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General information
ASU Downtown campus is two 3 blocks away!
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Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central AveASU Downtown campus is two 3 blocks away!
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St5 blocks away
Food truck Friday... you will be blown away by the amazing quality of food coming out of these food trucks. Saturday mornings is the outdoor farmers market... an uniquely Phoenician experience.
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Phoenix Public Market
Food truck Friday... you will be blown away by the amazing quality of food coming out of these food trucks. Saturday mornings is the outdoor farmers market... an uniquely Phoenician experience.
Not exactly The Met or the Louvre but make no mistake about it... this is an art museum that can't be missed. Some local flavor that may wow you. It does me and I am an art goer!
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Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveNot exactly The Met or the Louvre but make no mistake about it... this is an art museum that can't be missed. Some local flavor that may wow you. It does me and I am an art goer!
Need to get around and see more of the Phoenix Metro area? Use the Light rail system. Please Note, this is not the closest stop. The stop on Roosevelt (or Portland) and Central is only 5 blocks away.
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Valley Metro
101 N 1st AveNeed to get around and see more of the Phoenix Metro area? Use the Light rail system. Please Note, this is not the closest stop. The stop on Roosevelt (or Portland) and Central is only 5 blocks away.
Classy, hip and only 2 blocks away. Some great talent from all over the country and world come here. And... it such an intimate space the music will be IN you.
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The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt StreetClassy, hip and only 2 blocks away. Some great talent from all over the country and world come here. And... it such an intimate space the music will be IN you.
Arts & Culture
Why not try and catch an Arizona Diamondbacks game? Beautiful stadium with a sliding roof. 5 blocks away.
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Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StWhy not try and catch an Arizona Diamondbacks game? Beautiful stadium with a sliding roof. 5 blocks away.
Catch a Phoenix Suns game or major event/concert? Only 5 blocks away!
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Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StCatch a Phoenix Suns game or major event/concert? Only 5 blocks away!
Great artists are always in town. Check out their website and catch a well known artist. 6 blocks
Dodge Theatre
205 N Iowa StGreat artists are always in town. Check out their website and catch a well known artist. 6 blocks
Comerica Theatre
400 W Washington StYet another great music venue!
Great venue for music, food and drink. Rustic, avant garde and only 5 blocks away.
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Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveGreat venue for music, food and drink. Rustic, avant garde and only 5 blocks away.
If you can make the time, this totally worth it. So well done... so beautiful and soooo next to everything you want to also experience.
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Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StIf you can make the time, this totally worth it. So well done... so beautiful and soooo next to everything you want to also experience.
Spectacular! Catch some great theater, dance, etc. Great venue. 4 blocks away
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Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StSpectacular! Catch some great theater, dance, etc. Great venue. 4 blocks away
Classy comedy spot right next to (part of) Copper Blues. Endless list of famous comedians in line-up. Check it out.
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Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StClassy comedy spot right next to (part of) Copper Blues. Endless list of famous comedians in line-up. Check it out.
Absolutely modern and gorgeous! Super big! Houses the Phoenix Symphony and other theater. Try and catch a performance during your stay.
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Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StAbsolutely modern and gorgeous! Super big! Houses the Phoenix Symphony and other theater. Try and catch a performance during your stay.
Phoenix's oldest, most beautiful theater and music hall. Stunning! Top artists. Usually pretty expensive but worth it. 6 blocks.
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Orpheum Theatre Phoenix
203 W Adams StPhoenix's oldest, most beautiful theater and music hall. Stunning! Top artists. Usually pretty expensive but worth it. 6 blocks.
Connected to the Phoenix Art Museum, this classy place has some great shows that you definitely should consider. Spectacular courtyard garden and lounge!
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Phoenix Theatre Company
1825 N Central AveConnected to the Phoenix Art Museum, this classy place has some great shows that you definitely should consider. Spectacular courtyard garden and lounge!
Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave1 or 2 stops away on light-rail. Just beautiful.
