arizona adventures
Around the State
Arcosanti – Paolo Soleri’s architecture and philosophy site.
13555 E Hwy 69, Mayer, AZ 86333 · https://www.arcosanti.orgShady Dell Vintage Trailer Court – Restored vintage trailers for a quirky overnight stay.
317 OK St, Bisbee, AZ 85603 · https://www.theshadydell.comTombstone – 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.comRooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch – Family-friendly animal encounters.
14601 N Hatch Hwy, Picacho, AZ 85141 · https://www.roostercogburn.comJerome – Artsy hillside town with history and views.
Jerome, AZ 86331 · https://www.visitarizona.com/places/cities/jeromeSedona – Red rocks, hiking, galleries, and spas.
Sedona, AZ 86336 · https://visitsedona.comFlagstaff – Cool-weather escape, breweries, and trails.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 · https://www.flagstaffarizona.orgGrand 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.comTaliesin West – Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and school.
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · https://franklloydwright.orgDesert Botanical Garden – Sonoran Desert plants and events.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy · https://dbg.orgMusical Instrument Museum – Global instruments and concerts.
4725 E Mayo Blvd · https://mim.orgHeard Museum – Native American art and culture.
2301 N Central Ave · https://heard.orgPhoenix Art Museum – Modern and contemporary exhibitions.
1625 N Central Ave · https://phxart.orgMesa Arts Center – Performing arts, galleries, and classes.
1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201 · https://mesaartscenter.comJapanese Friendship Garden – Tranquil traditional garden, koi pond, tea ceremonies, and cultural programs.
1125 N 3rd Ave · https://japanesefriendshipgarden.orgQueen Creek Olive Mill – Arizona olive oils and café.
25062 S Meridian Rd, Queen Creek, AZ · https://queencreekolivemill.comThe Farm at South Mountain – Farm-to-table dining and gardens.
6106 S 32nd St · https://thefarmatsouthmountain.comOrpheum Theatre – Restored historic theater.
203 W Adams St · https://phoenixorpheum.comThe Van Buren & Crescent Ballroom – Live-music venues.
401 W Van Buren St · https://thevanburenphx.com
308 N 2nd Ave · https://crescentphx.comWren 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.comMount Sunny Acupuncture – Acupuncture and wellness.
Phoenix, AZ · https://mount-sunny.com/Optymize – Sauna and cold plunge recovery.
Phoenix, AZ · https://optymize.coBill’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.comLocal Nomad – Curated home and gifts.
310 W Camelback Rd · https://localnomadshop.comCamelback Flowershop – Florals and gifts.
4225 E Camelback Rd · https://camelbackflowershop.comFlower 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.comThe Fredrick – Neighborhood retail center.
1215 E. Missouri Ave · https://www.thefredphx.com/Vibe Box – Trinkets and gifts.
13802 N 32nd St · https://vibeboxshop.comMekong Plaza – Asian markets and dining district.
66 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202 · https://mekongplaza.comUptown Farmers Market – Local produce and makers (weekends).
5757 N Central Ave · https://uptownmarketaz.com