Anita & Aaron's Guidebook
Food scene
Hailing from magical Mazatlan, Mexico, Ruben and Marisela have been sharing their love of good food and their culture since 2005, with family and friends. Word spread and more and more people came as the legend of their tasty tacos grew. Soon people started following them to stranger’s backyards just to get some of the delicious food off the grill. With one… small… problem. Their backyard just wasn’t big enough. Soon, there was a line to their backyard a mile long. Mesmerized by the mesquite-infused aromas of Tacos al Carbon, people wanted more.
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Backyard Taco - Mesa North
1524 E University DrHailing from magical Mazatlan, Mexico, Ruben and Marisela have been sharing their love of good food and their culture since 2005, with family and friends. Word spread and more and more people came as the legend of their tasty tacos grew. Soon people started following them to stranger’s backyards just to get some of the delicious food off the grill. With one… small… problem. Their backyard just wasn’t big enough. Soon, there was a line to their backyard a mile long. Mesmerized by the mesquite-infused aromas of Tacos al Carbon, people wanted more.
Giant Hamburgers
2753 E Broadway Rd90s-style spot, burgers cooked to order and delicious milkshakes
Blue Adobe “Santa Fe” Grille is an American Grille influenced by the town of Santa Fe, NM. Major Santa Fe influences include Pecan Wood and Hatch Chiles from Hatch Valley, NM. We also serve indigenous “New” Mexican Cuisine like Stacked Enchiladas, Rellenos, Red Chile Pork Posole, Carne Adovada, Blue Corn Tortillas and Soppapillas.
What sets Blue Adobe “Santa Fe” Grille apart from other Southwestern restaurants, or for that matter other New Mexican restaurants, is our Flavorful Spice. Our ability to deliver spice while maintaining incredible flavor is our great separator
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The Original Blue Adobe Grille
144 N Country Club DrBlue Adobe “Santa Fe” Grille is an American Grille influenced by the town of Santa Fe, NM. Major Santa Fe influences include Pecan Wood and Hatch Chiles from Hatch Valley, NM. We also serve indigenous “New” Mexican Cuisine like Stacked Enchiladas, Rellenos, Red Chile Pork Posole, Carne Adovada, Blue Corn Tortillas and Soppapillas.
What sets Blue Adobe “Santa Fe” Grille apart from other Southwestern restaurants, or for that matter other New Mexican restaurants, is our Flavorful Spice. Our ability to deliver spice while maintaining incredible flavor is our great separator
Green Corner is filled with long, rich traditions of Levantine cooking, a culinary heritage found across Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, which is the native country of chef-owner Ebrahim Takkem. The menu is also filled with things like kebabs, gyro, and chicken shawarma. You’ll also find specialties like kibbeh — fragrant, crackly bulgur-beef croquettes — and knafeh, the wonderful syrup-soaked cheese pastry that’s baked in enormous sheet pans. All meals end with a complimentary piece of baklava for that sweet end to a delicious meal.
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Green Corner Restaurant
1065 W Queen Creek RdGreen Corner is filled with long, rich traditions of Levantine cooking, a culinary heritage found across Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, which is the native country of chef-owner Ebrahim Takkem. The menu is also filled with things like kebabs, gyro, and chicken shawarma. You’ll also find specialties like kibbeh — fragrant, crackly bulgur-beef croquettes — and knafeh, the wonderful syrup-soaked cheese pastry that’s baked in enormous sheet pans. All meals end with a complimentary piece of baklava for that sweet end to a delicious meal.
Restaurant/bar is on a rotating platform that provides great views of the city
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Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetRestaurant/bar is on a rotating platform that provides great views of the city
Wrigley Mansion, originally constructed in 1932 by chewing gum personality William Wrigley Jr. (also of Wrigley Field fame), sits at the top of a hill overlooking The Valley, showcasing the mountains and the city below. Its architecture includes curated elements of Spanish, California Monterey and Mediterranean styles.
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Wrigley Mansion/Geordie's Restaurant
2501 E Telawa TrailWrigley Mansion, originally constructed in 1932 by chewing gum personality William Wrigley Jr. (also of Wrigley Field fame), sits at the top of a hill overlooking The Valley, showcasing the mountains and the city below. Its architecture includes curated elements of Spanish, California Monterey and Mediterranean styles.
Located in front of a historic movie theater, The Nile offers coffee, tea, Vegan bites, and occasional live music. Beautiful venue.
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The Nile Coffee Shop
105 W Main StLocated in front of a historic movie theater, The Nile offers coffee, tea, Vegan bites, and occasional live music. Beautiful venue.
