Stop · Midtown Phoenix

McDowell/Central Ave

Midtown museum row.

Editor's note

Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard are both a ~10 minute walk from here. If rain or 110°F heat is in the forecast, this stop is your indoor-day hero — plan around the museum hours and you're golden.

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2 places

Mezcaleria · Mexican

Espiritu

$$$

4 min walk

Rooftop mezcaleria and regional Mexican kitchen that made national best-of lists in 2024.

Museum · Culture

Phoenix Art Museum

3 min walk

The Southwest's largest art museum — permanent collection plus marquee rotating exhibits. Yayoi Kusama Fireflies room is a signature.