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Exciting dining news has come to Edwards. CAYA, which stands for “Come As You Are,” transforms the former E-Town location. This globally inspired restaurant and bar features seasonal cooking, music and a relaxed approach to dining that reflects how the local community actually lives and eats. Need more? Read more: The Crawford Hotel review: Why we’d […]
It’s inexplicably hot in most parts of Arizona. So who really wants to spend their time near a sweltering stove or piping hot oven? We’ve selected Arizona summer dining experiences and menus with light bites, seasonal ingredients and refreshing spirits to enjoy until the close of the season. Say goodbye to your kitchen and hello […]
The Escape Game has opened its first location in the state, bringing five cinematic escape room adventures to Downtown Gilbert. Located in the heart of one of the Phoenix metro’s fastest-growing dining and entertainment districts, the attraction offers movie-quality sets, story-driven puzzles and hourlong adventures. designed for families, friends, coworkers and date nights, The Escape […]
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In addition to regular stories on all things that make the Southwest shine, each month The Best of the Southwest takes readers on an easy weekend getaway, sharing the ultimate itinerary for a destination either a quick drive or short flight away, in a column we call Field Trip Friday. Today’s field trip: Mackinac Island. […]
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Somewhere between the smores, hiking and bunk beds, Village Camp Flagstaff captures a feeling many adults have not experienced in years, if ever: summer camp. Located in Bellemont, about 15 minutes west of Flagstaff, Village Camp Flagstaff opened in 2023 as an outdoor resort that blends the spirit of camping with the comfort of a […]
In addition to regular stories on all things that make the Southwest shine, each month The Best of the Southwest takes readers on an easy weekend getaway, sharing the ultimate itinerary for a destination either a quick drive or short flight away, in a column we call Field Trip Friday. Today’s field trip: Mackinac Island. […]
In addition to regular stories on all things that make the Southwest shine, each month The Best of the Southwest takes readers on a journey outside our beautiful region, in a column we call Field Trip Friday. Today’s Field Trip Friday highlights Chase Travel’s “26 Trips to Take in 2026.” Take a look at some of […]
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