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fun things to do in phoenix! 🌵☀️

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this also contains fun things in the nearby suburbs of phoenix & sedona!
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Outdoor Activities

 
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this is right in the heart of tempe and so beautiful! a perfect blend of urban + nature views
Papago Park Phoenix | Hiking, Biking & Outdoor Fun
 
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my favorite food truck randizzle’s is here every saturday! best burgers in town. it’s not pet friendly however, but it’s still an awesome experience!
Gilbert Farmers Market
 
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absolutely beautiful. a bit pricey but so worth it especially when the monarch butterflies are out! this is in scottsdale / north phoenix near the zoo!
Desert Botanical Garden
 
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this spot has a ton of grass for pups to run around and offers lots of shaded parking. it’s near agritopia, which has some awesome restaurants, coffee shops & bars! the mission, the coffee shop, joe’s farm grill, air guitar, the undertow & pe...
Cosmo Dog Park
 
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my favorite park in gilbert! has tons of fresh grass almost all year round, lots of ducks & fields for sports & playing with your dog!
Discovery District Park
 
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baseball is huge here considering we host a lot of spring training for the mlb every year, but catching home games are the best! there’s lots of great food to choose from & usually the roof is open which makes it fun to see birds fly around!
Chase Field
 
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always a blast. showcases local phoenix artists & musicians on the first friday of every month. definitely a fun time and great start to exploring phoenix.
First Friday Roosevelt Row

Restaurants

 
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my favorite restaurant ever. everything on the menu is fantastic. drinks, apps, entrees, all of it. right in the heart of downtown sedona next to the pink jeeps!
89Agave Cantina
 
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one of my favorite restaurants! the staff are all very nice at this location. the drinks and food are always great, my family loves coming here when we don’t feel like making dinner!
McCormick Ranch | Experience Scottsdale Dining
 
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my favorite thai place in all of arizona. the coconut mojito is to die for. the service is always amazing when i’m here & the pork fried rice comes out perfect every time. in the heart of chandler it never disappoints.
Grace Thai Downtown Chandler

Other Food & Drinks

 
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this place has great cocktails & so many fun dishes to try! the atmosphere is more upscale but still great for a casual night out.
The Mission Gilbert
 
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this has quickly become a cult favorite in the entire valley! my favorite drink is an iced caramel vanilla latte with vanilla cold foam.
Better Buzz Coffee
 
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my favorite bakery in phoenix! the owner is so kind and the employees are so knowledgeable and patient while explaining everything they have. the quality is unmatched & on the weekends they have different cruffin flavors. this place has become a ...
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my friends and i love this place. they have the best prickly pear marg i’ve ever had. their barbacoa chipotle mac is awesome & so are all their tacos. if you’re looking for a fun night out, check out this place. it turns into a club after 9-10pm!
Salt Tacos y Tequila
 
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randizzle’s is FINALLY opening a shop in gilbert but hands down these are the best burgers i’ve ever had. the food truck goes somewhere new every day & are 100% worth keeping up with to see where they end up next.
Randizzle's Food Truck Created by Owner/Chef Randy ...

Arts & Entertainment

 
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this museum is full of gorgeous native american artifacts from tribes in arizona. a great source of education if visiting the area for the first time!
Heard Museum | Experience Indigenous Creativity
 
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there are a lot of great artists you can see here for a relatively fair price. its a smaller venue packed with culture. some of the greats performed here when they were first starting out. this is in downtown mesa & near some great restaurants
Nile Theater
 
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in my opinion, this is one of the best places to see concerts in phoenix. it’s an outdoor venue which makes it perfect for the later and spring months. summer can be challenging, but worth it if you’re hydrated! i love sitting in the lawn but being c...
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre - Phoenix

Local Favorites

 
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joe’s farm grill is one of the oldest restaurants in the valley and so delicious. the coffee shop right next to it is also fantastic. i love their lemonades & the fact all of their produce is sourced locally!
Joe's Farm Grill