Alicia And Travis’s guidebook
Food scene
Pomelos is a great atmosphere, locally owned, great food and within walking distance.
10 locals recommend
Pomelo
7100 North 12th StreetPomelos is a great atmosphere, locally owned, great food and within walking distance.
Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StFun place with bar and very good food, complete with a large outdoor space with backyard games. They keep it cool with misters in summer and heaters in the winter.
118 locals recommend
The Yard
5640 N 7th StFun place with bar and very good food, complete with a large outdoor space with backyard games. They keep it cool with misters in summer and heaters in the winter.
Ask for rooftop seating if you can. Very romantic. Expensive high end steakhouse. Worth the food experience if you can.
79 locals recommend
Dominick's Steakhouse
15169 N Scottsdale RdAsk for rooftop seating if you can. Very romantic. Expensive high end steakhouse. Worth the food experience if you can.
Pat's Pizza Plus
1145 East Glendale AvenueGreat local pizza place to order delivery from.
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveFamily fun place.
Continue past goldfield ghost town through canyon lake to get to this one of a kind restaurant experience.
98 locals recommend
Tortilla Flat
Continue past goldfield ghost town through canyon lake to get to this one of a kind restaurant experience.
This unique soda shop and diner is connected to an antique store.
20 locals recommend
MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain
2303 N 7th StThis unique soda shop and diner is connected to an antique store.
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdFun ice cream shop for the whole family!
Our personal favorite restaurant in Phoenix. Jamaican food and yummy rum! Go a little ahead of your reservation and have a drink on the back patio! We love their recreation of the pina colada.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StOur personal favorite restaurant in Phoenix. Jamaican food and yummy rum! Go a little ahead of your reservation and have a drink on the back patio! We love their recreation of the pina colada.
Open Air Market
720 N Central AveThe best farmers market around. Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Such a fun place to have brunch. Go on a weekday , it will still be busy but you will miss the weekend crowd.
50 locals recommend
Hash Kitchen
4315 E Indian School RdSuch a fun place to have brunch. Go on a weekday , it will still be busy but you will miss the weekend crowd.
Outdoor adventure
Hikes, nature trails, adventures around the state
Great place to hike and see the city also hard to get lost here as trails are marked well and you can often still see the parking lot. Trails of all difficulty levels and a paved path exist here making it perfect for families and couples of all ages and athletic ability.
68 locals recommend
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
2421 E Northern AveGreat place to hike and see the city also hard to get lost here as trails are marked well and you can often still see the parking lot. Trails of all difficulty levels and a paved path exist here making it perfect for families and couples of all ages and athletic ability.
In the winter time- the Scottsdale princess turns into a winter wonderland with ice skating, snow for sledding, and fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Great for family fun
39 locals recommend
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess DrIn the winter time- the Scottsdale princess turns into a winter wonderland with ice skating, snow for sledding, and fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Great for family fun
The Phoenix Zoo is great to visit October- March. They have fun events in October and through the winter months including zoo lights and boo at the zoo.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo is great to visit October- March. They have fun events in October and through the winter months including zoo lights and boo at the zoo.
Entrance to Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful native fauna. Best October- March.
Paradise Valley Golf Course
3505 E Union Hills DrMunicipal course, cheap rates
Stonecreek Golf Club
4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy SReally nice public course.
Grayhawk Golf Club
8620 E Thompson Peak PkwyNice public golf course
Canyon Lake
Beautiful Rec area wirh hikes and walking paths
Fun bar scene on the dock and nice restaurant around the back of the lake. Fun place to hang for the day.
239 locals recommend
Lake Pleasant
Fun bar scene on the dock and nice restaurant around the back of the lake. Fun place to hang for the day.
Interactive golf games while you eat. They have clubs there to use don’t worry! Even have a video game area for kids not into the sport, but it’s fun for all ages!
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayInteractive golf games while you eat. They have clubs there to use don’t worry! Even have a video game area for kids not into the sport, but it’s fun for all ages!
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveA place to cool down in the summer
Tempe is a fun place to visit. This outdoor rec area is along the man made lake and great restaurants exist on mill avenue , walking distance from this park.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyTempe is a fun place to visit. This outdoor rec area is along the man made lake and great restaurants exist on mill avenue , walking distance from this park.
Huge water park , only about 30 minutes away. Great place to cool off in the summer!
140 locals recommend
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdHuge water park , only about 30 minutes away. Great place to cool off in the summer!
Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrWater park, a little more low key than hurricane harbor.
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveModerate to difficult hiking
Great hiking trails, from flat and easy to moderate/ difficult. Go to the visitor center to get trail maps.
27 locals recommend
Shaw Butte Trailhead
12898 N Central AveGreat hiking trails, from flat and easy to moderate/ difficult. Go to the visitor center to get trail maps.
Sightseeing
A 2 hour drive to see these incredible red rocks is well worth the drive! Expect a full day or two of adventure there. Art galleries, psychics, trails, views, restaurants abound. Eat at Dellpiane’s for the best burger(vegan and otherwise!) , and check out the gallery near by for out of this world art pieces.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
A 2 hour drive to see these incredible red rocks is well worth the drive! Expect a full day or two of adventure there. Art galleries, psychics, trails, views, restaurants abound. Eat at Dellpiane’s for the best burger(vegan and otherwise!) , and check out the gallery near by for out of this world art pieces.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdAwesome place to spend the day strolling the galleries.
Music and arts
Theater and music scene in Phoenix
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StPhoenix symphony is one of the best in the country!
Broadway shows abound at Gammage. Get your tickets early if possible. Hosts have season tickets so ask us if you want to go to a shower we may be able to help!
61 locals recommend
ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveBroadway shows abound at Gammage. Get your tickets early if possible. Hosts have season tickets so ask us if you want to go to a shower we may be able to help!
Greasepaint Youtheatre & Scottsdale Community Players
7020 E 2nd StGreat youth theater productions!
Shopping
We have some of the best shopping in the country just minutes away.
Huge mall with High end shops from Tesla, Travis Mathew, Coach, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Sur La Table, H&M, Lulemon, and many more!
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdHuge mall with High end shops from Tesla, Travis Mathew, Coach, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Sur La Table, H&M, Lulemon, and many more!
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdNeighborhoods
Canals with hiking and biking paved paths, in the heart of all the restaurant and shopping districts, close to hiking and outdoor adventures.
North Central
Canals with hiking and biking paved paths, in the heart of all the restaurant and shopping districts, close to hiking and outdoor adventures.