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.

Beautiful grounds! I…read morewent in June in the early morning and it got hot fast. It's a small park so very doable for a quick in and out of your area short on time or want to avoid the heat. It cost about $15 for an adult ticket. No food or drinks are allowed on the grounds. I thought I could walk around with my morning coffee it had to quickly drink it before entering the park.

Great stop! Very educational and everyone was helpful and welcoming. Don't forget to make a…read moredonation to help keep this place open!

I went to an improve comedy event last night and I was very pleased with the center and I loved the…read morecomedians. I plan on going to many more events at the center.

From the owner: We host social, educational, artistic and recreational events to introduce and promote the Persian…read moreCulture to the community.

This place is really cool! I brought some 3rd grade kids here for a Fieldtrip. They were…read moregracious enough to invite the drivers in to tour around. Lots of cool Indian artifacts and history. The tour guides were very helpful in what they explained to the kids and adults. I learned some new info for sure.

This is a place you won't find unless you are paying attention. It's hidden in a neighborhood and…read moreit's easy to miss out on this historical site. It's closed during summer but we got in the week before they closed down. They open back up in the fall so add it to your list of places to go. It only takes an hour or two to walk through the site and read about the history that was here long before us. It's amazing to see how they found trade to be strong here. As they had the mounds built in alignment with the astrology and it's really amazing to see in person. It's an amazing spot and I hope to help more people find it!

Since I work in the area, I decided to walk in is right across the street from the Hyatt Regency…read morehotel. They serve Matcha and other desserts inside as well as a lot of Latino culture art attached to a store and looks like they play music in there as well not for sure if they do live performances or not overall they were spacious a lot of great art Firm artist and the store where you could purchase items and or coffee drinks

We came across the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center while exploring the murals along…read moreRoosevelt Row, and it was welcoming location, full of artistic energy. Art talks were underway, and galleries and studio spaces offer interesting vantage on work in process.

With credit to the poem, "Ozymandias" by Percy Shelley…read more I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said--'Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. ... Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive ... Okay, my inner Irish and mostly Irish heritage could not resist that poem piece. So, I love the Irish cultural center. It is an unexpected treat. Every day while I drive up and down Central Ave I look over and see this gem. Seeing this marvel always makes my heart happy. It still surprises me to see a mini castle in the middle of downtown Phoenix. A very cool structure that works mainly as an event center and cultural library. I have been here several times and I am due for another visit soon. I went here most recently for a St. Patty's Day themed or Irish themed magazine photo shoot, The small grounds are simply beautiful and the park behind it is also a nice area to take photos. Inside there is a library and event center. They sponsor movies, events, and I know some weddings have been performed here. You really need to stop by and check it out. The luck of the Irish says you will not be disapoointed. Then afterwards you can grab a pint at one of the local Breweries/pubs in downtown.

This place is an absolute oasis! It's a little bit hidden away, but just magnificent. I've taken so…read moremany people from my work here and they absolutely love it. There is a beautiful park right behind it that you can walk around. There's even a cool porch swing out in the park right in front of the parking lot. They have a gorgeous courtyard with a little French bistro set up. The bathrooms are so clean. It's free to visit this cultural center and this museum. If you wanted to check out books, you would have to pay for a membership, but you can hang out there and read books while you're there. The ladies that run the place are just the kindest people in the world. They're so knowledgeable about Irish history and can tell you about your last name and your lineage. I love coming here. I can't say enough good things about it. It's truly a hidden gem in Phoenix.

This is OPEN! Just went to visit Arcosanti with a friend that came to town and what a cool…read moreexperience. You have to schedule a tour, self guided are not allowed. The tour guide Joseph was so kind and full of energy. The video you watch when you get there is a very heart felt explanation of the passion to continue this community. They own 800 acres and the property is built on 20 acres, it was built between 1971-1975 for the main spaces that are shared. 45 people live there but could range to 80. They show how the products and structure are made. I had no clue about silk casts and loved the hands on understanding and history. They have concerts, events, gatherings. Etc at the amphitheater. Check out the website. The cafe is closed. You can stay as a hotel guest overnight. They offer apprenticeship also.

I'm not sure why the Yelp page states Arcosanti is closed. We were just there and is open and…read moreoperating. Clearly what the original architect had in mind many years ago never came to fruition as it really hasn't changed in years. Is appears to be a small artist community but we didn't see anything going on at the moment so couldn't tell if it id still active or they make everything south in Scottsdale at Cosanti. There is a gift shop where you can watch a brief video on the history and learn about their wind chime creations. Personally I've received many of the wind chimes over the last 20 years for housewarmings or Christmas gifts. Each is unique. The greeter in the gift shop was friendly and stated there is a tour available as well. We didn't have time for the tour but purchased a couple of small gifts. He suggested visiting the Scottsdale location as well which is called Cosanti. I had no idea it was located in Scott's well. Will check it out.