In addition to the aforementioned attractions and hot spots, there is a ton of adventure awaiting you right outside of Phoenix city limits. Day trips to the following destinations allow you to explore Arizona for the day and be back in town by night. Home to one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Grand Canyon’s south rim is open year-round. The North Rim is open from mid-May through October, dependent upon weather conditions. The Grand Canyon can be experienced via shuttles and tours from Phoenix, air tours, guided hikes, rafting the Colorado River, by rail and at Skywalk at Grand Canyon West.
The cultural community of Sedona is a mecca for both art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by the towering red sandstone cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona’s deep red-rock buttes provide a beautiful backdrop to boutiques and art galleries selling authentic Native American and Southwestern arts and crafts. While in Sedona, you can see the land in a myriad of ways: air tours, winery tours and off-road tours.
Once the territorial capital of the state, Prescott is rich with history embodied in its world famous Whiskey Row and abundant historical landmarks. Nestled at an elevation of 5,200′ feet above sea level amongst the largest stand of ponderosa pine forests in the U.S., Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows filled with wildlife. Here you’ll find many things to do including horseback riding, golfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, local breweries, restaurants, shopping, and a hometown feel that keep visitors, young and old, coming back year after year.
Up in the mountains at approximately 7,000 ft, Flagstaff is home to the Coconino National Forest, Northern Arizona University and Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was found back in 1930. Flagstaff offers year-round outdoor adventure from hiking, climbing and festivals in the warmer months to skiing and a North Pole Experience in the winter. For additional day trip ideas and information, please click here.
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Phoenix Locations:
Raven Golf Club – 3636 E Baseline Rd. – (602)-243-3636
Phoenician Golf – 6000 E Camelback Rd – (480)-941-8200
Arizona Grand Golf – 8000 S Arizona Grand Pkwy – (602)-431-6480
Arizona Biltmore Golf – 2400 E Missouri Ave – (855)689-2878
Golf Club of Estrella – 11800 S Golf Club Dr – (623)-386-2600
Raven Verrado Golf – 4242 N Golf Dr – (623)388-3000
Wigwam Arizona Golf – 300 E Wigwam Blvd – (623)-935-3811
Ocotillo Golf Resort – 3751 S Clubhouse Dr – (480)917-6660
Superstition Mountain Golf – 8000 E Club Village Dr – (480)983-3200
Dinosaur Mountain Golf – 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd – (800)-827-5281
Grand Canyon University Golf – 5902 W Indian School Rd – (623)-846-4022
Dobson Ranch Golf – 2155 S Dobson Rd – (480)-644-2291
Quintero Golf Club – 16752 W State Route 74 – (928)-501-1500
Scottsdale Locations:
Camelback Golf Club – 7847 N Mockingbird Ln – (480)-596-7050
Talking Stick Golf Club – 9998 E. Talking Stick Way – (480)-860-2221
TPC Scottsdale – 17020 N Hayden Rd – (480)-585-4334
Scottsdale Fashion Square – Shopping – 7014 E Camelback Rd – (480)941-2140
Scottsdale Quarter – Shopping/Dining – 15059 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 205 – (480)-270-8123
Kierland Commons – Shopping/Dining – 15205 N Kierland Blvd Ste 150 – (480)-348-1577
Desert Ridge Marketplace – Shopping/Dining/Entertainment – 21001 N Tatum Blvd – (480)-513-7586
Tempe Marketplace – Shopping/Dining/Entertainment – 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy – (480)-966-9338
Arizona Mills Mall – Shopping/Dining/Entertainment – 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir – (480)-491-9700
ASU Gammage – Theater – 1200 South Forest Avenue – (480)-965-3434
Wet’n’Wild Phoenix – Waterpark – 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd – (623)-201-2000
Oasis Water Park – Waterpark – 8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy – (602)-438-9000
Golfland Sunsplash – Waterpark – 155 W Hampton Ave – (480)-834-8319
Tempe Town Lake – 80 E Rio Salado Pkwy
Segway of Scottsdale – Segway Tours – 7330 E Earll Dr Suite #R – (480) 306-4801
Phoenix and Scottsdale have a plethora of dining establishments; below are some hand-picked choices from four local chefs…For an extensive list of establishments in Phoenix by category, please click here. For the dining directory of Scottsdale, please click here.
