Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ

Places to go in Phoenix

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

Papago Park

Outdoors

Papago Park

Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.

625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Park And Hike

Outdoors

Park And Hike

2603 E Acoma Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85022, USA

Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead

Outdoors

Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead

9200 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028, USA

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

Outdoors

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.

2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Piestewa Peak Park

Outdoors

Piestewa Peak Park

Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.

2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Piestewa Peak Trailhead

Outdoors

Piestewa Peak Trailhead

2701 Piestewa Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Pima Canyon Trailhead

Outdoors

Pima Canyon Trailhead

There is a trail running up this canyon that rises from 880m above sea level to 1940m in elevation.

4500 E Pima Canyon Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Outdoors

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.

2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA

Roadrunner Park

Outdoors

Roadrunner Park

Wide-open area that's home to games including baseball, soccer & tennis plus a farmer's market.

3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA

Sahuaro Ranch Park

Outdoors

Sahuaro Ranch Park

Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.

9802 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302, USA

Sonoran Preserve

Outdoors

Sonoran Preserve

Open desert park with miles of hiking & biking trails through lush, green plains of cactus.

1600 East Sonoran Desert Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085, USA

South Mountain Park and Preserve

Outdoors

South Mountain Park and Preserve

16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.

10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA

Steele Indian School Park

Outdoors

Steele Indian School Park

Leafy lawned park around a lake with a playground, basketball & volleyball courts & picnic shelters.

300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

Water Wheel Falls Hiking Trail

Outdoors

Water Wheel Falls Hiking Trail

Short riverside hike with some rock scrambling to reach a waterfall, popular for family day trips.

Payson, AZ 85541, USA