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Food scene

From casual breakfast at Morning Glory Cafe to a fine dining farm-to-table experience at Quiessence, this working farm has dining options for every traveler. A beautiful setting, try outdoor picnic-style eating when the weather is nice. Year-round, Quiessence is serving up top-notch food with the freshest, local ingredients.
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The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd St
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From casual breakfast at Morning Glory Cafe to a fine dining farm-to-table experience at Quiessence, this working farm has dining options for every traveler. A beautiful setting, try outdoor picnic-style eating when the weather is nice. Year-round, Quiessence is serving up top-notch food with the freshest, local ingredients.
Looking for a healthy dining option? This local chain offers light Mediterranean fare with plenty of vegan and gluten-free menu items. Try the hummus trio with crusted tuna or the roasted cauliflower with tahini!
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Pita Jungle - Ahwatukee
4921 E Ray Rd
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Looking for a healthy dining option? This local chain offers light Mediterranean fare with plenty of vegan and gluten-free menu items. Try the hummus trio with crusted tuna or the roasted cauliflower with tahini!
Not your regular grocery store. Fresh baked goods, in-house hot meals at the deli, made-to-order sushi counter, and a wonderful wine/beer selection. The front patio offers a calm place to enjoy a good book with their infamous iced tea. Live music up to two times a week.
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AJ's Fine Foods
5017 North Central Avenue
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Not your regular grocery store. Fresh baked goods, in-house hot meals at the deli, made-to-order sushi counter, and a wonderful wine/beer selection. The front patio offers a calm place to enjoy a good book with their infamous iced tea. Live music up to two times a week.
Sandbar is more of a raucous bar scene with a Mexican menu. Plenty of outdoor seating with a beachy vibe. Stop here for UFC fight night viewing or to have a few margaritas into the wee hours of the morning.
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Sandbar Mexican Grill - Chandler
7200 W Ray Rd
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Sandbar is more of a raucous bar scene with a Mexican menu. Plenty of outdoor seating with a beachy vibe. Stop here for UFC fight night viewing or to have a few margaritas into the wee hours of the morning.
This trusty chain serves up premier steaks and old-fashioned fine dining hospitality. Call ahead to reserve a table.
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
905 N 54th St
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This trusty chain serves up premier steaks and old-fashioned fine dining hospitality. Call ahead to reserve a table.
Irish pub located in an old home in a beautiful Tempe neighborhood. The feeling here is super casual, food and drinks are well-priced. Plenty of outdoor seating.
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Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash Ave
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Irish pub located in an old home in a beautiful Tempe neighborhood. The feeling here is super casual, food and drinks are well-priced. Plenty of outdoor seating.
Drink at the place where their Scottish-style Kiltlifter ale got its start. The food here is stellar with interesting chef's specials. Plenty of TVs for game days, located near ASU.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th St
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Drink at the place where their Scottish-style Kiltlifter ale got its start. The food here is stellar with interesting chef's specials. Plenty of TVs for game days, located near ASU.
This unique brewery also houses exotic rescue birds. Located in downtown Chandler, this gem has tasty grub and live music on the top deck. Check their schedule to see who's playing.
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The Perch Brewery
232 S Wall St
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This unique brewery also houses exotic rescue birds. Located in downtown Chandler, this gem has tasty grub and live music on the top deck. Check their schedule to see who's playing.
Excellent brunch option with generous portions. Good coffee, big menu, great service.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College Ave
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Excellent brunch option with generous portions. Good coffee, big menu, great service.
Make reservations, if possible. This place serves up some of the best Southwest fare in the area. The cocktails are also superb. Sister restaurant of Tempe Public Market, Ghost Ranch serves up the flavor at a very high standard.
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Ghost Ranch: Modern Southwest Cuisine
1006 E Warner Rd
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Make reservations, if possible. This place serves up some of the best Southwest fare in the area. The cocktails are also superb. Sister restaurant of Tempe Public Market, Ghost Ranch serves up the flavor at a very high standard.
Make show room reservations to have dinner and a show! Great for kids and adults alike. A bit off the beaten track, this restaurant serves up Chinese favorites. Try the Ma Po Tofu.
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Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar
757 E Chandler Blvd
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Make show room reservations to have dinner and a show! Great for kids and adults alike. A bit off the beaten track, this restaurant serves up Chinese favorites. Try the Ma Po Tofu.

