EXPLORE Phoenix: North BARRIO QUEEN—Mexican. Serving authentic Southern Mexican fare, often made from family recipes, in a fun atmosphere. This restaurant is known for its unique drinks and extensive tequila and mezcal menus. Locations include: Desert Ridge Marketplace, Valley Map G18; 7114 E. Stetson Drive, 480.656.4197. Scottsdale Map E4; 21156 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Queen Creek, 480.825.7931. www.barrioqueen.com South of Valley Map Z27 OCEAN PRIME—Seafood. Glamorous supper club serving steaks and seafood, with live piano in the bar and a fire-enclosed patio. High Street, 5455 E. High St., 480.347.1313. www.ocean-prime.com Valley Map H18
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Mesa, Tempe & East Valley HOUSE OF TRICKS—Contemporary. Dine in the tree-sheltered yard or inside the cottages on New American fare. 114 E. 7th St., Tempe, 480.968.1114. www.houseoftricks.com Tempe Map F5
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ORGAN STOP PIZZA—Pizza. A giant Wurlitzer pipe organ on a rotating platform is played nightly to the fascination of patrons living in an age of ever-smaller tune-carrying devices. Oh, and pizzas, spaghetti, lasagna and a salad bar accompany the tunes. 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480.813.5700. www.organstoppizza.com Valley Map T22
EXPLORE Destinations TALKING STICK ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT— This area includes destinations such as Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Octane Raceway, Topgolf Scottsdale, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick; The Pavilions at Talking Stick shopping area; Talking Stick Resort and Great Wolf Lodge; and so many other ways to play, stay, shop, and eat. 9120 E. Talking Stick Way, Ste. E-10, 480.362.2700; ww.talkingstickarizona.com Valley Map L19 TEMPE (DOWNTOWN)—Mill Avenue draws pedestrians to shop for Arizona State University souvenirs or trendy clothes, eat at hip restaurants, or venture to the peak of “A” Mountain to overlook it all. Art and architecture fans find delight in Gammage Auditorium, a Frank Lloyd Wright creation that was completed posthumously and hosts touring Broadway productions, and the Nelson Fine Arts Center, designed by New Mexico-based architect Antoine Predock, which houses ASU Art Museum and additional performance spaces. Mill Ave. south of Tempe Town Lake. www.millavenue.com Valley Map R18
Tours/Transportation RAINBOW RYDERS—Daily hot air balloon flights above Phoenix and Scottsdale. 1.800.725.2477. www.rainbowryders.com
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SEDONA AIR TOURS—Tour Sedona or the Grand Canyon by helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. 1225 Airport Road, Sedona, 928.204.5939. www.sedonaairtours.com THE DOLLY STEAMBOAT—Double-decker sternwheeler offering narrated nature and catered dinner cruises. 16802 AZ-88, Tortilla Flat, 480.827.9144. www.dollysteamboat.com Valley Map M30
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