The best things to do in Phoenix

Papago Golf Club puts you right in Papago Park with views of the Papago Buttes, Camelback, and the downtown skyline, plus the pedigree of…

5595 E Karsten Wy · ✓ checked Jul 30

Need two hours of AC-fueled bliss and a solid reason not to cook tonight? Harkins Theatres Chandler Fashion mixes the big releases with the…

3159 W Chandler Blvd (Chandler)

Rush Xtreme is the Chandler playground for all ages, with wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball, foam pits, a 4-story play structure for big…

190 S Kyrene Rd #5 (Chandler)

Whether you're chasing a Saturday round that actually sticks or just crave scenery that looks like a postcard, The Country Club at DC Ranch…

9290 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Unit 1 (Scottsdale) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Western Skies Golf Club keeps things easy with online tee times, the driving range now open, and leagues and tournaments if you like a…

1245 E Warner Rd Ste 202 (Gilbert) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Trade your usual Netflix scroll for a chill-inducing stroll as US Ghost Adventures runs the Glendale Ghosts tour through eerie stops like…

5820 W Glendale Ave (Glendale)

Indoor venue, with an 18-hole course and a bar, for putting contests and lessons.

16259 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale)

Family-friendly mini-golf destination offering two 18-hole courses, an ice cream parlor and a playground.

9480 W Hanna Ln (Glendale)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

4816 E Ray Rd

Club featuring an 18-hole, par-60 golf course, plus a practice facility, a cafe & a shop.

7920 E Osborn Rd (Scottsdale)

18-hole public course with wide fairways, a lighted driving range, a pro shop & a bar & grill.

800 E Divot Dr (Tempe)

Laid-back country club featuring an 18-hole golf course, a bar and a restaurant.

6425 E Teton Cir (Mesa)

Executive 18-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop, restaurant with TV screens & a bar.

8411 N 107th Ave (Peoria)

Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade.

9445 N Metro Pkwy E

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

9804 W Northern Ave (Peoria)

Family-friendly club offering a championship golf course, pool, and fitness center, plus social events.

11700 E Vía Linda (Scottsdale)

Low-key, 9-hole course & driving range with a golf shop & a Caribbean-American restaurant.

8710 W Maryland Ave (Glendale)

Public 18-hole golf course & a modern clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, pro shop & events space.

5902 W Indian School Rd

Golf club featuring a level course with hazards, driving range, and putting green.

6910 E Williams Field Rd (Mesa)

Popular bowling alley with blacklit lanes, a bar and a modern arcade.

9027 E Vía Linda (Scottsdale)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

2501 E Magnolia St

Casual movie theater showing first-run films like chicken and waffles served at reclined seating.

5478 S Power Rd (Gilbert)

Scenic golfing area featuring 2 courses, wide fairways, a pro shop & a restaurant.

9998 E Talking Stick Wy (Scottsdale)

Massive bowling alley offering bar bites, live music, karaoke, arcade games & sports on TVs.

13525 N Litchfield Rd (Surprise)

Kid-friendly chain with bowling alley, laser tag and arcade games.

1735 S Santan Village Pkwy (Gilbert)

Championship golf course with an Italian eatery, sports boutique, and karaoke.

6210 E McKellips Rd (Mesa)

Entertainment center featuring trampolines, dodgeball, climbing walls and obstacle courses.

1765 E Williams Field Rd (Gilbert)

Indoor play space with a trampoline park and a skate park, plus party services.

1050 E Pecos Rd (Chandler)

Sprawling park featuring trampolines for all ages, bull riding, Ninja-warrior courses, dodgeball courts and rock climbing.

2840 S Alma School Rd (Chandler)

Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.

9802 59th Ave (Glendale)

Interactive splash pad in a square with gardens & live entertainment on Friday & Saturday evenings.

6770 N Sunrise Blvd (Glendale)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

1095 S Arizona Ave (Chandler)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

7000 E Mayo Blvd

Amenity-rich venue with a pool and tennis courts, plus a golf course that's hosted an LPGA event.

6683 S Clubhouse Dr (Gilbert)

An 18-hole, par-72 golf course with tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and a restaurant.

10601 N 56th St (Scottsdale)

Tranquil golf course at a resort, open to the public, with a bar & grill as well as a shop.