Valley Youth Theatre
525 N 1st St1 block away and some surprisingly great productions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Former NBA all-star Dan Majerle's hip place to have a drink and watch a game. 5 block away.
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Majerle's Sports Grill
13375 W McDowell RdFormer NBA all-star Dan Majerle's hip place to have a drink and watch a game. 5 block away.
Practically across the street and one of the best pubs in America. 31 beers from all over the US and the world change out daily. And the food - everything made from scratch down to the actual ketchup!
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Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StPractically across the street and one of the best pubs in America. 31 beers from all over the US and the world change out daily. And the food - everything made from scratch down to the actual ketchup!
Bar and restaurant. Open late as well if you want a late night meal. Unusually pretty outdoor bar and seating (dining).
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Bliss ReBAR
901 N 4th StBar and restaurant. Open late as well if you want a late night meal. Unusually pretty outdoor bar and seating (dining).
Gotta walk in to actually believe it. Cozy, bar (converted home) with late night entertainment every night! 4 blocks away
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The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StGotta walk in to actually believe it. Cozy, bar (converted home) with late night entertainment every night! 4 blocks away
Restaurant Bar. Classy Irish pub so cozy you will never want to leave. 2 blocks away. Live entertainment most nights.
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Chambers
705 N 1st StRestaurant Bar. Classy Irish pub so cozy you will never want to leave. 2 blocks away. Live entertainment most nights.
Modern lounge, nightclub and restaurant. Eclectic and just plain fun. 6 blocks
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Hanny's
40 N 1st StModern lounge, nightclub and restaurant. Eclectic and just plain fun. 6 blocks
Restaurant and bar that is One of a Kind! In the warehouse district downtown (longer walk but worth it). Live boxing ring in the middle. Got to experience to believe it. theducephx dot com
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The Duce
525 S Central AveRestaurant and bar that is One of a Kind! In the warehouse district downtown (longer walk but worth it). Live boxing ring in the middle. Got to experience to believe it. theducephx dot com
Restaurant, pool and bar located atop Hotel Palomar. Amazing view! Beyond hip and fun. Just go! 6 blocks
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Lustre Bar
2 E Jefferson StRestaurant, pool and bar located atop Hotel Palomar. Amazing view! Beyond hip and fun. Just go! 6 blocks
Inside The Hotel Palomar. You will love it. Creative food... beautiful atmosphere.
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Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson StInside The Hotel Palomar. You will love it. Creative food... beautiful atmosphere.
Beyond incredible beer selection!!!! Bands every night on top of the Bar! So much fun. 6 blocks
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Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StBeyond incredible beer selection!!!! Bands every night on top of the Bar! So much fun. 6 blocks
Cozy little bar and tapas restaurant in a beautiful section of town! A little pricey but oh so gooood.
Centurion
214 W Roosevelt StCozy little bar and tapas restaurant in a beautiful section of town! A little pricey but oh so gooood.
Restaurant and bar however just go for a drink (food is not great). In same part of town as Nobuo (below). Old historic home converted into a restaurant and bar. Really cool! 5 or 6 blocks.
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The Rose and Crown Pub
333 E Jefferson StRestaurant and bar however just go for a drink (food is not great). In same part of town as Nobuo (below). Old historic home converted into a restaurant and bar. Really cool! 5 or 6 blocks.
Old English (well in this case, Irish) pub. Really REALLY authentic. Gotta stop by for a drink and perhaps to experience some of the nightly entertainment. Food is Irish/English pub style! 5 blocks
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Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StOld English (well in this case, Irish) pub. Really REALLY authentic. Gotta stop by for a drink and perhaps to experience some of the nightly entertainment. Food is Irish/English pub style! 5 blocks
Wine and cheese place directly next to Pizzeria Bianco (listed here). Beautiful historic home converted into a cozy bar and lounge. Expect to fall in LOVE with this place and part of town. 5 blocks
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Bar Bianco
609 E Adams StWine and cheese place directly next to Pizzeria Bianco (listed here). Beautiful historic home converted into a cozy bar and lounge. Expect to fall in LOVE with this place and part of town. 5 blocks
More youthful crowd. Fun music and entertainment venue. Lots O Fun!
