Area Attractions

Savor bold flavors in this intimate restaurant serving classic Thai dishes and ice-cold beer in frosted mugs. Make sure to try the drunken noodles—a local favorite.

This cozy eatery with its casual ambiance is most known for generous portions and their famous purple rice.

Formerly a department store building from 1947, this stylish restaurant and bar with its steel beams and thick plexiglass still showcases the glass-floor elevator and an intriguing vintage doll collection, all while serving American casual fare.

The dining room, modeled after an English pub, will make you feel like you’ve crossed the pond. This homestyle favorite brought to the states by Cornish miners is a crimped, quiche-like pasty that has a cult-status following in the Southwest region. A must-visit alone for its 40-plus flavors on the menu.

Enjoy an intimate meal bound to spark conversation, great enjoyment and ultimate gratification. Feast on a menu comprised of locally sourced “when possible” seasonal ingredients brought together to create dishes meant to be shared with friends old and new.

Downtown Phoenix hotspot blending craft cocktail bar and chef driven kitchen into one distinct dining experience. Grab your morning coffee and fresh baked pastry or join the Valleys movers and shakers for a power lunch. At night, gather your pack and experience a vibrant dinner setting. Located in the middle of bustling downtown, Wren & Wolf is the perfect destination for a pre-game gathering or big night out before a show.

Blanco’s fresh twist on Mexican food is all you need to experience that ocean kissed bliss you crave. Lounge long and drink on with tantalizing tequila flights and easy but innovative a la carte tacos. Whether you’re hungry for something flavorful or thirsty for something fun, we’ve got everything you want at Blanco.

This Spanish Revival-style venue—nearly 100 years old—seats 1,364 for concerts and events. But even if there isn’t a show, the intricate Baroque murals lining the outside walls will make this place well worth the visit.

Located in Arizona’s capital, ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus provides a multitude of academic and professional connections for students preparing for careers across the health care spectrum including preventive care, research, policy and advocacy; in law, government and other public service; with nonprofit and public social service providers; and in arts and sciences, journalism, media and the corporate sector.

A fun and casual atmosphere where you can relax over a game of chess or enjoy billiards and bowling.

With a focus on bringing a wide array of nationally touring artists and community events to Phoenix, The Van Buren is Phoenix’s newest 1,800 capacity concert venue. Converted from a historic vintage auto-dealership, The Van Buren is located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix.

Footprint Center is a multi-purpose arena located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Home to the Phoenix Suns, the arena also hosts concerts, sporting events and special events.

5,000 capacity venue presenting music, comedy, family, and theatrical shows. The theatre also hosts private corporate events, graduations and MMA and boxing matches.

Crescent Ballroom is a music venue and lounge in downtown Phoenix. It is also home to Cocina 10 – a scratch kitchen serving Sonoran and Arizona cooking.

Located in a notable downtown building constructed in 1949, Valley Bar showcases all varieties of music, film, spoken word and comedy.

Find replicas of European throne rooms recreated at an exact miniature-sized scale, renowned works from Monet and Rodin, and much more. Home to more than 20,000 works of art from a wide range of subjects, you’ll want more than a day to explore and appreciate the collections and exhibits.

Features outdoor exhibits designed to let the kids climb through multi-colored sculptures and interact with art. Inside, find hands-on educational experiences giving structure to your child’s understanding of the world through art.

This family-friendly science center features hands-on demonstrations, a planetarium with 360-degree immersive art, and an IMAX theater.

Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard Museum presents the stories of American Indian people as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art.