Closest coffee shop to the casita...good WiFi, quaint spot to get some work done, but check hours first (limited evenings)
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Lost Dutchman Coffee House
12 N Center StClosest coffee shop to the casita...good WiFi, quaint spot to get some work done, but check hours first (limited evenings)
Owner Jarrod Martinez has created a cultural hub in downtown Mesa with a unique cross-section of coffee tea, art, and live performances. Enjoy espresso, drinks, and smoothies. Most nights there’s live music or a chance to get in on the performance yourself with weekly Open Mic Poetry and game nights.
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Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, & Gallery
154 W Main StOwner Jarrod Martinez has created a cultural hub in downtown Mesa with a unique cross-section of coffee tea, art, and live performances. Enjoy espresso, drinks, and smoothies. Most nights there’s live music or a chance to get in on the performance yourself with weekly Open Mic Poetry and game nights.
Yak burger, wild boar bacon fried rice, elk and duck sausage, goat tacos, jerk chicken and elk/venison/bison sliders
**CALL AHEAD, the owner/chef is the only one who cooks so there can be a LONG wait at times** Show Victor a picture of the menu in our listing for a 10% discount
Wild Elk Den
275 West Warner RoadYak burger, wild boar bacon fried rice, elk and duck sausage, goat tacos, jerk chicken and elk/venison/bison sliders
**CALL AHEAD, the owner/chef is the only one who cooks so there can be a LONG wait at times** Show Victor a picture of the menu in our listing for a 10% discount
Nestled in a 1920s brick building on the edge of Mesa’s original business, nanobrewery and taproom Oro Brewing offers diverse beer styles from its 12 taps and to-go packaging. The passion project of two long-time friends, Oro is rooted in the neighborhood. Its ‘Community Tap’ dedicates a portion of sales to a different local non-profit owner or awesome cause each month.
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Oro Brewing Company
210 W Main StNestled in a 1920s brick building on the edge of Mesa’s original business, nanobrewery and taproom Oro Brewing offers diverse beer styles from its 12 taps and to-go packaging. The passion project of two long-time friends, Oro is rooted in the neighborhood. Its ‘Community Tap’ dedicates a portion of sales to a different local non-profit owner or awesome cause each month.
Located inside the Cider Corps taproom, Pair Cupworks has quickly gone from a quiet weekend pop-up to downtown Mesa’s first roaster. Kimhak Em serves his small-batch roasts as pour-over coffees and partner Eugenia Tia brews their artisanal teas. Open five days a week, Pair plans to extend to a full espresso bar in early 2020.
Pair Cupworks
31 S RobsonLocated inside the Cider Corps taproom, Pair Cupworks has quickly gone from a quiet weekend pop-up to downtown Mesa’s first roaster. Kimhak Em serves his small-batch roasts as pour-over coffees and partner Eugenia Tia brews their artisanal teas. Open five days a week, Pair plans to extend to a full espresso bar in early 2020.
The Beer Institute is one of Mesa's largest breweries and taprooms, and is a perfect meeting spot for groups large and small. The brewery specializes in hop-forward IPAs but be sure to check out its seasonal offerings that often paired to its made-from-scratch menu.
Beer Research Institute
1641 S Stapley DrThe Beer Institute is one of Mesa's largest breweries and taprooms, and is a perfect meeting spot for groups large and small. The brewery specializes in hop-forward IPAs but be sure to check out its seasonal offerings that often paired to its made-from-scratch menu.
12 West Brewing Co is a two-story taproom that is designed to be a central hotspot in downtown Mesa.
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12 West Brewing - Downtown Mesa
12 W Main St12 West Brewing Co is a two-story taproom that is designed to be a central hotspot in downtown Mesa.
Cider Corps' craft cider styles have included everything from a seasonal pie series with pumpkin, cherry and strawberry rhubarb, to chef-inspired collaboration like the 40 Myke-Myke with honey, arbol and ancho chile to pair with its in-taproom pizzeria.
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Cider Corps
31 S RobsonCider Corps' craft cider styles have included everything from a seasonal pie series with pumpkin, cherry and strawberry rhubarb, to chef-inspired collaboration like the 40 Myke-Myke with honey, arbol and ancho chile to pair with its in-taproom pizzeria.
One of the state's original craft breweries, Barrio Brewing serves up a variety of beers, including its flagship Barrio Blonde, the longest continually-brewed beer in Arizona, or try a pint of its two Great American Beer Festival-winning styles Barrio Rojo and Nolan Porter while watching the planes take off and land. Other seasonal brews and a full menu round out the experience.
Barrio Brewing Co.
5803 South Sossaman RoadOne of the state's original craft breweries, Barrio Brewing serves up a variety of beers, including its flagship Barrio Blonde, the longest continually-brewed beer in Arizona, or try a pint of its two Great American Beer Festival-winning styles Barrio Rojo and Nolan Porter while watching the planes take off and land. Other seasonal brews and a full menu round out the experience.
