Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ
Places to go in Phoenix
211 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Shopping
Deseret Book
Faith-based bookstore supplying religious reading material, music, movies, art, jewelry & gifts.
2919 Agua Fria Fwy Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ 85027, USA
Outdoors
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Food & Drink
Dessert in Desert
18511 N Scottsdale Rd ste105, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Food & Drink
Different Pointe of View
Elegant American eatery in the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort featuring sweeping valley views.
11111 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

Outdoors
Dobbins Lookout
Scenic observation point with an elevation of 2,330 feet, accessible by hiking or driving.
10919 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA

Shopping
Dog Eared Pages Used Books
A wide selection of secondhand, rare & out-of-print books fill this basic store with a reading area.
16428 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032, USA

Food & Drink
Dos Chris’ Bakery & Charcuterie Co.
6007 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA
Outdoors
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area
Expansive public park with miles of hiking & biking trails winding through rocky desert terrain.
2421 E Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA
Outdoors
Echo Canyon Recreation Area
Sizable park housing Camelback Mountain & its 3 hiking trails, free parking & recreation area.
4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA
Outdoors
Echo Canyon Trailhead
Trailhead featuring a parking lot, restrooms & the start of a trail leading up Camelback Mountain.
E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA

Outdoors
El Prado Park
6428 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041, USA
Food & Drink
elements
Refined Sanctuary on Camelback eatery pairing Asian-accented New American fare & sweeping views.
5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
Sports & Recreation
Encanto 9-Hole Golf Course
Public 9-hole golf course with city skyline views & a well-stocked shop.
2300 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA
Outdoors
Encanto Park
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields.
2605 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA

Food & Drink
Essence Bakery Cafe
Local cafe chain serving breakfast, sandwiches, pot pies, macarons & more in a relaxed atmosphere.
3830 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA

Outdoors
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Big, mountainous park featuring wetlands & undisturbed desert areas plus trails & picnic sites.
14805 West Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA
Wellness
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Sophisticated property offering high-end dining & outdoor pools, plus a spa & a fitness center.
7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Food & Drink
Fillmore Coffee Co.
Cafe in an apartment building pouring fresh-roasted coffee & plating wholesome breakfast & lunches.
600 N 4th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Food & Drink
First & Last
Trendy restaurant preparing imaginative meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus unique cocktails.
1001 N 3rd Ave #1, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

Shopping
First Draft Book Bar
Inside Changing Hands Bookstore, 300 W Camelback Rd #1, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA
Arts & Culture
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Sports & Recreation
Focus Climbing Center
Sizable indoor rock climbing operation, with classes for a range of experience levels.
2150 W Broadway Rd #103, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA

Food & Drink
Frosted Bakehouse
5033 E Elliot Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA

Outdoors
Gila Valley Lookout
Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA