Best of Peoria
Peoria blends West Valley suburban ease with real draws — the Peoria Sports Complex (spring training for the Padres and Mariners), Lake Pleasant nearby, the P83 entertainment district, and a growing dining scene. Here's the best of Peoria, from events and spring training to where to eat and play.
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Recommended in Peoria
Union Coffee Company
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Peoria
4.5(323)Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Premiumbar · Peoria
4.5(230)Ballpark Pizza & Subs
Premiumrestaurant · Pizza · Peoria
4.5(177)Nagoya Sushi
Premiumrestaurant · Japanese · Peoria
4.4(520)Driftwood Coffee
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Peoria
4.4(292)Tacos Calafia
Premiumrestaurant · Tacos · Peoria
4.3(1,231)Postino Peoria
Premiumbar · Peoria
4.3(257)Twisted Italian
Premiumrestaurant · Italian · Peoria
4.2(950)Peoria Artisan Brewery
Premiumbar · Peoria
4.2(856)V's Taproom
Premiumrestaurant · New American · Peoria
4.2(807)Hash Kitchen
Premiumbar · Peoria
4.2(739)Peoria guides & tips
American Family Fields Guide — Brewers Spring Training
Your complete guide to catching Milwaukee Brewers spring training at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Maryvale — parking, getting there, tickets, and pairing it with other Cactus League parks.
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Best Restaurants for Snowbirds in West Valley AZ
The Phoenix West Valley's dining scene has grown dramatically in recent years. From craft breweries and wine bars to casual Mexican food and lively sports bars near the stadiums, snowbirds will find no shortage of great meals in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, and beyond.
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Phoenix Weekend Brunch Guide 2026
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to the best weekend brunch in Phoenix and the surrounding metro. From West Valley game-day spots to Scottsdale patio dining and East Valley staples, here is how to plan your Phoenix brunch weekend.
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Mountain Biking in West Valley Phoenix AZ
The Phoenix West Valley has a growing mountain bike scene with desert singletrack, technical loops, and beginner-friendly trails across Glendale, Peoria, and the White Tank Mountains.
Read guide →Best Breakfast Restaurants in West Valley Phoenix
Great breakfast in the West Valley means more than fast food and hotel buffets. These are the restaurants in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, and Goodyear that locals actually drive to on weekend mornings.
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Cave Creek AZ Day Trip — Wild West North of Phoenix
Cave Creek is a small Wild West town just 35 minutes north of Phoenix that somehow still feels like the frontier. Great bars, horseback riding, desert trails, and real cowboy culture make it one of the easiest and most satisfying day trips from the Valley.
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What is Peoria, Arizona known for?
Peoria is known for the Peoria Sports Complex (Padres and Mariners spring training), nearby Lake Pleasant, the P83 entertainment district, and family-friendly parks and events.
What are the best things to do in Peoria?
Catch Cactus League spring training, boat or hike at Lake Pleasant, explore the P83 district's restaurants and bars, and check seasonal festivals on our Peoria events page.
Which MLB teams play spring training in Peoria?
The San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners share spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March.