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1000 Phoenix-Wickenburg Hwy
1000 Phoenix-Wickenburg HighwayNearest GR:D Bike Location
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Shopping, restaurants, daily and sometimes evening activities. cityscapephoenix.com/
1200, 1 E Washington St
1 East Washington StreetShopping, restaurants, daily and sometimes evening activities. cityscapephoenix.com/
If you're into retro/antiques/vintage, check out this store and many others in this general area on 7th Ave.
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Zinnias At Melrose
724 West Indian School RoadIf you're into retro/antiques/vintage, check out this store and many others in this general area on 7th Ave.
Closest pool to the house. You can use the pool as a non-guest, but are asked to buy two drinks and/or food. Well worth it.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
2 E Jefferson StClosest pool to the house. You can use the pool as a non-guest, but are asked to buy two drinks and/or food. Well worth it.
Most difficult local hike. Lots of boulders. You'll feel very accomplished after hiking up Camelback Mountain.
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Echo Canyon Recreation Area
4925 E McDonald DrMost difficult local hike. Lots of boulders. You'll feel very accomplished after hiking up Camelback Mountain.
Shopping, shopping and more shopping in this area - check out the Esplanade across the way for more restaurant, bar and movie theater options too.
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Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdShopping, shopping and more shopping in this area - check out the Esplanade across the way for more restaurant, bar and movie theater options too.
AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StClosest movie theater to the house
Rated one of the top 10 spas in the Valley. The spa is tucked away against the backdrop of Mummy Mountain and offers some desert-style services like the Desert Nectar Honey Wrap.
The Spa at Camelback Inn
5402 E Lincoln DrRated one of the top 10 spas in the Valley. The spa is tucked away against the backdrop of Mummy Mountain and offers some desert-style services like the Desert Nectar Honey Wrap.
Food Scene
Pizzeria with the best patio ambiance. Great for a date or a casual brunch. Good wine list. Lots of gf options too, including sweet crepes. www.cibophoenix.com/
603 N 5th Ave
603 North 5th AvenuePizzeria with the best patio ambiance. Great for a date or a casual brunch. Good wine list. Lots of gf options too, including sweet crepes. www.cibophoenix.com/
Probably the best espresso shop in the Valley (though Lux is really good too).
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Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveProbably the best espresso shop in the Valley (though Lux is really good too).
Great drip coffee house. But try the one & one for something really unique (spoiler alert - it's espresso).
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Cartel Coffee Lab
1 N 1st StGreat drip coffee house. But try the one & one for something really unique (spoiler alert - it's espresso).
Open 24-hours. Their range of food fare is wonderful when the bars close at 2 am.
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Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StOpen 24-hours. Their range of food fare is wonderful when the bars close at 2 am.
Open 24 hours. Pizza by the slice. No gf options, but they do sell salads.
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Grand Avenue Pizza Company
6729 NW Grand AveOpen 24 hours. Pizza by the slice. No gf options, but they do sell salads.
Traditional Napoleon Pizza. Excellent, but not gf.
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POMO Pizzeria - Downtown Phoenix
705 N 1st StTraditional Napoleon Pizza. Excellent, but not gf.
My favorite downtown restaurant when I'm okay with spending more-than-usual on a meal and drinks. If you don't want to eat here - come in for a rum flight anyway. Well worth it!!
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The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StMy favorite downtown restaurant when I'm okay with spending more-than-usual on a meal and drinks. If you don't want to eat here - come in for a rum flight anyway. Well worth it!!
Farmers Market here on Saturday morning and Thursday night. My favorite everyday eatery. Farm-to-table-y.
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Phoenix Public Market
Farmers Market here on Saturday morning and Thursday night. My favorite everyday eatery. Farm-to-table-y.
One of the best southwestern fare restaurants in the Valley, right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Great place for a date. Also serves brunch on Sundays.
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The Mission
3815 N Brown AveOne of the best southwestern fare restaurants in the Valley, right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Great place for a date. Also serves brunch on Sundays.