As Queen Creek's first brewery and taproom, Old Ellsworth Brewing is meeting the demand for craft beer in the far East Valley. Home brewers and friends Brian McKean and Ryan Bostrom offer a changing rotation of brews like bocks, barley wines and farmhouse ales that go beyond the ever-popular IPA. Complimenting the beers is a hearty pub menu that is known for its wings and poutine.
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Old Ellsworth Brewing Company
22005 S Ellsworth RdAs Queen Creek's first brewery and taproom, Old Ellsworth Brewing is meeting the demand for craft beer in the far East Valley. Home brewers and friends Brian McKean and Ryan Bostrom offer a changing rotation of brews like bocks, barley wines and farmhouse ales that go beyond the ever-popular IPA. Complimenting the beers is a hearty pub menu that is known for its wings and poutine.
This tucked away gem in the center of Downtown Mesa is centrally located to the Mesa Arts Center and the other museums within walking distance. Featuring a global selection of wines and craft beers, and some Arizona mainstays also on tap, head to this friendly haunt and set a spell. Can't make up your mind, their knowledgeable staff offer up spot-on recommendations based on your personal flavor profile.
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Chupacabra Taproom
14 N RobsonThis tucked away gem in the center of Downtown Mesa is centrally located to the Mesa Arts Center and the other museums within walking distance. Featuring a global selection of wines and craft beers, and some Arizona mainstays also on tap, head to this friendly haunt and set a spell. Can't make up your mind, their knowledgeable staff offer up spot-on recommendations based on your personal flavor profile.
Arizona Wilderness quickly rose to international cult beer status when it opened in 2012 thanks to a social media buzz back by innovative brews. Wilderness continues to deliver on its reputation and commitment to honor Arizona's resources. Its small batch beers typically highlight Arizona's agricultural and foraged ingredients.
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Arizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
721 N Arizona AveArizona Wilderness quickly rose to international cult beer status when it opened in 2012 thanks to a social media buzz back by innovative brews. Wilderness continues to deliver on its reputation and commitment to honor Arizona's resources. Its small batch beers typically highlight Arizona's agricultural and foraged ingredients.
Sightseeing
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the finest collection of desert plants from around the world in a unique outdoor setting. The garden has more than 50,000 plants on display throughout five thematic trails, which illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. The garden offers lectures and workshops on desert landscaping and horticulture, nature art and photography, botanical art and illustration, health and wellness, and natural history. In addition, the garden offers specialized tours, concerts, special events, seasonal exhibits, an outdoor cafe, a gift and plant shop, and many activities for children and their families.
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Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the finest collection of desert plants from around the world in a unique outdoor setting. The garden has more than 50,000 plants on display throughout five thematic trails, which illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. The garden offers lectures and workshops on desert landscaping and horticulture, nature art and photography, botanical art and illustration, health and wellness, and natural history. In addition, the garden offers specialized tours, concerts, special events, seasonal exhibits, an outdoor cafe, a gift and plant shop, and many activities for children and their families.
Dobbins Point
The highest point in the largest metropolitan city park in the US.
Unique spot in Papago Park to watch sunset from an elevated red sandstone platform made by erosion
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Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
Hole-in-the-Rock TrailUnique spot in Papago Park to watch sunset from an elevated red sandstone platform made by erosion
The Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world. Don't miss Monkey Village, Giraffe Encounter and Stingray Bay.
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Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world. Don't miss Monkey Village, Giraffe Encounter and Stingray Bay.
An icon of the Southwest, Saguaro National Park is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
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Saguaro National Park
An icon of the Southwest, Saguaro National Park is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Montezuma Castle is an ancient abode structure located in the Verde Valley in central Arizona. The five-story, 20-room building sheltered high in a limestone cliff was built by cliff-dwelling Sinagua Indians.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadMontezuma Castle is an ancient abode structure located in the Verde Valley in central Arizona. The five-story, 20-room building sheltered high in a limestone cliff was built by cliff-dwelling Sinagua Indians.
It’s as deep as a 60-story building and as wide as 20 football fields. More than 2 million fans could watch games from the crater rim.
But to really comprehend the vastness of Meteor Crater near Winslow, Ariz., it’s worth pulling off I-40 to see it yourself. It’s just 35 miles east of Flagstaff.
When the meteor hit Earth 50,000 years ago, it left a crater that remains the best preserved impact site on Earth. And because of that, it continues to help scientists uncover mysteries on other planets.
Crater Canyon
It’s as deep as a 60-story building and as wide as 20 football fields. More than 2 million fans could watch games from the crater rim.
But to really comprehend the vastness of Meteor Crater near Winslow, Ariz., it’s worth pulling off I-40 to see it yourself. It’s just 35 miles east of Flagstaff.
When the meteor hit Earth 50,000 years ago, it left a crater that remains the best preserved impact site on Earth. And because of that, it continues to help scientists uncover mysteries on other planets.
