When most people think of Phoenix, they probably visualize arid, flat deserts that span the horizon. They’d assume that the only foliages to be seen are the tall saguaro cacti and dried-up tumbleweeds. However, there are pieces of natural paradise nurtured within. Our luxury apartments at The Ingleside put you close to some of the best gardens in the city. It’s perfect for weekend trips, quiet meditations, or even botanical research.

Rohoen Gardens

The Japanese Friendship Garden, also known as the Rohoen Garden, is one such garden. It was established in 1996 to make friendly ties with Phoenix’s sister city, Himeji, Japan. Over twenty years later, it still stands as a beautiful testament to Japanese culture and nature, and it’s only eight miles away from our luxury apartments. For just ten dollars for admission, you can explore their expansive three and a half acres of landscaped gardens. All four quadrants are arranged in a “hide and reveal” pattern, ensuring that you have a completely new experience upon entering each realm. It’s the perfect trip for nature enthusiasts, families, and those looking for an adventure within arm’s reach of home. Visitors can purchase souvenirs from the gift shop after their trip, or they can sign up for special tea ceremonies throughout the year. Finally, seasonal events like Illumination ensure that there’s always something new to see every visit.

Travel to Japan without passports or plane tickets at The Ingleside. Plan your trip to our luxury apartments in Phoenix and the Japanese Friendship Garden today.

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If you’re looking for a fantastic meal but don’t have the time or energy to make one, then Doughbirds offers the perfect solution. It’s a local restaurant that specializes in to-go orders, ranging from individual meals to full-family banquets, and it’s located only a third of a mile from our luxury apartments, meaning that you can simply walk there in six minutes or take a quick two-minute drive. Start out your supper with one of their delectable appetizers, including their homemade guacamole, chicken and avocado salad, or cast iron shishito peppers. Afterwards, enjoy one of their four amazing entrees – like roasted salmon, prime rib, or their specialty RedBird chicken – and then pair it up with a side and sauce, such as simple sautéed broccoli and house ranch or crispy potato wedges and chipotle barbeque. Want to make it a pizza night? Order one of their eight house pizzas, like the classic margherita or The Aviator with pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, and organic tomato sauce. Finally, don’t forget to pair your meal with a bottle from their extensive wine and beer selection.

Mealtime is bonding time here at The Ingleside Apts. Visit Doughbirds in Phoenix as well as our luxury apartments for one of your next pickup meals.

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The Desert Botanical Garden is a natural park that features a huge sampling of desert flora and fauna in one corner, perfect for scenic walks with loved ones, taking photos with family during their visit, or simple meditation away from the hustle of daily life. It’s reopening its doors to members from June 16th to June 30th, with an anticipated reopening on June 30th to the public, so there’s no better time to purchase tickets in advance. Bring a good pair of hiking shoes and venture through their five scenic trails, featuring anything from desert blooms, to plants you can pick and eat, all the way to exhibitions of nature mixed with traditional Spanish and Native American art and culture. There are also several indoor exhibits, such as the butterfly pavilion and the horticulture center, for escaping the intense summer sun. Finally, they have plenty of water stations, restrooms, cafés, and other amenities to ensure you stay comfortable during your visit.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of desert life here at The Ingleside. Reserve a tour of the Desert Botanical Garden and our Phoenix luxury apartments this weekend.

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Hot Air Expeditions is a hot air balloon company dedicated to giving its fliers a chance to admire all of Phoenix, from the vast stretches of arid desert and valleys to the beautiful glimmer of skyscrapers reflecting the sunlight from their window panes. It’s the perfect experience for couples that want to celebrate an anniversary, a pair of friends that want a memorable experience together, or even if you have an out-of-town family guest that you want to have an adventure with. Their Phoenix morning balloon ride accommodates two riders alongside a trained FAA pilot, and consists of a breathtaking three hour-long ride from the Deer Valley Airport, which offers fantastic views of downtown, the Sonora Desert, and other sunrise landscapes. Afterwards, you’re greeted with a hearty breakfast and a glass of champagne upon touchdown. There are even upgrades in which they can pick you up from a set location, such as a nearby hotel, and you can choose at what hour you wish to take flight, so there’s no need to wake up any earlier than you want.

Let your dreams take flight and float here at The Ingleside. Book a tour of our Phoenix luxury apartments and a Hot Air Expeditions balloon ride for your next journey.

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Cocina Madrigal is a Mexican restaurant dedicated to giving simple yet utterly delicious cuisine, from the fan-favorite taco to full entrée plates. It’s the highest rated restaurant in Phoenix according to TripAdvisor reviews, and it’s located twelve miles from our luxury apartments, making it an easy twenty-minute drive away. Open for lunch and dinner every day, there’s something on the menu to satiate any appetite. Start out the meal with one of their addicting appetizers, including their endless chips and salsa, chicken tortilla soup, mesquite grilled romaine salad, and the house guacamole. Afterwards, try out one of their six signature tacos, such as the Oaxaca shrimp with mixed cabbage slaw and avocado cream, the beef tenderloin steak tacos paired with fried peppers and gorgonzola cheese, and the Achiote braised chicken with pico and menonita cheese. Want something other than tacos? Order their wild mushroom or beef birria enchiladas, crispy salmon with roasted tomatillo sauce, or even their Mexican twist on the classic cheeseburger. Don’t forget to pair up your meal with a refreshing beverage, such as their special tequila or imported beer.

