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Desert Botanical Gardens

1201 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Thomas S. writes: This is my kind of hiking! Sidewalks, drinking fountains and restrooms OH MY! Rickie and I took my mom and some visiting cousins here for mom's birthday. We were especially excited for the butterfly exhibit. It was the highlight. Otherwise? Meh! I…

South Mountain Park

10919 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Melissa B. writes: This has been my sanctuary for the last five- years I have lived in Phoenix. Whenever I need to burn some extra calories, think about life, escape from the concrete, or contemplate a major decision, I head for the hills!

I love to hike and having…

Camelback Mountain

McDonald DR
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Eric P. writes: Being in the fortuitous position to still 'get' a Spring Break, and moreover, get PAID cash-money to sit on my happy ass whilst my pen-salesman-esque friends do important things in their offices, like make fake Wiki entries of their co-workers and…

Phoenix Zoo

455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Thomas S. writes: While I myself enjoyed my brief stint in a hanging cage at a club in Chicago, I doubt very much the animals here are happy about it. At least I got to get liquored up. These poor fellas get Phoenix tap water. Groddy!

As far as zoos go, this one rates…

Gainey Village Health Club & Spa

7477 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Larry C. writes: Yoga here is rock and roll. They literally have disco music going and its competitive yoga. Its actually a nice change of pace from bay area yoga since not every session needs to be a ground breaking journey in self exploration.

Basketball here in…

Superstition Springs Golf Club

6542 E Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85206

Daniel L. writes: This club is top notch in all respects. not only is it gorgeous and way out of my league, but it is a lot of fun. I truly felt like Tiger (or his cousin Panther) off the tee because that thin air let that ball travel. The greens play slower than…

Cooper'stown Phoenix

101 E Jackson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

w w. writes: Pretty cool spot to have a few beers before and/or after a game. The decor is interesting, and you'll find tons of signed guitars, photographs, pictures of Cooper himself and other items lining the walls.

The waitresses tend to dress a little funky…

24 Hour Fitness

3233 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041

Stevey P. writes: 3.5 Stars. Having been to many 24 Hour Fitness locations, this one is my usual stomping ground. This location is just OK. Other "Sports" locations here and in CA are newer and hence - cleaner, larger and with better equipment.

This gym does offer…

Inner Vision Yoga

1949 W Ray Rd
#8
Chandler, AZ 85224

Roger W. writes: i have been practicing on and off at inner vision since jan 2008. i had to stop running due to knee pain and decided that yoga would be the way forward. i did a 6 month unlimited package and was not dissapointed. two of the owners Jeff and Michelle…

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

7301 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Sarah G. writes: I took my sister and 14 month old nephew here while they were visiting.

This is such a cute place. Lot's of grass and gazebos for picnics and parties. Cute gift shop, snack bar and playground areas.

Train rides for the whole family and a carousel too!…

Golf Club At Eagle Mountain

14915 E Eagle Mountain Pkwy
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Jay W. writes: This is probably really only a 4.5 star rating but I have to give it 5 because there was a shower in the locker room which, as we headed straight from the course to the airport, made the trip back home much more pleasant.

Of the 4 courses played on a…

Wildlife World Zoo

16523 W Northern Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Laura R. writes: I don't suggest this place in 1000 degree weather. This is a lot diff from the PHX Zoo for sure you can feed the birds and giraffes blah blah blah the train, sky, boat things are neat too when they are running but you have to pay extra. The monkey…

Triple Sports

4032 North Miller Road
Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Gabi K. writes: I will second Ellen's review under mine... and I am not biased! Brian and Kara (the owners) are great - they have both done a ton of events and have great experience with triathlons. They have limited selection but all high end triathlon products…

Japanese Friendship Garden - Ro Ho En

1125 North 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Stevey P. writes: Holy crap! What a hidden and lush surprise this is! I almost don't want to review it, so it won't be overrun by others.

* Sloping hills
* Grassy knolls
* Bubbling brooks
* Flowering lilypads
* Quaint Japanese tea house
* Towering trees
* Splashing…

Peoria Sports Complex

16101 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382

Joe A. writes: Outstanding Spring Training locale. Padres share this facility with the Mariners, and the folks who staff the place during spring baseball are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. Lots of practice fields, and access to players. If you're an…

Salt River Tubing and Recreation

1320 N Bush Hwy
Mesa, AZ 85201

Kelly G. writes: Lots of Drunken Debauchery - and of course a ton of fun too! We went on the 4th of July, and this was my first tubing experience ever, and I had such a great time - for $14 this place is DEFINITELY worth it.

Yeah, the river can get gross but most…

Golfland Sunsplash

155 W Hampton Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

b w. writes: A favorite CS Lewis quote (oh yeah, I had a CS Lewis phase) as an amuse bouche:

"When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up. "

Two words: Lazy River. I resisted an urge to put…

At One Yoga

10050 North Scottsdale Rd Suite 115
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Kara A. writes: It's hard to complain about At One Yoga. The atmosphere is lovely and the instructors truly know their stuff. Cinta at the Phoenix location gives an incredible, truly amazing performance in her Tuesday/Thursday Hot Yoga class. She offers tons of…

CrackerJax

16001 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Natalie W. writes: This location is a good trek for us, so we've only been here once. First impression was, Whoa! Much bigger than some of the parks we'd been to. There were the usuall offerings-- miniature golf, go karts, bumper boats, batting cages, arcade,…

Papago Golf Course

5595 E Moreland St
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Nick L. writes: I played the storied Papago Golf Course for the first time in March. After hearing positive things about the track from family members I was slightly disappointed.
I appreciate that it is a Municipal course (that has been around since the Eisenhower…

Village Racquet & Health Club

4444 E Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Gabi K. writes: I moved to Phoenix from Scottsdale about 10 months ago and along with that, I switched Village Health Club locations from the one at DC Ranch (which was brand new and amazing) to this one on Camelback...