6808 S 32nd St

Amusement place with burgers, pizza and hot dogs plus arcade games, claw machines, ticket-winning options and mini golf.

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Ste 669 (Tempe)

Clean indoor amusement park featuring trampoline courts, basketball and dodgeball courts, plus foam pits.

4310 E McDowell Rd (Mesa)

Upbeat family venue featuring bowling on blacklight lanes, as well as an arcade and a bar.

1919 W Bethany Home Rd

Private club featuring two golf courses and a pool, plus tennis and racquetball courts.

19888 N 73rd Ave (Glendale)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

15257 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale)

Golf course hosting the PGA Tour’s Phoenix Open, plus a restaurant.

17020 Hayden Rd (Scottsdale)

Casual, dine-in cinema with a menu from an award-winning chef, plus state-of-the-art digital projection.

9090 E Talking Stick Wy (Scottsdale)

Desert & mountain view par 71 golf course & club with a grill, bar, café, practice areas & pro shop.

8000 S, Arizona Grand Pkwy · ✓ checked Aug 5

Multiscreen cinema offering current films & snacks in a contemporary space with neon decor.

7354 E Shea Blvd (Scottsdale)

Tech-equipped 9-hole mini-golf courses (emerald, sapphire) paired with craft cocktails and pad thai.

15059 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

1511 S Country Club Dr (Mesa)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

7300 E Thomas Rd (Scottsdale)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

1620 W Montebello Ave

Designed by Dick Bailey, this 6,900-yd. layout meanders through the desert and offers challenges for golfers of all skill levels.

4415 E Village Pkwy (Gilbert)

Daytime market selling produce, clothes & more that morphs into a drive-in cinema in the evening.

5650 N 55th Ave (Glendale)

Casual destination for mini golf, lawn games, beers and burgers, plus a playground for kids.

9245 E Hummingbird Ln (Scottsdale)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

4857 E Greenway Rd Ste A (Scottsdale)

Kids-friendly indoor trampoline park with an open floor plan that features dodgeball, foam pits and climbing, as well as parties.

701 N Gilbert Rd (Gilbert)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

16046 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr (Peoria)

Comfort food, beers, and cocktails are served in a relaxed restaurant with a golf driving range.

6101 N 99th Ave (Glendale)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

2298 E Williams Field Rd (Gilbert)

Kid-friendly amusement park with arcade games and laser tag for ages 2–10, plus a snack bar.

12046 N 32nd St

Golf club offering a scenic course, plus a restaurant.

6000 E Camelback Rd (Scottsdale)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

2550 W Happy Valley Rd

Games including blacklight lanes plus an arcade can be found at this clean facility, plus a bar, a pro shop and attentive staff.

17210 N 59th Ave (Glendale)

Club featuring an 18-hole golf course & a practice center, plus a restaurant & club rentals.

4435 E Paradise Vlg Pkwy S

Well-regarded golf club featuring an 18-hole course with 1995-opening holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr..

7555 E Eagle Crest Dr (Mesa)

Desert, tree-lined golf course with narrow fairways and greens, featuring a golf pro shop, restaurant and friendly employees.

18800 N Coyote Lakes Pkwy (Surprise)

Private golf club with a course featuring valley views, and a friendly staff.

1460 N Alta Mesa Dr (Mesa)

Golf-course and driving range featuring a mix of desert and mountain holes, plus cart rentals.

11111 N 7th St

High-end outfitter offering performance-focused golf apparel, gear and equipment, alongside fittings.

15690 N 83rd Way (Scottsdale)

Creative venue for live music performances, art shows and exhibitions, plus DJs and dancing.

702 N 21st Ave

Educational exhibition showcasing reports of UFOs, alien abductions, and government documents.

9500 East Vía de Ventura E-250 (Scottsdale)

Modern multiplex chain showing blockbusters & a few independent films; some venues offer childcare.

6950 E Superstition Springs Blvd (Mesa)

Modern studios & suites next to a golf course, offering an outdoor pool, games & 2 hot tubs.

6302 E McKellips Rd (Mesa)

Golf course with an 18-hole short course and driving range, plus an on-site restaurant.

17233 N 45th Ave (Glendale)

Friendly staff at this clean jump park with a cafe and party rooms (birthday bashes: 27, 33, 34).

8946 E Germann Rd (Mesa)