Phoenix offers an abundance of accommodations, dining, and shopping that will appeal to every taste. From the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort in downtown Phoenix, which has been home to celebrities, heads of states, captains of industries and other famous travelers, to the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, which opened as a resort hotel in 1929, visitors will have no lack of lodgings to choose from.
The dining is spectacular and there are many five star offerings. J. Cook's at The Royal Palms in the Camelback district of Phoenix, and Mary Elaine's at the Phoenician in Scottsdale are only two of several fine-dining destinations. If you prefer something more casual, Toolie's, a long time Phoenix institution, is a saloon featuring a barn-size wooden dance floor. And don't forget Rustler's Roof, which features rattlesnake on the menu…yummy.
While in Scottsdale, don't forget to shop! Although Scottsdale touts its Western roots, it is more akin to Rodeo Drive than a rodeo, and it offers upscale boutiques and over 100 art galleries. Old Towne Tempe near the campus of ASU is known for its boutiques and open-air restaurants, and it also serves as a popular rock and roll nightspot on Friday and Saturday nights. The new Arizona Center is a complex of 60 restaurants, nightclubs, and shops in a sculpture-filled setting across the street from the Herberger Theater. There is also the Biltmore Fashion Plaza featuring upscale shops and restaurants in the Biltmore District of Phoenix. |
