PHOENIX GUIDE
WELCOME TO PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Phoenix was once known as a winter playground for the nation’s wealthy.
Over the years it has evolved into a sun drenched playground for all, including
its well-earned reputation as one of the world's top golf destinations ... More
CULTURAL SITES
Housed in the historic Phoenix Union Colored High built in 1926, the
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center relates the life,
challenges, and triumphs of Phoenix's African-American community ... More
RESTAURANTS and NIGHTCLUBS
Phoenix has a surpisingly large assortment of Soul Food, Seafood,
Caribbean, Barbeque, Cajun, and Creole cuisine eateries and an
equally large number of nightlife options ... More
SHOPS and GALLERIES
In the Esquire Building on Jefferson Street, one finds a number of
Black-owned establishments like Esquire Barber & Salon,
Stacy’s Restaurant, Corner Collection ... More
SPA and INNKEEPER
Have you ever wanted to get away to someplace serene with 360-degree views?
A postcard with you in the picture! Dunn’s Way Bed & Breakfast is located
high in the beautiful Tucson Mountains, overlooking scenic ... More
BLACK GENESIS
After the Civil War, the U.S. Army commissioned Black soldiers to serve
throughout the Southwest. These Buffalo Soldiers, as they were
nicknamed by Native Americans ... More
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Two Baptist churches were organized in Arizona in the early 1900s.
Pastor John B. Bell, a missionary, ultimately led to the founding of
Phoenix's oldest Black Baptist church ... More
GENERAL ATTRACTIONS
Copper Square, Symphony Hall, Orpheum Theatre, Dodge Theater,
The Phoenician Resort, Taliesin West ... More
ART and HISTORY MUSEUMS
This internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to
experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest
through outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art ... More
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum - You’ve seen it on Western movies.
Come experience a real Arizona town as it appeared in the Wild Wild West in the
largest living history museum west of the Rocky Mountains ... More
PARKS
No trip to Phoenix is complete without seeing breathtaking Sedona. See the
spectacular red cliffs, beautiful views and desert wildlife at this popular destination
for spiritual renewal and wedding ceremonies ... More
TRIVIA and FAMOUS RESIDENTS
Think of hot desert air, a cactus-sprinkled landscape and Superstition Mountains
so beautiful you’ll know what inspired so many western movies and
Five Diamond/Five Star resorts than any other location ... More
RESEARCH CREDITS:
Sheila Umolu
Allison Williams
Lysa Allman-Baldwin
BLACK CULTURAL TRAVEL MADE EASY