Things To Do

Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley

The closest casino near our home! Newly opened! They have some tables, slot machines and bingo! We love going here for a fun night out.

Tanger outlets

For those who love outlet shopping and have time for it while you are in town.

Westgate Entertainment District

Restaurants, Movies, Dave-n-Busters etc.

Topgolf

Who doesn't like Topgolf? There are other locations also in Scottsdale and Gilbert Arizona.

Arrowhead Towne Center

If you need to stop by a shopping mall, Arrowhead is on our side of town if you are staying on the west side.

Oregano's

Only located in Arizona and Colorado. Many locations through out the valley. Pasta, pizza, salad, huge guacatony and more!

Ono Hawaiian BBQ

There are a few locations in Arizona.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Our favorite pancake place! There are other locations if this one isn't near to where you are staying.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Our go to Friday night date nights!

Café Zupas

Panini sandwiches, salads and soups. They have good chocolate covered strawberries with every combo meal!

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Filiberto's Mexican Food

Yes- This is a chain Mexican fast food restaurant. Ed's favorite Carne Asada Fries are from here. Lol. Don't forget to add pico de Gallo if you like that because it does not come with it. Nel likes the horchata!

Leo's Island BBQ

Very similar to L&L Hawaiian BBQ :)

Pho for Days

Our favorite family Friday night spot! They have pretty good Pho!

Angry Crab Shack

There are other locations across the valley.

Texas Roadhouse

Their bread and cinnamon butter is so good!

The Merchantile of Scottsdale

Visit this boutique market of 70 + local vendors/shops in one spot! It is a new community of shops. They have a creative space areas for DIY. A great place to check out when you are in town. This place has Nelly written all over it!

Butters Pancakes & Café

They now have a couple locations!

Fashion Square Shopping Center

Talking Stick Resort & Casino

Joe's Farm Grill

Joe's Farm Grill is located next to the Coffee Shop. They have good breakfast!

The Coffee Shop

Our favorite little hidden gem! When we first moved to Arizona, we lived in this neighborhood. Agritopia is so charming and this little coffee shop is a must if you are in the east valley! Get's busy, but it's good! We highly recommend the Spanish Latte, Coffee Cake, San Diegan and Baby got Jack!

SanTan Village

Shopping

Board & Brush Creative Studio - Glendale, AZ

If you didn't already know, Jannel loves to do things that include crafts and making things! If you want to tap into your creative side and create something on your own or with a group, Board & Brush is a studio that you can do just that! You will have to book your spot in advance.

IKEA

Hawaii peeps- Go get your IKEA on an enjoy some Swedish Meatballs in their cafeteria.

Arizona Mills

This is a big indoor outlet type mall.

Main Event - Tempe

Similar to DnB's but with laser tag and bowling. There are locations in Gilbert, Tempe and Avondale.

Aloha Kitchen

Hawaiian food

SEOUL BBQ & SUSHI (Korean BBQ)

We have yet to find a place better than Hawaii Korean BBQ but this place is pretty good.

Sizzle Korean BBQ

A yummy Korean BBQ restaurant

The Yard & Culinary Dropout

One of our favorite places to go when we have guests come to town! Fun place to go to dinner and play some ping pong or cornhole.

La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant

Located in Phoenix. Good Mexican food!

The Henry

Desert Botanical Garden

Musical Instrument Museum

Castles N' Coasters

Mini golf, bumper cars, bumper boats, mini roller coaster, zip lining.

Sedona, Arizona (Northern Arizona)

Sedona is a couple hours north of Phoenix for those who are staying long enough in Arizona who may want to go up north for a day trip. It is one of our favorite places to visit. We recommend the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque, Pink Jeep Tours, wine tasting and just site seeing the beautiful red rocks.

Prescott, Arizona (Northern Arizona)

Prescott is also north of Phoenix and is about 1 1/2 - 2 hours away. This town is charming and also a great place to visit if you would want to explore outside of Phoenix. If you have time for it, go for it! If not this time, next time. It is another favorite place of ours.