From its retro angular roof to its neon lights, Christown Lanes looks like a throwback to bowling’s 1950s heyday. But once inside, the 48 shining synthetic lanes designed to enhance the “hook and spin” bowler’s game boldly proclaim that Christown is still at the forefront of the Valley’s bowling renaissance. The ultra-clean alley sports new […]
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Whether they’re classic, fruity, or just plain dirty, Amsterdam’s martinis are made to please. Sip one alongside the here-to-be-seen crowd, mingling and bouncing to techno beats within a sultry Greco-Roman interior, or on one of the swanky outdoor patios, where smoking divas sit back and survey the scene.
This downtown gastropub, built in a ’70s-era block building with a spacious room, long bar, and outdoor patio, is more successful for its suds than its grub. Boasting 31 rotating craft brews on tap — think local favorites, seasonals, and all-over IPAs – beer enthusiasts would be hard-pressed not to find something to their liking. […]
The old Rose & Crown building in Heritage Square recently morphed into Anhelo, a playful restaurant helmed by 28-year-old Chef Ivan Jacobo. Until he rewired the lighting and relaid the floors of this spot, refreshing the structure while preserving the old charm, Jacobo helmed a cult pop-up called Hidden Kitchen. The whimsical vibe of that […]
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Antiques on Central specializes in fine antiques. The newly renovated store opened in 2007 and continues the same tradition of the previous store from 1991. The store is Arizona’s largest antique store boasting over 16,000 sqft with 75 individual dealers. Our goal is to offer the largest selection of antiques and collectibles at the most […]
A longtime favorite of the Phoenix gay scene, Apollo’s is the kind of bar where you can have a few beers and hang with a diverse selection of drinkers. From jockish preps and fabulous drag queens to big cuddly bears and roughneck biker types, they all gather here for the camaraderie and cute bartenders. If […]
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(and other Valley locations)
In 1889 Arizona’s state capitol moved permanently to Phoenix after hopping from city to city over a period of years. The original Arizona State Capitol Building in 1900, dedicated on February 25, 1901 and was designated a museum in 1977. The building served as the actual state capitol when Arizona became the 48th state in […]
This downtown gathering spot has become an institution since its opening in 1990; highlights include shopping, people-watching, dining, nightlife, special events and similar urban amenities.
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Featuring playthings of yesterday and today, plus a 1912-vintage schoolroom with antique dolls sitting in for the students.
The Arizona Financial Theatre is among downtown Phoenix’s most popular indoor concert halls. With seating for up to 5,500 people, the expansive venue has hosted musical artists as diverse as Doc Severinson and Nickelback, and has been home to touring companies of everything from Little Shop of Horrors to Les Miserables. Former Phoenix Suns and […]