Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Phoenix

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Phoenix. This list contains 63 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Mad Desert Trekking
Tour operator
👍👍 We had a great hike with Mad Desert Trekking. Matt was our guide and his knowledge, accommodating and easy-going demeanor and personality were exactly what we needed on our last night in Scottsdale, for our sunset hike. While I lived in AZ when attending grad school at ASU, my wife had never been t...
5.00 (141 reviews) (~16.72 km from centre)
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Arizona River Runners
Raft trip outfitter
👍👍 I did the 6 day trip with my family (1 - 60 year old and 5 - in high 20's) and could not recommend it more! Ever since I've gotten back I've told everyone I know to go do this sometime in their life. It is truly a lifechanging trip! The crew was incredible, helpful, and friendly (shout out to Tim,...
5.00 (122 reviews) (~20.03 km from centre)
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The Signature Gallery
Art gallery
👍👍 The art work is amazing there!!
5.00 (20 reviews) (~14.55 km from centre)
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Haunted Graveyard AZ
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I liked it although many people
5.00 (5 reviews) (~18.36 km from centre)
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David Bowie Mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Loved it. Easy to get to.
4.90 (124 reviews) (~2.33 km from centre)
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Brophy Chapel
Catholic church
👍👍 Chapel at Brophy is spectacular. Very serene. Great place for wedding. Plenty of parking. Handicap assecible . Beautiful place for pictures if bride was beautiful already wait till you have background here. 1952, 17 years after its closing, Brophy College Preparatory reopened as a high school.[cita...
4.90 (103 reviews) (~6.29 km from centre)
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Lisa Sette Gallery
Art gallery
Art gallery showing contemporary conceptual art in various media & representing several top artists.
4.90 (28 reviews) (~3.77 km from centre)
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Free Light Drive Thru
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Love the lights and pictures they put everywhere.
4.90 (24 reviews) (~14.06 km from centre)
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Panino
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Possibly the single greatest experience in the nation, certainly the best in Arizona. Before visiting I was severely mentally deranged and living in a shack. But Panino changed my life. I didn’t know what to expect when I showed up and saw a cat with a canvas laid out in front of him, but I was amaz...
4.90 (24 reviews) (~28.81 km from centre)
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Observation Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 It's a tough hike for sure, but what an experience!
4.90 (17 reviews) (~12.07 km from centre)
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Arizona Buddhist Temple
Place of worship
👍👍 If you are looking for the online Dharma talks form the temple go to Youtube and search for Dharma in the Desert. The 3 ministers from the temple take turns delivering the Dharma message each week.
4.90 (16 reviews) (~8.52 km from centre)
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Heritage District
Tourist attraction
4.90 (10 reviews) (~28.31 km from centre)
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Carlson Creek Vineyard, Scottsdale Tasting Room
Winery
👍👍 The tasting was fun and they explained all the different wine flavors to us. There was relaxing music on and the place was clean. We were the for about 90 minutes and never had an empty glass. We ended up leaving with 4 bottles of wine. I'd recommend to anybody in the area.
4.80 (117 reviews) (~14.42 km from centre)
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Arizona Jewish Historical Society
Museum
👍👍 Was part of the VFW Post 9400 Color Guard team as we presenting colors and Taps 4 the function that was going on there what's had a holocaust Survivor a survivor of 9/11 World War II veteran Korean War veteran and a veteran from Afghanistan very humbling and honoring experience the building and faci...
4.80 (100 reviews) (~1.62 km from centre)
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Buena Vista Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This place is more of a couples retreat type of location. There is nothing up here but a park bench and beautiful views. Please note the park bench is hot. I mean hot. I tried to cool it off. It was 108*f up there today. And that park bench was hot enough to boil cotton. I recommend pouring ice wate...
4.80 (85 reviews) (~12.06 km from centre)
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Grave of Waylon Jennings
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The Mesa Cemetery is an interesting stroll. Very clean and well groomed. The Ramblin' Man has a nice spot to settle.
4.80 (76 reviews) (~22.17 km from centre)
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Taste It Tours
Tourist attraction
👍 We went on a recent Sunday afternoon and enjoyed the tour and the fine food and drink. The tour guide was friendly and informative. The food was plentiful and served promptly. The BBQ and Asian food were the best. Good tacos, chips and salsa. My only negative would be the diner that served pi...
4.80 (63 reviews) (~0.17 km from centre)
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Gila Valley Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great views and a nice place for a picnic. Paragliding was ongoing when we were there. Fun to watch.
4.80 (57 reviews) (~13.09 km from centre)
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9/11 Memorial
Park
Memorial monument, with a piece of the destroyed World Trade Center, honoring victims of 9/11.
4.80 (56 reviews) (~29.52 km from centre)
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Xanadu Gallery
Art gallery
Eclectic showroom known for displaying multihued paintings & sculptures plus glass art.
4.80 (45 reviews) (~14.32 km from centre)
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