Things To Do
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum is one of our favorite places to visit. It's more than just art. It makes for a great date night, as it features a cafe, and Phoenix Theater is just next door if you wanted to make a day of it. (It was one of our first dates!)
Arcosanti
If an experimental town with a futurist vision is of interest, check out Arcosanti. It's about an hour north of Phoenix but very cool to tour. They have a cafe, too, which the food has been amazing!
Page Springs Cellars
Wine tasting, food, a walk by the creek? It doesn't get much better than that. Page Springs is the jewel of the Verde Valley wine region.
Tempe Town Lake
The lake is a shining star for both of us. If you're inclined to get outside and not go far, there are boat and paddleboard rentals if you're so inclined. It's also a great place for an evening stroll with Mill Avenue and the Tempe Center for the Arts on the south side of the Lake with shops and restaurants.
The Mission Old Town
If you love guac as much as we do, this place is amazing. It's in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale so it's walking distance to galleries, shopping, and a host of great places to eat and drink.
Rock Springs Café
If you are making a vacation of the trip and heading north to Sedona, Jerome, or the Grand Canyon is on your agenda, make a stop by Rock Springs for pie. Get there early because by afternoon there won't be much (if any) to choose from. It's become a great little spot to get out and stretch your legs with shops, a stream, the cafe, and bar.
Valley Bar
This is where we met! As the date gets closer, we'll be checking to see what shows are on the calendar if you're up for some underground shenanigans, nibbles, and live music!
Desert Botanical Garden
The desert should be in bloom around the time of the wedding and not too hot for our out of towners.