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Bar Smith
130 E Washington StMore youthful crowd. Fun music and entertainment venue. Lots O Fun!
Food Scene
Authentic Italian pizza (as if you were in Italy). Mateo the owner is from Napoli and even shipped in a brick and clay oven from his home town. Charming, hip and OH... the pizza! 2 blocks away!
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POMO Pizzeria - Downtown Phoenix
705 N 1st StAuthentic Italian pizza (as if you were in Italy). Mateo the owner is from Napoli and even shipped in a brick and clay oven from his home town. Charming, hip and OH... the pizza! 2 blocks away!
Renovated old building turned into a rustic icon. Food is exceptional as is the atmosphere. Affordable and fun. Eclectic and hip. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. You will absolutely love it. 2 blocks
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Phoenix Public Market
Renovated old building turned into a rustic icon. Food is exceptional as is the atmosphere. Affordable and fun. Eclectic and hip. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. You will absolutely love it. 2 blocks
Some great original restaurants here. Outdoor mall with some chains too like Starbucks, Hooters, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, AMC Theatre, etc. 2 blocks away!
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Arizona Center
455 N 3rd StSome great original restaurants here. Outdoor mall with some chains too like Starbucks, Hooters, My Big Fat Greek Restaurant, AMC Theatre, etc. 2 blocks away!
Need a late night meal... Carly's is open till 11pm weekdays and till 2am Friday and Saturday. 2 blocks away.
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Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetNeed a late night meal... Carly's is open till 11pm weekdays and till 2am Friday and Saturday. 2 blocks away.
Great sushi and modern, hip atmosphere in the very building you will be staying in - street level. Open late weekdays and till 2am Fri & Sat.
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MOIRA Sushi Bar & Kitchen
215 E McKinley StGreat sushi and modern, hip atmosphere in the very building you will be staying in - street level. Open late weekdays and till 2am Fri & Sat.
You've got to see this to believe it! A downtown Phoenix icon. 1950's diner that has remain unchanged in an entirely residential area. And the food... southern comfort style. WOW! 6 blocks
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Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StYou've got to see this to believe it! A downtown Phoenix icon. 1950's diner that has remain unchanged in an entirely residential area. And the food... southern comfort style. WOW! 6 blocks
This is a Hot Dog place you gotta see to believe. The most creative (meat and vegetarian) hot dog creations on the planet. Great hangout joint right along Roosevelt Row. 3 Blocks away.
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Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveThis is a Hot Dog place you gotta see to believe. The most creative (meat and vegetarian) hot dog creations on the planet. Great hangout joint right along Roosevelt Row. 3 Blocks away.
1130 The Restaurant
455 N 3rd StIn Arizona Center 2 blocks away with classy food and atmosphere.
Perhaps Phoenix's most famous restaurant and chef. Chris Bianco also owns a few restaurants w/ Jamie Oliver (Food Network) in London. You will be wowed by the authentic pizza & the rustic atmosphere
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StPerhaps Phoenix's most famous restaurant and chef. Chris Bianco also owns a few restaurants w/ Jamie Oliver (Food Network) in London. You will be wowed by the authentic pizza & the rustic atmosphere
If you are into watching a game... this is a great place. Food is normal pub fare and decent. Great atmosphere and view of US Airways Arena!
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Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Phoenix, AZ
2 E Jefferson StIf you are into watching a game... this is a great place. Food is normal pub fare and decent. Great atmosphere and view of US Airways Arena!
School's Out For Summer. Yes... THAT Alice Cooper! A Phoenix native, Alice has a great place to sit back, have fun and enjoy.