Good restaurant for vegetarian and healthy fare - local chain.
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Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd AveGood restaurant for vegetarian and healthy fare - local chain.
Voted best burger in Phoenix. This place serves interesting Moroccan fusion food.
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FEZ
105 W Portland StVoted best burger in Phoenix. This place serves interesting Moroccan fusion food.
Neat restaurant space. Great patio. Used to be an old train depot, now several small restaurants, including an oyster bar.
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Desoto Central Market
Neat restaurant space. Great patio. Used to be an old train depot, now several small restaurants, including an oyster bar.
Vietnamese - great pho - you can taste the anise.
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Rice Paper Vietnamese Cuisine & Bar
Vietnamese - great pho - you can taste the anise.
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StBest breakfast place in town.
Vegan restaurant with an adjoining vegan dessert place called Nami. Excellent if you have a car.
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Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StVegan restaurant with an adjoining vegan dessert place called Nami. Excellent if you have a car.
The restaurant for foodies. Go here if you're into the food scene.
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FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th AveThe restaurant for foodies. Go here if you're into the food scene.
Best sushi in downtown Phoenix. Order an OMG roll - you won't regret it.
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Harumi Sushi
101 W Adams StBest sushi in downtown Phoenix. Order an OMG roll - you won't regret it.
Arts & Culture
http://dtphx.org/things-to-do/seasonal/
Listing of things to do in downtown phoenix
424 N Central Ave
424 North Central Avenuehttp://dtphx.org/things-to-do/seasonal/
Listing of things to do in downtown phoenix
Nearby comedy club. Check it out if you're looking for a laugh.
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Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StNearby comedy club. Check it out if you're looking for a laugh.
Casino Arizona
524 N 92nd StClosest Casino.
Popular Casino - One of the top restaurants (Kai) and spas (Aji Spa) in the valley on premise.
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Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass BlvdPopular Casino - One of the top restaurants (Kai) and spas (Aji Spa) in the valley on premise.
If you're at our house on the First Friday of the month - this is where the crowds are. Lots of art galleries open their doors, food trucks park on the stree and bands play on lawns.
132 S Central Ave
132 South Central AvenueIf you're at our house on the First Friday of the month - this is where the crowds are. Lots of art galleries open their doors, food trucks park on the stree and bands play on lawns.
If you're in town on the Third Friday of the month, check out the local art scene: this article explains more: http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/phoenix/things-to-do/third-friday-art-walks
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Trunk Space (The)
1124 N 3rd StIf you're in town on the Third Friday of the month, check out the local art scene: this article explains more: http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/phoenix/things-to-do/third-friday-art-walks
Come here for the best party and spring training game combo scene. Then stick around Old Town for more fun. (The Giants play here, by the way.)
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Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdCome here for the best party and spring training game combo scene. Then stick around Old Town for more fun. (The Giants play here, by the way.)
Home of the Angels. Closest place to catch a Spring Training Game.
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Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrHome of the Angels. Closest place to catch a Spring Training Game.
Home of Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks spring training. Probably the nicest spring training facilities.
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Salt River Fields in Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdHome of Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks spring training. Probably the nicest spring training facilities.
Sightseeing
2301 N Central Ave
2301 North Central AvenueAmerican Indian artifacts and art. Very well-done museum.
Features several different types of art. Very cool building. Don't miss the 'Fireflies' exhibit.
1625 N Central Ave
1625 North Central AvenueFeatures several different types of art. Very cool building. Don't miss the 'Fireflies' exhibit.
4725 E Mayo Blvd
4725 East Mayo BoulevardProbably, the best (and newest) museum in Phoenix.
Good for all ages. Great demonstration of the local flora and fauna. Situated in the Papago Mountains.
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Desert Botanical Garden
Good for all ages. Great demonstration of the local flora and fauna. Situated in the Papago Mountains.
Drive as far south as you can on Central Avenue and you'll be able to look over the Phoenix Greater Metro Area from one of the city's greatest heights. Situated in the Nation's Largest City Park.
