Phoenix

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Lifestyle

So, you’ve decided it’s time for a change of scenery (endless sunny skies just not doing it for you, huh?).

The 10 Best Vacation Spots Within Driving Distance of Phoenix

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Events

Live music shows, comedy sets, yoga, and a night market are all part of this weekend’s lineup.

8 Actually Fun Things to Do in Phoenix This Weekend

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Staycation season is officially here in the Valley, and if you’re not fleeing the heat, the next best option is enjoying the luxury of a hotel bed, dining at some of the state’s best restaurants, opting for a luxe spa treatment and enjoying the cooling relief of a beautiful, resort-style pool

The Ultimate Guide to a Perfect Phoenix Staycation

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Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

There’s a time and place for craft cocktails and high-end wine, but sometimes what’s best for the soul is a trip to your neighborhood dive bar for cheap drinks, greasy eats, and a pretense-free evening.

The Absolute Best Dive Bars in Phoenix

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The Phoenix Suns haven’t been in the NBA Finals in nearly 30 years—so it’s time to celebrate.

The Best Restaurants and Bars Near Phoenix Suns Arena

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Melrose, known as Phoenix’s ‘gayborhood,’ might only be a mile-long, but its vibrance and cultural significance can’t be underestimated.

A Guide to Phoenix’s ‘Gayborhood’ From the Original Miss Gay Melrose America

We all know that the pandemic hit the hospitality industry hard with state-mandated closures, limited capacity protocols, and staffing shortages—to name just a few hurdles—but downtown Phoenix has shown incredible resiliency and is now boasting even more restaurants than it did prior to COVID-19.

8 New Downtown PHX Restaurants You Need to Know

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We’re all coming out of this last year or so, well, different.

Where to Go on a Date in Phoenix This Summer

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Pride Month in Phoenix typically brings a flurry of events—from the annual Phoenix Pride Festival to the Pride Parade—and with last year’s events being canceled, it’s a great opportunity to provide the LGBTQ+ community even more celebration and support in 2021 to make up for lost time (and business) from the pandemic.

How to Support Phoenix’s LGBTQ Community This Pride Month

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The legendary Arizona Biltmore hotel has reopened after more than a year—unveiling a $70 million renovation and a brand new, upscale and Old World Latin eatery, Renata’s Hearth, which debuted on May 18

The Historic Biltmore Phoenix Renovation Has a Must-Try New Restaurant

Phoenix’s bars are rising to new heights.

The Absolute Best Rooftop Bars in Phoenix

New Mexico, aka the Land of Enchantment, offers its visitors a unique experience that melds nature, art, and Southwest culture for a vibrant and unforgettable trip.