arizona adventures

Welcome Sculpture at Arcosanti by Paolo Soleri

Around the State

• Arcosanti – Paolo Soleri’s architecture and philosophy site.
  13555 E Hwy 69, Mayer, AZ 86333 · https://www.arcosanti.org

• Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court – Restored vintage trailers for a quirky overnight stay.
  317 OK St, Bisbee, AZ 85603 · https://www.theshadydell.com

• Tombstone – Iconic Wild West town and reenactments.
  Tombstone, AZ 85638 · https://discovertombstone.com/

• Rialto Theatre – Historic live music and performance venue.
  318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701 · https://rialtotheatre.com

• Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch – Family-friendly animal encounters.
  14601 N Hatch Hwy, Picacho, AZ 85141 · https://www.roostercogburn.com

• Jerome – Artsy hillside town with history and views.
  Jerome, AZ 86331 · https://www.visitarizona.com/places/cities/jerome

• Sedona – Red rocks, hiking, galleries, and spas.
  Sedona, AZ 86336 · https://visitsedona.com

• Flagstaff – Cool-weather escape, breweries, and trails.
  Flagstaff, AZ 86001 · https://www.flagstaffarizona.org

• Grand Canyon National Park – World-renowned natural wonder.
  Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 · https://www.nps.gov/grca
  Grand Canyon Railway – Scenic train to the South Rim.
  233 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046 · https://www.thetrain.com

Around Town

• Cosanti Originals – Bronze bells and Soleri design.
  6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley · https://cosanti.com

• Taliesin West – Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school.
  12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · https://franklloydwright.org

• Desert Botanical Garden – Sonoran Desert plants and events.
  1201 N Galvin Pkwy · https://dbg.org

• Musical Instrument Museum – Global instruments and concerts.
  4725 E Mayo Blvd · https://mim.org

• Heard Museum – Native American art and culture.
  2301 N Central Ave · https://heard.org

• Phoenix Art Museum – Modern and contemporary exhibitions.
  1625 N Central Ave · https://phxart.org

• Mesa Arts Center – Performing arts, galleries, and classes.
  1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 · https://mesaartscenter.com

• Japanese Friendship Garden – Tranquil traditional garden, koi pond, tea ceremonies, and cultural programs.
  1125 N 3rd Ave · https://japanesefriendshipgarden.org

• Queen Creek Olive Mill – Arizona olive oils and café.
  25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ · https://queencreekolivemill.com

• The Farm at South Mountain – Farm-to-table dining and gardens.
  6106 S 32nd St · https://thefarmatsouthmountain.com

• Orpheum Theatre – Restored historic theater.
  203 W Adams St · https://phoenixorpheum.com

• The Van Buren & Crescent Ballroom – Live-music venues.
  401 W Van Buren St · https://thevanburenphx.com
  308 N 2nd Ave · https://crescentphx.com

• Wren House Brewing – Well-regarded local craft brewery.
  2125 N 24th St · https://wrenhousebrewing.com

Services

• Central Shoe Repair – Cobbler and tailoring.
  5800 N 7th St · https://centralshoerepair.com/

• Salon Jo-El – Hair salon.
  5808 N 7th St · https://salonjoel.com

• Mount Sunny Acupuncture – Acupuncture and wellness.
  Phoenix, AZ · https://mount-sunny.com/

• Optymize – Sauna and cold plunge recovery.
  Phoenix, AZ · https://optymize.co

• Bill’s Custom Frames – Custom art framing.
  Tempe, AZ · https://billscustomframes.com/

• Jackie Marlowe – Massage/bodywork

  Scottsdale, AZ · (referral only)

• Hand Car Wash Shea & 51 – Hand wash and detailing.
  Near E Shea Blvd & AZ-51

Local Shopping & Markets

• Changing Hands Bookstore – Independent bookstore and events.
  300 W Camelback Rd · https://www.changinghands.com

• Local Nomad – Curated home and gifts.
  310 W Camelback Rd · https://localnomadshop.com

• Camelback Flowershop – Florals and gifts.
  4225 E Camelback Rd · https://camelbackflowershop.com

• Flower Bar – Luxury flower shop + flower arranging workshops
  4200 N Craftsman Ct, Scottsdale, AZ · https://azflowerbar.com/

• Framed Ewe – Independent eyewear.
  5538 N 7th St · https://framedewe.com

• The Fredrick – Neighborhood retail center.
  1215 E. Missouri Ave · https://www.thefredphx.com/

• Vibe Box – Trinkets and gifts.
  13802 N 32nd St · https://vibeboxshop.com

• Mekong Plaza – Asian markets and dining district.
  66 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 · https://mekongplaza.com

• Uptown Farmers Market – Local produce and makers (weekends).
  5757 N Central Ave · https://uptownmarketaz.com