Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
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10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Central Arizona That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Celebration of Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Where art lovers and artists connect! Visit 100 artists studios under one big roof in the big white tent! Jan 12 - Mar 24, 2019. Open 10-6 daily.
Reviewed By XYAZ
If you love seeing the largest collection of the finest of artists, head to the unique venue of the Celebration of Art on N. Scottsdale Road. Don't drive too fast because it is easy to miss the sign among the desert fauna and cactus. Worth every minute and tickets not expensive.
2. Saint Cecilia's Mission Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By S2034ICbethc
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! More beautiful than the red rocks. Sublime, genuine, spirituality where you can experience spiritual elation. Just come daily at 9 o'clock am and take it all in!
3. Clarkdale National Historic District & Townsite
4. Marshall Gallery of Fine Art
5. Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,599 reviews
A Sedona landmark since the 1970's, Tlaquepaque treats visitors and local residents to an exceptional collection of galleries, shops and dining establishments. Named after the picturesque Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque construction began in 1971 with the creation of the wall along the highway. Giant sycamores and stately cottonwoods dapple the light in the courtyards, encouraging the visitors to meander from one courtyard to the next. While meandering stop by and view our Chapel on property - and perhaps you might get a glimpse of a wedding and reception. Tlaquepaque hosts several community events throughout the year. Tlaquepaque is a place that visitors return to again and again - to look and wander, to sample and buy, to eat, drink and refresh body and soul. Visit us soon and discover the magic yourself!
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
First of all, it is pronounced T-La-Keh-Pah-Keh, which means "best of everything." Which is very appropriate. Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is an enduring outdoor market featuring art galleries, craft shops, cobblestone paths and decorative arches. Located at 336 State Route l79 in Sedona, Arizona, on the banks of Oak Creek, it has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970s. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, it features over 50 specialty shops and art galleries and five restaurants. It is fashioned after a traditional Mexican village with vine covered stucco walls, wrought iron, stonework, patterned tiles, patios, courtyards, fountains, overhanging balconies, cobblestone walkways and arched entryways, even a chapel, designed as a place of serenity for meditation and contemplation. You've never seen a shopping mall like it. Among the most popular destinations are the chapel, the Rowe Fine Art Gallery, with a magnificent sycamore tree twisting skyward through the roof, and the El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano, a Sedona icon for over three decades. Even if you never learn how to pronounce the name properly, you won't forget your shopping experience at Tlaquepaque.
6. Main Street Arts District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By Brandyomariva
Nice district for a tourist who loves art and bars! I enjoyed my time here, and loved the galleries.
7. Mill Avenue District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
This is a shopping, dining, nightlife area. It's similar to 5th Ave and Old Town in Scottsdale, which are listed on tripadvisor.
Reviewed By jhonesnaps63 - Bradenton, United States
This are has the true ambiance of an excellent college town and activities. The buildings are old and majestic and packed with history.
8. Westgate Entertainment District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 706 reviews
Reviewed By gdcr5910
We walked around this area and had some lunch and visited the candy and yogurt shops. Very nice area with lots of variety of food and shops.
9. Organ Stop Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 598 reviews
Reviewed By AMC8380 - Mandan, United States
This was hands down the one thing we will recommend to all family or friends visiting the Phoenix area. Old or young, it is a show for everyone. Our kids (2 and 4) loved it so much we made two visits! We heard music from Star Wars, Queen, Little Mermaid, hymns, patriotic songs, Hallelujah, In the Mood, and more and you can submit requests! The food is decent, we only had pizza but it was pretty tasty. You place your order at the counter and then watch for your number to light up on the Bingo style board and go to retrieve your food. Don't worry if you can't find a place to sit, wait for the organ set to finish and table turnover will happen fairly quickly.
10. On The Edge Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