This 517-square-mile park was set aside in 1937 to preserve a pristine example of Sonoran Desert Habitat. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument preserves the northern-most natural habitat of the Organ Pipe Cactus, as well as amazing examples of desert plants, animals, geology, and human history. Be ready to enjoy the trails and scenic drives, the star-lit nights and the sun-filled days. Keep yourself safe by knowing what to expect from a desert wilderness.
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
10 Organ Pipe DrThis 517-square-mile park was set aside in 1937 to preserve a pristine example of Sonoran Desert Habitat. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument preserves the northern-most natural habitat of the Organ Pipe Cactus, as well as amazing examples of desert plants, animals, geology, and human history. Be ready to enjoy the trails and scenic drives, the star-lit nights and the sun-filled days. Keep yourself safe by knowing what to expect from a desert wilderness.
Few geological formations are as picturesque and awe-inspiring as Antelope Canyon, a magnificent slot canyon just east of Page in Northern Arizona. With tall winding walls, it’s a monumental sandstone sculpture. A photographer’s dream, the canyon is known for its wave-like structure and the light beams that shine directly down into the openings of the canyon, creating a supernatural appearance.
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Upper Antelope Canyon
Few geological formations are as picturesque and awe-inspiring as Antelope Canyon, a magnificent slot canyon just east of Page in Northern Arizona. With tall winding walls, it’s a monumental sandstone sculpture. A photographer’s dream, the canyon is known for its wave-like structure and the light beams that shine directly down into the openings of the canyon, creating a supernatural appearance.
Step back in time and enjoy the Old West Atmosphere of the “Town Too Tough To Die!”, Tombstone, Arizona. Walk the very same streets where Wyatt Earp and his brothers enjoyed the company of the likes of Doc Holliday! Step inside the historic buildings where a game of Faro or Poker would have called to the weary miner or even inside the silver mine where that precious dollar was once earned! Stand where the legendary stories of the past actually occurred and encapsulate yourself in our authentic Wild West History!
Today Tombstone offers a glimpse into the past with historic attractions such as museums, history tours on foot, by stagecoach or trolley, underground mine experiences, paranormal adventures, shopping, dining and of course gunfight reenactments!
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Tombstone
300 N Sumner StStep back in time and enjoy the Old West Atmosphere of the “Town Too Tough To Die!”, Tombstone, Arizona. Walk the very same streets where Wyatt Earp and his brothers enjoyed the company of the likes of Doc Holliday! Step inside the historic buildings where a game of Faro or Poker would have called to the weary miner or even inside the silver mine where that precious dollar was once earned! Stand where the legendary stories of the past actually occurred and encapsulate yourself in our authentic Wild West History!
Today Tombstone offers a glimpse into the past with historic attractions such as museums, history tours on foot, by stagecoach or trolley, underground mine experiences, paranormal adventures, shopping, dining and of course gunfight reenactments!
Located near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was born a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents into a roaring mining community.
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Jerome Ghost Town
Jerome-Perkinsville RoadLocated near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was born a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents into a roaring mining community.
OdySea Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest, spanning 200,000 square feet. The two-level, state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water. With over 50 exhibits and 500 different species, there are more than 30,000 animals that call OdySea home.
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Acuario OdySea
9500 East Vía de VenturaOdySea Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest, spanning 200,000 square feet. The two-level, state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water. With over 50 exhibits and 500 different species, there are more than 30,000 animals that call OdySea home.
This geologic wonderland is three times the size of Las Vegas, and 3 million times as wild. There are no visitor centers, no developed campsites. Just 3,000-foot cliffs, sandy slot canyons, pulled-taffy rock formations and miles of unmarked paths.
This is where you go if you prefer unspoiled wilderness to well-trafficked trails, and starry silence to crowded campgrounds. The solitude is a factor of Vermilion Cliffs’ remoteness and rugged terrain, yes, but also a lottery-based permitting system that helps preserve the national monument’s wild beauty for generations to come.
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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
This geologic wonderland is three times the size of Las Vegas, and 3 million times as wild. There are no visitor centers, no developed campsites. Just 3,000-foot cliffs, sandy slot canyons, pulled-taffy rock formations and miles of unmarked paths.
This is where you go if you prefer unspoiled wilderness to well-trafficked trails, and starry silence to crowded campgrounds. The solitude is a factor of Vermilion Cliffs’ remoteness and rugged terrain, yes, but also a lottery-based permitting system that helps preserve the national monument’s wild beauty for generations to come.
The Deer Valley Rock Art Center, a 47-acre nature preserve that contains more than 1,500 petroglyphs, merges past, present and future. Managed by Arizona State University's Department of Anthropology, the center features petroglyphs left on more than 500 boulders throughout the Hedgpeth Hills, a sacred Indian site. In the visitor's center, designed by famed Southwest architect Will Bruder, interpretive displays examine the process of petroglyph production, preservation and interpretation. The Glyph Shop offers a variety of items relating to rock art including books, clothing and jewelry. The site opened to the public in 1994 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tours along the quarter-mile trail are available for school and adult groups or visitors may stroll along on their own.
