Phoenix, Arizona’s capital city, houses innovative businesses, Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced hotels, seasonally focused dining and attractions that highlight the city’s Southwestern culture. Here, Worth breaks down the most interesting places to visit on your next trip.
Business
CANAL PARTNERS
This investment firm focuses on internet technology and software companies and has put early money into companies such as
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION
This incubator supports technology startups through business counseling and mentoring,
SKYSONG
This technology incubator connected to Arizona State University helps both established companies and startups grow their business and workforces by providing resources, mentorship, partnerships and workshops. 1301-1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, 480.346.2140,
Hotels
ARIZONA BILTMORE
Outside of having two 18-hole golf courses, six tennis courts and 39 acres of gardens, this historic hotel is also one of the few that can boast that Frank Lloyd Wright had a hand in designing it. 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602.955.6600,
HOTEL VALLEY HO
Designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956, Hotel Valley Ho—a favorite of celebrities such as Bing Crosby, Natalie Wood and Marilyn Monroe—is a faithfully preserved example of
SANCTUARY CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA
This 53-acre resort on Camelback Mountain features romantic casitas and suites. Elements, its restaurant headed by celebrity chef Beau MacMillan, offers one of the best sunset views in the Valley. 5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, Mike
THE CANYON SUITES AT THE PHOENICIAN
Set within the Phoenician resort, Canyon Suites offers all-suite accommodations and a more intimate atmosphere than the main property. 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480.941.8200,
Restaurants
FNB
Chef Charleen Badman, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2019, offers a locally sourced menu at this downtown Scottsdale favorite. Equally impressive is the restaurant’s selection of Arizona wines. 7125 E. 5th Ave., Suite 31, Scottsdale, Pavle Milic, co-owner, 480.284.4777,
QUIESSENCE AT THE FARM
SEL
Owned by chef Branden Levine—whose claim to fame is an appearance on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay—Sel features an upscale, contemporary American
VIRTÙ HONEST CRAFT
Experiences
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
TALIESIN WEST
This is the sprawling desert home where Frank Lloyd Wright gave full expression to his organic style and established his school, which still operates on the property. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, 480.627.5340,
WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST
At this remarkable space dedicated to the history, art and culture of the American West, visitors can admire works featured in rotating exhibitions. Past exhibits included artists such as Charles Bird King,
