Things to do & places to see
Get to know the neighborhood: Spotlight on Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix sits at the center of the city's civic, business, and cultural life. Government offices and professional hubs define the daytime pace, while evenings bring concerts, games, performances, and a steady flow of dining and nightlife into the streets.
From ANOVA Central Station, everything feels close and connected, making it easy to explore downtown on foot. Major venues and everyday essentials are just a short stroll away. Want to venture further? Light rail access and walkable streets quickly connect you to museums, theaters, coffee shops, and some of the city's most active public spaces.
For work trips, events, or extended stays in Phoenix, downtown living supports a steady daily rhythm. City life stays close at hand, while the comfort of your own furnished apartment offers space to step back and reset.
For a downtown Phoenix stay that keeps you close to work, culture, and city life, location does the heavy lifting. From ANOVA Central Station, the best of downtown is right outside your door.
Things to do in Downtown Phoenix:
- Catch a game or a concert at Phoenix Arena (13 min walk)
- Walk or relax at Civic Space Park, a central green space (4 min walk)
- Grab a coffee or dine downtown around Roosevelt Row and the central business district (2-15 min walk)
- Attend an event or expo at the Phoenix Convention Center (12 min walk)
- Watch the Diamondbacks play at Chase Field (18 min walk)
- Browse the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (15 min walk)
- Explore the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, and downtown performance venues (5-25 min walk)
Nearby Attractions:
- Cool off at AZ Snow Zone, an indoor ski and snowboarding park (11 min drive)
- Golf where the pros play at TPC Scottsdale (30-40 min drive)
- Hike Camelback Mountain (30 min drive)
- Kayak, tube, or paddle board down the lower Salt River near Coon Bluff and observe wild horses in their natural habitat (40 min drive)
- Visit Tonto National Forest and check out Tonto Natural Bridge or Water Wheel Falls (70 min drive)
- Visit Sedona and hike iconic trails at Red Rocks Sedona or tour some wineries (~2 hr drive)
- Observe the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world (~3.5 hr drive)
