Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ

Places to go in Phoenix

26 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Alwun House Foundation

Arts & Culture

Alwun House Foundation

Long-running, local arts center with a bohemian vibe hosting exhibits & live performances.

1204 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA

Arizona Capitol Museum

Arts & Culture

Arizona Capitol Museum

Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office.

1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Arts & Culture

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Expansive museum with more than 300 interactive play areas for kids aged 10 & under.

215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

David and Gladys Wright House

Arts & Culture

David and Gladys Wright House

This iconic, spiral-designed house is the last residential masterpiece by Frank Lloyd Wright.

4505 N Rubicon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA

First Friday Roosevelt Row

Arts & Culture

First Friday Roosevelt Row

333 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

Arts & Culture

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

Cultural center & museum showcasing African-American arts & heritage, with regular programming.

415 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Governor Hunt Tomb

Arts & Culture

Governor Hunt Tomb

625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Hall of Flame Fire Museum

Arts & Culture

Hall of Flame Fire Museum

Fire engines from 1725 to 1969 & a hall to fallen heroes are showcased at this multigallery museum.

6101 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Heard Museum

Arts & Culture

Heard Museum

Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.

2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Heritage & Science Park

Arts & Culture

Heritage & Science Park

A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.

113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Arts & Culture

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Posh lodging with 24-hour room service, plus 5 restaurants, a golf course & a spa.

5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA

Mesa Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Mesa Arts Center

Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances.

1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

Musical Instrument Museum

Arts & Culture

Musical Instrument Museum

Expansive display of instruments from roughly 200 countries, including some that guests can try out.

4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050, USA

Orpheum Theatre Phoenix

Arts & Culture

Orpheum Theatre Phoenix

Renovated beaux arts-style setting for live performances, with 2 balconies & seating for over 1,300.

203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

Phoenix Art Museum

Arts & Culture

Phoenix Art Museum

Expansive collection of acclaimed international art from the distant past to the present.

1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Phoenix Center for the Arts

Arts & Culture

Phoenix Center for the Arts

1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

Pioneer Living History Museum

Arts & Culture

Pioneer Living History Museum

History comes alive in this expansive re-creation of a Western town from Arizona's territorial days.

3901 W Pioneer Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086, USA

Rosson House Museum at The Square PHX

Arts & Culture

Rosson House Museum at The Square PHX

This well-kept 1895 Victorian home provides a look into home life in Arizona's territorial days.

113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Arts & Culture

S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Pre-Columbian site inhabited by Hohokam people, with trails passing the village & irrigation canals.

4619 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

Symphony Hall

Arts & Culture

Symphony Hall

Huge theater that's home to the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, the Arizona Opera & Ballet Arizona.

75 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

The Rhythm Room

Arts & Culture

The Rhythm Room

Intimate concert venue well-known for live blues music & more played by local bands & national acts.

1019 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA

Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights

Arts & Culture

Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights

Landmark 1920s castle surrounded by desert & large cactus gardens, accessible by tour only.

5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Uptown Jungle Fun Park

Arts & Culture

Uptown Jungle Fun Park

6310 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA

Walter Where?House

Arts & Culture

Walter Where?House

702 N 21st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA