Guidebook for Phoenix
Nearby Locations
Grocery story within walking distance of my house w/ a Starbucks for your caffeine needs
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Safeway
340 E McDowell RdGrocery story within walking distance of my house w/ a Starbucks for your caffeine needs
Our neighborhood is thrilled to have a second grocery store w/i walking distance! Sprouts is like a lower priced Whole Foods. They have lots of natural and organic brands as well as bulk items like nuts, coffee, quinoa, etc. More vegetarian and vegan options. We also love their salad and juice bar + free Wi-Fi.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdOur neighborhood is thrilled to have a second grocery store w/i walking distance! Sprouts is like a lower priced Whole Foods. They have lots of natural and organic brands as well as bulk items like nuts, coffee, quinoa, etc. More vegetarian and vegan options. We also love their salad and juice bar + free Wi-Fi.
Low key local bar like the kind where everyone knows your name. Intimate interior but spectacular spacious patio.
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Thunderbird Lounge
710 W Montecito AveLow key local bar like the kind where everyone knows your name. Intimate interior but spectacular spacious patio.
As of MARCH 2024, we are SUPER excited about Azlin at the Clarendon, the new restaurant that just opened! Everything on the menu is magnificent. And we're looking forward to seeing how the hotel is to be renovated b/c this used to be a popular high-end boutique hotel, featuring amazing decor, comfortable rooms and a gorgeous pool setting.
Formerly family-owned the hotel had exceptional standards of service and stunning aesthetics. It's now owned by a new LLC promising a brand new look/feel, so we're waiting to witness how they will upgrade.
In the meantime, do yourself a favor and eat at Azlin. I always refer to it because it's right next door, within walking distance.
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The Clarendon Hotel and Spa by GreenTree
401 W Clarendon AveAs of MARCH 2024, we are SUPER excited about Azlin at the Clarendon, the new restaurant that just opened! Everything on the menu is magnificent. And we're looking forward to seeing how the hotel is to be renovated b/c this used to be a popular high-end boutique hotel, featuring amazing decor, comfortable rooms and a gorgeous pool setting.
Formerly family-owned the hotel had exceptional standards of service and stunning aesthetics. It's now owned by a new LLC promising a brand new look/feel, so we're waiting to witness how they will upgrade.
In the meantime, do yourself a favor and eat at Azlin. I always refer to it because it's right next door, within walking distance.
Barro's Pizza
Consistently good pizza!
Thai Basil
My favorite go-to Thai restaurant ~ fresh & healthy! Locally owned
The owner concocts all these super delish homemade flavors by hand - Dank Dark Chocolate, Snickerdoodle & Turkish Coffee + place has a funky seating area that’s like being in Foreman’s basement!
LIX Uptown Ice Cream
The owner concocts all these super delish homemade flavors by hand - Dank Dark Chocolate, Snickerdoodle & Turkish Coffee + place has a funky seating area that’s like being in Foreman’s basement!
Food Scene
Coffee shop off the Light Rail; great people watching &/or bring your laptop to work &/or just hang out!
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveCoffee shop off the Light Rail; great people watching &/or bring your laptop to work &/or just hang out!
Arts and Culture
Get your culture on at our fabulous Art Museum!!! Again right off the Light Rail. Wednesday nights are FREE.
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Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveGet your culture on at our fabulous Art Museum!!! Again right off the Light Rail. Wednesday nights are FREE.
Best Native American museum in the Southwest; incredible exhibitions, art work and a gift shop to buy art by world renowned artists or a little trinket to remember your trip by! Stunning hand-crafted jewelry available in shop as well.
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Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveBest Native American museum in the Southwest; incredible exhibitions, art work and a gift shop to buy art by world renowned artists or a little trinket to remember your trip by! Stunning hand-crafted jewelry available in shop as well.
Bookstore & bar/coffee shop
The oldest locally owned bookstore in Phoenix is a sweet spot to find local gifts + take a load off at First Draft Book Bar, for coffee or alcoholic libations!
Cozy shop, area for study/work, fun inventory, nerd out over all the book choices!
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Changing Hands Bookstore & First Draft Book Bar
300 W Camelback RdCozy shop, area for study/work, fun inventory, nerd out over all the book choices!
Kitschy corner combo spot, serving fancy coffees or beers + delicious sandwiches AND breakfast all day. One of my faves!
Luanas Coffee and Beer
1502 W McDowell RdKitschy corner combo spot, serving fancy coffees or beers + delicious sandwiches AND breakfast all day. One of my faves!
Skydiving
Head down to Eloy - about an hour south of Phx - to get your skydive on at the biggest, best sky diving site in the world! I can vouch - just went for the first time.
Drive down to Eloy - just an hour south of Phx - to get your sky dive on! The biggest & best place to sky dive in the world!
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Skydive Arizona
4900 N Taylor StDrive down to Eloy - just an hour south of Phx - to get your sky dive on! The biggest & best place to sky dive in the world!
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Cultuur en gebruiken
Big City that’s Like a Small Town!
While Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the U.S., it often feels like a small town b/c it’s so spread out & people are super down to earth. Most people drive vs using public transportation so if you do ride the Light Rail or bus, take care. It’s safe but it’s not like the average Phoenician uses it! Unless we’re going to a concert or sporting event downtown.