Activities in Phoenix

Originally founded as the Arizona Territorial Fair in November 1884, this three-week event now takes place in mid-October at the Arizona State Fairgro

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 Scottsda

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 Parkw

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

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 transformation i

On the first Friday evening of every month, Artlink, Inc., a nonprofit organization run wholly by volunteer art enthusiasts, hosts a free self-guided

A favorite among well-to-do housewives and their teenage daughters, this boutique stocks an irresistible mix of new jewelry, body products, and garden

Treat your companion to turquoise and silver pieces at this high-end jewelry and art store. Within this sandstone shop, the inventory includes authent

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 Talon,

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 the

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-sty

Located at the Sanctuary Resort & Spa, Jade Bar serves inventive cocktails amid panoramic views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. The space i

Volunteers maintain this intimate, peaceful haven that features a 12-foot waterfall, dozens of plants and trees (including Indian laurel fig, purple l

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 and A

Hidden behind a door marked “The Truth Is Inside,” this speakeasy meets European wine cellar is located in downtown Scottsdale. Established by owner P

Owned by the same people as La Grande Orange Pizzeria, people come from near and far for the thick, chewy homemade English

Cindy Dach stocks her “art boutique” with bright red Moleskine calendars, the latest Miranda July stories, and locally made jewelry—including handcraf

Locals frequent the late night Pomelo Park watering hole Merc Bar for its fresh cocktails and small menu recently added in 2011. Dark wood walls and c

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 bypass

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. It

Both the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres hold their spring training in Peoria, Arizona's Sports Complex. The complex features a main stadium

Built in 1964 and christened by Willie Mays (who hit the first spring training home run there) Phoenix Municipal Stadium is more than home to the Oakl

This full-size grocery store is a boon for the local Latino community—and anyone who wants a dose of authentic southwestern culture. There’s a fresh j

The City of Phoenix estimates that this summit’s trail is one of the most heavily used in the country; it draws an estimated 4,000 to 10,0