Come explore the activities, places to visit, and dining options available in Phoenix, Arizona, home to ACAAI's Annual Scientific Meeting for 2026.
The establishments and activities found at the website below are for informational purposes only, they should not be considered recommendations.
Visit Phoenix Attractions Pass
https://www.visitphoenix.com/plan-a-trip/visit-phoenix-offers/visit-phoenix-attractions-pass/
Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
https://www.azcardinals.com/
The Cardinals were founded in 1898 and in 1920 became a charter member of the National Football League, then known as the American Professional Football Association. The club holds the distinction of being the United States’ oldest professional football franchise still in existence. The Cardinals relocated to Arizona from St. Louis in the spring of 1988 and made Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University their new home.
Arizona Opera
https://azopera.org/
1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 266-7464
Arizona Opera produces fully-staged operas, concerts, and collaborative programs throughout the state of Arizona each year, and is among only a handful of companies in the U.S. that regularly performs in more than one city. Having just celebrated its 50th Anniversary Season, Arizona Opera's mission is to elevate the transformative power of storytelling through music, cultivating community and strengthening a state and people as adventurous and diverse as the place they call home.
Arizona Science Center
https://www.azscience.org/
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004; (602) 716-2000
With four levels of permanent and traveling exhibitions, guests of all ages never tire of exploring the 140,000 square feet of air-conditioned amazement. Hands-on attractions make for memorable—and Instagram-worthy—experiences such as exploring the human body, getting blown away by the forces of nature, becoming fascinated with physics and much more. When it’s time to take a seat, kick back in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater for a larger-than-life cinematic presentation.
Ballet Arizona
https://balletaz.org/
2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 381-0184
Founded in 1986, Ballet Arizona today consists of 34 dancers under the new artistic direction of internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer and arts leader, Daniela Cardim. The company is dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating and commissioning new works.
Black Theatre Troupe
https://www.blacktheatretroupe.org/
1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 258-8128
The Black Theatre Troupe, Inc. has been providing training, employment and performance opportunities for multiethnic and underserved artists since 1970 and acts to make significant contributions toward fostering the arts, specifically theater, within the State of Arizona. It operates to enhance the cultural and artistic awareness of the community by providing productions that illuminate the African-American experience and culture.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/
215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 253-0501
Hands-on, interactive exhibits are designed to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children up to age 10 and the grown-ups who care about them. Climb to new heights in the Climber, navigate your way through Noodle Forest, or build a fort in Building Big.
Desert Botanical Garden
https://dbg.org/
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ; (480) 941-1225
Desert Botanical Garden is here to help you enjoy the beauty of the desert and care about it. Join them for a future event or exhibit or simply make a reservation to roam and enjoy the Garden’s beauty.
Heard Museum
https://heard.org/
2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 252-8840
Discover the rich and vibrant world of American Indian art, from traditional artworks to contemporary creations, live events and a world-class museum shop and café. The museum "provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world," according to Arizona Highways. The museum's 11 exhibit galleries and outdoor courtyards feature traditional and contemporary American Indian art.
Herberger Theater Center
https://herbergertheater.org/
222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 252-8497
Built in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center actively contributes to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. In addition to hosting three resident companies and the exceptional work they do, The Herberger Theater Center creates festivals that celebrate the arts; holds gallery shows and special events; and, in the face of a once-in-a century pandemic, even built a new outdoor stage to meet the moment.
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
https://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org/
216 W. Portland St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 274-8700
The Japanese Friendship Garden, named Rohoen, is a joint project of the City of Phoenix and its Sister City Himeji, Japan. Himeji Mayor, Matsuji Totani proposed the garden in 1987 to cement the bonds of friendship between Japan and the United States and particularly between the peoples of Himeji and Phoenix. The teahouse and surrounding tea garden were completed in November 1996, the 20th anniversary of the Sister City relationship. The project features a stroll garden, tea garden, and a dry garden.
Musical Instrument Museum
https://mim.org/
4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ; (480) 478-6000
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) collects, preserves, and makes accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, interactive technology, dynamic programming, and musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world’s diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul.
Penske Racing Museum
https://www.penskeautomall.com/penske-racing-museum/
7191 E. Chauncey Lane, Phoenix, AZ; (480) 538-4444
The Penske Racing Museum showcases an amazing collection of cars, trophies and racing memorabilia chronicling the career of one of the most successful dynasties in all of sports. Team Penske has more than 50 years of racing experience and more than 600 major race wins highlighted by 20 Indianapolis 500-mile race victories. On display in the museum are cars detailing the diversity of Team Penske including a 2015 Ford Fusion driven to victory at the Daytona 500 by Joey Logano. Additionally, a number of Indianapolis 500-mile race winners are on display, including the 1979 Penske PC 6 driven by Rick Mears to win his 1st of 4 Indy 500s.
