Emmy's Guidebook
Sports
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson St4 miles from Chase Field - Home of the Diamondbacks
Raven Golf Club
3636 E Baseline Rdboasts more than 6,000 mature pine trees along its lush fairways
A bit further but has 54! holes — is all parkland, with the courses covered in eucalyptus and pine trees.
70 locals recommend
Wigwam Golf Club
451 N Old Litchfield RdA bit further but has 54! holes — is all parkland, with the courses covered in eucalyptus and pine trees.
The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club is located in the shadow of the majestic Phoenix mountain preserve. These Phoenix golf courses are second to none when it comes to real prestige, proximity and privileges. Built in the late twenties, the layout and character of these courses has been refined over many decades, providing golfers a stately and distinctive experience.
56 locals recommend
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
2400 E Missouri AveThe Arizona Biltmore Golf Club is located in the shadow of the majestic Phoenix mountain preserve. These Phoenix golf courses are second to none when it comes to real prestige, proximity and privileges. Built in the late twenties, the layout and character of these courses has been refined over many decades, providing golfers a stately and distinctive experience.
https://cactusleague.com/schedule.php
Follow the link to see where your favorite team's training camp is located and their schedule.
24 locals recommend
Cactus League Baseball Association
120 N Center Sthttps://cactusleague.com/schedule.php
Follow the link to see where your favorite team's training camp is located and their schedule.
Food scene
The bright and airy Giant Coffee is owned by the family behind Phoenix’s beloved Matt’s Big Breakfast. For a memorable cup, try their famous honey vanilla latte.
48 locals recommend
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st StThe bright and airy Giant Coffee is owned by the family behind Phoenix’s beloved Matt’s Big Breakfast. For a memorable cup, try their famous honey vanilla latte.
This popular Arcadia neighborhood spot not only fulfills your caffeine fix, but is also known for the signature English muffins. Buy some to-go and thank us later.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StThis popular Arcadia neighborhood spot not only fulfills your caffeine fix, but is also known for the signature English muffins. Buy some to-go and thank us later.
Our motto: Go for the coffee, but don’t forget a pastry. The Heritage Square location serves as the roastery and operates out of a quaint brick carriage house. You can also find them in two Biltmore Fashion Park locations to grab a drink while you shop.
Royal Coffee Bar & Roasting Company
2502 E Camelback RdOur motto: Go for the coffee, but don’t forget a pastry. The Heritage Square location serves as the roastery and operates out of a quaint brick carriage house. You can also find them in two Biltmore Fashion Park locations to grab a drink while you shop.
Housed inside the historic Bethel Methodist Church in central Phoenix, Taco Guild is perhaps one of the more unique taco spots in town. Built in 1893, the building is rich in history and is the perfect venue to showcase the restaurant’s Old World and New World tacos. For a taste of the Old World, try the al pastor pork or the coffee-braised beef. If New World is more your style, you can’t go wrong with the chipotle cherry steak or the Peking duck.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdHoused inside the historic Bethel Methodist Church in central Phoenix, Taco Guild is perhaps one of the more unique taco spots in town. Built in 1893, the building is rich in history and is the perfect venue to showcase the restaurant’s Old World and New World tacos. For a taste of the Old World, try the al pastor pork or the coffee-braised beef. If New World is more your style, you can’t go wrong with the chipotle cherry steak or the Peking duck.
For tacos with an attitude, check out Chico Malo at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. Meaning “bad boy” in Spanish, Chico Malo is at once edgy and bold, boasting a South American-inspired menu showcasing fresh and local ingredients. Taco offerings include Diablo shrimp served with cabbage, avocado crèma and criolla salsa; al pastor made with marinated pork, pineapple, cotija cheese and pickled fresno chiles; and crispy avocado, featuring corn fondue, pickled cabbage, radish, cucumber salsa and cotija.
14 locals recommend
Chico Malo
50 W Jefferson StFor tacos with an attitude, check out Chico Malo at CityScape in downtown Phoenix. Meaning “bad boy” in Spanish, Chico Malo is at once edgy and bold, boasting a South American-inspired menu showcasing fresh and local ingredients. Taco offerings include Diablo shrimp served with cabbage, avocado crèma and criolla salsa; al pastor made with marinated pork, pineapple, cotija cheese and pickled fresno chiles; and crispy avocado, featuring corn fondue, pickled cabbage, radish, cucumber salsa and cotija.