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Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
3711 W Deer Valley DrThe Deer Valley Rock Art Center, a 47-acre nature preserve that contains more than 1,500 petroglyphs, merges past, present and future. Managed by Arizona State University's Department of Anthropology, the center features petroglyphs left on more than 500 boulders throughout the Hedgpeth Hills, a sacred Indian site. In the visitor's center, designed by famed Southwest architect Will Bruder, interpretive displays examine the process of petroglyph production, preservation and interpretation. The Glyph Shop offers a variety of items relating to rock art including books, clothing and jewelry. The site opened to the public in 1994 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tours along the quarter-mile trail are available for school and adult groups or visitors may stroll along on their own.
A reminder of Phoenix's proud past, Historic Heritage Square recalls the city's Victorian past. The Rosson House is the cornerstone of a city block of museums, gift shops and restaurants housed in buildings that date from the late 1800s and represent the only remaining group of residential structures from the original town site of Phoenix.
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Heritage & Science Park/Historic Heritage Square
113 N 6th StA reminder of Phoenix's proud past, Historic Heritage Square recalls the city's Victorian past. The Rosson House is the cornerstone of a city block of museums, gift shops and restaurants housed in buildings that date from the late 1800s and represent the only remaining group of residential structures from the original town site of Phoenix.
Culture
Rated Phoenix's #1 museum, as well as one of the top 15 in the United States. It is the largest museum of its type in the world.
The collection of over 15,000 musical instruments and associated objects includes examples from nearly 200 countries and territories, representing every inhabited continent. Some larger countries such as the United States, Mexico, India, China, and Brazil have multiple displays with subsections for different types of ethnic, folk, and tribal music.
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Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
4725 E Mayo BlvdRated Phoenix's #1 museum, as well as one of the top 15 in the United States. It is the largest museum of its type in the world.
The collection of over 15,000 musical instruments and associated objects includes examples from nearly 200 countries and territories, representing every inhabited continent. Some larger countries such as the United States, Mexico, India, China, and Brazil have multiple displays with subsections for different types of ethnic, folk, and tribal music.
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main StConcerts, plays, museum, gift shop
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed auditorium at the southwest corner of ASU’s Tempe campus.
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ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveFrank Lloyd Wright-designed auditorium at the southwest corner of ASU’s Tempe campus.
The Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, a.k.a. Airbase Arizona Aircraft Museum, was established in 1978, in Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. It is the 10th unit of the Commemorative Air Force and the home of one of the largest Commemorative Air Force units in the world.
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Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N Greenfield RdThe Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, a.k.a. Airbase Arizona Aircraft Museum, was established in 1978, in Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. It is the 10th unit of the Commemorative Air Force and the home of one of the largest Commemorative Air Force units in the world.
Nestled in the heart of downtown Mesa, this is the premiere natural history museum of Arizona. A 'must see' for dinosaur lovers, the main attraction is Dinosaur Mountain, with animatronic dinosaurs, a 3-story indoor waterfall and flash flood that happens every 30 minutes. Take a tour through time and have a selfie with a T-rex. If dinosaurs are not your interest then pan for gold, take a stroll through a mock village of our ancestral Sonoran Desert people, or discover civilizations further afield like the Maya or Aztec.
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Museo de Historia Natural de Arizona
53 N MacdonaldNestled in the heart of downtown Mesa, this is the premiere natural history museum of Arizona. A 'must see' for dinosaur lovers, the main attraction is Dinosaur Mountain, with animatronic dinosaurs, a 3-story indoor waterfall and flash flood that happens every 30 minutes. Take a tour through time and have a selfie with a T-rex. If dinosaurs are not your interest then pan for gold, take a stroll through a mock village of our ancestral Sonoran Desert people, or discover civilizations further afield like the Maya or Aztec.
Free admission. Five-gallery visual arts complex featuring contemporary art from emerging and internationally recognized artists.
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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
1 E Main StFree admission. Five-gallery visual arts complex featuring contemporary art from emerging and internationally recognized artists.
Pueblo Grande Ruin and Irrigation Sites are pre-Columbian archaeological sites and ruins, located in Phoenix, Arizona. They include a prehistoric platform mound and irrigation canals.
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Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E Washington StPueblo Grande Ruin and Irrigation Sites are pre-Columbian archaeological sites and ruins, located in Phoenix, Arizona. They include a prehistoric platform mound and irrigation canals.
