You definitely need to plan ahead for a visit to Tovrea Castle and Carraro Cactus Garden (several months ahead). Tours are a unique opportunity to see such a prominent landmark up close.
2012 Best of Phoenix Winner: Best Tourist Attraction! One of the best views in the valley and a colorful backstory! Read more.
Ready to explore? Desert Botanical Gardens http://dbg.org/ - Cosanti Foundry (Paolo Soleri Bells) http://cosanti.com/ and Taliesen West (Frank Lloyd Wright) http://www.franklloydwright.org/ R nearby!
There's no place like The Farm for locavores to dine out. Meet your food in the gardens, then relax at one of the outdoor picnic tables and enjoy.
They have the most delicious sandwiches for lunch. Grab a cookie after lunch! Read more.
If you have spare time, I recommend relaxing on the benches in the gardens. It is one of the most beautiful, artfully landscaped spots in all of downtown.
Using the season’s freshest ingredients, including herbs grown in a garden on property, the bar’s mixologists are trained to make unique drinks based on a patron’s likes and dislikes. Read more.
Little bit of a wait, but it was definitely worth it. Zesty Garden Pesto sandwich is one of the best I've ever had! Don't forget to grab a few Cowgirl Cookies too! Delicious. =]
Love the nachos. We order them a la carte for lunch and late night parties. Margaritas are also great.
Real fry aficionados rejoice because their fries are made Belgian-style, which means they're blanched and twice-fried, leaving the fry crispy and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Read more.
Beets have been done to death, but this compilation of super-sweet roasted beets, sliced jalapeño, cashews, and toasty-tasting wild rice, given a drizzle of hibiscus-lime dressing, feels fresh & new. Read more.