Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
One of the last original soda fountains in the U.S. along with a great vintage clothing boutique. Wayne Newton was discovered here!
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MacAlpine's Diner & Soda Fountain
2303 N 7th StOne of the last original soda fountains in the U.S. along with a great vintage clothing boutique. Wayne Newton was discovered here!
The food is phenomenal!!! Only a 5 minute walk from the house. It's behind the Tuck Shop restaurant.
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Duza's Kitchen
703 W Main StThe food is phenomenal!!! Only a 5 minute walk from the house. It's behind the Tuck Shop restaurant.
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StYummy BLTs!! Dog friendly patio :)
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell RdYummy breakfast place. Great patio too!
The Coronado PHX
2245 N 12th StExcellent vegan choices! Try the potato tacos.
Favorite local coffee house, small batch bakery, craft cocktails. People watching . Very cool vibe!
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveFavorite local coffee house, small batch bakery, craft cocktails. People watching . Very cool vibe!
(From their website)
"The Taco Guild building has a rich and well-documented history. Nineteen years before Arizona became the 48th state in the union, the parcel of land was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. George and Edna Smith for $30 to build a church. At the time of construction in 1893, the church was called Smith’s Chapel and was an evolution of a one-room schoolhouse named Osborn School. When the new church opened one year later, the name changed to Bethel Methodist Church, honoring Mrs. Smith’s home church in Illinois. It retained that name until 2012 when the property was vacated and deconsecrated. Commemorating the accomplishment, cornerstones were laid in 1893 and 1955, both of which are a part of the redeveloped structure."
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Taco Guild
546 E Osborn Rd(From their website)
"The Taco Guild building has a rich and well-documented history. Nineteen years before Arizona became the 48th state in the union, the parcel of land was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. George and Edna Smith for $30 to build a church. At the time of construction in 1893, the church was called Smith’s Chapel and was an evolution of a one-room schoolhouse named Osborn School. When the new church opened one year later, the name changed to Bethel Methodist Church, honoring Mrs. Smith’s home church in Illinois. It retained that name until 2012 when the property was vacated and deconsecrated. Commemorating the accomplishment, cornerstones were laid in 1893 and 1955, both of which are a part of the redeveloped structure."
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StGreat beer selection, menu, casual, outdoor patio.
Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StHipster Art scene, crepes
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StVegan menu, meatless alternatives, seitan, tofu.
Late night live music, hipsters, beer selection is one of the best in town.
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The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StLate night live music, hipsters, beer selection is one of the best in town.
Get your Mexican fix. Fresh, made to order and abundant quality. Great budget restaurant close by. Very casual.
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Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup
3313 N 7th StGet your Mexican fix. Fresh, made to order and abundant quality. Great budget restaurant close by. Very casual.
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetDelicious and unique. Amazing salsa bar and best quesadillas.
Breakfast, casual. Good meeting spot. All night happy hour. Community dinners Sunday and Monday nights. Big Farmers market on Saturdays. Food is delicious and has a large outdoor patio. Try the pulled pork sammie!!!
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Phoenix Public Market
Breakfast, casual. Good meeting spot. All night happy hour. Community dinners Sunday and Monday nights. Big Farmers market on Saturdays. Food is delicious and has a large outdoor patio. Try the pulled pork sammie!!!
Great coffee and tasty goodies. Parking in the back, entrance in the front.
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Smooth Brew Coffee
1447 E McDowell RdGreat coffee and tasty goodies. Parking in the back, entrance in the front.
Welcome to Green New American Vegetarian — Tempe and Phoenix’s 100% vegan restaurant that masters all favorite comfort foods and celebrates vegetables.
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Nami
2014 N 7th StWelcome to Green New American Vegetarian — Tempe and Phoenix’s 100% vegan restaurant that masters all favorite comfort foods and celebrates vegetables.
Rock icon Alice Cooper lives here in the valley and can be seen often at his famous restaurant in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The menu features a wide variety of foods from ginormous hot dogs to veggies. Grab a beer and people watch.
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Alice Cooperstown
101 East Jackson StreetRock icon Alice Cooper lives here in the valley and can be seen often at his famous restaurant in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The menu features a wide variety of foods from ginormous hot dogs to veggies. Grab a beer and people watch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious, delicious, delicious food and yummy drinks! Only a 5 minute walk from the house.
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Tuck Shop Kitchen & Bar
2245 N 12th StDelicious, delicious, delicious food and yummy drinks! Only a 5 minute walk from the house.
Love the freshness of the authentic Mexican cuisine where they make the guacamole right at your table. There are beautiful murals all over the back of the building too!
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Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th StLove the freshness of the authentic Mexican cuisine where they make the guacamole right at your table. There are beautiful murals all over the back of the building too!
Great pizza and many other dinner entrees to choose from. Best butternut squash soup around.
