Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
One of THE BEST steaks I have EVER eaten! Pricey but if you want a taste of Phoenix history this is a great place to go!
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The Stockyards Steakhouse
5009 E Washington StOne of THE BEST steaks I have EVER eaten! Pricey but if you want a taste of Phoenix history this is a great place to go!
Locals know to enter through the back door, entering through the kitchen! The red-flocked wallpaper sets the stage for this 1940's chophouse - well-known for their stiff martinis - so retro. Their motto - "Good friends, great steaks and the best booze are the necessities of life."
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Durant's
2611 N Central AveLocals know to enter through the back door, entering through the kitchen! The red-flocked wallpaper sets the stage for this 1940's chophouse - well-known for their stiff martinis - so retro. Their motto - "Good friends, great steaks and the best booze are the necessities of life."
It is delicious & very affordable! Kind of a "buid-your-own" enchilada with excellent ingredients - very fresh.
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Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StIt is delicious & very affordable! Kind of a "buid-your-own" enchilada with excellent ingredients - very fresh.
Coffee shop by day, wine bar by night. And even better it is run by Catholic Charities and proceeds go to nonprofit services in the community. Food, booze & good deeds - can't get better than that!
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The Refuge Café
2422 N 7th AveCoffee shop by day, wine bar by night. And even better it is run by Catholic Charities and proceeds go to nonprofit services in the community. Food, booze & good deeds - can't get better than that!
Sightseeing
An absolute must see! This little known museum is amazing even if you are not a musician. Features instruments from around the world, hands on exhibits and instruments that play themselves. A real surprise at how fun it is! Check out their concert schedule. www.mim.org
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Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
4725 E Mayo BlvdAn absolute must see! This little known museum is amazing even if you are not a musician. Features instruments from around the world, hands on exhibits and instruments that play themselves. A real surprise at how fun it is! Check out their concert schedule. www.mim.org
Who doesn't want to go hang with the butterlies in the largest butterfly pavilion in America? Thought it would be kind of cheesy (not that I have anything against cheese - obviously, since I went anyway) but it was awesome. www.butterflywonderland.com
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Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaWho doesn't want to go hang with the butterlies in the largest butterfly pavilion in America? Thought it would be kind of cheesy (not that I have anything against cheese - obviously, since I went anyway) but it was awesome. www.butterflywonderland.com
Parks & Nature
When in the land of "the cactus" you should go see all the cactus. Who knew there was such a wide variety of exotic looking plants - some look other-wordly!
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Desert Botanical Garden
When in the land of "the cactus" you should go see all the cactus. Who knew there was such a wide variety of exotic looking plants - some look other-wordly!
Not a easy hike, actually pretty challenging, but the view from the top is worth it - NOT FOR LATE SPRING/SUMMER - TOO HOT! Early morning start is best. Bring hiking shoes, sunblock & at least a liter of water! Save some steps by taking the free Olley the Trolley from Scottsdale to the Echo Park trailhead.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveNot a easy hike, actually pretty challenging, but the view from the top is worth it - NOT FOR LATE SPRING/SUMMER - TOO HOT! Early morning start is best. Bring hiking shoes, sunblock & at least a liter of water! Save some steps by taking the free Olley the Trolley from Scottsdale to the Echo Park trailhead.
Shopping
A shopping and gallery mecca. Lots of art galleries, great places to eat,bars & music, Native American shops + a huge mall. There is a free shuttle that will carry you all around downtown Scottsdale and a easy Uber/Lyft from central Phoenix - so party your hearts out!
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Scottsdale
A shopping and gallery mecca. Lots of art galleries, great places to eat,bars & music, Native American shops + a huge mall. There is a free shuttle that will carry you all around downtown Scottsdale and a easy Uber/Lyft from central Phoenix - so party your hearts out!
Entertainment & Activities
Cactus League Spring Training
Feb.22 - April 1
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Cactus League Baseball Association
120 N Center StCactus League Spring Training
Feb.22 - April 1