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What to do in downtown Phoenix your next free weekend

Because weekends are better in Phoenix.

Salma Reyes

Jan 19, 2020

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What to do in downtown Phoenix your next free weekend

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Check out The Grand!

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The Grand has been one of my second homes this semester for its round-the-clock coffee and laid-back, rustic ambiance. Designed to resemble a train station from times of past, the Grand's interior echos Victorian architecture. This creative concept provides the perfect atmosphere to wind down and reminisce of slower times. The Grand's menu is not limited to solely coffee beverages. In fact, this cafe serves up tasty entrees to order as well as a wide variety of cocktails. Open 24 hours and just a block away from the ASU downtown Phoenix campus, this cafe is the perfect study spot or gathering place for your whole weekend crew!

Go plant shopping at Pueblo.

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Just outside the hustle and bustle of the city and tucked away in Phoenix's Historic Garfield Neighborhood lies this green sanctuary with all the kinds of plants you could imagine. Specializing in exotic and indoor plants, Pueblo plant shop is home to hundreds of new additions for your own home decor or for any plant-lover in your life. This shop is one of my favorite places to escape the hectic city life and take in the relaxing environment. Whether you're a diligent plant shopper or you just want to slow down and chill alongside their koi fish pond, Pueblo plant shop is definitely a spot to add to your weekend-outing list.

Go local at the farmers market.

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Every Saturday, the parking lot of Phoenix Public Market Cafe transforms into a lively farmers market with artists, food trucks and vendors from all over the valley. From 8 am to 1 pm, visitors can enjoy a variety of food, art and products all while supporting local businesses. The Phoenix Open Air Market is a great way to get in touch with the community and kick off the weekend.

Explore Roosevelt Row.

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Roosevelt Row runs right through Phoenix's well-known art district. The arts scene comes alive along this iconic street and there's never a shortage of things to see and do here. This strip is home to lots of restaurants serving up the latest food trends and art galleries for visitors to enjoy the talent that the Phoenix community has to offer. Roosevelt Row is a fun and lively place to get your weekend started on the right foot.

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What to do in downtown Phoenix your next free weekend

Because weekends are better in Phoenix.

In This Article:

Check out The Grand!

Go plant shopping at Pueblo.

Go local at the farmers market.

Explore Roosevelt Row.

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10 things that most incoming college freshmen have no idea about.

Your Schedule

The Library

Time Management

Registration

Housing

The Dining Hall

Teachers

Clubs

High School Friends

Finals

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

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Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

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"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

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