Phoenix Art Museum
https://phxart.org/
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 257-1880
Phoenix Art Museum's collection that has grown to more than 20,000 objects of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, photography, and fashion design. The museum hosts photography exhibitions through its partnership with The University of Arizona's Center for Creative Photography in Tucson. Visitors can also enjoy robust programming, films, lectures, and more, and the lush Dorrance Sculpture Garden.
Phoenix Police Museum
https://phoenixpolicemuseum.org/
17 S. 2nd Ave., Historic City Hall, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 534-7278
The Phoenix Museum was founded in 1993 by a small group of police employees who wanted to preserve the past. Discover the rich history of Phoenix law enforcement at the Phoenix Police Museum. Trace its roots back to 1881 when Henry Garfias was elected as the city’s first City Marshal and explore how far it has come in the present day. Explore a range of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell an exciting story of service and dedication throughout the years. See firsthand how Phoenix Police have shaped the city and its people.
Phoenix Suns (NBA)
https://www.nba.com/suns/
201 S. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 379-7900
The Phoenix Suns are a professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball team, founded in 1968. They are a member of the Western Conference.
The Phoenix Symphony
https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/
One N. 1st Street, Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 495-1999
The Phoenix Symphony (TPS) is Arizona’s only full-time, professional symphony orchestra and the state’s largest performing arts group. Founded in 1947 as a part-time orchestra in a city of fewer than 100,000 people, the Phoenix Symphony performed at Phoenix Union High School for the first 25 years of its existence. The Symphony aspires to perform live symphonic music of excellence, beauty, and vitality at a consistently high level and to address the needs of communities throughout the Valley, meeting their needs through music-based programs. Concerts follow a selection of seasonal programs – Classics, Pops, and special presentations; designed to attract a diverse audience.
Phoenix Trolley Museum – Arizona Street Railway Museum
https://www.phxtrolley.org/
1117 Grand Ave., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 805-7343
The Phoenix Trolley Museum is dedicated to the preservation of original trolley cars, memorabilia and public education about a time and place that would one day become the 5th largest city in America.
Phoenix Zoo
https://www.phoenixzoo.org/
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 286-3800
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the U.S., caring for over 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species. Nestled on 125 acres within Papago Park, the Zoo features Bornean orangutans, Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers, Komodo dragons, Masai giraffes and many others.
Rosson House Museum
https://thesquarephx.org/
113 N. 6th St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 261-8063
People have visited Rosson House Museum to see what life was like in Territorial Phoenix at the turn of the 20th century. The Rosson House stories have covered the original four families who owned the home – the Rossons, Goldbergs, Higleys, and Gammels – as well as Whitelaw Reid, the wealthy “snowbird” who rented the home from the Rossons during the winters of 1895-6, and 1896-7.
Taliesen West (Scottsdale, AZ)
https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west-tours/
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ; (480) 860-2700
Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert camp, Taliesin West, is located in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. One of the most influential architects of our time, Wright’s career spanned more than 70 years. Taliesin West is where Wright and his apprentices lived, worked, and pushed the boundaries of architectural innovation. Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, this historic property showcases Wright’s visionary work, his desert home, and the enduring principles of Organic Architecture.
Valley Youth Theater
https://vyt.com/
525 N. 1st St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 253-8188
Valley Youth Theatre is a safe place where young people from diverse backgrounds can learn and grow as individuals, performers, and leaders through a transformational performing arts experience. Since 1989, the theater has inspired children to be the best they can be through the magic of the performing arts. Our alumni include Oscar® winners, Grammy® award-nominees, Broadway stars, rocket scientists, doctors, lawyers, parents, and community leaders from all walks of life.
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
https://azwbeer.com/
201 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ; (480) 462-1836
Arizona Wilderness Brewing’s mission is to produce socially, ethically, and environmentally responsible craft beer and food to enrich the lives of our customers, employees and the Arizona community. They have a scratch kitchen where everything is made on-site from the ketchup to the tepary-bean patties. They use Arizona grass-fed beef, bought in season from local farmers whenever possible.
The Arrogant Butcher
https://www.thearrogantbutcher.com/locations/phoenix-az/
2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 324-8502.
The Arrogant Butcher offers you the best of everything: seafood, steaks, draft beer, wine and cocktails, comfort food and good company. One of the only places where sports fans and theatre goers can enjoy a burger and a beer next to some of Arizona's top politicians. You needn't be highbrow to come here. You just have to appreciate great food.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
https://www.blancococinacantina.com/locations/phoenix-downtown-phoenix/
123 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 899-8102.
