Top Things to do in Arizona
Things to do in Arizona, United States: The Best Neighborhoods
The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
Restaurants in Arizona
1. Armory Historic District
2. Roosevelt Row Artists' District
3. Whiskey Row
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
A full block of historic bars and saloons where some of America's famous cowboys and outlaws drank.
Reviewed By 751karenb - Queen Creek, United States
We had a wonderful time strolling and bar hopping Whiskey Row. We visited Matt's Saloon, Jersey Lilly's, Bird Cage, The Palace, and the Public House. The bartenders were friendly and made tasty drinks. Be warned, most establishments are CASH ONLY so bring $$ with you.
4. Historic Downtown and Railroad District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 773 reviews
Reviewed By 135douglasv
Dining and bar hopping while just walking around in this historic frontier town. Great history in the original old Weatherford hotel.
5. Barrio Historico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By NicJBoston - Brookline, United States
Around Convent Avenue, and in South Tucson, are several typical neighborhoods in which to stroll and take photos.
6. Historic Old Town Cottonwood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 819 reviews
Historic District of Cottonwood Arizona
Reviewed By RobinM3355
Located just 16 miles from Sedona and a short drive off I-17, Old Town Cottonwood is a hidden gem for shopping and dining. Old Town boasts some of the largest antique stores in the area and has an impressive selection of dining options. You can easily spend an entire day wandering through the treasure trove of shops. Put Old Town Cottonwood on your list of places to visit!
7. Fifth Avenue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 126 reviews
Downtown area with specialty shops, art galleries, boutiques, crafts shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By JDP1477 - Winterset, United States
The 5th Avenue shopping area is a little higher end than the actual Old Town area...but not at all snooty. There is a greater variety of shops here, ranging from a very high end consignment shop to a cigar shop to some excellent Native American jewelry stores.
8. Joesler Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Shopping plaza
9. Fourth Avenue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 307 reviews
An historic shopping area.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Looking for a new tattoo, haircut, good workout, day at the spa, guided tour on a segway, a bike tour, skateboard, yoga session, a slice of chocolate lava cake with raspberry compote, butterscotch budino topped with salted caramel and whipped cream, a poster of the Beatles or an artsy handbag? You'll find all of that and much more on Fourth Avenue in Tucson, Arizona. Located 1.5 miles from the University of Arizona campus, it is a popular go-to destination for shopping and dining with an electric flavor, a throwback setting from the 1970s. Since 1916, when the Fourth Avenue Council Historic District was nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, it has had the feel of the 1970s disco era and the vibe of a hippie neighborhood. Start at the Hippie Gypsy, which sells old-school tye-die retail, incense, tapestries and posters from the Beatles to Bob Marley. Or Desert Vintage, an artsy shop that sells vintage, indigenous looking clothes, accessories and hand-made bags. Fourth Avenue features costume shops, thrift shops, souvenir shops, antiques, jewelry, books, clothing, restaurants, bars and lounges. Eat at Dairy Queen or Pancho Villa's Grill or Brooklyn Company Pizza or The Hut or Caruso's Italian Restaurant or Maloney's Tavern. Visit WGH Woodworking, Crow Tattoo, Rustic Candle Company, Silver Sea Jewelry, Creative Clothing, Antigone Books, ZT Boutique or Everest Souvenirs or Ordinary Bike Shop. Finally, fill up your gas tank at Fourth Avenue Service Station.
10. Old Town Scottsdale
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,485 reviews
Old Town Scottsdale - Scottsdale's downtown - is among the most vibrant and unique urban downtown centers in the American Southwest. Its pedestrian-friendly streets are home to world class art galleries, museums, restaurants and retail shops... and when the sun goes down you don’t have to because of the exciting nightlife. Old Town Scottsdale is known for hosting great events throughout the year such as markets, art walks, festivals, parades, concerts, and block parties.
Reviewed By treesel_13 - Phoenix, United States
This is a great place to visit and walk around with lots of shops , restaurants and bars sporting the “ western” vibe....there are quite a few historic buildings and interesting sculptures...within walking distance of the San Francisco Giants’ training ground....
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