One of Phoenix's legendary restaurants. Famous for perfect martinis, great steaks, stone crab in season, fresh fish and scrumptious desserts. Gourmet Magazine award winner.
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central AveOne of Phoenix's legendary restaurants. Famous for perfect martinis, great steaks, stone crab in season, fresh fish and scrumptious desserts. Gourmet Magazine award winner.
Amazing tacos and margaritas. The Barbacoa enchiladas are my favorite!
29 locals recommend
Cocina Madrigal Tacos + Tequila
4044 S 16th StAmazing tacos and margaritas. The Barbacoa enchiladas are my favorite!
The atmosphere and environment is unlike any other! And the views from up top of this restaurant are phenomenal! Very laid-back and cowboys the stakes are superb and kind of rustic in the Decour. Definitely a must visit!
68 locals recommend
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S 48th StThe atmosphere and environment is unlike any other! And the views from up top of this restaurant are phenomenal! Very laid-back and cowboys the stakes are superb and kind of rustic in the Decour. Definitely a must visit!
Sightseeing
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting. The Garden has more than 50,000 desert plants on display throughout five thematic trails that illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. Visit the Garden and enjoy specialized tours, special events, seasonal exhibits, concerts, family activities, Gertrude's restaurant, Patio Café and the Garden's gift and plant shop.
41 locals recommend
Entrance to Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting. The Garden has more than 50,000 desert plants on display throughout five thematic trails that illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. Visit the Garden and enjoy specialized tours, special events, seasonal exhibits, concerts, family activities, Gertrude's restaurant, Patio Café and the Garden's gift and plant shop.
Incorporate the extraordinary into your special event at OdySea Aquarium. Have a wedding by the water or sip cocktails while gazing at fascinating sea life. For intimate receptions, corporate gatherings, or black tie galas, OdySea Aquarium will provide a unique experience and lasting memories. Offering a variety of venue space options, your event can be customized to fit your vision and needs, and the guest list can even include a penguin or stingray! OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, was voted Best Indoor Attraction in Arizona. This multi-level, state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and is the largest aquarium in Arizona. OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experience for guests of all ages by combining theme-park style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life. OdySea Aquarium features more than 65 exhibits, 370 species, the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit as well as two stingray touch exhibits and a tide touch pool! OdySea is also home to Voyager, a stadium-seating style theatre with 46 ft. viewing windows for the “world’s only revolving aquarium experience.”
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaIncorporate the extraordinary into your special event at OdySea Aquarium. Have a wedding by the water or sip cocktails while gazing at fascinating sea life. For intimate receptions, corporate gatherings, or black tie galas, OdySea Aquarium will provide a unique experience and lasting memories. Offering a variety of venue space options, your event can be customized to fit your vision and needs, and the guest list can even include a penguin or stingray! OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, was voted Best Indoor Attraction in Arizona. This multi-level, state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and is the largest aquarium in Arizona. OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive and entertaining experience for guests of all ages by combining theme-park style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life. OdySea Aquarium features more than 65 exhibits, 370 species, the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit as well as two stingray touch exhibits and a tide touch pool! OdySea is also home to Voyager, a stadium-seating style theatre with 46 ft. viewing windows for the “world’s only revolving aquarium experience.”
Home to AZ's largest collection of exotic animals with 600 different species. Visitors can feed giraffes, parrots and stingrays.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyHome to AZ's largest collection of exotic animals with 600 different species. Visitors can feed giraffes, parrots and stingrays.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, Arizona's biggest and most diverse waterpark, features more than 30 award-winning slides, rides and attractions -
140 locals recommend
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdSix Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, Arizona's biggest and most diverse waterpark, features more than 30 award-winning slides, rides and attractions -
At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Start a visit at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, hike, bike and ride more than 58 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views. We are literally minutes from South mountain hiking!
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueAt over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Start a visit at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, hike, bike and ride more than 58 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views. We are literally minutes from South mountain hiking!