Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
French Mediterranean food. One of my favorite places. Book early because the waits on the weekend can be up to 3hrs. Price: $18-$30/plate
314 locals recommend
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdFrench Mediterranean food. One of my favorite places. Book early because the waits on the weekend can be up to 3hrs. Price: $18-$30/plate
Best Mexican food you can find. Try their Kobe Beef hot dog for $9 and get a side of fresh made Guac.
284 locals recommend
The Mission
3815 N Brown AveBest Mexican food you can find. Try their Kobe Beef hot dog for $9 and get a side of fresh made Guac.
My Favorite Brunch place... Try their pancakes... you won't even need syrup they are so good!
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveMy Favorite Brunch place... Try their pancakes... you won't even need syrup they are so good!
Don't let the name fool you... this is a brunch place that only the locals know. It's incredible. Try the muffin breakfast sandwiches or get a yummy pastry and fresh squeezed OJ. Afterwards, head to camelback for a fun hike!
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StDon't let the name fool you... this is a brunch place that only the locals know. It's incredible. Try the muffin breakfast sandwiches or get a yummy pastry and fresh squeezed OJ. Afterwards, head to camelback for a fun hike!
One of my favorites... Get a $15 Bruchetta board and you won't be disappointed. Located in the heart of Tempe and Scottsdale, I love this place! 2 boards can feed 3 people.
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveOne of my favorites... Get a $15 Bruchetta board and you won't be disappointed. Located in the heart of Tempe and Scottsdale, I love this place! 2 boards can feed 3 people.
It's in mesa, but don't leave town without trying this family, Mexican style food place. it's the best tacos you'll have on your trip. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it... Try an al pastor quesadilla and 2 steak tacos with sour cream. Your life will never be the same ;)
31 locals recommend
Backyard Taco - Mesa North
1524 E University DrIt's in mesa, but don't leave town without trying this family, Mexican style food place. it's the best tacos you'll have on your trip. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it... Try an al pastor quesadilla and 2 steak tacos with sour cream. Your life will never be the same ;)
Shopping
This is the best mall in scottsdale. if you're going to shop, this is where you'll want to go.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
This is the best mall in scottsdale. if you're going to shop, this is where you'll want to go.
Entertainment & Activities
You'll be locked in a room with a bunch of strangers and have an hour to get out. it's fun, fast, and really cool. You can sometimes find a Groupon for it.
30 locals recommend
Escape the Room AZ
7017 E Main StYou'll be locked in a room with a bunch of strangers and have an hour to get out. it's fun, fast, and really cool. You can sometimes find a Groupon for it.
There's a pretty cool ghost town out here... it's kind of touristy, but fun to explore and take pictures of cactus and saloons. Free entry.
102 locals recommend
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N Apache TrailThere's a pretty cool ghost town out here... it's kind of touristy, but fun to explore and take pictures of cactus and saloons. Free entry.
Sightseeing
Hike the mountain... start on the east side and ask the tourist in the area for directions. It'll take about 3 hours round trip.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveHike the mountain... start on the east side and ask the tourist in the area for directions. It'll take about 3 hours round trip.
Check out west fork trail in Sedona... it's my favorite hike in AZ and flat the whole way... anyone can do this hike.
Also rent an ATV for $180 and explore the ancient Indian ruins. 2hrs from Phx, this is a great day trip.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Check out west fork trail in Sedona... it's my favorite hike in AZ and flat the whole way... anyone can do this hike.
Also rent an ATV for $180 and explore the ancient Indian ruins. 2hrs from Phx, this is a great day trip.