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Dobbins Lookout
Drive as far south as you can on Central Avenue and you'll be able to look over the Phoenix Greater Metro Area from one of the city's greatest heights. Situated in the Nation's Largest City Park.
If you want a day trip, go for a casual hike in Sedona (e.g., Devil's Bridge) and then taste wine at AZ's best winery (and maybe get a massage while you're there).
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Page Springs Cellars
1500 N Page Springs RdIf you want a day trip, go for a casual hike in Sedona (e.g., Devil's Bridge) and then taste wine at AZ's best winery (and maybe get a massage while you're there).
Drinks & Nightlife
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGreat music venue. Great patio. Lively night scene.
Best selection of beer in downtown Phoenix - and maybe in the entire Valley. Try the wings!!
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Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StBest selection of beer in downtown Phoenix - and maybe in the entire Valley. Try the wings!!
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StPhoenix's newest bar. Superb arcade selection.
Tucked away in an alley. Underground bar. The place is like three venues in one. Good music, live acts. Skee ball. Or just plain, fun bar. Very live scene. May be a wait.
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Valley Bar
130 N Central AveTucked away in an alley. Underground bar. The place is like three venues in one. Good music, live acts. Skee ball. Or just plain, fun bar. Very live scene. May be a wait.
HUGE selection of cocktails. You really can't go wrong with any of them. Nice lounge. A tad pricey.
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StHUGE selection of cocktails. You really can't go wrong with any of them. Nice lounge. A tad pricey.
Interested in seeing an obscure foreign film? This bar has unusual screenings and highly skilled djs on the weekends. Check it out.
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FilmBar
815 N 2nd StInterested in seeing an obscure foreign film? This bar has unusual screenings and highly skilled djs on the weekends. Check it out.
Cafe, Tattoo shop, and closest local bar to the house. DJ's or small live musical acts on the weekends. Try the pork verde anything.
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ThirdSpace
1028 NW Grand AveCafe, Tattoo shop, and closest local bar to the house. DJ's or small live musical acts on the weekends. Try the pork verde anything.
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand AveBest.Dive.Bar.
Downtown brewery - first female brew-master in Arizona. Great beer.
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Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StDowntown brewery - first female brew-master in Arizona. Great beer.
If you want a wine bar, hop on the light rail and travel north to this place. It adjoins the Clever Koi - a great Asian fusion restaurant. Try both!
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Central Wine
4236 North Central AvenueIf you want a wine bar, hop on the light rail and travel north to this place. It adjoins the Clever Koi - a great Asian fusion restaurant. Try both!
Great 2nd story open roof dance club. Great place to go on a Saturday night.
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Bar Smith
130 E Washington StGreat 2nd story open roof dance club. Great place to go on a Saturday night.
Very unique Russian-themed bar in Phoenix. Come here for vodka and pierogies.
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MILK BAR PHOENIX
801 N 3rd StVery unique Russian-themed bar in Phoenix. Come here for vodka and pierogies.
Entertainment & Activities
http://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/
Nice leisurely day activity in downtown Tempe, on the Tempe Town Lake.
72 W Rio Salado Pkwy
72 West Rio Salado Parkwayhttp://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/
Nice leisurely day activity in downtown Tempe, on the Tempe Town Lake.
One of the best butterfly exhibits in North America. But also, check out the laser maze, mirror maze.
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Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaOne of the best butterfly exhibits in North America. But also, check out the laser maze, mirror maze.
Situated in the Papago Mountains, Phoenix Zoo offers something for everyone. Not recommended May-Oct.
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Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwySituated in the Papago Mountains, Phoenix Zoo offers something for everyone. Not recommended May-Oct.
Best hike for younger kids. If you're going to the Zoo, you should check this out around sunset. Very easy and also very unique.
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Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyBest hike for younger kids. If you're going to the Zoo, you should check this out around sunset. Very easy and also very unique.
Great for kids. Tons of exhibits. Will keep you busy for the day.
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Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StGreat for kids. Tons of exhibits. Will keep you busy for the day.