If you’re visiting Phoenix with little ones, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix (215 N 7 th St) should be next on your list of places to visit in Phoenix. The Phoenix Art Museum (1625 N Central Ave) has more than 19,000 works in its permanent collection, covering American, Asian, Latin American, and modern and contemporary art. It’s a haunting exhibit about a policy that bears remarkable similarities to the Stolen Generation period of my own country, Australia. From the late 1800s, American Indian children were taken from their families and sent to boarding schools to become “civilized”. A key exhibit is the American Indian Boarding School Stories collection, which shares the impacts of a little-known period of American history. The Heard Museum (2301 N Central Ave) highlights American Indian culture and art, both historical and modern. The Musical Instrument Museum (4725 E Mayo Blvd) may not sound that exciting, but once you’re inside this popular Phoenix attraction, roaming through more than 6,000 musical instruments (including pieces played by Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Maroon 5), you’ll find it hard to drag yourself away. In the afternoon, pick a museum or two from Phoenix’s outstanding collection to explore. Prepare for a wait during peak times, but don’t let this deter you from putting it on your Phoenix itinerary. Nosh on the Sonny Boy, draped with fresh mozzarella, salami and olives. Owned by Bronx-born, James Beard award-winning chef Chris Bianco, you know you’re in for some serious New York-style pizza. This restaurant has received acclaim for having the best pizza in the entire United States. 36 hours in Phoenix doesn’t give you enough time to eat at all the best restaurants in Phoenix, but one you must try is Pizzeria Bianco (623 E Adams St). Courtesy of Visit Phoenix Courtesy of Visit PhoenixĪfter all that walking around, you’ll need more food. Check the website before you book to see if they have any special events on, such as the regular flashlight tours. You’ll be wowed by the colourful desert flowers and Instagram-worthy cactus plants that tower over visitors. As the name suggests, the garden showcases plants that have adapted to harsh desert conditions. It’s one of the most popular things to do in Phoenix, and for good reason. Later in the morning (but not too late if you’re here during summer!) head over to the Desert Botanical Garden (1201 N Galvin Pkwy) to learn about the more than 55,000 plants that fill the 140-acre garden. If checking out the art on foot seems too strenuous (completely understandable in the middle of a Phoenix summer!), then book a pedicab tour with the eccentric and entertaining Billy of TourArtAZ. The breakfasts here are hearty, and I recommend the omelette bursting with mushrooms and cheddar cheese or the fluffy pancakes dripping with maple syrup.Īfter filling up, head across the street to Roosevelt Row to stroll the mural-lined street and alleyways, and check out the art galleries. The line gets long here pretty early on – but never fear, if you want to sleep in, breakfast is served all day. Rise bright and early and start your weekend in Phoenix by grabbing a table at Phoenix breakfast staple, Matt’s Big Breakfast (825 N 1 st St). Alternatively, join the young crowd banging away at the pinball machines at Cobra Arcade Bar (801 N 2 nd St #100). Sneak a nightcap at The Churchill (North 1 st St), a fun collection of bars and restaurants inside a mishmash of shipping containers, or Bitter and Twisted (ironically located in the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters) with its stellar cocktail menu (1 W Jefferson St). Sufficiently stuffed, discover the plethora of things to do in Phoenix at night. Definitely a happy hour to add to any list of what to do in Phoenix! (every day of the week!), with discounted tacos and $8 margaritas (which have been voted best margarita in the Valley). If you can get to Phoenix in time, CRUjientes has a daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. CRUjiente serves up tasty tacos with inventive toppings like garlic roasted mushroom and pork belly.Ī must-order are the eponymous crunchy tacos which burst with flavour as the tacos crack in your mouth. Your 36 hours in Phoenix is going to be packed, so start it off by fueling up with some of the most innovative tacos I’ve tasted in a while.ĬRUjiente Tacos (3961 East Camelback Rd) is a modern neighbourhood taqueria headed by well-known chef Richard Hinojosa. This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you).
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