10 Things to Do in Phoenix This Fall

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From the archives: August 13, 2004

Discover Phoenix's top fall finds, from football-friendly sports bars to harvest hooplas.

On this page:The Top 10, More Fall Favorites.

The Top 10

  1. 1 Sun Devil Stadium
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    ASU Campus Fifth St, Tempe, AZ 85281 (map)

    Pundits predict new coach Dennis Green and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will work miracles; keep your foam fingers crossed.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended L'Academie
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    4301 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (map)

    With a new fall menu, school lunch never tasted so good. Mention the Scottsdale Culinary Institute newsletter for 15 percent off.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Phoenix Zoo
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    455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 (map)

    Have more fall fun than a barrel of monkeys with Zoovies, Boo at the Zoo and the annual Zoofari fund-raiser.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cerreta Candy Co
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    5345 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301 (map)

    Since Halloween 1968, this Glendale confectionary has provided sensational seasonal sweets. Free twice-daily tours include scrumptious samples.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Herberger Theater Center
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    222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (map)

    "The Immigrant," a riveting new musical and Pulitzer-Prize winner, kicks off Arizona Theatre Company's new season, beginning October 7.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Phoenix Art Museum
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    1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (map)

    The October 22 preview provides sneak peeks of the 39th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition's 125 new works.

  7. 7 Tempe Town Lake
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    Mill Ave and Rio Salado, Tempe, AZ 85289 (map)

    Sail into the season on Rio Lago's Oktoberfest (includes beer or wine), Halloween costume, Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving cruises ($2-$10).

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Phoenix Mountains Park
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    2701 E Squaw Peak Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (map)

    When temperatures drop, climb these local-favorite trails; pack a picnic for an "It's finally fall, Phoenix" celebration.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Vincent On Camelback
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    3930 E Camelback Rd Ste 202, Phoenix, AZ 85018 (map)

    Buy produce, French sundries and Chef Vincent's restaurant specialties at the Saturday market. New this season: Spanish paella, Corsican honey.

  10. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Four Peaks Restaurant
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    1340 E 8th St, Tempe, AZ 85281 (map)

    Autumn Ale and Pumpkin Porter are on tap through Thanksgiving. Pick up a limited edition Pumpkin Porter T-shirt, too.

More Fall Favorites

  1. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Farm House Restaurant
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    228 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234 (map)

  2. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Goldie's Neighborhood Sports
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    10135 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (map)

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