The once magnificent Orpheum Theatre, built in an elaborate Spanish Baroque style in 1929, was underused and in serious disrepair when the city of Phoenix purchased it in 1984. Shortly thereafter, the Junior League of Phoenix spearheaded a community effort to retain the architectural and historical integrity of the last historic theater in downtown Phoenix and helped place the Orpheum on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. An $11.4 million restoration, funded through city bond funds authorized by Phoenix voters in 1988 and private sector donations, transformed the theater into a technically modern, but architecturally and historically preserved, 1,400-seat venue for performing arts, community and civic events as well as a location for visitor and convention use in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Reopened in January 1997, the Orpheum can accommodate local, regional and national touring productions, performance companies and nonprofit performing arts groups.
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Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StThe once magnificent Orpheum Theatre, built in an elaborate Spanish Baroque style in 1929, was underused and in serious disrepair when the city of Phoenix purchased it in 1984. Shortly thereafter, the Junior League of Phoenix spearheaded a community effort to retain the architectural and historical integrity of the last historic theater in downtown Phoenix and helped place the Orpheum on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. An $11.4 million restoration, funded through city bond funds authorized by Phoenix voters in 1988 and private sector donations, transformed the theater into a technically modern, but architecturally and historically preserved, 1,400-seat venue for performing arts, community and civic events as well as a location for visitor and convention use in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Reopened in January 1997, the Orpheum can accommodate local, regional and national touring productions, performance companies and nonprofit performing arts groups.
The largest in the Southwest, the museum features about 16,000 art works in its collection of American, European, Asian, Latin American, Contemporary and Western American art and fashion design, and hosts half a million visitors each year. Enjoy international exhibitions and the work of renowned artists. Not to be missed are the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors and the interactive ArtWorks Gallery for children. Take advantage of the audio guide to create your own tour, visit the Museum Store for unique gifts and the Art Museum Cafe for great food, and attend art classes, gallery talks and family programs.
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Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveThe largest in the Southwest, the museum features about 16,000 art works in its collection of American, European, Asian, Latin American, Contemporary and Western American art and fashion design, and hosts half a million visitors each year. Enjoy international exhibitions and the work of renowned artists. Not to be missed are the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors and the interactive ArtWorks Gallery for children. Take advantage of the audio guide to create your own tour, visit the Museum Store for unique gifts and the Art Museum Cafe for great food, and attend art classes, gallery talks and family programs.
The Herberger Theater Center was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Build in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center has contributed to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. Since that time, more than two million patrons, including 300,000 school-aged children have shared the unique experience of live performing arts. Three theaters are located at the center including Center Stage seating 800, Stage West seating 325 and the Performing Outreach theater seating 110.
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Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StThe Herberger Theater Center was conceived as a pivotal piece in the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Phoenix. Build in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center has contributed to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. Since that time, more than two million patrons, including 300,000 school-aged children have shared the unique experience of live performing arts. Three theaters are located at the center including Center Stage seating 800, Stage West seating 325 and the Performing Outreach theater seating 110.
Taliesin West is a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Wright’s beloved winter home and desert laboratory was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a world unto itself. Deeply connected to the desert from which it was forged, Taliesin West possesses an almost prehistoric grandeur. It was built and maintained almost entirely by Wright and his apprentices, making it among the most personal of the architect’s creations.
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTaliesin West is a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Wright’s beloved winter home and desert laboratory was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a world unto itself. Deeply connected to the desert from which it was forged, Taliesin West possesses an almost prehistoric grandeur. It was built and maintained almost entirely by Wright and his apprentices, making it among the most personal of the architect’s creations.
The Heard Museum is committed to the advancement of Native American art, displaying traditional and contemporary pieces on a rotating basis.
World famous for its exhibitions, festivals and outdoor sculpture courtyards, the Heard Museum is a 21st century cultural and educational institution that is part of the legacy of Phoenix. An outstanding array of authentic Native American jewelry can be found in the museum shop and bookstore, and a full-service menu awaits inside the Arcadia Farms Cafe.
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Museo Heard
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum is committed to the advancement of Native American art, displaying traditional and contemporary pieces on a rotating basis.
World famous for its exhibitions, festivals and outdoor sculpture courtyards, the Heard Museum is a 21st century cultural and educational institution that is part of the legacy of Phoenix. An outstanding array of authentic Native American jewelry can be found in the museum shop and bookstore, and a full-service menu awaits inside the Arcadia Farms Cafe.
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The city's most prominent landmark, Camelback Mountain and the Echo Canyon Recreation Area, features sheer red cliffs, the Praying Monk rock formation and the familiar camel's silhouette. The 75.8-acre park is a favorite hiking and climbing spot. The summit trail is difficult.
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Sendero Echo Canyon y Área de Recreación
East McDonald DriveThe city's most prominent landmark, Camelback Mountain and the Echo Canyon Recreation Area, features sheer red cliffs, the Praying Monk rock formation and the familiar camel's silhouette. The 75.8-acre park is a favorite hiking and climbing spot. The summit trail is difficult.
