Was in the area from out of town and I wanted to see this beautiful house in person. I wasn't able…read moreto go inside but the outside is so pretty Love all the details. It's truly breathtaking

I grew up in an old victorian house and thought it would be fun to bring my dad here for a tour…read morewhen he was in town visiting. We ended up being the only ones on the tour which was nice. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. The entire house has been restored to represent how the original owners would have it set up as closely as possible. The inside details are gorgeous and intricate. Our tour ended up being more like 45 minutes because it was just us and we didn't ask questions. It was a great way to spend a little bit of time before our next activity.

Wowww, I have heard about this garden for sometime but finally I made it happen to visit…read more As soon as you stepped in-- you already find yourself in the right place; calm, peaceful, beautiful and simple. The garden is well maintained and organized, quiet place for give yourself quiet time and meditation. The garden is not that big place to walk around, but it's definitely worth it if you feel like need to escape and looking for nature therapy--this is the one! Give yourself more time to sit back and enjoy the greenery. The staff is super friendly and welcoming! I will definitely come back again soon.

Honestly, this place is absolutely gorgeous,I will fully admit that. The setup, lights, and overall…read moreaesthetic are really beautiful and definitely make for pretty pictures. But personally, I just don't see it being worth the price of $14 a person. One of the biggest things for me was that the actual area itself felt a lot smaller than I expected. On top of that, there were SO many people packed in that it was hard to even stop for a second and actually enjoy the ambiance without constantly being surrounded by crowds or trying to move around people. It kind of took away from the experience because instead of feeling immersive or relaxing, it mostly just felt overcrowded. What also made it hard for me to justify the price is that you can literally see the entire thing through the fence from the park next to it. Honestly, if I ever wanted to see it again, I'd probably just go sit at the park, save my money, and actually have more room to enjoy the view comfortably without feeling packed in shoulder to shoulder with everyone else. Overall, it's definitely very pretty and visually impressive, but for me personally, the experience didn't match the cost enough to make me want to return.

The Heard Museum is not merely a museum--it is a witness, a keeper of memory, and a sacred space…read morewhere art and history breathe together. From the moment you enter, you feel it: this is not a place to simply observe, but a place to feel. The experience moves through peaks of breathtaking beauty and valleys of deep sorrow, asking something of every visitor--attention, reverence, compassion. Indigenous art here is not presented as something frozen in the past, but as something living, enduring, and profoundly vital. Every gallery holds a different emotion. The vibrant beadwork and jewelry shimmer with astonishing craftsmanship. Woven textiles carry generations of knowledge in every thread. Brilliant colors pulse with life, resilience, and identity. And alongside this beauty is the weight of painful history--stories of suffering, survival, erasure, and resistance that are impossible to walk past unchanged. What makes the Heard so powerful is that it refuses to be a typical museum. It does not let you remain emotionally distant. It invites reflection, challenges comfort, and opens the heart. You leave with awe, but also with responsibility--the understanding that Indigenous voices, stories, and artistry must be protected, honored, and witnessed. If you are in Arizona, the Heard Museum is essential. It is not just a place to visit, but a place to experience--one that lingers with you long after you leave.

After discovering the Heard Museum in the book "1000 Places to go Before You Die", we put it on the…read morelist of ''must sees' for a recent trip to Phoenix. TAKE THE LIGHT RAIL We took the light rail to the museum from our downtown hotel. There's a stop just down the road. GET A DISCOUNT The adult entry fee was $26 and we used our AAA membership for an exciting $1 off. I feel by the time you're paying $50+ for a couple, the cost is getting off-putting. LOCKERS AVAILABLE We used their complimentary storage lockers for our carry-on luggage as we were on our way to the airport afterwards. You also have to stow water bottles in the lockers. There are a couple of water fountains around the museum in case you get parched. ALLOW HALF A DAY The museum is a quality museum with a lot to see and read, but you really have to be into southwest stuff to really appreciate it in my opinion. After a few hours we were getting slightly overwhelmed, glassy-eyed and tired/bored with aching backs. (To be fair, it was our fourth museum in 3 days, so we were a little burned out!) STAY FOR LUNCH We really enjoyed an excellent lunch at the cafe in the courtyard and highly recommend it. EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP(S) There's a high-end store where you can purchase expensive rugs, jewelry, sculptures, etc. and there's also the 'Mugs and T-shirts' souvenir store and a small coffee shop. RIDE SHARE DROP OFF AND PICK UP The ride share pick-up and drop off is around the back at one end of the parking lot. Helpful?

