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Phoenix’s photogenic “wedding cake” castle opens via small-group docent tours booked through a lottery. A Point of Pride and National Register site, it’s widely covered by local media for its cactus gardens and layered history.
Castle with desert cactus gardens, tours by lottery only
5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Get directions
Coffee shop · Encanto
Unique lattes, homemade pop tarts, avocado toast
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New American restaurant · Phoenix
Elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a courtyard
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Pizza restaurant · Downtown
Inventive pizzas with long-fermented dough, unique toppings & wings
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Garden · Roosevelt
Serene 3.5-acre stroll garden with koi, tea ceremonies, and workshops
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Salvadoran restaurant · Sunset Hills
Gooey, cheesy pupusas, tamales, and fried yucca served fresh
Hot dog restaurant · Bronze Boot
Bacon-wrapped Sonoran hot dogs with beans, guac, mayo, cheese
Seafood restaurant · North Mountain
Cajun seafood, pastas, comfort fare, full bar, dark wood eatery
Hiking area · The Preserve
Miles of desert hiking & biking trails, some leading to city views.
American restaurant · Camelback East
American comfort fare & canal-view patio; fresh tortillas & margaritas
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Kosher grocery store · West Phoenix
Kosher market with deli, eatery, Shabbat takeout & fresh baked goods