Phoenix:
Matt’s Big Breakfast – Brunch – $$ – 825 N. 1st St. – (602) 254-1074
Essence Bakery – Café – $$ – 3830 E Indian School Rd – (602)-296-4958
Pane Bianco – Sandwiches/Italian – $$ – 4404 N Central Ave – (602)-234-2100
Flower Child – American (New)/Salad/Vegetarian – $$ – 5013 N 44th St – (602)-429-6222
The Parlor – Wood-fired Pizza/Pasta – $$ – 1916 E Camelback Rd – (602)-248-2480
Quiessence at The Farm – American (New)/Italian/Wine Bar – $$$$ – 6106 S 32nd St – (602)-276-0601
Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain– Breakfast/Brunch/Asian Fusion – $$$ – 5700 E. McDonald Drive – (480) 607-2300
Richardson’s – Breakfast/Brunch/Mexican – $$ – 6335 North 16th Street – (602)-265-5886
Dick’s Hideaway – New Mexican Cuisine – $$ – 6008 North 16th Street – (602)-241-1881
Binkleys – American (New)/Bar – $$$$ – 2320 E Osborn Rd – (602)-388-4874
Nobuo at Teeter House – Japanese/Tea Room – $$$ – 622 E Adams St – (602)-254-0600
Cafe Lalibela – Ethiopian/Gluten-free/Vegetarian – $$ – 849 W University Dr – (480)-829-1939
Los Reyes De La Torta – Mexican/Seafood – $ – 9230 N 7th St – (602)-870-2967
Kai Restaurant – Southwest Cuisine – $$$$ – 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd – (602)-385-5726
Los Dos Molinos – New Mexican – $$ – 8646 S Central Ave – (602)-243-9113
Delux – Late night/Burger/Sushi – $$ – 3146 E Camelback – (602)-522-2288
The Clever Koi – Asian Fusion – $$ – 4236 N Central Ave #100 – (602)-222-3474
Cafe Ga Hyang – Korean/Late Night – $$ – 4362 W Olive Ave – (623)-937-8550
Pepe’s Taco Villa – Mexican/Family Friendly – $ – 2108 W Camelback Rd – (602)-242-0379
Oreganos – Pizza/Family Friendly – $$ – 1008 E Camelback Rd – (602)-241-0707
Barrio Café – Upscale Mexican – $$ – 2814 N 16th St – (602)-636-0240
Vincent on Camelback – High-end French – $$$ – 3930 E Camelback Rd – (602)-224-0225
Scottsdale:
Chula Seafood – Poke/Seafood – $$ – 8015 E Roosevelt St – (480)-621-5121
Simon’s Hot Dogs – Colombian – $ – 4280 Drinkwater Blvd Ste 200 – (480)-426-9218
Cafe Monarch – American (New)/Dessert/Wine Bar – $$$ – 6934 E 1st Ave Ste 102 – (480)-970-7682
Mucha Lucha Taco Shop – Mexican – $ – 7620 E McKellips Rd – (480)-636-8619
Sugar Jam Bake Shop & Bistro – Bakery/BBQ/Brunch – $$ – 7950 E Redfield Rd – (480)-948-6210
Scapegoat Beer and Wine – Bar/American (New) – $$ – 7150 E 5th Ave Ste 100 – (480)-292-7605
Mastro’s City Hall – Upscale steakhouse – $$$$ – 6991 E Camelback Rd – (480)-941-4700
Snooze an AM Eatery – Breakfast/Brunch/Sandwiches – $$ – 15054 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 110 D18 – (480)-664-3133
Breakfast Club – Breakfast/Brunch – $$ – 4400 N Scottsdale Rd – (480)-222-2582
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