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Things To Do & Places to Eat

Below are some local spots worth checking out. If you'll be spending a few days or more in Arizona, there's plenty more to see in places outside the Phoenix valley, like Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Tucson, Prescott, and more!

Chandler Fashion Center

3111 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226

The nearby shopping mall, with lots of stores to explore. Notably home to the LEGO store, Heather's favorite!

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

A great place to get to know Arizona's wonderful and unique plant life, much of which isn't found anywhere else in the world!

Phoenix Zoo

455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

A great outdoor activity for all ages, especially in the beautiful Arizona spring!

Downtown Chandler

Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Lots of great restaurants to choose from here.

Portillo's Tempe

65 South McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. Don't forget the chocolate cake shake!

OdySea Aquarium

9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Pairs well with the neighboring Butterfly Wonderland.

Butterfly Wonderland

9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Pairs well with the neighboring OdySea Aquarium.

Camelback Mountain

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Hiking trail with beautiful views, but not for the novice hiker. March is perfect AZ weather, but always bring plenty of water.

Lost Dutchman State Park

6109 North Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Hiking trails for any level, with beautiful views of the Superstition Mountains. March is perfect AZ weather, but always bring plenty of water.

Taliesin West

12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

A house designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, neat to see if you are a fan of architecture and design

Arizona Renaissance Festival

12601 U.S. 60, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is open February and March every year - great food, neat shows, fun shopping - highly recommended!

Fashion Square

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Find your favorite designer shopping brands here

Old Town Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Historic Old Town Scottsdale, known for its cute shops during the day, and vibrant nightlife after dark

Amici Pizza

2023 West Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ 85202

The best New York pizza and garlic knots in town

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

3510 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85204

Chicago style deep dish pizza

Arizona Science Center

600 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

A fun museum for the whole family

Postino South Tempe

8749 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85284

A great spot for wine and specialty bruschetta, with a patio perfect for a beautiful spring day

Musical Instrument Museum

4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

17599 East Peak Lane, Picacho, AZ 85141

If you want to take a little longer of a drive, this petting zoo has lots of cool animals and is a blast for all ages!

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

50 East Warner Road, Chandler, AZ 85225

Delicious ice cream loaded with your choice of toppings - highly recommend the double fudge brownie or key lime pie flavors!