Family entertainment. Water slides, arcade games, putt-putt, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, and more
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Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveFamily entertainment. Water slides, arcade games, putt-putt, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, and more
The hike up the hill can be a workout, but the reward is a great view. The route is a walk on paved surface until about halfway up, and then more of a hike on unpaved path to the top.
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Tempe Butte
The hike up the hill can be a workout, but the reward is a great view. The route is a walk on paved surface until about halfway up, and then more of a hike on unpaved path to the top.
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayFollow the footsteps that Native Americans and hopeful prospectors took over 100 years ago. The trail features miles of spectacular desert wilderness and scenic beauty.
Ghostly, volcanic Superstition cliffs rise 2,000 feet, hiding the Lost Dutchman Mine, one of the most storied mines of the West. The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains and surrounding region.
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Superstition Mountains
Follow the footsteps that Native Americans and hopeful prospectors took over 100 years ago. The trail features miles of spectacular desert wilderness and scenic beauty.
Ghostly, volcanic Superstition cliffs rise 2,000 feet, hiding the Lost Dutchman Mine, one of the most storied mines of the West. The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains and surrounding region.
Mountain & BMX biking, features a pump track and kids' skills track.
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Desert Trails Bike Park
2955 N Recker RdMountain & BMX biking, features a pump track and kids' skills track.
Charming plaza in a petite locale featuring a central fountain & skateboard ramps.
Fountain Plaza Skatepark
417 E Southern AveCharming plaza in a petite locale featuring a central fountain & skateboard ramps.
Reed Skate Park
1631 E Broadway RdSkate park
Eagles Park and Community Center is within walking distance of the casita. Gym, basketball courts, playground and more
Eagles Park
828 E Broadway RdEagles Park and Community Center is within walking distance of the casita. Gym, basketball courts, playground and more
Nightlife
Located in Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort is in the entertainment district and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camelback Mountain and Desert Botanical Garden, while OdySea Aquarium and Phoenix Zoo are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Big Surf, or check out an event or a game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like skydiving, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Scottsdale.
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Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayLocated in Scottsdale, Talking Stick Resort is in the entertainment district and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camelback Mountain and Desert Botanical Garden, while OdySea Aquarium and Phoenix Zoo are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Big Surf, or check out an event or a game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like skydiving, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a moped rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Scottsdale.
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveLive music spot
This 20,000 seat open-air amphitheater, which opened in 1990, presents the top names in contemporary music to more than 300,000 fans annually. Considered to be among the finest outdoor entertainment venues anywhere, it is the only building of its size in the Valley designed specifically for musical performances. The facility has hosted most of the nation's top entertainers, including Jimmy Buffett, KISS, Dave Matthews Band, Toby Keith, Ozzfest and Sting. It features superior sight lines, 40-foot big screens, unsurpassed acoustics and a permanent stage capable of handling the most sophisticated production.
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Pabellón Ak-Chin
2121 N 83rd AveThis 20,000 seat open-air amphitheater, which opened in 1990, presents the top names in contemporary music to more than 300,000 fans annually. Considered to be among the finest outdoor entertainment venues anywhere, it is the only building of its size in the Valley designed specifically for musical performances. The facility has hosted most of the nation's top entertainers, including Jimmy Buffett, KISS, Dave Matthews Band, Toby Keith, Ozzfest and Sting. It features superior sight lines, 40-foot big screens, unsurpassed acoustics and a permanent stage capable of handling the most sophisticated production.
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Mill Avenue Shops
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Parks
Tempe Town Lake
Paddle boats, motorized scooters, bikes to rent, people watching
The 125-acre Kiwanis Park in Tempe features playgrounds, a 12-acre lake, a batting range, an indoor recreation center, a variety of fields for sports and an indoor wave pool featuring water slides and 3’ waves. Rent a kayak, pedal boat or surrey bike to explore the lake. Or check out the Cloud at Kiwanis Park, a brand new splash playground.
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Kiwanis Park
The 125-acre Kiwanis Park in Tempe features playgrounds, a 12-acre lake, a batting range, an indoor recreation center, a variety of fields for sports and an indoor wave pool featuring water slides and 3’ waves. Rent a kayak, pedal boat or surrey bike to explore the lake. Or check out the Cloud at Kiwanis Park, a brand new splash playground.
The Riparian Preserve is a delight for both adventurers and photographers. With interesting trees and plants, desert landscaping, water features, meandering trails, wildlife, an observatory, a and a park, there are plenty of opportunities for photographs, ample trails for exercise, and tranquility for a dose of mindfulness.
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Reserva Riparia en Water Ranch
2757 E Guadalupe RdThe Riparian Preserve is a delight for both adventurers and photographers. With interesting trees and plants, desert landscaping, water features, meandering trails, wildlife, an observatory, a and a park, there are plenty of opportunities for photographs, ample trails for exercise, and tranquility for a dose of mindfulness.
