Phoenix offers many outdoor escapes, including the Camelback Mountain Echo Canyon Recreation Area, a local landmark and hiking destination. There are two primary trails, the Echo Canyon Trail and the Cholla Trail, with the former being more challenging. Both trails offer spectacular city and desert views, however. For an urban escape, head to Tempe Beach Park […]
Roosevelt Row, or RoRo if you prefer, is perhaps downtown Phoenix’s most popular neighborhood. You’ll find historic houses, art studios, freshly erected condo high rises, and an ever-growing food and drink scene. If there’s one constant here, it’s change. The area is home to neighborhood staples like Carly’s Bistro, an unassuming restaurant and bar with a […]
Think California dreaming is too big for your budget? You might be surprised to learn the Golden State doesn’t require pots of the pricey gleaming stuff to have a fun, family-friendly vacation. Check out these cheap California family vacations. 1. Dana Point Located halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles, the centrally located marina town […]
No matter how you cut it, trying to settle on the best Mexican spots in Phoenix is likely to be a controversial endeavor. For soulful Chihuahua-style Mexican tacos, gorditas and beans, stop by Tacos Chiwas, a darling of the local Phoenix taco scene. For hot and cheesy grub that always hits the spot, there’s the Carolina’s […]
There’s no better way to shake off a bad day than by getting on the dance floor. Fortunately, Phoenix has several choice spots to dance your cares away. For lovers of the increasingly vibrant downtown scene, Bar Smith offers a hot dance floor and one of the best rooftop bars in the Valley of the […]
Great weather, beautiful desert scenery, and big city sophistication make Phoenix a great place to stoke the fires of romance. If you’re looking for an undeniably romantic outing, you can’t miss with a visit to the Desert Botanical Garden. The garden’s stunning display of wildflowers and cacti, meandering brick pathways, and a farm-to-table restaurant on-site […]
Downtown Phoenix nightlife has become a much busier place after hours in recent years, with a spate of new nightclubs, lounges, and other late night attractions opening their doors in the past decade. More accessible (and, some would argue, more hip) than the Scottsdale nightlife scene to the north, downtown Phoenix nightlife attracts both young […]
Whether your idea of romance includes going on a nature hike with your sweetie or enjoying some of the top restaurants and spas in the southwest, the best romantic hotels in Phoenix offer a memorable getaway no matter your travel style. If you want to rekindle your romance, look no further than the Royal Palms […]
It’s hard not to get in the mood for love at T. Cook’s, the signature restaurant at Phoenix’s ultra-romantic Royal Palms Resort and Spa. The menu of New American fare, featuring Mediterranean-inspired pasta, soups, and seafood dishes. The restaurant has one of the loveliest dining rooms in the city, featuring colorful Moroccan-inspired prints and plush seating. […]
Where are the best nightlife spots in Phoenix? Although most of the city’s thumping dance floors are heavily concentrated in the Scottsdale and Tempe areas, there are plenty of places to enjoy the nightlife in Phoenix. Downtown scenesters and hipsters congregate at Bar Smith. If you’re looking for great live music, music aficionados gather nightly at […]