# What is there to do in Phoenix, Arizona? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 5, 2002, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287 "2002-11-05T01:09:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2002, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/41 "2002-11-14T02:36:16Z")
Nice area: just don’t head west. You get to about Van Buren and 35th Ave and it gets pretty scary. ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2002, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/42 "2002-11-14T03:54:16Z")
Van Buren and 7th street is _just_ around the corner from my office. I could walk there in less than 5 minutes. I suppose I should e-mail everyone and see what they say about what they want to do Saturday night. I’ll give you a call when I know more. ---
**Author:** ![DaToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@DaToad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaToad)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2002, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/43 "2002-11-14T17:17:45Z")
Glad I stopped in too. **dreamer** , It ain’t “sort of” the red light district… I’ll add to **Padeye’s** comment, if you like old aeroplanes, WWI and WWII, the Champlin Fighter Museum in Mesa is good. Cheap to get in, and a great collection. There are some good clubs in PHX and Scottsdale with live music. Check the Thurs. AZ Republic’s Rep, or the New Times. Let me know when/where ya’ll are going to get together for the Dopefest and I’ll try to join. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2002, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/44 "2002-11-14T23:45:52Z")
Go to a Cardinal’s game. They need all the fans they can get. ---
**Author:** ![Theobroma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@Theobroma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theobroma)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/45 "2002-11-15T09:07:32Z")
I might be able to come, too! (If it’s not too far or too late, that is) Keep me posted, 'K? ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/46 "2002-11-15T13:45:40Z")
Shall we say … oh 7pm Saturday at the Coffee Planation? ---
**Author:** ![booklover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/47 "2002-11-15T14:29:37Z")
I must second the nomination for Phoenix’s used bookstores–they are absolute heaven. I went to a couple while I was on a business trip there and had to purchase an extra suitcase for my return trip. Also, their museums are pretty cool. There were a lot of other things that looked interesting (desert tours, etc.) that I didn’t have time to do. It’s definitely a great place, but remember to drink lots of water! ---
**Author:** ![Padeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@Padeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Padeye)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2002, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/48 "2002-11-15T14:52:28Z")
Sevn it is. ---
**Author:** ![Winnowill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/4491bb/32.png) [@Winnowill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winnowill)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/49 "2002-11-16T16:50:48Z")
Seven works for Mr Winnie & me. ---
**Author:** ![dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/50 "2002-11-16T20:33:23Z")
7pm sounds great! Are we meeting at the Coffee Plantation at 9636 North Metro Parkway East? Look forward to meeting you all! ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/51 "2002-11-16T21:54:50Z")
I will call you with the information as well, dreamer, but not that Coffee Plantation. You said you were staying downtown, so I picked one not too far away. It’s on E. Camelback around 25th or 26th Street. Very near Borders. ---
**Author:** ![Theobroma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@Theobroma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theobroma)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/52 "2002-11-16T22:30:46Z")
You mean, the one in Biltmore Fashion Park? The one that’s on the Northeast corner of Camelback and 24th street? ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/53 "2002-11-16T22:41:54Z")
That’s the one! Will you be there? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Theobroma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@Theobroma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theobroma)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/54 "2002-11-16T22:47:49Z")
You betcha!! Maybe 7:15, but I’ll be there with hubby in tow! Maybe we can talk him into joining the boards, too! How will I know you guys? My husband just asked, and I admitted that I had no idea what any of you look like, or what genders you all are, for that matter… Please note that live music usually starts right outside at 8pm. Plan to stay, the groups are usually pretty good! ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2002, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/55 "2002-11-16T23:45:41Z")
Both Strainger and dreamer on page 5 [http://hometown.aol.com/jonahjamsn/sdmbpix5.html](http://hometown.aol.com/jonahjamsn/sdmbpix5.html) and Winnowill and myself are on page 7 [http://hometown.aol.com/iwan2bleve/sdmbpix7.html](http://hometown.aol.com/iwan2bleve/sdmbpix7.html) ---
**Author:** ![Theobroma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@Theobroma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theobroma)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/56 "2002-11-17T00:41:16Z")
Thanks! _not quite what I was picturing, especially since I thought you were a guy for a long time_ ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2002, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/57 "2002-11-17T01:23:25Z")
If I was a guy, my user name would be Mauvais 😉 ---
**Author:** ![dreamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6bbea6/32.png) [@dreamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dreamer)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/58 "2002-11-18T22:21:23Z")
Hey you guys! I just wanted to say I had a good time meeting you all and your SO’s too :). Maybe someday we will travel through Phoenix and get together again. You never know! Take care! ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/59 "2002-11-18T22:27:38Z")
Yay! I’m glad you had a good time 🙂 I enjoyed meeting you, as well as Theobroma (and her husband). Let me know if you want to do lunch this week before you take off. ---
**Author:** ![Padeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@Padeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Padeye)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2002, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287/60 "2002-11-18T23:35:31Z")
We enjoyed meeting you too. It’s been too long since LadyLion and I have seen any dopers. Not at all since Mauvaice and I were neigbors and hardly at all even then., [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-there-to-do-in-phoenix-arizona/135287.md?page=4)