Lifestyle

Life is easier when everything is nearby. Grab coffee and a sandwich at Elevate to take to work on a weekday, or pack it to go for a Saturday hike at the massive Phoenix Sonoran Preserve.

Play a round of golf with incredible views at Lookout Mountain, followed by brunch at Moon Valley Cafe or a massage at Hand and Stone Spa. Stroll through the collection at the Museum of Musical Instruments and talk about your favorites over lunch at Flower Child, then sample a local brew while you watch the game or enjoy live music at North Mountain Brewing Company.

Kids will love the indoor playground at Kids Empire, camping at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, and road trips to Sedona or Flagstaff to see the snow.

Though with 36 miles of hiking trails through the Sonoran Preserve and amazing local dining options from Italian at Osteria Mia to Mexican at Mi Pueblo to “the best sushi in Arizona” at Yutaka, you might be just as happy spending the weekends at home.