Enjoy every Taco Tuesday with chips on the side at The Ingleside. Stop by our luxury apartments in Phoenix and Cocina Madrigal for your next food craving.

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The Arizona Curriculum Theater is hosting its eleventh running of PoeFest, a stage production of several of Poe’s most infamous stories. From October 4th all the way to Halloween night, each weekend will feature live performances of dark fantasy and horror, including The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red Death, and more. In addition, a special spooky séance will be performed at night to try to invoke the spirit of Poe himself, right at Phoenix’s most haunted hotels. Finally, a live reading of “The Raven,” Poe’s well-renown poem of death and gloom, will be hosted every twenty minutes on Halloween from 7:30-9:30p. It’s the perfect event for literature lovers, thespians, or those looking for a great way to celebrate the scariest month of the year. Their main performance attraction, the Hotel San Carlos, is only eight miles from our luxury apartments, a mere twenty-minute drive.

Quoth the Raven, “nevermore” here at The Ingleside. Explore our luxury apartments in Phoenix and buy your tickets to see the PoeFest this October.

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The Heard Museum is an art gallery purely dedicated to the past, present, and future artwork of Native American tribes, including local artworks from Arizonian tribes that faithfully depict their culture and beliefs. As of today, there are twelve unique art exhibits and over 44,000 works, with several others in storage or on limited time exhibitions. Explore the vast beauty of each exhibit alone or with a complimentary tour guide, such as the lovely metalworks of The Third Dimension, the old paintings and murals of the indigenous tribes of Canada and the Pacific Northwest in A Land North, or the solemn American Indian Veterans National Memorial dedicated to Native Americans who fought in this nations’ greatest wars. There are also special exhibits, such as the Still Life No. 3: timed light and sound exhibition, that cycle throughout the season, meaning that there’s always something new to see upon every visit. Best of all, it’s only seven miles from our luxury apartments, a mere twenty-minute drive away.

Witness the wonder of Native American culture and ideals first hand at The Ingleside. Venture through the Heard Museum and our Phoenix luxury apartments for your next weekend adventure.

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Teaspressa is a local tea and coffee supply and subscription store located throughout Arizona and Michigan, well-renowned for their unique tea and coffee concoctions that have diners line up outside their doors each morning. Their closest location to our luxury apartments – Arcadia – is only a fifth of a mile away, meaning that you can simply walk to their front doors in just five minutes. Teaspressa features four distinct flavors to choose from – Manhattan Black, Cape Town, Green Gold, and Charles Gray – each of which full organically grown, natural herbs blended together with coffee bean for a revitalizing flavor. They’re available in simple tea pouches, as well as full refillable jars if you want to come back for a reduced price on your favorite flavors. Unsure which to try, or whether you’d like any flavor in particular? No worries; they offer a tea taster kit with all four flavors for indecisive and picky folk to find their new fix.

Sip the best of both worlds at The Ingleside Apartments. Stop by our Phoenix luxury apartments and Teaspressa for a savory and serene surprise with a cup of tea.

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Escape Zone is a local escape room venue, ranked highly on TripAdvisor for its immersive room design and challenging group fun. It’s location in Tempe is only seven miles from our luxury apartments, a mere twenty-minute drive off of E Indian School Rd. Escape rooms are an emerging trend of gaming and entertainment. In each experience, you and a small group of friends are locked in a unique room fitting to the theme of the scenario; your goal is to work together, solve puzzles and challenges, and escape the room before time runs out. Simple, right? However, these riddles can be tougher than you bargained for, so teamwork is key. Try out one of four scenarios: a tight jailbreak, an island full of hostile primitives, a dilapidated farmhouse with a huge fortune hidden, and a high-speed train. It’s a perfect activity for birthday or wedding parties, corporate team building events, or simple weekends with loved ones. Rooms can be booked in advance, so be sure to schedule a time for your friends early.

Challenge your mind on an epic adventure at The Ingleside Apartments. Schedule a room at the Escape Zone as well as a tour of our Phoenix luxury apartments for an unforgettable journey.

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The Phoenix Art Museum is the city’s number one stop for art, featuring thousands of pieces from around the globe, including local works from many eras. It’s located only seven miles away from our luxury apartments, allowing you to drive to the museum in under twenty minutes. As of today, the museum’s permanent collection holds over 19,000 works of art, ranging from the classic oil paintings of the European Renaissance, to ancient Asian statues and inked scroll designs, all the way to contemporary photographs and metalworks. There are also one-of-a-kind exhibitions that cycle throughout the year, so there’s always something new and exciting to see with every visit. Guided tours are available without extra charge every afternoon, featuring the highlights of each collection or exhibition, all lead by art experts full of knowledge and love of craftsmanship. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors 65 and up, $18 for college students with ID, and $14 for kids 6-17; admission is free for younger children, military personnel, and museum members.

Marvel at the best of humanity’s creations here at The Ingleside Apartments. Come see our luxury apartments in Phoenix and venture through the Phoenix Art Museum for an unforgettable display.

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