Best exsperence I had. It's not your regular car show, lot to see and lots of burn outs from all…read moresorts of cars. Had a great time.

I've been taking the family to Upland for nearly a decade now. I've seen it go from a nice street…read moreto three streets to horse-drawn carriage tours, to half the houses selling refreshments. The good thing is that you can come here and spend absolutely nothing and have a great time. Or you can spend money and do all the other stuff too.

Incredible experience. Thanks to yelp elite. This was not any small scale wine food setup. Instead…read morea huge one, huge enough that you can't try all the drinks and food. We were full after visiting 50-60% of the booths even though we were there for like 3 hours. Also, it's just not the wine which is available in drinks. Instead there was ton of hard drinks, cocktails and even a center beer booth with enormous varieties. They do give a drinks card which is stamped every time you get a new one and total of 12 drinks are allowed but I bet you can't drink 12 unit samples. We could only do half. Food - Plethora of varieties from Indian to Italian to American to Chinese fusion to Spanish to Mexican. What not was available. There were even some upscale dishes too. Everywhere it was quick and easy to grab. We considerably stood in queue only for tacos but even that got cleared pretty fast like 10 mins. All other places, we got food and drinks within 1-3 mins of wait. Also, guest chefs learning sessions was nice and very informative. Kudos to the management. Water bottles was readily available in the field and restrooms were clean too. Plenty of to go non-alcoholic drinks can and snacks were available too. What an ambience of food and drinks lover. Ticket starts with $65 per person but it's worth of each and every penny. Thanks to yelp for giving 2 complementary tickets. Me and my wife enjoyed like anything. Wife drank so much and was drunk pretty well...LOL. We would definitely take such opportunities in future.

I am hesitant to write this reviews for selfish reasons... this festival is the best hidden gem in…read moreScottsdale... With that said, what is not to love about this one?? Some of the best chefs and restaurants in the valley, and really across the US, come to display what they have to offer. Then we have the wine... Oh so many types and vineyards from AZ, Cali, and others. There also were many distilleries showcasing y this event. Who knew AZ had great vodka and whiskey distilleries?? I didn't but I was educated and I will try to buy local where I can going forward! The event is so well organized from the flow, to the spacing, and arrangement of tables and tents. The staff working the event (security, tickets, etc.) were amazingly friendly and kind. The individual serving and representing the restaurants, vineyards, and distilleries were friendly, knowledge, and ready with smiles. I do not attend many festivals because sometimes they are a let down, but not this one and I will be back for years to come. Please don't change a thing.

Neat little spot, industrial meets nature!…read more Came for a quick little looksie, of course the heat is a killer but seeing the falls & the short little walk around was lovely.

Ok, I'm going to give this place 5 stars because, technically, it is a cool place that not a lot of…read morepeople know about. It's actually a hydroelectric plant along the Arizona Canal. As we approached the building (you can't go in it), the smell hit us and I thought, oh no, I've made a huge mistake. I think I was just there on a bad day or something, because I didn't see many reviews mention the smell at all. What smell? Raw sewage, very sulphur- and trash-like. I mean, it STUNK. It was strongest at the top overlook, right next to the building. As we went down the staircase to the lower level, the smell began to dissipate and eventually, to my nose, disappeared altogether. On the lower level, we saw the waterfalls. You can walk under/behind two of them and there are "seats" made of stone blocks in front of the third. The water was flowing pretty hard the day we visited, so the seats and all the pavement was wet and there was a slight mist coming off the middle one. The overall place is like a mixture of industrial and environmental architechture. There are metal-looking columns holding up the upper deck, yet the waterfalls look like they were copied from Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, and there are large stones/rocks embedded into the walls everywhere. It sits on the edge of a small park with a decent sized lot and there are hiking paths. We only came for the falls, so I can't speak to the hike, but the area looked fairly nice. I'd like to see it at night as it looks pretty cool in pictures I've seen. If you're looking for something a little different to do or show your visitors from out of town, this is a neat place to go. Hopefully, the smell is a one off, but even if not, hold your breath and go down the stairs..... 13/2026

The Willo home tour is absolutely fantastic!!! The vibe, the amazing historical homes, the food…read moretrucks,the LIVE MUSIC everywhere and the craft booths and antique car street- WILLO has it all!!! Also beer is available!

If you can, go early and move fast, as the lines get painfully long by noon. That's a good thing…read morefor enthusiasm for home restoration, right? There are free trolleys that run in loops around the tour sites, for times when the experience starts seeming a little... vigorous. The 2015 tour had 10 houses plus some art studios. The highlight was the historic firehouse because really, what else is as cool as an old firehouse? Not that there aren't fascinating features to the regular houses -- it's a kitchen, bath, and patio extravaganza with many nifty features. Home ages this year ranged from 1930 into the early 1940s, plus one 1999 "new old" house. Like some of the 2013 reviewers, I thought I remembered there being more houses, with more variety, in previous years; but it's still really cool. There's also a street fair (in which literally 1 in 5 passersby was telling a companion how street fairs are different in Minnesota) and food trucks. It's a pleasant walk, and one gets to feel smug about how, though street fairs in Minnesota might be larger, in February, they would be buried under the snow.

