Top 10 Ways to Show Off Phoenix

Updated: September 10, 2004

From hot air balloon rides to Salt River Recreation Area, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Phoenix.

On this page:The Top 10, More Spots to Impress.

The Top 10

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Eleve
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    3118 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (map)

    Enjoy classy, neighborly hospitality while indulging in temptations from one of the hottest chefs in the Southwest.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended My Florist Cafe
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    530 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (map)

    Enjoy a heavenly selection of breads baked on-site, while listening to fine local jazz.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Satisfied Frog-Frontier Town
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    6245 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 (map)

    Grab a few brews with friends at this honky-tonk spot; just be wary of ending up in the wedding chapel.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mystery Castle
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    800 E Mineral Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042 (map)

    Built by hand using mostly natural and salvaged materials, this unique attraction has captivated since the 1940s.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended A Z Wine Co
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    2515 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (map)

    Offering the most comprehensive selection of wines in the state, pop by for free tastings that often highlight local favorites.

  6. 6 First Fridays Artwalk
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    222 N Fifth Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (map)

    Stroll through more than a dozen galleries and get a look at tomorrow's stars while they're still local favorites.

  7. 7 Hot Air Balloon Expeditions
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    2243 E Rose Garden Loop, Phoenix, AZ 85024 (map)

    Shake up the usual scenic drive and see the Arizona landscape from the basket of a hot-air balloon instead.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Salt River Tubing and Recreation Area
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    N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215 (map)

    Tube down the river to escape the Arizona heat, while watching the wildlife and red rock float by.

  9. 9 Arrowhead Desert Tours
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    841 E Paradise Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85022 (map)

    Strike it rich; strap on your hip waders and relive the Old West on a gold-panning tour.

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mary Coyle Ice Cream
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    5521 N Seventh Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013 (map)

    From Phoenix's first family of ice cream comes a tradition that'll satisfy your family's sweet tooth.

More Spots to Impress

  1. 11 3 Star Rating: Average El Chorro Lodge
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    5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 (map)

  2. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Heard Museum
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    2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (map)

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