Avondale · Maricopa County, AZ
Road trips from Avondale
Scout analyzed 46 Avondale places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.
Places analyzed
46
Matches
21
Typical spend
$40
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for road trips
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Nightlife
Inca Fusion Peruvian Restaurant
This Peruvian restaurant is suitable for a main meal, lasting about 1-1.5 hours and costing $20-45 per person. It can be a good stop for lunch or dinner on a weekend adventure or a casual date night.
Food & Drink
Eric's Family Barbecue
Eric's Family Barbecue is a good spot for a casual family meal or solo lunch, offering classic BBQ without a high price point. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-35 per person for a full meal.
Westwind Plaza
Westwind plaza
Westwind Plaza is suitable for a casual shopping trip or a quick meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and budget $20-$100 per person, depending on purchases.
Gateway Pavilions
Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Avondale
Pier 88 is a casual spot for seafood boils that can serve as a relaxed family dinner or a lunch outing. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-40 per person.
Westgate
Chico's Off The Rack
Chico's Off The Rack is a good stop for finding discounted women's clothing, taking about an hour of browsing. Expect to spend $50-$200 per person if making a purchase.
Maryvale Village
Moon Valley Nurseries
This is a large outdoor nursery best for browsing plants and trees, with options to purchase or just enjoy the scenery. Expect to spend an hour or more walking through the grounds, with costs ranging from free if just looking to moderate for small purchases.
Shopping
Next Level Gaming
Next Level Gaming is a shop for browsing and buying video games and related merchandise, suitable for a casual solo or small group outing. Expect to spend an hour or so, with costs depending on purchases.
Avondale Civic Center
Avondale Civic Center Library
A library is a good option for a quiet solo activity or a free family outing, especially on a rainy day. Plan for a 1-2 hour visit with no expected costs, often paired with a nearby park or cafe.
Amberlea
Elgin Nursery & Tree Farms
Visit Elgin Nursery for a relaxed outdoor shopping experience to pick up plants and trees for your home or garden. Expect to spend an hour or so, with costs ranging from free browsing to significant if purchasing larger items.
Avondale Commerce Center
8-Bit Aleworks
8-Bit Aleworks is a brewery suitable for a casual afternoon or evening with friends, where you can enjoy drinks and food for about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $20-$40 per person.
Food & Drink
Cafe Zamora
Cafe Zamora is a casual spot for homestyle Mexican food, suitable for a quick and affordable family meal or solo lunch. Expect to spend under an hour and $10-25 per person.
Outdoors
Festival Fields Park
Festival Fields Park is a good free option for families or individuals to spend an hour or two outdoors. It can be paired with a local meal before or after, and offers open space for play.
Food & Drink
Main Event Avondale
Main Event is a large entertainment venue for a multi-hour family outing or a group celebration, offering activities like bowling and arcade games along with casual dining. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for food and activities.
Sports & Recreation
Mountainside Fitness Avondale
This fitness center is suitable for a solo workout or a session with friends. Expect to spend an hour or more, with potential costs for a day pass or membership fees. It can be paired with a meal out afterward.
Avondale Commerce Center
The Studance Lab
The Studance Lab is a sports school, likely a studio for dance or martial arts, good for dedicated practice or trying a new class. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-$50 per session.
Avondale Plaza
Colados Coffee & Crepes (Avondale)
This is a good spot for a casual breakfast, brunch, or a coffee and dessert break. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and about $10-25 per person for coffee and crepes.
Nightlife
Longbranch Saloon
The Longbranch Saloon is an inexpensive local bar best for an evening drink. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for an hour-long visit.
Gateway Pavilions
The Room Escape Games
This escape room is a fun activity for a group of friends or family, suitable for a birthday or weekend outing. Expect to spend about an hour and a half and around $30-45 per person.
Palmilla
The Human Bean
A quick drive-thru stop for coffee, tea, or a smoothie, perfect for starting the day or a mid-day pick-me-up. Expect to spend $5-10 and a few minutes in line.
Family
Base & Meridian Wildlife Area
This nature preserve is a good option for a free, low-key outdoor activity, ideal for observing local wildlife and enjoying scenic views. Plan for 1-2 hours of walking, best in cooler weather.
Avondale Plaza
Waterworks Water & Ice
Waterworks Water & Ice is a casual stop for a quick sweet treat, good for a dessert after dinner or a midday cool-down. Expect to spend 15 minutes and $5-$15 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 21 of the 46 analyzed Avondale places fit road trips.
- 19% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Educational, Adventurous, Scenic.
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