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SHALIYAH BEN
MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Shaliyah Ben is director of
public programming at the
Heard Museum.
Place to Park “Papago Park
is Phoenix’s own Central Park,
where you can escape the city
and unwind — for free! Lots
of easy desert trails, great for
family hikes. It’s also home to
the Desert Botanical Garden
and the Phoenix Zoo.”
Heard About Heard? “I am
biased, of course, but the
Heard Museum 1 is the place
to go to learn about American
Indian art and culture. And
admission is free from 6 p.m.
to 10 p.m. on First Fridays
[each month].”
Phoenix Suns “The home
team basketball games have
been a staple in Phoenix for
50 years! Home games are
at the Talking Stick Resort
Arena.”
Family Fun “OdySea
Aquarium is the largest
aquarium in the Southwest —
I’ve never heard a kid say
anything bad about it!”
Prickly Take-Home “A
miniature cactus is the perfect
souvenir from Phoenix. It
makes a great houseplant —
it’s hard to kill a cactus!”
TATO CARAVEO
ARTIST
Tato Caraveo’s murals grace
the outside walls of many
downtown buildings. 2
Local Flavor “Every Saturday
morning, you can find more
than 100 growers, producers,
and artisans selling unique
goods at the Phoenix Public
Market.”
Selfie Portraits “The
Roosevelt Row Arts District
(RoRo) is a great spot for a
selfie, with tons of outdoor
murals. Its street scenes have
put the district on the map
as a popular hashtagged
destination.”
Jump-Start “Lola Coffee Bar
is the place to start the day
with great espresso drinks and
breakfast. The coffee shop
has a beautiful outdoor patio
located right along Roosevelt
Row.”
Shopping Blues “The
Melrose District is a historic
area with plenty of vintage
and antique shops, along with
long-standing music venue
Char’s Has The Blues, which
is a must-see on its own.”
Once Upon a Time “Mystery
Castle, in the foothills of South
Mountain Park, is a unique
dwelling built in the 1930s.”
Can’t-Be-Beat Brunch
“Every Sunday, Jobot Coffee
& Bar offers its Beats &
Brunch, featuring DJs and
guest musicians, plus drink
specials on mimosas, bloody
marys, and the signature beer
punch.”
JIM MEYERS
GOLF PRO
Jim Meyers is head golf
professional at Moon Valley
Country Club. 3
Standout Sunsets “I never
tire of them. They are super
colorful and spectacular to
look at, especially with the
mountain backdrops.”
Whole-in-One “The Topgolf
entertainment center is fun
for golfers and nongolfers
alike — with more than 100
hitting bays, lessons, games,
a kid zone, restaurants, and
more.”
View From the Top “A hike
to the top of Camelback
Mountain is for the most
intrepid, but worth the effort.
Others can enjoy viewing the
camel-shaped landmark from
the ground.”
Golfer’s Delight “A tour
of the factory that makes
Ping golf clubs [Karsten
Manufacturing Corporation] is
a must for golf enthusiasts.”
ZooLights “The Phoenix
Zoo is all lit up with millions
of lights from the end of
November through December,
with special activities,
performances, and displays.”
ANUSHA MOORE
YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Anusha Moore teaches at
Urban Yoga.
Night at the Museum “The
Phoenix Art Museum has
great exhibits, and if you go
on Wednesday [afternoons],
admission is free. It’s fun to
go with friends and family,
and enjoy dinner at their
restaurant.”
Sweet Souvenir “Prickly
pear jelly is made of the
prickly pear cactus fruits you
see all over Phoenix. My mom
used to take it to our relatives
in Sri Lanka and they always
loved it.”
First Fridays Art Walk
“It’s rare to find things that
teens and parents will enjoy
together, but this is one of
them. I love to go there with
my teenagers and check out
the arts scene. They block off
the streets, so it’s easy to get
around on foot.” 4
Day- or Night-Trip “Flagstaff
[about a two-hour drive away]
is an interesting college town
with lots of cute boutiques and
shops. It also has the Lowell
Observatory, which is a great
place to go stargazing.”
Date Night “Bar Bianco in
downtown Phoenix is in the
historic Thomas House, and
right next door to Pizzeria
Bianco. It offers some great
local selections. Sit back with
a glass of vino — or better
yet, get a bottle and take it to
have with your dinner at the
pizzeria.”
52 INTERVAL WORLD n Issue 2, 2018
The Insiders
Jennifer Mack/Alamy Stock Photo; Tato Caraveo; Visit Phoenix; Jill Richards Photography
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