Ann & Peter
Things To Do
Downtown Phoenix
Plenty of activities to do in downtown, such as visiting different museums and convention center, catching a basketball game at Footprint Center, or hopping on various bar, coffee shops and restaurants in downtown. Our favorite restaurants in downtown are Taco Boys, Harumi Sushi, Matt's Big Breakfast, Hot Daisy Pizza, and Cornish Pasty. Our favorite lounges around downtown area are Trophy Room, Little Rituals, and Highball.
Papago Park
Just minutes from downtown Phoenix, Papago Park offers exceptional hiking and a wide array of recreational facilities. You could visit Hole in the Rock for a magnificent sunset and downtown Phoenix view, or Desert Botanical Garden to explore the desert plants nestled amid the Sonoran desert.
OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland
Great family-friendly activities. We had a blast at both the aquarium and the Butterfly wonderland, and definitely would recommend it to anyone!
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest indoor shopping mall in the state! You could find plenty of stores to shop and great restaurants to dine!
Downtown Chandler
Lots of boutique shops and great restaurants! Visit The Stillery for nightly live country music and dancing, Santan brewery for great local beer and food, or Peixoto for great coffee!
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Gourmet market & restaurant starring locally produced olive oil & specialty foods plus mill tours! Don't forget to get some local olive oil before heading back home!
Sedona
Only 1.5 hour from Phoenix, Sedona is a great city to visit for the red-rock buttes, steep canyon, and pine forests. Take the SR 89A up for Flagstaff for a breathtaking scenic view of Arizona. Don't forget to visit Tlaquepaque Village, which is fashioned after a Mexican Village.
Flagstaff
Majority of people thinks of AZ as all deserty-and-dry state; however, that is not entirely true. Only 2-hour drive from Phoenix, you can visit one of the snowiest city in the US, Flagstaff. If you enjoy skiing and snowboarding, don't forget to visit Arizona Snowbowl!
Grand Canyon National Park
During January, Grand Canyon might have snow in the canyon. It is definitely worthy to check out Grand Canyon covered in white! You could drive up to the South Rim or catch a train from Flagstaff.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend
