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Phoenix, Arizona's City Center District: All you need to know for fun and food!
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items The best sights in the City Center District of Downtown Phoenix including celebrated buildings, music venues and restaurants!
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Arizona's Top Two Sporting Facilities located at City Center!
Best restaurants for foodies & wine lovers at City Center District, Downtown Phoenix!
Downtown Phoenix's Heritage Square: The quaintest area with lots of history to explore!
Downtown Phoenix Most Unique Hotels near City Center!
Phoenix, Arizona's Choice Entertainment & Business Hubs downtown City Center!
Downtown Phoenix Most Acclaimed Theaters & Concert Venues: City Center.
Arizona's Top Two Sporting Facilities located at City Center!
Watch an Arizona Diamondbacks or Phoenix Suns game at one of the city's professional sporting venues that representing the state's professional Baseball & Basketball teams!
Ask Baseball fans about going behind the scenes at Chase! I took my little sister on a tour of this stadium which was so cool! Baseball fans got to LOVE this convenient stadium walking distance to everything! You can hear the energy from the crowd on...
Chase Field-Home of Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Stadium: Original Baseball Stadium built for the team!
I've always said Basketball is the best sport to watch live and the venue matters! Mortage Matchup Cente is the largest go-to venue for Entertainment downtown that happens to be Home of The Phoenix Suns (NBA) and The Phoenix Mercury (WNBA).
Home of Phoenix Suns: Mortgage Matchup Center: NBA & WNBA State of the Art Basketball & Event Center.
Best restaurants for foodies & wine lovers at City Center District, Downtown Phoenix!
The best mix of restaurants with wonderful ethnic dishes to include locally owned, walking distance to the city center district, downtown Phoenix!
I am always amazed by the people waiting outside to get in for a slice of this iconic family's pie! Widely credited with putting Phoenix on the national pizza map. It’s known for its wood-fired Neapolitan-inspired pies made with fresh, high-quality i...
Pizzeria Bianco: Highly acclaimed, artisanal pizza restaurant founded by chef Chris Bianco
I can't say enough about Latha! The BEST date night! The service is personal, and the South African cuisine is amazing. I am very particular when ordering Lamb, but this was so tender and not fatty. I also highly recommend the goat cheese appetizer -...
LATHA-South African Cuisine Perfectly Done!
You can't beat the ambiance at Wren & Wolf! The big bar is energetic, and the decor is wild and fun. There are great Mediterranean dishes on the menu, and they are open breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also - convenient walking to theaters and museum...
Wren & Wolf - Wild Decor & Mediterranean Menu
My favorite girl's night out spot! Fun vibe, great pizzas and cocktails and close to the theater!
Hanny's-Girl's Night Out Fav!
I'm a sucker for a great patio and The Vig has THE ultimate outside area to just hang out and brunch! The food is always deliciously consistent, and the vibe is always on!
The Vig: Spring Afternoon Vibe Year Round!
I could order Tapas & Wine every day of the week and this place is always on my radar for both! The lounge is perfectly set up with windows to overlook Cityscape, and the rooftop bar offers a great menu and views of the city.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails in Kimpton Palomar Hotel
Sitting on the patio here feels like hanging at a European cafe with coffee. Consistently great breakfast with fun vibe and great for people watching at Cityscape.
Breakfast Club-Cafe seating inside and out!
New American Food from steak to chicken to pasta - I love the vibe here! The restaurant is large but with a low key urban feel!
The Arrogant Butcher-New American Food with Hip Vibe
This place saved us recently when searching for Italian! We didn't know it existed but turned the corner by Hotel Palomar and there it was - great Italian food and fun patio!
Rosso Italian-Appetizers and Aperol saves the day!
Downtown Phoenix's Heritage Square: The quaintest area with lots of history to explore!
Landmarks and historic buildings at the storied Heritage Square full of stories from the past that are definitely worth a visit!
I so enjoy walking around the beautiful Heritage Square. The history is so present in all of the buildings. The Rosson House is one that helped spur broader historic preservation and cultural appreciation in Phoenix, making it a cherished architectur...
Rosson House Museum: Phoenix’s finest early residences & Historic Victorian Mansion at the Square PHX
Heritage Square is my favorite part of the city center district! It is so quaint with 19th century Victorian buildings, arts, restaurants and a great place just to reflect!
Heritage & Science Park
Downtown Phoenix Most Unique Hotels near City Center!
These hotels near city center have a clever edge and extraordinary hospitality setting them apart from the rest!
I love the haunted roots of this old hotel! One of the city’s longest-operating hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikipedia Known for its classic charm and storied past, it originally featured modern comforts like air coolin...
Hotel San Carlos: Striking Historic Boutique Hotel in Downtown Phoenix
This hotel has one of my favorite restaurants (Blue Hound) in it and is in such a great location - walking distance to action at city center.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix-In the heart of it all!
This is anything but an ordinary place to stay! Great patios and bar with fun accommodations. A small style resort with retro ambiance.
Egyptian Motor Hotel BW Signature Collection-It's Unique all right!
Moxy is my cool Marriott Property of choice with a Stylish Casual Hip Vibe!
Moxy Phoenix Downtown | Marriott Bonvoy
Phoenix, Arizona's Choice Entertainment & Business Hubs downtown City Center!
Fun common areas to hang out in Cityscape with music, food and drink for families as well as young and old adults!
I am so glad this elaborate open-air complex has been revived! It was great when it first opened and now as downtown is flourishing so is Arizona Center. It helped set the stage for downtown’s revival by creating a central gathering place for workers...
Arizona Center: Phoenix's Open-Air Complex & Central Gathering Place.
Spending time in this area is so much fun as it is downtown's Main Gathering Point for Dining, Entertainment & Life! Cityscape is a lively, mixed-use hub in the heart of downtown Phoenix that brings together dining, nightlife, offices, residences...
Cityscape: The Liveliest Dining and Entertainment Spot in Phoenix, AZ!
I am so proud that Phoenix has one of the largest convention centers in the Southwest! It is a main driver of downtown Phoenix’s economy and tourism. It hosts national conferences, trade shows, concerts, and sporting events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Its presence has helped anchor downtown’s growth, supportin...
Phoenix Convention Center: The Major Southwest Hub for Conventions-includes Symphony Hall
Downtown Phoenix Most Acclaimed Theaters & Concert Venues: City Center.
The best venues for ballet, opera, concerts from small and intimate to large auditoriums with balcony seating!
THE place to go for the Nutcracker and Madam Butterfly – the best venue for the most prominent ballets and operas. While the venue isn't aesthetically as ornate as the Orpheum, it has the best acoustics and much more capacity for hosting the most peo...
Symphony Hall-Home to Renowned Ballets & Operas!
I love a theater district with beautiful architecture and The Orpheum is the most ornate theater downtown Phoenix! It always feels like a proper night out. There is not a bad seat in the house!
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix-Most Beautiful Venue!
One of the best venues for smaller intimate productions known for diverse development and hosting art galleries.
Herberger Theater Center-Intimacy at its best!
I've seen mellow artists like Alison Krauss to crazy, loud Jam bands at Arizona Financial Theater and it all works! The vibe is the most casual downtown and definitely a popular choice for listening to all kinds of musicians and artists.
Arizona Financial Theatre-Hip Concert Hall near Cityscape!
This vibrant spot hosts nationally touring artists, like Billy Eilish, and a lively nightlife scene!
The Van Buren-Music Hall & Event Space
Locals & Tourists LOVE this place for alternative and indie rock music whether live or fun DJ hosted events!
Crescent Ballroom-a Diverse Music Venue!
You can count on this venue for casual comedy, karaoke and local talent! Just pop in and let the night take you away!
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen-Local Concerts!
This small venue is a hot spot for music for all genres and styles! From reggae to country, this place rocks. Check schedules to discover who is playing depending on the night and tour! Usually, general admission so come listen to music and be respec...
Last Exit Live-Jam, Funk, Soul and Metal!!