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Humble Pie
6149 N Scottsdale RdGreat pizza and many other dinner entrees to choose from. Best butternut squash soup around.
I had the best prime rib of my life here. Durant's is loaded with history, including the fact it was a hang out for the mob in the 70s. It's very expensive! Best martini in town. Try happy hour!
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Durant's
2611 N Central AveI had the best prime rib of my life here. Durant's is loaded with history, including the fact it was a hang out for the mob in the 70s. It's very expensive! Best martini in town. Try happy hour!
Dive bar for the locals. Cheap drinks, live music, DJs, pool, foosball and great patio.
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Rips Bar
3045 North 16th StreetDive bar for the locals. Cheap drinks, live music, DJs, pool, foosball and great patio.
(From their website)
The entrance to this downtown Phoenix music venue is in the back alley, marked by a small glowing red sign. Head downstairs and enjoy a drink in the Rose Room, an underground lounge with kitschy thrift store paintings on the walls and cocktails named after Arizona politicians.
It looks sketchy because the entrance is in the back but head in for a big surprise! This place is super cool.
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Valley Bar
130 N Central Ave(From their website)
The entrance to this downtown Phoenix music venue is in the back alley, marked by a small glowing red sign. Head downstairs and enjoy a drink in the Rose Room, an underground lounge with kitschy thrift store paintings on the walls and cocktails named after Arizona politicians.
It looks sketchy because the entrance is in the back but head in for a big surprise! This place is super cool.
(From Arizona Central)
If the red bulb is turned on, this speakeasy is open for business. Located in the alley between Adams and Monroe streets off Central Avenue in the basement of the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Melinda's Alley was at one time home to Phoenix's red light district. The pop-up bar, which now takes credit cards, has a distinct speakeasy feel and allows for up to 69 guests, open only on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For updates, follow it on Twitter or Instagram.
Details: The alley on Central Avenue between Adams and Monroe streets.
Melindas Speakeasy Red Light
(From Arizona Central)
If the red bulb is turned on, this speakeasy is open for business. Located in the alley between Adams and Monroe streets off Central Avenue in the basement of the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Melinda's Alley was at one time home to Phoenix's red light district. The pop-up bar, which now takes credit cards, has a distinct speakeasy feel and allows for up to 69 guests, open only on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For updates, follow it on Twitter or Instagram.
Details: The alley on Central Avenue between Adams and Monroe streets.
(From AZCentral.com)
Off bustling Stetson Drive is this downtown Scottsdale hidden gem, where guests are greeted with a sign over the door that reads: "The truth is Inside." The lounge features stained-glass walls, wine casks and cushy couches, with live entertainment nightly. The bar’s wine list is staggering, with more than 3,200 bottles.
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Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar
7137 East Stetson Drive(From AZCentral.com)
Off bustling Stetson Drive is this downtown Scottsdale hidden gem, where guests are greeted with a sign over the door that reads: "The truth is Inside." The lounge features stained-glass walls, wine casks and cushy couches, with live entertainment nightly. The bar’s wine list is staggering, with more than 3,200 bottles.
Darts, foosball and skeeball are part of the mix at The Little Woody, whose owl motif is a metaphor for the nocturnal atmosphere. Its sister bar, the Linger Longer Lounge, is likewise lighthearted and lounge-y. There’s just enough light to play a game of tabletop Jenga or jot down answers on trivia nights.
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The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdDarts, foosball and skeeball are part of the mix at The Little Woody, whose owl motif is a metaphor for the nocturnal atmosphere. Its sister bar, the Linger Longer Lounge, is likewise lighthearted and lounge-y. There’s just enough light to play a game of tabletop Jenga or jot down answers on trivia nights.
Open since 1996, MercBar is an outpost of the original Soho New York cocktail lounge. Its Camelback location and classic décor—wood-paneling, subdued lighting, heavy glassware—is decidedly sexy and attracts a lot of suits and high-heeled gals.
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MercBar
2525 E Camelback RdOpen since 1996, MercBar is an outpost of the original Soho New York cocktail lounge. Its Camelback location and classic décor—wood-paneling, subdued lighting, heavy glassware—is decidedly sexy and attracts a lot of suits and high-heeled gals.
The best place in the valley to hear live music every day of the
week. At Char's they have a friendly and courteous
staff to serve you. And the best in Blues, R&B,
Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer.
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Char's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th AveThe best place in the valley to hear live music every day of the
week. At Char's they have a friendly and courteous
staff to serve you. And the best in Blues, R&B,
Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer.
Voted best gay nightclub bar. The Premier Phoenix hot spot 7 days a week. For the cowboy down from his ranch to the man dressed to impress. We have all your entertainment needs covered: Go Go Boys, Drag Shows, Dance Lessons and 7 DJ's 7 days a week.
