Best Arts and Culture Places in Phoenix

"A cultural staple of the Greater Phoenix area, the Phoenix Art Museum boasts a collection dedicated to the variety of mediums, themes, styles, and dimensions that represent contemporary Phoenix. Photography, fashion, painting, balloons — you’d be more surprised by what you don’t find here than by what you do!. Kids will love the Make It!"

"Wonderspaces is a year-round, evolving art show featuring extraordinary artwork from around the world at different festivals and fairs. Periodically, individual artworks rotate out to make room for new works. This isn't stuffy stuff hanging on a wall."

"And the one in Scottsdale is located inside the Scottsdale Fashion Square. (previously mentioned). Since this is an interactive art exhibition, it attracts so many visitors across the world."

"Featuring rotating exhibits from all over the world, this place includes incredible displays with unexpected materials. You can see the most current list of exhibits here."

"Or visit on the first Friday of each month for their First Friday event featuring a new Irish artist each month, as well as music and community. This cultural center also offers a large variety of music classes focusing on Celtic music and themes, as well as language, dance and drama classes. Covid update: The center is open for scheduled tours only."

"Native Americans carved more than 1500 petroglyphs along a trade route and you can take a guided tour or hike yourself along a 1/4 mile trail to see these ancient carvings for yourself. The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Native American cultures that lived in the Southwest from 500 to 5000 years ago. The museum has a video about the different carvings and possible interpretations that you should not miss before you hit the trail to see them for yourself."

"On a 47-acre site north of Phoenix, Indians from throughout the Southwest carved more than 1500 petroglyphs, or rock etchings, along an ancient trade route. Between 500 and 5000 years old, these pictographs have an unknown meaning but may relate to hunting, religion, astronomy, or intertribal communication. Today, they're open to viewing along a quarter-mile trail; you can follow a guided tour or direct yourself among the boulders."

"Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve is one of Phoenix’s excellent museums situated on the Hedgpeth Hills. It gives insight into the centuries-old cultural history of the Southwest Native Americans. In 1980, an archaeological survey conducted by J."

"Onyx Art Gallery is a unique art gallery that does not only serve and showcase art. Instead, they also welcome their event space for music, comedy, poems, and entertainment purposes. The owners, Kathi and her husband, help in decorating and arranging the space that is well-suited for the given occasion the place is being rented for."

"Mancuso’s Restaurant in Phoenix features Italian and American food alike inspired by family recipes. This eatery is fitted with a number of menus aiming to please — including a happy hour menu for the thirsty!. Featured Image Credit: Avanti Restaurant & Caterers Arizona Facebook Page"

"The colorful and elegant “Crab Stack” from Italian restaurant Mancuso’s. (Photo: Mer Norwood). Elevate your takeout with Mancuso’s, a family-owned fine dining Italian restaurant that has been operating for over forty years."

"A three-course dinner ($44.95) will be served 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and offer choice of a salad or lobster bisque starter, an entrée of pan roasted teriyaki glazed turkey and a full complement of sides like Portuguese sausage stuffing, sesame carrots and truffle mashed potatoes. Select a maple brown sugar pumpkin tart or chocolate torte for dessert."

"The outdoor dining and atmosphere couldn't be better with the beautiful JW Marriott hotel grounds the exterior. Roy's offers an aloha hour most evenings featuring special appetizers and beverages. The restaurant is known for its high-end Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting."

"Located in Biltmore Fashion Park, Seasons 52 Restaurant is an elegant dining destination that is renowned for its rotating menu of seasonal American dishes and an extensive list of globally-inspired wines and classic cocktails. The menu features made-from-scratch farm-to-table fare prepared using fresh locally sourced ingredients and regional produce and grilled on an open oak-fire or in a brick roast oven. Signature dishes include Florida Stone Crabs, Wild Alaskan Salmon, California Golden Beets, and freshly baked flatbreads, and the cuisine is accompanied by a hand-curated wine list of casual wines and a spirited cocktail menu featuring classic and modern libations, as well as craft beers by the bottle and on tap."

"It starts by providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere with cozy booths and intimate lighting. The food is fresh and seasonal. And the menu showcases over 100 bottles of wine, 52 of which are available by the glass so you can discover a new favorite every week of the year."

"Our warm, welcoming and family atmosphere combined with our dedicated staff, and exceptional cuisine blend together to create a truly memorable dining experience that few can match..."

"The Parisian-style bistro and wine bar Zinqué offers some impressive daily-made croissants. You’ve got your classic order, with all those light and flaky layers, available by 7 a.m."

"High Street is located near the intersection of Loop 101 and SR 51 in North Phoenix. Easily accessible from Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix and the entire metropolitan area. http://www.highstreetaz.com/farmers-market/"

"The audience isn’t just there to watch the shows at The Torch Theatre – they become a part of the show!. While making you laugh until you cry, the actors in the long-form improv allow the audience to throw out suggestions and watch as they think on the spot."