Want to know a little more about desert life? The garden offers guided and self-guided tours. Love brunch at the on-site cafe. Allow 3-4 hours because it is very large and intriguing.
Rotating displays of local art. lots of history about local native American Indian tribes in the Phoenix area.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveRotating displays of local art. lots of history about local native American Indian tribes in the Phoenix area.
Food Scene
The Hub Grill and Bar
1860 S Stapley DrFriendly staff. Good value for good food.
They turn on a light when doughnuts are being made. Can't find lighter or fresher doughnuts in the valley. Drive thru is only a couple miles away.
Krispy Kreme
6626 E Superstition Springs BlvdThey turn on a light when doughnuts are being made. Can't find lighter or fresher doughnuts in the valley. Drive thru is only a couple miles away.
One of the best swanky steak houses in the Valley.
13 locals recommend
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
905 N 54th StOne of the best swanky steak houses in the Valley.
Great for good food, great service, and quiet conversations. Their cobb salad is delicious and reasonably priced. Four miles straight up north on Sossaman to Hampton Road, turn left and is on the right in about 3/4 of the way to Power Road.
Black Angus Steakhouse
6902 E Hampton AveGreat for good food, great service, and quiet conversations. Their cobb salad is delicious and reasonably priced. Four miles straight up north on Sossaman to Hampton Road, turn left and is on the right in about 3/4 of the way to Power Road.
Entertainment
Great artists frequently perform here. Tickets available online.
115 locals recommend
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main StGreat artists frequently perform here. Tickets available online.
This beautiful golf course is lush with trees and man-made lakes. It is located 3 miles away from the casita.
15 locals recommend
Superstition Springs Golf Club
6542 E Baseline RdThis beautiful golf course is lush with trees and man-made lakes. It is located 3 miles away from the casita.
This zoo is famous in its own right. Tired of walking? Take a ride on the zoo train. Petting zoo. During winter holiday months don't miss Zoo Lights.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThis zoo is famous in its own right. Tired of walking? Take a ride on the zoo train. Petting zoo. During winter holiday months don't miss Zoo Lights.
Mesa Amphitheatre
263 N Center StOutdoor concerts and performances.
Sightseeing
This area is one of the highest points in South Phoenix. It offers a great view of the city, especially at night when the city lights up. During the day you can see across the whole valley. There are trails you can hike but you can also drive up to lookout points if you just want go up to look around.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueThis area is one of the highest points in South Phoenix. It offers a great view of the city, especially at night when the city lights up. During the day you can see across the whole valley. There are trails you can hike but you can also drive up to lookout points if you just want go up to look around.