Greater Phoenix offers an array of amenities and attractions expected of bustling urban and suburban regions.

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Greater Phoenix: Attractions for all lifestyles

Greater Phoenix offers an array of amenities and attractions expected of bustling urban and suburban regions. From fine arts to major sporting events and unique dining, the region offers something for everyone – regardless of your lifestyle.

Greater Phoenix Eats

With everything from food trucks to 5-star restaurants, the Greater Phoenix region is a haven for foodies.

Cheers to Greater Phoenix

An emerging craft beer scene is putting Greater Phoenix on the map with more than 70 craft breweries.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, the Greater Phoenix region offers a wide variety of outdoor activities.

Greater Phoenix: By the Numbers

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Greater Phoenix is home to six professional sports teams, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA and USL.

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There are ample beer selections on tap in Greater Phoenix, with 73 craft breweries, and 127 in the state.

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An average commute time of under 28 minutes allows you to spend more time doing what you want to do.

Greater Phoenix offers more than a quality of life – it’s a quality of place.

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Something for Everyone

The Greater Phoenix region provides access to all the benefits of a major metropolitan region, without the stressors of large cities. The average commute time of 26 minutes and ample parking, make it easy to enjoy a range of activities, from gourmet dining to cultural activities to sports.

 

Greater Phoenix hosts the MLB Cactus League for Spring Training as well as NASCAR at Phoenix International Raceway - Things to do in Phoenix

Year-Round Sporting Events

Arizona is home to seven professional sports teams, including Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Mercury, Tucson Roadrunners and Phoenix Rising FC. Additionally, Greater Phoenix hosts the MLB Cactus League for Spring Training as well as NASCAR at Phoenix International Raceway.

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Major Visitor Attractions

Major attractions including the Musical Instrument Museum, Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, Fiesta Bowl, Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, and hundreds of concerts and performances draw thousands of visitors to the region each year.

Coffee & Craft Beer Culture

Local Coffee Shops

  • A.T. Oasis Coffee & Tea Shop
    Bang Bang Coffee
    Berdena’s Fine Coffee & Food
    Better Buzz Coffee
    Black Rock Coffee Bar
    Brick Road Coffee
    Cafecito
    Carefree Coffee Roastery
    Cartel Roasting Co.
    Case Study
    Copper Star Coffee
    Creative Cappucino
    Dark Hall Coffee
    Deseo A Coffee Shack
    Driftwood Coffee Co.
    Elevate Coffee
    Enroute Coffee & Tea
    Esso Coffeehouse
    Fair Trade Café
    Fillmore Coffee Co.
    FUTURO
    Giant Coffee
    Gold Bar Espresso
    Honey 2 A Bee Coffee & Crepes
    Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters
    King Coffee
    Laymoon Café
    Lola Coffee Bar
    Luana’s Coffee & Beer
    Lux Central
    Modern Grind
    Moxie Coffee
    Nephews Coffee
    Peixoto Coffee Roasters
    Press Coffee Roasters
    PROVISION
    Pueblo
    Royal Coffee Bar
    Scooter’s Coffee
    Serafina Coffee Roasters
    Shadow Parlor Coffee
    Songbird Coffee & Tea House
    Steve’s Espresso
    Street Brew
    The Bike Shop at Regroup
    The Coffee Builders
    The Human Bean
    The Refuge Coffee, Food and Wine
    Toastique
    Union Coffee Co.
    WeBe Coffee Roasters
    Window Coffee Bar

 

Local Craft Breweries

  • 12 West Brewing
    8-Bit Aleworks
    Arizona Wilderness
    Barrio Brewing Company
    Beer Research Institute
    Bone Haus Brewing
    Chupacabra Taproom
    Desert Monks Brewing
    Fate Brewing Co.
    Formation Brewing
    Four Peaks Brewing
    Front Pourch Brewing
    Goldwater Brewing Co.
    Greenwood Brewing
    HELLUVA Brewing Company
    Hopsology Taproom & Wine Bar
    Hundred Mile Brewing
    Huss Brewing Co.
    Kitsune Brewing
    Lake Pleasant Brewing
    Loco Patron Brewery
    North Mountain Brewing
    OHSO Brewery + Distillery
    Old Ellsworth Brewing Company
    Oro Brewing Company
    Pedal Haus Brewery
    Peoria Artisan Brewery
    PHX Beer Co.
    Saddle Mountain Brewing Company
    Sana Sana Cerveceria
    SanTan Brewing Co.
    Simple Machine Brewing Company
    State 48 Brewery
    Tap Savvy
    The Perch
    The Shop Beer Co.
    The Wandering Tortoise
    Throne Brewing Company
    Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap
    What Ale’s Ya
    Wren House Brewing Co.

Local Restaurants

  • Barrio Café
    Blanco Tacos + Tequila
    Bourbon and Bones
    Buck & Rider
    Caldwell County
    Chestnut
    Churn
    CIBO Pizzeria
    Citizen Public House
    Cocina Madrigal
    Culinary Dropout
    Doughbird
    Farish House
    Fat Ox
    Federal Pizza
    Filthy Animal
    Flower Child
    Four Peaks
    Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse
    Gallo Blanco
    Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
    House Brasserie
    Joe’s Farm Grill
    Joyride Taco House
    Kai
    Legends Bar & Grill
    Liberty Market
    Little Miss BBQ
    Lo-Lo’s Chicken and Waffles
    MATCH Market & Bar
    Morning Glory Café
    North Italia
    Olive and Ivy
    Otro Café
    Pizzeria Bianco
    Pomo Pizzeria
    Postino
    Quiessence
    Tandy’s
    The Arrogant Butcher
    The Farm Kitchen
    The Gladly
    The Greene House
    The Henry
    The Mission
    Tratto
    True Food Kitchen
    Vincent on Camelback
    Virtu Honest Craft
    Wasted Grain
    Windsor
    Zinburger
    Zinc Bistro