Sightseeing

Located right next to Phoenix Zoo (2 for 1 sightseeing!), this park offers a super easy hike up to Hole-in-the-Rock. It's a lovely view with plenty of opportunity for desert photos. Visit just before sunset.
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Папаго Парк
625 N Galvin Pkwy
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Located right next to Phoenix Zoo (2 for 1 sightseeing!), this park offers a super easy hike up to Hole-in-the-Rock. It's a lovely view with plenty of opportunity for desert photos. Visit just before sunset.
Ever dreamed of driving a dream car on a track? Try a driving school package here and tick one off the bucket list.
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Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
20000 S Maricopa Rd
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Ever dreamed of driving a dream car on a track? Try a driving school package here and tick one off the bucket list.
See the big Broadway tour shows - Wicked, Lion King, Rent have all visited - or buy tickets for one of their other events. A Frank Lloyd Wright building, this theater offers local flare from a famed architect.
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ASU Гаммидж
1200 S Forest Ave
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See the big Broadway tour shows - Wicked, Lion King, Rent have all visited - or buy tickets for one of their other events. A Frank Lloyd Wright building, this theater offers local flare from a famed architect.
With so many golf courses in the Phoenix area, you don't ever have to play the same course twice. Two pristine courses here in a gorgeous desert setting.
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Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass
5692 W North Loop Rd
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With so many golf courses in the Phoenix area, you don't ever have to play the same course twice. Two pristine courses here in a gorgeous desert setting.
Hiking trails for days. Bring plenty of water. Multiple trailheads, plan before heading out and enjoy some of the desert beauty with city views.
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South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue
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Hiking trails for days. Bring plenty of water. Multiple trailheads, plan before heading out and enjoy some of the desert beauty with city views.

Shopping

This modern outdoor shopping center is located right next to Wild Horse Pass. All your favorite brands - Coach, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Boss, Armani Exchange, Kate Spade, and many more.
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Phoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets Way
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This modern outdoor shopping center is located right next to Wild Horse Pass. All your favorite brands - Coach, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Boss, Armani Exchange, Kate Spade, and many more.
Classy shopping destination with major brands and amazing restaurants. Spend a few hours here and check out both.
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Киерленд-Коммонс
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Classy shopping destination with major brands and amazing restaurants. Spend a few hours here and check out both.
Upscale shopping and dining surrounding a green courtyard area. Let the kids run around a bit while some of the adults pick up their shopping necessities.
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Торговый центр Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback Rd
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Upscale shopping and dining surrounding a green courtyard area. Let the kids run around a bit while some of the adults pick up their shopping necessities.

Kids

Local park with a lake to walk around, multiple playgrounds, and a splash pad for hot summer days. Beautiful at sunset.
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Парк Desert Breeze
660 North Desert Breeze Blvd E
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Local park with a lake to walk around, multiple playgrounds, and a splash pad for hot summer days. Beautiful at sunset.
This indoor play place is wonderful for kids that are ready to explore a large center on their own. Perfect for hot summer days.
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Остров Макуту
6919 W Ray Rd
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This indoor play place is wonderful for kids that are ready to explore a large center on their own. Perfect for hot summer days.

Essentials

Gym with all the amenities. Pool, tennis, classes, and more. Call for day pass/multi-day options.
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Life Time Fitness
1616 W Ruby Dr
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Gym with all the amenities. Pool, tennis, classes, and more. Call for day pass/multi-day options.
The friendliest grocery store around. Stop by Trader Joe's for all your TJ's favorites.
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Trader Joe's
4025 E Chandler Blvd
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The friendliest grocery store around. Stop by Trader Joe's for all your TJ's favorites.