I am giving it 5 stars because it is…

Bike Barn

4112 N 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Kaycee H. writes: A few months ago after a really horrible day at work I got in my mind that I needed to buy a bike. Not just any bike, a really fabulous beach cruiser bike. I know that I live in Arizona and there is no beach to cruise by....however, I needed this…

Sunset Bowl

8925 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Michael S. writes: no one has reviewed this place? really? i guess i shouldn't be surprised because when i first moved back to phoenix and someone said we should go bowling in sunnyslope i thought they were on meth. and the bowling alley would prolly be a great place…

South Mountain Cycles

3636 E Ray Rd Ste 2
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Robert A. writes: For the past ten years, this place has been the one-stop shop for my biking needs. From BMX at age 13 to road cycling in adulthood, SMC usually has what I'm looking for. The prices don't really compete with larger chains like Performance, but they…

Whirlwind Golf Club

Chandler, AZ 85224

w w. writes: Okay so I've never golfed here, but I have toured the golf course in a cart that I'm sure was going 1mph and had a beer from a private party I wasn't invited to. Does that count?

I was here the other day to pick some stuff up after we had a golf…

Ocotillo Golf Resort & Bernard's Fine Dining

3751 S Clubhouse Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248

Mee-stique K. writes: This was such a beautiful course and you don't really think you are playing in the desert somewhere! There were definitely a lot of holes with water so make sure you bring a lot of balls!! Some were sooooo difficult like the gold course that had the…

Fiddlesticks

8800 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

w w. writes: Fiddlesticks is pretty fun. And while you may think you have to be under 12 to enjoy it, think again.

I had a great time here, and they have a ton of different things to do. It can get a little pricey though, so it's best to stick to one or two…

Talking Stick Golf Club

9998 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

John V. writes: The North Course is one of my favorite courses around. The course is always in great shape, as they do not have any water restrictions (on the reservation) and no homes on it either so the mountain views are unobstructed. The course plays 7100 yards…

Ride Studio Cycling

8880 E. Via Linda
Suite 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

sarah k. writes: Even though I'm not a big fan of spinning, I enjoy the classes at this studio. My energy level has to be up up up to keep up up up with this crowd. The music gets a going the light go off and everyone rocks out on the bike. Exhausting (and yet…

Brunswick Via Linda Lanes

9027 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

w w. writes: Bowling is one of those activities that I will never willingly take part in. Yet, every time I end up doing it, I have fun. Just be careful not to get cocky about your game, or Via Linda Lanes will strike you down, just as they did to me.

I have…

Alltel Ice Den

9375 E Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Ann Marie K. writes: Owned by the Phoenix Coyotes the Alltel Ice Den is a ice skating/hockey rink in North Scottsdale. The Ice Den has two rinks which are in use by the Coyotes and various leagues through out the year, but they have public skating times as well. On…

Bicycle Ranch Retail Store

15454 N Frnk Llyd Wrght Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

sarah k. writes: The place to buy a bicycle. If you tune into the Tour de France, this is your store. The staff is very knowledgeable and professional. You can have a custom bike made from scratch or buy something in stock and by they time they get done with a…

Shalimar Country Club

2032 E Golf Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282

joe i. writes: Great place to play golf while drinking beer. Very laid back, cheap and inviting. Usually it is not too crowded, but I tend to play during the hotter months (like most Phoenicians.)

Tempe Village Lanes

4407 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282

Lauren V. writes: yes and yes. i went here recently with a girlfriend and her boyfriend for some Rock 'n Bowl action. i hadn't been to a bowling alley on the weekend for about...10 years?
wow, have they stepped it up a notch. no longer is it black lights, disco lights…

Gameworks

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir
Ste 669
Tempe, AZ 85282

w w. writes: I don't know if you've already heard or not, but I'm pretty good at Dance Dance Revolution. It just seems like I was born a natural.

Okay I lied. I am absolutely horrible at it, and Gameworks proves it. I still don't get how the hell you're…

Fiddlesticks

1155 W Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284

Steve W. writes: Fun place to go and I wish we had something like this close to us in MN. Hit a bucket of balls, hit some balls in the batting cage, grab a quick bite and play some video games.....not a bad couple of hours!

There are some downsides. The food isn't…

Pure Fitness

7318 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

w w. writes: Pure Fitness is a pretty good gym to go to. You can get a great price on a monthly membership ($18-23) and they don't make you sign a contract.

This particular location is really nice and big. They offer a ton of workout classes and have lots of…

Lifetime Fitness

1616 W Ruby Dr
Tempe, AZ 85284

Kevin M. writes: I joined it for the climbing wall, then found myself going there all the time. it is by far the best gym I have ever been to. Everything is spread out and there are enough machines and weights so I never really find myself waiting for anything.

They…

Lincoln Family Phoenix Downtown YMCA

350 N 1st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Norma R. writes: This Y is just great. Friendly, young staff, who are mostly volunteers, great mix of people, AWESOME machines, and just labyrinthian in design, which makes for great fun and added fitness (and totally Escher-esque at times... did I just go down the…

AMF Christown Lanes

1919 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Mark D. writes: Spent a few hours here Saturday afternoon bowling and playing video games with my little bro and I'm going to try to not let the fact that I bowled 5 strikes in my best game ever affect my review of the place. 5 strikes. Unbelievable. My little bro…

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