The Arboretum brings together plants from the planet's many varied deserts and dry lands displaying them alongside unspoiled examples of the native Sonoran Desert vegetation
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayThe Arboretum brings together plants from the planet's many varied deserts and dry lands displaying them alongside unspoiled examples of the native Sonoran Desert vegetation
Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, at the base of the Superstition Mountains, only 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Mountain Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Take a stroll along the Native Plant Trail or hike the challenging Siphon Draw Trail to the top of the Flatiron.
Depending on the year’s rainfall, you might be treated to a carpet of desert wildflowers in the spring, but there's plenty of beautiful desert plants to see year-round! Enjoy a weekend of camping and experience native wildlife including mule deer, coyote, javelina and jackrabbit. A four mile mountain bike loop trail has opened at the park – this is a great way to enjoy the park's beauty while experiencing the famed Superstition Mountains!
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Parque Estatal Lost Dutchman
6109 N Apache TrailNamed after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, at the base of the Superstition Mountains, only 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Mountain Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Take a stroll along the Native Plant Trail or hike the challenging Siphon Draw Trail to the top of the Flatiron.
Depending on the year’s rainfall, you might be treated to a carpet of desert wildflowers in the spring, but there's plenty of beautiful desert plants to see year-round! Enjoy a weekend of camping and experience native wildlife including mule deer, coyote, javelina and jackrabbit. A four mile mountain bike loop trail has opened at the park – this is a great way to enjoy the park's beauty while experiencing the famed Superstition Mountains!
Park Amenities:
-Treehouse play structures
-15-foot water wall and splash pad
-500 foot suspension bridge
-9,000 sq. foot playground
-Food Truck/Food Court Area
-Historic Train and Monuments
-First-come, first-serve shaded picnic ramadas
-Reservable shaded picnic ramadas (480) 644-PLAY (7529)
-Playground with toddler swings provided by the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation.
-Restrooms
-Two Lighted Basketball Courts
-Horseshoes- the horseshoe area at Pioneer Park is available for use by reservation only at no charge. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance. To make a reservation, please call 480-644-PLAY (7529) Monday–Thursday, 7am-5:30pm.
-Picnic Tables
-17.8 acres
-no electricity
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Pioneer Park
526 E Main StPark Amenities:
-Treehouse play structures
-15-foot water wall and splash pad
-500 foot suspension bridge
-9,000 sq. foot playground
-Food Truck/Food Court Area
-Historic Train and Monuments
-First-come, first-serve shaded picnic ramadas
-Reservable shaded picnic ramadas (480) 644-PLAY (7529)
-Playground with toddler swings provided by the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation.
-Restrooms
-Two Lighted Basketball Courts
-Horseshoes- the horseshoe area at Pioneer Park is available for use by reservation only at no charge. Reservations must be made 7 days in advance. To make a reservation, please call 480-644-PLAY (7529) Monday–Thursday, 7am-5:30pm.
-Picnic Tables
-17.8 acres
-no electricity
Looking for great outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown and the airport? Take a hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park, including the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock Trail; cast a line in seven acres of stocked fishing lagoons; enjoy a round at Papago Golf Course; or access the nearby Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden.
Papago Park has been home to many different pieces of Phoenix history: it was a reservation for indigenous tribes, a fish hatchery during the Great Depression, a POW camp during World War II, and a VA hospital. Today, the park is home to a The Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, golf courses, various museums, baseball fields, lakes, and Sonoran Desert plants and animals.
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Parque Papago
625 N Galvin PkwyLooking for great outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown and the airport? Take a hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park, including the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock Trail; cast a line in seven acres of stocked fishing lagoons; enjoy a round at Papago Golf Course; or access the nearby Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden.
Papago Park has been home to many different pieces of Phoenix history: it was a reservation for indigenous tribes, a fish hatchery during the Great Depression, a POW camp during World War II, and a VA hospital. Today, the park is home to a The Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, golf courses, various museums, baseball fields, lakes, and Sonoran Desert plants and animals.
The essence of the Japanese culture is brought to the desert through the three and a half-acre authentic Japanese Friendship Garden in downtown Phoenix. The garden and teahouse celebrate the spirit of understanding and promote educational and cultural awareness between the East and West. The garden features more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall and a Koi pond. The garden is a joint project between Phoenix and its sister city of Himeji, Japan.
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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveThe essence of the Japanese culture is brought to the desert through the three and a half-acre authentic Japanese Friendship Garden in downtown Phoenix. The garden and teahouse celebrate the spirit of understanding and promote educational and cultural awareness between the East and West. The garden features more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall and a Koi pond. The garden is a joint project between Phoenix and its sister city of Himeji, Japan.