10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Phoenix That You Shouldn't Miss

March 27, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
Restaurants in Phoenix

1. Stoneman Climbing Company

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Stoneman Climbing Company

We offer the best guided rock climbing in Phoenix, AZ. Our certified, professional guides have an intricate knowledge of the local climbing areas to make certain your trip is memorable. The mission of Stoneman Climbing Co. is to share our passion for rock climbing through providing the safest, most gratifying climbing adventure to each client. We endeavor to make climbing fun for everyone!

2. Western Destinations Canyon Creek Ranch - Tours

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Western Destinations Canyon Creek Ranch - Tours

Canyon Creek Ranch is nestled on 130 breathtaking acres in Cold Water Canyon, just twenty miles north of Phoenix in Black CanyonCity, Arizona. The ranch is surrounded by 71,000 acres of National Monument land, featuring rugged hills, fantastic volcanic formations, ancient Native American petroglyphs and the Agua Fria River. The ranch offers great views of the surrounding mountains and miles of natural Sonoran desert to explore and enjoy.

3. AZ Hummer Tours

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AZ Hummer Tours

AZ hummer Tours is an off-road adventure company that provides a personalized, entertaining and educational tour of the beautiful Sonoran Desert. We have two different tour vehicles available: The Hummer, where you will ride as a passenger throughout your excursion, and the amazingly agile Polaris Ranger RZR4 which seats four people very comfortably and you get to drive for a hands-on, wind in your face experience. Both tours you will be with a very experienced guide that will teach about the flora and fauna as well as history of the area. Hopefully they won't get lost...

4. Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

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Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

Salt River Rafting trips by the Southwest's whitewater and adventure experts: Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours Salt River Rafting Is Arizona's Best Whitewater just a short drive from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Globe. Experience Arizona's spectacular Salt River Canyon. Paddle through an incredible 2000-foot deep rock canyon as you take on rapids such as "Wall Slammer", "Maytag", "Overboard" and "Mescal Falls". The river drops at over 20 feet per mile as it carves a canyon full of discovery and wilderness. The Upper Sonoran Desert scenery and fun-filled whitewater make this an incredible place, best shared with friends and family.

5. Desert Wolf Tours

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Desert Wolf Tours

Desert Wolf Tours is Scottsdale's #1 Ranked desert off-road and firearms Adventure! Better yet, we were named THE BEST OFF-PREMISES EXCURSION IN THE WORLD by TravelGolf and were just inducted into the TripAdvisor HALL OF FAME for earning their prestigious Certificate of Excellence for the 6th year in a row! At Desert Wolf Tours, YOU get to drive an authentic military-grade TomCar UTV. A Tomcar is smooth, fast, maneuverable and drives like no other off-road vehicle. Even if you've driven consumer grade UTVs and ATVs made by Polaris, Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc., you've never driven a military-grade UTV! They glide over the rocky terrain, leaving all others in the dust!! (Here is an added benefit - UNLIKE MOST AREA ATV TOURS, YOU DON'T NEED TO WEAR A HELMET ON OUR TOURS! So, no need to worry about that horrible "helmet hair".) As Arizona's #1 ranked self-drive tour outfit, Desert Wolf Tours provides unique tours to proprietary attractions that no other company offers. Because we're so near to most Scottsdale/Phoenix resorts, you'll be able to spend more time in the desert and less time in somebody else's van. We use the world's most comfortable off-road vehicles, have the best Adventure Guides and play in the most interesting terrain. With access to hundreds of thousands of acres of Desert Wilderness just North of Phoenix full of Cowboy history and gorgeous vistas, our guests leave our tours with awesome memories that last a lifetime? BOOK TODAY and we'll guarantee that you'll have a Great Time! NOTE - ALL OF OUR DESERT OFF-ROAD TOURS LEAVE FROM THE ROADRUNNER RESTAURANT AND SALOON, JUST A FEW MILES NORTH OF PHOENIX ON I-17.

