Things to do in Downtown Phoenix
From arts and culture, to dining and nightlife, pro sports and more, we highlight what to do in the city's urban core.
Grid Bike Art Tour
Rent a Grid Bike and pedal off on a two-wheel tour of Central Phoenix's arts and culture scene.
Downtown Lunch Spots
Check out our top picks for midday eats throughout downtown.
Central Phoenix Dining
Central Avenue's dining scene is brimming with restaurants, some of which have recently opened and others that are well-trenched in dining success.
Drinks by Rail
Hop on the light rail and wine and dine your way through the CenPho food scene at these spots.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
Bite Magazine takes us to this downtown hotspot with more than 100 cocktails on the menu, ranging from adventurous to classics.
Phoenix Street Art on Instagram
These six not-to-be-missed Phoenix street artists and muralists are decorating downtown and filling up their Instagram accounts.
Cobra Arcade Bar
Ariel Bracamonte’s passion project—a retro arcade bar—is a game changer for downtown Phoenix’s nightlife scene.
Cocktail Hour
Take a tour with barman Ross Simon to his favorite Central Phoenix cocktail spots.
Welcome Diner
It's a neighborhood mainstay for when you absolutely, positively have to have a chicken biscuit and a boulevardier after midnight.
'Microhoods' of CenPho
In Midtown and Uptown, eat/drink/shop gathering places thrive where strip malls once stood.
Japanese Friendship Garden
This secret garden above I-10 creates a cocoon of tranquility in downtown Phoenix.
Kid-Friendly Coffeehouse
The Teapot lets parents retain their latte-sipping sensibilities while their kids frolic in a backyard playground.
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