This place feels like my 5th grade science book came to life and we went on a field trip to enjoy…read morehands-on experiences. It's definitely geared toward children, so keep that in mind. There will almost always be a group of kids running around-sometimes they are appreciating the exhibits, other times they are just running up and down the stairs. I appreciate that they have different genres and categories in various areas of the museum. One section is dedicated to the human body while another one is all about weather. There's a lot of cool stuff to learn and they display it in a way that makes it fun and interactive for kids.

Bought Friday night tickets to the Bad Bunny Visual "A Love Letter to Puerto Rico." We arrived a…read morefew minutes before it was to start and they had not yet opened the theater. Once 7pm rolled around, they opened the doors and we were let in in a single file line. We sat towards the front and the view was still great. The employee greeted and welcomed us all and he gave us a quick rundown of what we were about to see. The show started and only lasted about 40 minutes. The music was good only because it was Bad Bunny playing but the visuals were boring. It was literally just a PR themed screen saver and random collages put together. Seats were comfy though and the huge screen itself is pretty cool. I would love to see a movie here! For the price of $25 per person though, I expected a little bit more from the show.

Modified Arts is all gallery now and no longer a music venue. The gallery is small in size. I…read morethought the art was on the level of Edward Hopper. I felt a certain loneliness in the paintings. Many of the works were sold so apparently the style of painting is desirable. Metered street and free parking on the side streets.

I visited during First Friday's and was very happy that was open. This is an amazing exhibit and I…read morehighly suggest everyone who can visit. It's a beautiful dedication to Brittney Griner. I think the roller basketball rim was my favorite. It was my most liked and commented on photo. Great job ladies!

Been to this gallery a few times and in addition to the art, Lisa Sette is always there to chat…read moreabout anything and everything. She's warm, welcoming, personable, knowledgeable and very cool. Always conversation pieces, the art is great. The picture shown is by Ben Durham and is a graphite drawing of words (must be seen close up) on homemade paper. Fabulous. Lisa educated us about it. Always a great experience.

BEAUTIFUL every single time I visit this stunning gallery.read more

The Gallery @ City Hall is an art gallery inside of Phoenix City Hall. The exhibition right now is…read morea photo exhibit of historic buildings in the Phoenix Area. I loved all the history I read about the buildings, and I know all of them since I am a native of Phoenix! The docent told me that the next exhibit would be older works from the City's collection of Public Art. They have over 1000 pieces in the collection, which she said dates from 1915! Wow, I didn't even know we had a gallery there. I'm looking forward to the next exhibit that starts June 7th!

Over the last couple of decades, I've seen various shows at the Orpheum Theatre. Parking can be…read morevery difficult, and deters me from seeing a show here if I can avoid it. I'll see shows that are touring if they have a spectacular stage presence like Anastasia; which was truly remarkable! A beautiful theatre, and for the right show, worth dealing with downtown Phoenix parking.

What an absolutely gorgeous venue! As I walked in, I felt like I was stepping into a different era…read more I was so impressed and in awe with the beautiful Spanish architecture with all the intricate murals, moldings, gold accents, arches, and hidden decorative peacocks. We went to watch The Phoenix Symphony performing with Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Carmen. It was a magnificent combination of orchestral music with aerial acts, dance, and circus style performances. The seats were very comfortable and the quality of acoustics was fantastic. Make sure you take a clear bag or a small purse (8.5" x 5.5") as they do have a bag policy. Large purses and backpacks are not allowed. They also use metal detectors and have security screening. I'd definitely love to go see another performance here.