Mill Avenue District has a large collection of funky business; some reminding people of the past…read more You'll find some unusual business such as Rave, a circus and performance art store. Shiny and sequined outfits, feathered boas, tools of the trade. Only one of many different businesses you will see. Plenty of food and drinks opportunities. Mill Avenue is also known for the large art festival held along 6 blocks on and off the street. Lots of metered street and lot parking.

So much fun and many places to visit. Beautiful murals too. Lovely coffee shops. I like the shoe…read moremill for Birkenstock and other leather shoes. Great festivals and block parties too. Recently saw Luke Bryan and Kane Brown at Innings Fest. Tempe is so good for entertainment. Walking the lake trail on both sides is gorgeous too. Jogging Mill ave is fun and don't forget the east side of Mill for additional restaurants and couple churches and donut shop- Voodoo donuts, and places to jog.

Lots to see and learn here, and guided tours available at scheduled times, though I preferred to…read moreroam the museum at my own pace. Posters and film clips of westerns like A Man Called Horse (1970) and Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josie Wells (1976). Handcuffs of all kinds on display (more accurately described as "retaining devices") in a western themed set. Mac Schweitzer's impressive collection of artworks, including depictions of desert animals and the wild west, especially a multitude of horse pieces. Countless paintings and artifacts on the second level, portraying native american history, the buffalo, and the evolution of american west landscapes. Scenes of collective work in western life among cowboys, herders, and traders. I found Eddie Basha's cottonwood tree root carvings interesting. And I was especially a fan of "Rabbit Hunt" by Loren Phillips (Hopi). Fistful of Colors in the north gallery explored the diverse meanings of color, such as the term "feeling blue", and how colors tell stories, evoke emotions, and create connections. The room transitioned into displays of movie posters, explaining why those from different countries vary in the way they are presented. Interactive exhibits throughout allow visitors to learn about Shakespeare in the Old West, women of the rodeo, even a scavenger hunt to find "escaped animals" in the museum. I was amused by fun facts like the first circus (Ryland's traveling show) taking place in Tombstone Arizona Territory in 1880, or how the full saying of "Ay Chihuahua" translates to "Yikes! How many Apache Indians are there without sandals!", referring to Apache raiders like Geronimo invading northern mexico wearing calf-high deerskin moccasins. There was also a small sculpture garden outside and gift shop worth checking out before leaving.

I poked my head into this Museum in Old Town Scottsdale. They have quite the collection of Eddie…read moreBasha of Basha's market. Mr. Basha was a huge collector of a Native American and Western type art. There are baskets and many bronzes to enjoy. There is a fee to enter the museum. A docent is available to explain the exhibit. They also have a small gift store. You can also see the Basha collection in his personal gallery in Chandler, AZ. It is a free event. Free street parking and WiFi.

I have worked at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus off and on over the years,…read moreand over this past year, I have gotten involved with Downtown Phoenix Inc. (DPI) by attending their monthly stakeholder meetings and attending events that either they have put on for the community or other community events that they have supported and/or marketed. In fact, ASU has hosted wellness events, student welcome events, and career fairs, and it is always great to see DPI engaged in our events, too. DPI is a community-building organization that delivers enhanced municipal services to the Downtown business core, marketing and event production to Greater Downtown, and manages the work plans for Phoenix Community Alliance and the Downtown Phoenix Community Development Corporation. DPI and its affiliate organizations are committed to making Phoenix a vibrant urban destination and one of the nation's great cities. In fact their mission is "to facilitate collaboration, cultivate connections, and contribute to both the growth and vitality of our community. To generate progress on issues, work toward sustainable growth and build a stronger, more inclusive city core that generates positive perceptions, memorable experiences and a sense of pride in Downtown." Their vision is to "deliver a vibrant and healthy Downtown that makes the experience of our community enriching and engaging to residents, visitors and businesses, and helps strengthen the reputation and heart of our city in a sustainable way." DPI also staffs the DTPHX Ambassador program with the mission " to make a person's experience in Downtown Phoenix safe, enjoyable, and memorable." They are around 365 days a year and wear orange shirts that say "ASK ME" on the back. Complimentary hospitality services provided in the Downtown Core include walking escorts, car battery jumps, umbrella escorts, restaurant information, personalized tours, and entertainment info. Visit the DPI website (https://dtphx.org) and sign up to become an Insider to receive updates from the people who know DTPHX best. Also on the website, learn about upcoming events, things to do, information about living in Phoenix, information about doing business in Phoenix, and general information about DPI. There is also news and media about Phoenix on the website. Some of the traditional events include the Wellness Fair, Urban Wine Walk, StoryWalk, Lotería, DTPHX Hallows' Eve, PJs in the Park, and Winter Wanderland just to name a few. I look forward to continuing my relationship with DPI and seeing what else is on the horizon in Downtown Phoenix.

Parking is my biggest deterrent to coming to Downtown Phoenix, but the Van Buren has had shows with…read moremy favorite band, From Ashes to New, twice so I dealt with it. Even paid $50 to park, which is just insanity! Usually I'll avoid things if in downtown as it's just too hard to navigate. Be mindful if you see an event in Downtown Phoenix to be pack patience to sort out parking and be prepared to pay a pretty penny.