Diane’s guidebook
Food scene
George's Famous Gyros And Pasta
20206 North 27th AvenuePick up some delicious Gyros at George's right around the corner!
Head just a block away for some mouth watering Italian food. They're pasta dishes are wonderful and their pizza is fantastic!
8 locals recommend
Times Square Neighborhood Italian Restaurant
2602 W Deer Valley RdHead just a block away for some mouth watering Italian food. They're pasta dishes are wonderful and their pizza is fantastic!
This is our first stop every time we visit Arizona! Try their Sweet Pork Barbacoa in tacos or a burrito. Their chips and queso also do not disappoint!
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
2501 West Happy Valley RoadThis is our first stop every time we visit Arizona! Try their Sweet Pork Barbacoa in tacos or a burrito. Their chips and queso also do not disappoint!
Flamingo Palace
350 East Bell RoadGreat Chinese takeout! Their egg rolls are delicious!
City/town information
Head up North to Sedona for a day trip and see beautiful red rocks, grab some fudge, and do some shopping!
221 locals recommend
Sedona
Head up North to Sedona for a day trip and see beautiful red rocks, grab some fudge, and do some shopping!
Take a two hour drive up north to explore Flagstaff, AZ. In the winter, you can snowboard at Snowbowl!
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Take a two hour drive up north to explore Flagstaff, AZ. In the winter, you can snowboard at Snowbowl!
Nightlife
A great place for enjoying the nightlife or grabbing tickets to an event at the Gila River Arena!
410 locals recommend
Westgate Entertainment District
6770 N Sunset BlvdA great place for enjoying the nightlife or grabbing tickets to an event at the Gila River Arena!
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayAnother Topgolf nearby.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdFor all the nightlife lovers out there, this is the spot!
Hiking Trails
We love the Sidewinder trail! This is an amazing spot for mountain biking as well.
27 locals recommend
Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve
1600 East Sonoran Desert DriveWe love the Sidewinder trail! This is an amazing spot for mountain biking as well.
Just around the corner, this hiking spot has multiple different trails. You can't go wrong!
94 locals recommend
Thunderbird Conservation Park
22800 N 59th AveJust around the corner, this hiking spot has multiple different trails. You can't go wrong!
The "Waterfall Trail" is a flat and easy family friendly hiking trail. $7 entry fee per vehicle. MANY trails to choose from. If you want to see thousands of Saguaro cacti, this is the spot!
26 locals recommend
White Tank Mountain Regional Park Family Campground
13073-20685 W Valley Vista DrThe "Waterfall Trail" is a flat and easy family friendly hiking trail. $7 entry fee per vehicle. MANY trails to choose from. If you want to see thousands of Saguaro cacti, this is the spot!
Things To Do
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdHave a fun day in the water right around the corner!
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyCheck out the Phoenix Zoo!
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaCheck out Arizona's award winning aquarium!
A huge, fun zoo. Kid friendly with petting zoo, chairlift, log flume, sea lion shows, indoor aquariums, and can feed the giraffe's!
217 locals recommend
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveA huge, fun zoo. Kid friendly with petting zoo, chairlift, log flume, sea lion shows, indoor aquariums, and can feed the giraffe's!
Great place for kids. Also has indoor arcade and outdoor mini golf.
134 locals recommend
Castles N' Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy EGreat place for kids. Also has indoor arcade and outdoor mini golf.
We love Lake Pleasant! $7 entry fee per vehicle. Lots of hiking trails and water access. You can also dine at the marina or rent kayaks, pontoons, etc.
47 locals recommend
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N Castle Hot Springs RdWe love Lake Pleasant! $7 entry fee per vehicle. Lots of hiking trails and water access. You can also dine at the marina or rent kayaks, pontoons, etc.
Harkins Theatre - Norterra 14
2550 W Happy Valley RdMovies nearby!
Food & Grocery Shopping
Shop at one of the local Farmer's Markets. This one is located in the parking lot of Hurricane Harbor!
Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market
2805 Agua Fria FreewayShop at one of the local Farmer's Markets. This one is located in the parking lot of Hurricane Harbor!
Fry's Food And Drug
20220 N 59th AveOur grocery store of choice!
Sprouts Farmers Market
245 E Bell RdOrganic grocery shopping!
Bashas' Supermarket
731 E Union Hills DrSafeway
17049 W Bell Rd