Have to take a rain check from your day at the park or poolside party? Don’t let it get you down! Check out these cozy places, perfect for visiting during a rainy day.
The Book Gallery
This cozy, second-hand bookstore is hole-in-the-wall prize. The spacious bookstore sets an intimate tone with its hearty dose of used books, chosen mostly by the owner. This Phoenix shop is conveniently located, and the perfect place to cuddle up with a book on a rainy day.
602.508.0280
Heard Museum
Take an educational tour around Phoenix’s Heard Museum and learn about the history and culture of the American Indians. With 11 exhibition galleries, the museum will keep you entertained for hours. Take a break and enjoy a glass of wine paired with signature Southwest-inspired cuisine at The Café at the Heard Museum.
www.heard.org.
All Fired Up
Get creative at All Fired Up pottery painting in Scottsdale. Choose from the array of ceramic objects and the endless palette of paint colors to craft your masterpiece. It is the perfect place for a date, time with friends or a solo trip.
602.199.6778
Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden
Step inside the red door, spend the day, and leave a rejuvenated, glowing beauty. Start off with a relaxing Swedish massage, move on to a deep hair conditioning treatment, cut, and style, pamper yourself with a manicure and pedicure, then top it all off with an eyebrow wax and makeup application. This dream day can help the goddess in you shine through a rainy day.
www.reddoorspas.com.
Gold Bar Espresso
This unique Tempe coffee shop features live music, game nights and signature beverages that will liven up your rainy day. Check out the website for upcoming events, or stop in for a cozy place to surf the web, read or chat amongst friends.
www.goldbarespresso.org.
Harkins Theatre at Camelview
Already seen all the good movies playing in regular theatres? Change it up with Harkins Theatre at Camelview in Scottsdale. This small theatre features limited release, retro, indie films as opposed to the blockbuster hits usually shown in theatres. Enjoy a cozy flick and a popcorn to doge the rain.
www.harkinstheatres.com.
At One Yoga
Focus your thoughts and energy with a soothing yoga or Pilates class at At One Yoga in Phoenix. Check out the website for class details. Slow Flow and Gentle Yoga are perfect if you are a beginner, or just looking to unwind.
www.atoneyoga.com.