Phoenix

A DAY IN

PHOENIX

The sprawling metro area is home to many acclaimed restaurants, well-known arts and culture attractions and venues and photo-worthy outdoor recreation. As the 5th largest city in the country, Phoenix’s historic past and innovative future are being brought together in more ways than ever before with repurposed buildings and new structures that offer a place to gather, learn and experience together.

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PHOENIX ART MUSEUM

The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest museum of art in the Southwestern United States. The collection includes pieces of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, photography, and fashion design. Guests will be awed on every visit as the museum’s special exhibitions are ever-changing. Additionally, there is a kid’s gallery and a restaurant on site.

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EAT AT THE MACINTOSH

The neighborhood restaurant features restaurateur Christopher Collins of Common Ground Culinary, where craft beer and cocktails meet quality American fare with a Southern twist. Choose from shareables, soup and salads, sandwiches and signature entrees including Southern Shrimp and Grits or Rotisserie Chicken. And try one of their craft whiskey or barrel aged cocktails, beer or west coast wines to accompany your meal and a Common Ground Culinary dessert.

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THE CHURCHILL

The Churchill contains a 9,000-squarefoot open food courtyard for guests to eat, drink, and socialize with occasional speakers, art classes, live music and more. Ten small local businesses are housed within the area including retail: State Forty Eight, Cosas and Gather; and food options including So Far, So Good cocktail bar, Commander Hamburger, Provecho Mexican food and Freak Brothers pizza.

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EXPERIENCE ROOSEVELT ROW

The walkable arts district is home to murals, galleries, restaurants bars and boutiques, and the First Fridays Art Walk. rooseveltrow.org

DRINKS AT LITTLE RITUALS BAR

Try innovative cocktails and American menu items at Little Rituals, located on the 4th floor of the Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown. littleritualsbar.com

DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE

This outdoor shopping district includes a variety of restaurants and retailers, an 18-screen cinema and daily live music. shopdesertridge.com

PHOENIX ZOO

The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest nonprofit zoos in the country, and features nearly 400 species to view and learn about. phoenixzoo.org

FILMBAR

Lovers of indie/cult movies and craft beer and wine will not want to miss out on a stop at FilmBar in Downtown Phoenix. thefilmbarphx.com

DINNER AT PIZZERIA BIANCO

Enjoy authentic pizza at this award-winning pizzeria helmed by celebrated chef Chris Bianco. pizzeriabianco.com