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Charlie's Phoenix
727 West Camelback RoadVoted best gay nightclub bar. The Premier Phoenix hot spot 7 days a week. For the cowboy down from his ranch to the man dressed to impress. We have all your entertainment needs covered: Go Go Boys, Drag Shows, Dance Lessons and 7 DJ's 7 days a week.
Country gay bar where you can get your two step and line dancing on!
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The Cash Nightclub & Lounge
1730 E McDowell RdCountry gay bar where you can get your two step and line dancing on!
Copper Blues is not a restaurant, it’s not a club and it is not a café. It is a rock pub that serves great food, dispenses great beer, delivers great service and provides a charged atmosphere where the energy of sound comes from live music mingling with the liveliness of the crowd.
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Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StCopper Blues is not a restaurant, it’s not a club and it is not a café. It is a rock pub that serves great food, dispenses great beer, delivers great service and provides a charged atmosphere where the energy of sound comes from live music mingling with the liveliness of the crowd.
Everything Else
Five minutes from the house and they have a bit of everything. Decent selection of libations too.
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Sunshine Market
2302 N 12th StFive minutes from the house and they have a bit of everything. Decent selection of libations too.
For the traveling nurse or doctor in town for business, this hospital is within walking distance. Also it's the closest hospital if you should need medical care.
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Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 E McDowell RdFor the traveling nurse or doctor in town for business, this hospital is within walking distance. Also it's the closest hospital if you should need medical care.
For the traveling nurse or doctor in town for business, this hospital is within walking distance. Also, it's very close if you need lodging while your child is hospitalized.
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Phoenix Children’s Hospital
1919 E Thomas RdFor the traveling nurse or doctor in town for business, this hospital is within walking distance. Also, it's very close if you need lodging while your child is hospitalized.
For the traveling nurse or doctor in town for business, this hospital is within walking distance. Also, it's very close if you need lodging while your family member is hospitalized.
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St. Luke's Medical Center
1800 E Van Buren StFor the traveling nurse or doctor in town for business, this hospital is within walking distance. Also, it's very close if you need lodging while your family member is hospitalized.
St Joseph's Hospital
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix AZ 85013
(602) 406-3000
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital
1930 E Thomas RdAcross the street from Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Arts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveOutstanding exhibits, gift shop, film.
American Indian Art Collection. World renowned. Indian Market and special events.
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Heard safn
2301 N Central AveAmerican Indian Art Collection. World renowned. Indian Market and special events.
A fantastic world class museum for the music lover. Great day trip. Plan on being there most of the day to take it all in. Worth every penny.
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Tónlistarhátíð
4725 E Mayo BlvdA fantastic world class museum for the music lover. Great day trip. Plan on being there most of the day to take it all in. Worth every penny.
(From website)
"In the winter of 1938, 70-year-old Frank Lloyd Wright purchased 160 acres at the foot of the McDowell Mountains in present-day Scottsdale to transform into his winter home and studio. Inspired by the southwestern landscape, Wright sought a ‘nobly simple’ architecture in Taliesin West. Primitive but elegant, Taliesin West’s monumental masonry feels as much an ancient ruin unearthed from the Sonoran desert, as the twentieth-century icon of modern architecture that it has become.
Wright’s winter camp expanded over the years to include studios, and residential, dining, and performance spaces, all which served the active community of the Fellowship."
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd(From website)
"In the winter of 1938, 70-year-old Frank Lloyd Wright purchased 160 acres at the foot of the McDowell Mountains in present-day Scottsdale to transform into his winter home and studio. Inspired by the southwestern landscape, Wright sought a ‘nobly simple’ architecture in Taliesin West. Primitive but elegant, Taliesin West’s monumental masonry feels as much an ancient ruin unearthed from the Sonoran desert, as the twentieth-century icon of modern architecture that it has become.
Wright’s winter camp expanded over the years to include studios, and residential, dining, and performance spaces, all which served the active community of the Fellowship."
(From Website)
The Irish Cultural Center (ICC) provides a comprehensive and interactive cultural and learning experience linking the people of and visitors to Arizona with the people of Ireland and other Celtic cultures. We hope to preserve Irish heritage and culture in Arizona while illuminating the culture of Ireland and the Irish in America. This helps to promote international peace, friendship and goodwill. The ICC offers programs, classes, festivals and special events including history, music, art, dance, literature, drama, crafts, language, travel, sports and traditional activities.
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Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library
1106 N Central Ave(From Website)
The Irish Cultural Center (ICC) provides a comprehensive and interactive cultural and learning experience linking the people of and visitors to Arizona with the people of Ireland and other Celtic cultures. We hope to preserve Irish heritage and culture in Arizona while illuminating the culture of Ireland and the Irish in America. This helps to promote international peace, friendship and goodwill. The ICC offers programs, classes, festivals and special events including history, music, art, dance, literature, drama, crafts, language, travel, sports and traditional activities.
