Guidebook for
Van Buren Street Properties
Golf
A great municipal golf course about 2 miles from the condo.
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Papago Golf Course
5595 E Karsten WyA great municipal golf course about 2 miles from the condo.
This is probably the best kept secret in Phoenix. Located about 1 1/2 hours from downtown Phoenix, this Rees Jones golf course has scenic views of the Sonoran desert.
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Quintero Golf Club
16752 AZ-74This is probably the best kept secret in Phoenix. Located about 1 1/2 hours from downtown Phoenix, this Rees Jones golf course has scenic views of the Sonoran desert.
Food Scene
Located "just down the street", this "mom/pop" BBQ restaurant offers the best variety of Southern BBQ. (1/4 mile away)
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Honey Bear's BBQ
2824 N Central AveLocated "just down the street", this "mom/pop" BBQ restaurant offers the best variety of Southern BBQ. (1/4 mile away)
The Stockyards Steakhouse
5009 E Washington StA nice steakhouse about 1 mile from the condo
A wide variety of Asian restaurants and food court. Accessible by light rail.
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Mekong Plaza
66 S Dobson RdA wide variety of Asian restaurants and food court. Accessible by light rail.
Features the world's largest Wurlitzer organ. A must see. $30 feeds an entire family
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Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveFeatures the world's largest Wurlitzer organ. A must see. $30 feeds an entire family
Downtown Gilbert Water Tower
45 W Page AveA wide variety of restaurants.
Pizzaria Bianco has been voted many times as one of the best pizza restaurant in the USA (yes, as in the entire country). There are 2 locations. The downtown location is accessible by light rail and a bit hard to find parking. The Camelback location has plenty of parking.
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StPizzaria Bianco has been voted many times as one of the best pizza restaurant in the USA (yes, as in the entire country). There are 2 locations. The downtown location is accessible by light rail and a bit hard to find parking. The Camelback location has plenty of parking.
Revolving restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Call for reservations
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Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd StreetRevolving restaurant in downtown Phoenix. Call for reservations
Hap's Pit Barbecue
4801 Washington StreetAbout 2 miles from our Van Buren condos, this is a nice place for BBQ.
About 1 mile away from Red Rox and Riverwalk condominiums. This is a no frill, take-out mexican restaurant.
Filiberto's Mexican Food
About 1 mile away from Red Rox and Riverwalk condominiums. This is a no frill, take-out mexican restaurant.
Travel Advice
This light rail station is less than 2 miles away from the condo. It offers free parking (no overnight parking). Take the light rail to Tempe (ASU/Stadium), Downtown Phoenix (Suns/Diamondbacks Stadium), and to Downtown Mesa. Easiest and cheapest way to get to the stadiums without paying for stadium parking and deal with heavy traffic. There is only ONE line, and you won't get lost. Tickets are available at kiosks at the station but bring dollar bills and quarters. Card machines do not work well in the summer heat
38th Street/Washington Light Rail Stn station
This light rail station is less than 2 miles away from the condo. It offers free parking (no overnight parking). Take the light rail to Tempe (ASU/Stadium), Downtown Phoenix (Suns/Diamondbacks Stadium), and to Downtown Mesa. Easiest and cheapest way to get to the stadiums without paying for stadium parking and deal with heavy traffic. There is only ONE line, and you won't get lost. Tickets are available at kiosks at the station but bring dollar bills and quarters. Card machines do not work well in the summer heat
Best kept secret and a sneaky way to get to the airport without paying for additional UBER/LYFT fees. Go to Crowne Plaza Hotel on Washington Street, which is less than 2 miles away. From there, the air train runs straight into the terminals. Air Train is free. Also, if you have to rent a car, go to this location and take the Air Train to the airport and then to the Car Rental facility.
While it is a "sneaky" way of getting to and from the airport, it is actually better for the Uber/Rideshare drivers. Often times, these drivers wait for hours only to get a short ride (less than 4 miles) to our condo, and it affects their income. Taking UBER to and from the train station is much better for the traveler and the drivers.
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Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - Phx
4300 East Washington StreetBest kept secret and a sneaky way to get to the airport without paying for additional UBER/LYFT fees. Go to Crowne Plaza Hotel on Washington Street, which is less than 2 miles away. From there, the air train runs straight into the terminals. Air Train is free. Also, if you have to rent a car, go to this location and take the Air Train to the airport and then to the Car Rental facility.
While it is a "sneaky" way of getting to and from the airport, it is actually better for the Uber/Rideshare drivers. Often times, these drivers wait for hours only to get a short ride (less than 4 miles) to our condo, and it affects their income. Taking UBER to and from the train station is much better for the traveler and the drivers.
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Sightseeing
Great place to visit in the spring. The garden showcases the plants native to the Sonoran desert
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Desert Botanical Garden
Great place to visit in the spring. The garden showcases the plants native to the Sonoran desert
Phoenix zoo is small but a nice place to walk when the weather is great.
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Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyPhoenix zoo is small but a nice place to walk when the weather is great.
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaOdysea Aquarium is worth a visit
Canyon Lake is about 1.5 hours away. Boating, food, fishing, picnic facilities are all available at the Lake. Get your Tonto Pass at any convenience stores before you head out. Passes are not sold at the lake. Visit Tortilla Flats while you are out there
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Canyon Lake
Canyon Lake is about 1.5 hours away. Boating, food, fishing, picnic facilities are all available at the Lake. Get your Tonto Pass at any convenience stores before you head out. Passes are not sold at the lake. Visit Tortilla Flats while you are out there
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveWalk/Jog around the lake.
Shopping
Mesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdShopping area located close to the condo.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyShopping mall and restaurants
Urgent Care/Hospitals
Located on 2301 N 44th Street Phoenix, this urgent care facility is about 3 miles away. Call and check for times and insurance requirements
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FastMed Urgent Care
17015 E Bell RdLocated on 2301 N 44th Street Phoenix, this urgent care facility is about 3 miles away. Call and check for times and insurance requirements
Public Parks
Fish, picnic, and hike to the Hole in the Rock. It is a nice municipal park for BBQ and hiking. Cabanas are available
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Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyFish, picnic, and hike to the Hole in the Rock. It is a nice municipal park for BBQ and hiking. Cabanas are available