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Alice Cooperstown
101 East Jackson StreetSchool's Out For Summer. Yes... THAT Alice Cooper! A Phoenix native, Alice has a great place to sit back, have fun and enjoy.
Restaurant bar. One of my favorite place to be downtown. Beachy outdoor baci ball court and bar. Indoors so classy and rustic. Food is great! thevig dot us 6 blocks
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The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveRestaurant bar. One of my favorite place to be downtown. Beachy outdoor baci ball court and bar. Indoors so classy and rustic. Food is great! thevig dot us 6 blocks
Restaurant Bar that is simply remarkable. Amazing outdoor atmosphere. Great live entertainment. Excellent food. Classy, artsy, wow! cibophoenix dot com
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CIBO
603 N 5th AveRestaurant Bar that is simply remarkable. Amazing outdoor atmosphere. Great live entertainment. Excellent food. Classy, artsy, wow! cibophoenix dot com
Want a steak? Here is the place in the heart of downtown. 5 blocks
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Ziegler's New York Pizza Dept.
556 West McDowell RoadWant a steak? Here is the place in the heart of downtown. 5 blocks
Outdoor seating that feels like you are more in Europe than anywhere in the US... never mind Phoenix! Don't believe me? Go and you will agree. Mediterranean fare. 5 blocks
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Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd AveOutdoor seating that feels like you are more in Europe than anywhere in the US... never mind Phoenix! Don't believe me? Go and you will agree. Mediterranean fare. 5 blocks
Restaurant and Bar. Exceptional food. One of the places to be in downtown Phoenix. Great happy hour. Trust me.
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The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StRestaurant and Bar. Exceptional food. One of the places to be in downtown Phoenix. Great happy hour. Trust me.
Great Happy Hour and very creative sushi. 6 blocks
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Squid Ink Sushi Bar - CityScape
2 E Jefferson StGreat Happy Hour and very creative sushi. 6 blocks
If you a lover of the Hard Rock... come to the one in downtown Phoenix!
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Hard Rock Cafe
3 S 2nd StIf you a lover of the Hard Rock... come to the one in downtown Phoenix!
Sit back and relax in a cozy, quiet, and quaint coffee lounge nearby. Or. just get some work done - free Wifi. Part of MonOrchid, a workplace cooperative inside a renovated bldg. 2 blocks!
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Songbird Coffee & Tea House
812 N 3rd StSit back and relax in a cozy, quiet, and quaint coffee lounge nearby. Or. just get some work done - free Wifi. Part of MonOrchid, a workplace cooperative inside a renovated bldg. 2 blocks!
Also another one of my favorites. Great, hip part of town. Right next to Pita Jungle... see my review below.
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Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveAlso another one of my favorites. Great, hip part of town. Right next to Pita Jungle... see my review below.
Want a more funky, artsy coffee joint with some great people watching? If so, this is the place. Open early and late. Free Wifi and you've got to try the crepes! 4 blocks away.
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Jobot Coffee & Bar
333 E Roosevelt StWant a more funky, artsy coffee joint with some great people watching? If so, this is the place. Open early and late. Free Wifi and you've got to try the crepes! 4 blocks away.
Totally hip and perhaps the coziest sports restaurant bar in Phoenix. Further walk but worth it.
Coach & Willie's
1 E Boston StTotally hip and perhaps the coziest sports restaurant bar in Phoenix. Further walk but worth it.
Take in a 360 degree view of the of the entire Valley of the Sun in the ONLY roof top restaurant and lounge in Phoenix!
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Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetTake in a 360 degree view of the of the entire Valley of the Sun in the ONLY roof top restaurant and lounge in Phoenix!
Gotta see it to believe it! A Friday's inside Chase Field! You don't need a ticket to the ballgame to see an amazing view of the field. Check out their website for more and see for yourself.
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TGI Fridays
401 E Jefferson StGotta see it to believe it! A Friday's inside Chase Field! You don't need a ticket to the ballgame to see an amazing view of the field. Check out their website for more and see for yourself.