(From azcentral.com)
The classically styled marquee and Spanish Revival architecture make it one of Phoenix's most iconic buildings. Here are some cool tidbits about downtown's Orpheum Theatre.
1. The Orpheum cost $750,000 to build from 1927-29. Adjusted for inflation, that's the equivalent of over $10.2 million today.
2. The seats in the upper level are original.
3. The completed Orpheum Theatre opened its doors on Jan. 5, 1929, just a few months before the stock market crash that plunged the country into the Great Depression.
4. The Orpheum, under many owners, has had different names over the years, including the Paramount and Palace West.
5. There is a Wurlitzer organ in the wings, similar to the one that served as the soundtrack for silent films. If you take the tour, a staff member will play it for you.
6. For much of its history, the Orpheum was also a movie theater. Initially, it screened "talkies" such as "I'm No Angel," starring Mae West. West came to the Orpheum to promote the film in 1933.
To see more information from this article, copy and paste the link below.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/arts/2014/08/06/orpheum-theatre-phoenix-fun-facts-trivia/13685077/
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Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams St(From azcentral.com)
The classically styled marquee and Spanish Revival architecture make it one of Phoenix's most iconic buildings. Here are some cool tidbits about downtown's Orpheum Theatre.
1. The Orpheum cost $750,000 to build from 1927-29. Adjusted for inflation, that's the equivalent of over $10.2 million today.
2. The seats in the upper level are original.
3. The completed Orpheum Theatre opened its doors on Jan. 5, 1929, just a few months before the stock market crash that plunged the country into the Great Depression.
4. The Orpheum, under many owners, has had different names over the years, including the Paramount and Palace West.
5. There is a Wurlitzer organ in the wings, similar to the one that served as the soundtrack for silent films. If you take the tour, a staff member will play it for you.
6. For much of its history, the Orpheum was also a movie theater. Initially, it screened "talkies" such as "I'm No Angel," starring Mae West. West came to the Orpheum to promote the film in 1933.
To see more information from this article, copy and paste the link below.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/arts/2014/08/06/orpheum-theatre-phoenix-fun-facts-trivia/13685077/
Getting Around
Sky Harbor is 7-10 minutes from our house. The best route is to leave airport to 24th street (north) to McDowell. Go left (west) on McDowell to 13th street and turn right (north) to Monte Vista and go right (east) to Evergreen and take a left. Our place will be on the right.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor alþjóðaflugvöllur
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdSky Harbor is 7-10 minutes from our house. The best route is to leave airport to 24th street (north) to McDowell. Go left (west) on McDowell to 13th street and turn right (north) to Monte Vista and go right (east) to Evergreen and take a left. Our place will be on the right.
This is an alternative to the rental cars at Sky Harbor Airport. Sometimes during peak seasons they run out of cars at the airport, and many times you can get a better price off site.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
4635 N 7th StThis is an alternative to the rental cars at Sky Harbor Airport. Sometimes during peak seasons they run out of cars at the airport, and many times you can get a better price off site.
http://www.valleymetro.org/metrolightrail
Encanto Rd./Central Ave. Station is the closest stop to our place.
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Valley Metro LightRail
Valley Metro LightRailhttp://www.valleymetro.org/metrolightrail
Encanto Rd./Central Ave. Station is the closest stop to our place.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks! Super cool stadium with a retractable roof and a swimming pool next to the field to get your party on.
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Chase Field íþróttavöllurinn
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks! Super cool stadium with a retractable roof and a swimming pool next to the field to get your party on.
Many of my guests are here on conferences held at the Convention Center. They are looking for a less expensive, more authentic experience nearby away from the noisy downtown scene.
It's a 10 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride.
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Phoenix ráðstefnusenter
100 N 3rd StMany of my guests are here on conferences held at the Convention Center. They are looking for a less expensive, more authentic experience nearby away from the noisy downtown scene.
It's a 10 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride.
Home of the Phoenix Suns and to numerous concerts that come into town. I suggest taking an Uber of Lyft because it's cheaper round trip than parking.
Afterwards, check out Cooperstown just south.
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Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns and to numerous concerts that come into town. I suggest taking an Uber of Lyft because it's cheaper round trip than parking.
Afterwards, check out Cooperstown just south.
Close to our house, easy parking with validation, clean theatre with great movie selection and comfortable reclining seats. Enjoy shopping and eats in the outdoor mall.
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AMC Arizona Center 24
565 N 3rd StClose to our house, easy parking with validation, clean theatre with great movie selection and comfortable reclining seats. Enjoy shopping and eats in the outdoor mall.
Essentials
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdJust a mile from the house!
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdFry's Food And Drug
744 W Camelback Rd