In light of the surging number of COVID-19 cases and with all of our guests’ health in mind, we have made the extremely painful decision to limit attendance at our wedding to only those who are fully vaccinated. Thank you for your understanding.
In light of the surging number of COVID-19 cases and with all of our guests’ health in mind, we have made the extremely painful decision to limit attendance at our wedding to only those who are fully vaccinated. Thank you for your understanding.
We hope you will have a chance to explore Phoenix
and surrounding areas while you are here.
Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.
Here are some ideas to help fill in your downtime!
VisitPhoenix.com website
Phoenix, AZ
A big list of all kinds of things to do in Phoenix!
Find everything from the best places for tacos to where to see a saguaro cactus.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) 955-8400
Open air lifestyle center featuring park-like green lawns with great shops and dining.
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, (480) 800-3000
Largest butterfly conservatory in the country.
Chapel of the Holy Cross (Sedona)
780 Chapel Road, Sedona, AZ 86336, (928) 282-4069
Located in Sedona, so little bit of a drive.
Fun fact: this is the site of our first kiss.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008, (480) 941-1225
There’s a new Chihuly glass exhibit. Reservations are required.
Grand Canyon National Park
AZ(928) 638-7888
Little further away, but worth the view!
Fun fact: Elsa’s first time visiting the GC was with me - and my brother and his entire family - one week after we started our courtship. She “passed the test” according to my family.
Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Lots of unique restaurants and shops.
Fun fact: Steven proposed to Elsa on October 25, 2020 at the Monarch Cafe in this area.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, (602) 257-1880
Be sure to check the opening times as they vary around the holidays.
Piestewa Peak Trailhead
2701 East Squaw Peak Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016
A series of nearby hiking trails for those who are adventurous.
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) 286-3800
Zoolights will be on at night - an amazing light show among the animals.
San Xavier del Bac Mission
1950 West San Xavier Road, Tucson, AZ 85746, (520) 294-2624
A bit of a trip as the mission is just south of Tucson.
Fun fact: this is the site of our very first date - on my birthday last year.
Sedona
Sedona, AZ 86336
Beautiful red rock formations! Nice shops and restaurants. Pink Jeep Tours.
Fun fact: one of our very first dates.
Taliesin West
12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, (480) 860-2700
Visit Frank Lloyd Wright's winter school location. They also are participating in the Chihuly glass exhibit during December.
USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River
7455 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 362-2700
Visit a full-size replica garden of the USS Arizona. There is also a relic from the actual ship.