If steak is what you want, this is hands down Phoenix's very best! Hasn't changed since the 50's. Not a walk however not that far by light rail. Only a few stops north of downtown.
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Durant's
2611 N Central AveIf steak is what you want, this is hands down Phoenix's very best! Hasn't changed since the 50's. Not a walk however not that far by light rail. Only a few stops north of downtown.
Hungry for breakfast. Hands down Phoenix's most popular choice. Iconic. Gets crowded early so expect to wait. But... did I mention how gooood it is? Yum! And... less than 3 blocks away!
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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StHungry for breakfast. Hands down Phoenix's most popular choice. Iconic. Gets crowded early so expect to wait. But... did I mention how gooood it is? Yum! And... less than 3 blocks away!
Is soul food your thing? Chicken fried steaks? Chicken & waffles? This place is famous for serving all the sports pros coming into town so don't be surprised if you meet a superstar! 7 blocks.
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Mrs White's Golden Rule Cafe
808 E Jefferson StIs soul food your thing? Chicken fried steaks? Chicken & waffles? This place is famous for serving all the sports pros coming into town so don't be surprised if you meet a superstar! 7 blocks.
Be prepared to have a memorable dining experience in this rustic and beautiful Japanese (no, not sushi) restaurant. Historic section of town - across cobblestone st from Pizzeria Bianco )also listed)
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Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E Adams StBe prepared to have a memorable dining experience in this rustic and beautiful Japanese (no, not sushi) restaurant. Historic section of town - across cobblestone st from Pizzeria Bianco )also listed)
In the mood for Thai? Here's your spot. 5 blocks
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Thai Basil Signature Downtown Phoenix
114 W Adams StIn the mood for Thai? Here's your spot. 5 blocks
A quick light rail stop but you will be sooo glad you went. Hands down one of the coolest, hippest coffee joints in any city PERIOD. Live DJ Friday mornings! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and full bar.
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Lux Central
4402 N Central AveA quick light rail stop but you will be sooo glad you went. Hands down one of the coolest, hippest coffee joints in any city PERIOD. Live DJ Friday mornings! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and full bar.
Upscale Jamaican (Island style) food and bar. Totally cool and cozy sidewalk seating. And talk about cozy lounge outside in the back. Little pricey however, the food is quite good. 1.5 blocks
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The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StUpscale Jamaican (Island style) food and bar. Totally cool and cozy sidewalk seating. And talk about cozy lounge outside in the back. Little pricey however, the food is quite good. 1.5 blocks
I know this looks like I am listing a hotel but inside Phoenix's oldest, historic hotel is Bonjour Vietnam which is a fabulous Vietnamese/French restaurant. Try the french onion soup and pork belly.
Hotel San Carlos
202 North Central AvenueI know this looks like I am listing a hotel but inside Phoenix's oldest, historic hotel is Bonjour Vietnam which is a fabulous Vietnamese/French restaurant. Try the french onion soup and pork belly.
Sightseeing
Absolutely gorgeous! I am a member and can leave you my free pass. You will thank me for going! 6 blocks
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Japansk vennskapshage i Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveAbsolutely gorgeous! I am a member and can leave you my free pass. You will thank me for going! 6 blocks
Large beautiful park that is adjacent the Phoenix Public Library. A beautiful stroll. Really!
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Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StLarge beautiful park that is adjacent the Phoenix Public Library. A beautiful stroll. Really!
A modern engineering marvel. Elevators seemingly arise out of the water/river running through the library!
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Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AveA modern engineering marvel. Elevators seemingly arise out of the water/river running through the library!
Shopping
Need a prescription filled or some over the counter medication? How about some missing toiletries or even a snack? Open late. 6 blocks.
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CVS
1525 N Central AveNeed a prescription filled or some over the counter medication? How about some missing toiletries or even a snack? Open late. 6 blocks.