Arizona Republic
Ultimate guide to the best things to do in metro Phoenix and around Arizona this spring
Visit Phoenix website entertainment calendar
Arizona State Sun Devils schedule
Mariners, Peoria Sports Complex
Minor League games – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mesa Historical Museum exhibit – PLAY BALL: The AZ Spring Training Experience & Cactus League Hall of Fame Exhibit
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
Old Lehi School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
Phone: 480-835-2286
Phoenix Art Museum – 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix
Lazy Trips blog
20 Best Road Trips from Phoenix, Arizona
Modern Phoenix
Driving Tours
Scottsdale’s best wildflower hikes and drives
Arizona Republic
Where are wildflowers blooming in Arizona? Try these hikes and scenic drives this spring
Travel & Leisure
8 Best Small Towns in Arizona — From Hiking Destinations to Cultural Hot Spots
Arizona Republic
Charles Poston was the ‘Father of Arizona.’ Here’s how you can hike to his grave
Hiking Poston Butte
NY Times
36 Hours in Scottsdale
USA Today
Pinnacle Peak Park, Scottsdale
“ Pinnacle Peak is one of the Valley’s most iconic natural landmarks and a popular destination for local hikers and visitors. The 150 acre park is rated as a moderate hike by The Sierra Club, with an approximate elevation gain of 1,300 feet.”
More USA Today 10 Best
Phoenix New Times
The 15 Best Restaurant Patios for Outdoor Dining in Metro Phoenix
Saguaro Lake horseback riding
1320 N. Bush Highway
Mesa
480-984-0335
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Tuesday
SanTan Brewery & Distillery Tours
TopGolf, 9500 E. Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ
(GPS Address: 12345 N Taliesin Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85259)
“Chihuly in the Desert” exhibit
PHOENIX NEW TIMES – Best of Phoenix 2021
TRAVEL & LEISURE – 8 Best Small Towns in Arizona — From Hiking Destinations to Cultural Hot Spots
YAHOO KUSAMA INFINITY ROOM
Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 9 pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday noon – 5 pm
“HER SECRET IS PATIENCE”
Phoenix Civic Space Park
444 N Central Ave
Phoenix, Arizona
Atlas Obscura says: “Must park on the street. Visit at night. The sculpture does not appear to be lit every night; schedule is unknown.”
(602) 262-7490
PINBALL
Starfighters Arcade 4840 E. Jasmine, Suite 102, Mesa, AZ
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd St #100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tilt Studio
5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Suite #669, Tempe, AZ 85282
TUCSON
“36 Hours in Tucson”, New York Times (9/20/18)
JOHN McCAIN’S HOME AREA
“On a quiet creek in a peaceful valley, John McCain made Cornville, Arizona, home,” Arizona Republic (8/26/18)
HORSEBACK RIDING
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
Apache Trail
The Wanderblogger, Tips for Driving the Apache Trail in Arizona
Arizona Republic, Arizona Scenic Drive, Apache Trail
USDA, Tonto National Forest, Apache Trail Scenic Byway
Arizona Republic, “Legends of gold and murder permeate this Superstitions hike”
Western Spirit, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale
https://scottsdalemuseumwest.org
All About Book and Comics
24 W. Camelback Road, Suite G, Phoenix, AZ 85013
http://allaboutbooksandcomics.com/wp/
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St, Phoenix
https://www.azscience.org
Barry Goldwater statue
6401 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, Arizona
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/barry-goldwater-memorial
Watson’s hat shop
Stagecoach Village
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
http://watsonshatshop.com
Drive to Sedona, 2 hours
https://visitsedona.com
Nearby – Red Rock State Park https://azstateparks.com/red-rock
Jeep tour – https://www.sedonajeeptours.com/jeep-tours-1/
Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
https://rustyspursaloon.com
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
www.dbg.org
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Wild Rising by Cracking Art exhibit is best seen at sunset – 6:30 p.m.
HEARD MUSEUM
2301 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hockney and Goldwater exhibits
http://heard.org
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