Things To Do

Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

Outdoor beer garden offering a great selection of craft beers and a fun atmosphere.

The Churchill

Trendy outdoor marketplace with a communal vibe with a mix of bars, eateries, and boutique shops.

Valley Bar

Underground, speakeasy bar with an intimate vibe. Features live music and games

Diablo Rooftop

Rooftop bar offering incredible city views and a relaxed, trendy atmosphere.

Angel's Trumpet Ale House

Hip, relaxed with a wide variety of craft beers on tap and creative food bites.

Sazerac PHX - Cocktails and Craft

Cocktail lounge with classic drinks and New Orleans-inspired craft cocktails in a stylish setting.

The Vig

Trendy, casual bar and restaurant with craft cocktails, a spacious patio, and yard games.

Butters Pancakes & Café

Trendy pancake house with fluffy pancakes!

Hash Kitchen

Il Bosco Pizza

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

North Italia

The Mission Old Town

Beautiful latin food.

Low Key Piano Bar

Interactive dueling piano bar with a fun and upbeat atmosphere, great for group sing-alongs.

Pedal Haus Brewery

Large outdoor patio with fire pits and yard games.

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Lively atmosphere, outdoor patio, yard games.

The Yard At Farmer Arts District

Huge, trendy space with yard games like cornhole and ping pong, and great food

The Grapevine Restaurant & Karaoke Bar

Laid-back, casual, known for its famous karaoke nights.

Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale

Lively sports bar with outdoor games, live music, and a large patio.

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row

Country bar with live music, dancing, and a bustling party atmosphere. Near many other clubs.

Goldwater Brewing Co.

Local favorite with a cool, industrial atmosphere, rooftop patio, and underground barrel-aging taproom.

Talking Stick Resort Hotel

Casino games and bars.

Topgolf Scottsdale

Make sure to make a reservation.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Medieval-style show with knights, jousting, and sword fighting, along with a four-course meal served in a grand castle setting.

OdySea Aquarium

Butterfly Wonderland

Indoor rainforest with thousands of butterflies.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Train rides, playgrounds, and a carousel, ideal for young kids.

Tempe Marketplace

Outdoor mall and dining

South Mill Avenue

ASU bars and restaurants, shopping

Old Town Scottsdale

Boutiques, art galleries, Western charm.

Golf Club

Various golf clubs in the area. Phoenix is famous for its gorgeous golfing. * TPC Scottsdale, Stadium Course. $150-$300. Home of Waste Management Phoenix Open, stunning views. * Grayhawk Golf Club, Raptor Course. $100-$250. Known for its challenging layout and beautiful desert scenery, this is a premier Scottsdale course. * McDowell Mountain Golf Club. $60-$150. A more affordable option with excellent conditions and scenic views of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale. * The Phoenician Golf Club. $90-$200. A luxurious course at the Phoenician Resort, known for its beautiful landscape and view of camelback mountain.

Hiking or outdoor activities

* McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale. Gateway trail (easy/medium) * Camelback Mountain trail in Phoenix (challenging) * Papago Park trail near Tempe (easy) * Tempe Town Lake. Rent kayaks, paddle boards, or bikes to explore the scenic lake.

Day trips from Phoenix

* Grand Canyon (4 hrs north) * Antelope Canyon. Windy, red layered canyon * Horseshoe bend. scenic view of Colorado river and Grand Canyon * Sedona (2 hrs north) * West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead hike * Tucson (2 hrs south)