Starters, cheese crisps, soups and ensaladas, chimichangas, tacos, fajitas, burritos, bowls, enchiladas, and don’t forget to try the Margarita Tree or choose from a mixture of cervezas, and other cocktails.
Chico Malo Mexican Restaurant
https://www.chicomalo.com/phoenix
50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 603-9363.
Inspired by the rich heritage of celebratory dining throughout the different regions of Mexico, Chico Malo showcases local ingredients in a lively, upscale environment. Dinner menu features carniceria, entrada, flautas, empanadas, tacos, barbacoa, and much more.
Cornish Pasty Co.
https://www.cornishpastyco.com/
7 W. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 374-8500.
Traditionally, pasties were made with a thick crimped edge along one side so the miners could use the crimp as a handle to hold on to while eating. The miner’s hand would often be covered in arsenic from the mine, so the miners would discard the handle when they were done. Pasties were made with different fillings at each end. One end contained meat and vegetables, and one end had a sweet filling. Today, Cornish pasties are filled with steak, potatoes, swede (rutabaga) and onions. Signature, Premium and Vegan and Vegetarian pasties are available.
The Coronado
https://thecoronadophx.com/
2245 N. 12th St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 767-8133
The Coronado is a vegan eatery established in 2015. The menu is Southwest-inspired and 100% plant based, including a selection of tacos and burritos. They have locally sourced beer, wine and cocktails with new brunch specials every weekend, 9am - 1pm. Sit at the bar, enjoy the weather on the large pet-friendly patio, or take a seat inside and let them take care of you. The Coronado is located in the iconic Tuck Shop building in the Historic Coronado neighborhood.
Green New American Vegetarian
https://www.greenvegetarian.com/
2022 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 258-1870
Green is a 100% vegan-vegetarian restaurant that masters all favorite comfort foods and celebrates vegetables. Chef Damon Brasch has created a menu that is sure to please any palate whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, or omnivore; there’s something at Green that will satisfy you. The fare is New American Vegetarian, which is created and influenced by many different cultures and cooking styles. Green is a restaurant for everyone, not just vegans.
Harumi Sushi & Sake
https://harumisushiaz.com/
101 N. 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 258-0131.
Authentic Japanese cuisine within walking distance of the convention center. Starters, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Signature sushi, specialty rolls, classic rolls, Vegan rolls. Also lunch specials.
Huss Brewing Co.
https://www.hussbrewing.com/downtown-menu
225 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 607-5370.
The downtown Phoenix Brewpub features a variety of fresh, quality beers, chef-inspired Modern American fare, Midwest favorites, and a new spin on the traditional brewery menu. Huss Brewery does their best to showcase the best local ingredients and Arizona-sourced foodstuffs. Guests on the run can also enjoy our "Quick Service" TO GO Counter located in a dedicated space offering a limited menu selection of smashed burgers, local sausages, and other selections to eat on the fly or take with you before the game, show, or event!
Ingo’s Tasty Food
https://ingostastyfood.com/locations-and-menus/
101 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 825-3000.
All-day menu includes breakfast, lunch, dinner. Signature and classic coffees, tea and other beverages; pastries, egg dishes, breakfast burrito, salads, bowls, snacks, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
Majerle’s Sports Grill
https://majerles.com/
24 N. 2nd St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 253-0118.
This classic sports bar and grill provides a fun, family-friendly environment with bites and beverages at affordable prices. Located in the historical landmark Fry Building, which dates back to 1885. Menu features starters, sandwiches, salads, bowls, burgers, desserts and more.
Pa’La Downtown
http://palakitchen.com/
132 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 368-3052
A restaurant and chef engaged in local and specialty imported ingredients that range from Mediterranean, South American, and Japanese influence. Specializing in grains, vegetables, meat and seafood. The beverage menu boasts a diverse wine list, specialty cocktails, and local draft beer selected to highlight the menu, as well as stand alone. The menu changes daily to reciprocate the seasonality of the producers and stewards they support.
Pizzeria Bianco
https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
623 E. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ; (602) 258-8300.
Famous for wood-fired pizzas such as Margherita, Marinara, Wiseguy, Rosa, Sonny Boy and Biancoverde. Does not accept reservations and does not offer take out. Walk-ins and dining in only.
Wren & Wolf
https://www.wrenandwolf.com/
2 N. Central Ave., Ste. 101, Phoenix, AZ; (602) 562-3510.
Wren & Wolf offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Morning coffee, fresh baked pastry, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, salads, sandwiches, entrees, raw bar, steakhouse fare to thoughtfully elevated comfort food. The perfect destination for a pre-game gathering or big night out before a show.