6. Musical Instrument Museum

4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050-6920 +1 480-478-6000 [email protected] http://www.mim.org/
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Musical Instrument Museum

The World's Only Global Musical Instrument Museum. Home of the MIM Music Theater--a 300-seat acoustically superb performance space--as well as the award-winning Café Allegro (open 11 am - 2 pm daily) and the MIM Museum Store. The average guest spends nearly four hours at MIM. Please allow plenty of time to fully enjoy MIM's galleries and exhibits. Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm; Closed Thanksgiving; Open Christmas, 11 am - 5 pm. General Admission: $20; Teens (ages 13-19): $15; Children (ages 4-12): $10; Children 3 and under: Free. Hours and prices are subject to change.

Reviewed By P1520TPandrewk

1. Expect to spend at least five hours or more! 2. Wear comfortable shoes! 3. Take your camera, phone charger etc.. 4. For Musicians, music lovers etc... 5. Bucket List Item 6. All styles of music represented 7. 777 Jackpot Rating! Go and see this place!

7. Arizona Outdoor Fun

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Arizona Outdoor Fun

Explore the beauty of the Sonoran desert on a Guided or Unguided Tour in an ATV or UTV off-road vehicle. Navigate winding mountain trails like dirt roller coasters and experience the rush of desert off-roading! Add a shooting adventure with one of our RSO Certified Instructors at our outdoor range! We pride ourselves on having the highest standard of customer service, with safety as our #1 priority. Safety gear and water included. ATV Tours, UTV Tours, Desert Tours, Guided ATV & UTV Tours, Self Guided ATV & UTV Tours, Shooting adventures, Private Tours, Sightseeing Tours, ATV Rentals, UTV Rentals, All Off-road rentals and tours.

8. The Crypt

4302 E Ray Rd Ste 104, Phoenix, AZ 85044-4706 +1 480-759-1133 [email protected] http://www.breakthecrypt.com
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The Crypt

Cryptic Puzzles. Strange Symbols. Mesmerizing messages. The timer counts down your minutes.... then seconds. The pressure is mounting. There is only one way out. Can your team break the crypt in time?

9. UnderTow

3626 E Indian School Rd Inside Century Grand, Phoenix, AZ 85018-5127 +1 602-753-6504 [email protected] http://www.undertowphx.com/
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UnderTow

Undertow is a tiki-inspired, exotic cocktail bar from the team at Barter & Shake Creative Hospitality. Opening in August 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, Undertow offers a tropical yet innovative cocktail experience. The environment whisks guests away on a worldly journey in the belly of a spice trader’s turn-of-the-century Clipper ship. Through various commissioned artists, Undertow’s signature decor revolves around each chapter of our story, which follows the adventures of our revered Captain Mallory. This fully immersive world-class cocktail experience features rare rums from around the world and offers a variety of handcrafted, signature merchandise available for retail.

Reviewed By Marlowe3 - Victoria, Canada

An absolutely stellar little tiki bar in what was the lube pit of a former oil change business. Limited seating so either make reservations or get there at opening time, the Undertow has an amazing decore, a first rate, imaginative and modern tiki drink menu and wonderful staff manning the bar. You're missing something unique if you don't drop in for a visit.

10. South Mountain Park

10919 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042-8302 +1 602-262-7393 [email protected] http://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/south-mountain
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South Mountain Park

This, the largest municipal park in the world, is a popular hiking, biking and horseback riding trail area.

Reviewed By michiganpete7 - Muskegon, United States

On our first full day in Phoenix, we chose to hike the Hidden Valley Trail via Mormon Loop Trail, which we found highly rated on the AllTrails app. A 5+ mile hike that took us 2.5 hours, as we’re ‘moderate’ hikers, it was a lot of fun. Bring plenty of water, backpack, sun screen, lip balm and a hat. The low ‘50’s temps were perfect mid-morning, feeling warmer than that as the sun was out. Hard sole shoes or boots will greatly help your hike!

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