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
Things to do in Central Arizona, Central Arizona: The Best Neighborhoods
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. Roosevelt Row Artists' District
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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....
5. Wilde Meyer Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By XYAZ
Thursday evening becomes a perfect evening when spent at the Scottsdale Gallery Walk. The art is tantalizing and inspiring.
6. Downtown Phoenix
7. Historic Avondale
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
