Phoenix Pool Days, Warehouse Dancing and Bookstore Coffee

Swim, dance, cowork and browse books at four Phoenix stops, from a resort pool to a Camelback Road book bar.

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JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
4.6 (6,508)
5350 E Marriott Dr

Desert landscaping spreads across this wide resort property, and a high-end feel carries through the common areas. The expansive pool complex is the main draw, with water slides that select rooms overlook, and it stays uncrowded even when the resort is busy. Large conventions also meet here.

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Walter Where?House
4.9 (14)
2130 W Fillmore St

A 20,000-square-foot warehouse holds two distinct venues with ample room for dancing. Local vendors set up during events to sell merchandise, adding a community feel to each night. Visitors regularly single out the friendly, welcoming onsite team.

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ignite sparked by BBB
4.8 (17)
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 16:00
1020 E Missouri Ave

Run by the Better Business Bureau, this Innovation and Events Hub offers affordable coworking desks inside an interior designed for motivation and interaction. Long-term members describe a creative workflow, a friendly management team and a welcoming tenant community. Doors are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Changing Hands Bookstore
4.7 (2,465)
Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 21:00; Sat, 09:00 – 21:00; Sun, 09:00 – 20:00
300 W Camelback Rd

Genre-spanning stacks at this Camelback Road bookstore include a strong Arizona collection, a trade-in counter and a children's section. First Draft Book Bar serves coffee, wine and craft beer with snacks, and the calendar fills with author readings and workshops. Special orders are accepted.

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