Lots of mountains and trails to hike, beautiful place to feel like you're away from the city. Lots of Saguaro and other dessert life (including Rattle Snakes so keep your eyes and ears peeled!)
Castles N' Coasters
9445 North Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Classic little Amusement Park with an arcade, mini golf, bumper boats, the standard faire. It even has its own Roller Coaster with 2 Loop-de-loops!
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
We went here on our 4-year anniversary and it is lovely. A beautiful walk with interesting and informative botanicals plus they usually run art or wildlife events. Not too far from the airport!
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
It's cute! I loved their Jelly-fish exhibit and I heard it has been updated!
Great Skate
10054 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302
I rarely even fall down here any more :D
Bowlero Glendale
17210 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
You may not like bowling, but that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 West Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Super cool Zoo. Huge. Unless you're an experienced hiker I don't think you can do this whole Zoo in a day. (Always a deal for this place on Groupon).
Topgolf
6101 North 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305
Ideal for big groups - pricey but not if you split it between people.
Sushi Plus
5830 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ 85306
Max and I eat here a lot!
Mochilero Kitchen
6791 West Happy Valley Road, Peoria, AZ 85383
Try the red snapper!
Culinary Dropout
5632 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
This is a Sam Fox Restaurant Concept joint and we love it. May want to make a reservation.
Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
8501 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Some of the best BBQ in the area. May want to make a reservation.
Humble Pie
3890 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85310
Their Humble Brussels are amazing!
Portillo's Glendale
17125 North 79th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
If you go, you have to get a cake shake!
Brave Korean BBQ
1743 East Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
I know this is far, but it is so worth it. It's all you can eat Korean BBQ with no time limit. Ideal for a big group. (If you haven't had Korean cheese corn, get it!)