Activities in Phoenix
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Arizona State Fair
Originally founded as the Arizona Territorial Fair in November 1884, this three-week event now takes place in mid-October at the Arizona State Fair... More -
Bentley Projects
Here lies the coolest spot in town when it comes to art and architecture. (It’s also the sister location to Bentley Gallery, which is part of Scott... More -
Camelback Mountain
This red-hued beauty is an attractively rugged cliff perfect for hard-core hikers. Its Echo Canyon trail, which starts at 5700 North Echo Canyon Pa... More -
Casino Arizona
You know what they say about casinos—once you’re inside, day and night blend and time stops. Same goes for the ones that ring metro Phoenix, so cho... More -
Desert Botanical Garden
Here you can hike deep into the desert without leaving a paved path or proximity to a cold drink. This 50-acre refuge has undergone a transformatio... More -
First Fridays Art Walk, Phoenix
On the first Friday evening of every month, Artlink, Inc., a nonprofit organization run wholly by volunteer art enthusiasts, hosts a free self-guid... More -
Gilbert Ortega Museum & Gallery
Treat your companion to turquoise and silver pieces at this high-end jewelry and art store. Within this sandstone shop, the inventory includes auth... More -
Grayhawk Golf Club
Founded in 1994, Grayhawk Golf Club is considered one of the best day-fee golf clubs in the Southwest. The club offers two 18-hole courses: the Tal... More -
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
The building alone (an old Mormon church saved in the 1990’s and fully restored as a theater) is worth a look-see for the adobe architecture, but t... More -
Heard Museum
Even if it didn’t house one of the world’s premiere collections of Native American art, you’d want to hang out in this space. The Spanish Colonial-... More -
Jade Bar, Paradise Valley
Located at the Sanctuary Resort & Spa, Jade Bar serves inventive cocktails amid panoramic views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. The spac... More -
Japanese Friendship Garden
Volunteers maintain this intimate, peaceful haven that features a 12-foot waterfall, dozens of plants and trees (including Indian laurel fig, purpl... More -
JW Marriott Desert Ridge (Wildfire)
Located at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, the Wildfire golf club has two 18-hole golf courses designed by legendary golf champs Nick Faldo an... More -
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
Hidden behind a door marked “The Truth Is Inside,” this speakeasy meets European wine cellar is located in downtown Scottsdale. Established by owne... More -
La Grande Orange Grocery
Owned by the same people as La Grande Orange Pizzeria, people come from near and far for the thick, chewy homemade English muffins at this neighbor... More -
MADE Art Boutique
Cindy Dach stocks her “art boutique” with bright red Moleskine calendars, the latest Miranda July stories, and locally made jewelry—including handc... More -
Modified Arts
This tiny music club doubles as a by-appointment-only art gallery and showcases some terrific talent to see and hear. Indie-rock bands used to bypa... More -
Muze Lounge
Hybrid drinking, dining and retail-clothing space More -
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix
Even if there isn’t a show scheduled at this historic 1929 theater and former vaudeville house, take a free, guided tour of the renovated facility.... More
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