The cul-de-sacs and white picket fences of this residential development evoke reruns of Leave It to Beaver and other benchmarks of midcentury suburbia. Built on more than 8,000 acres of land abutting the White Tank Mountains in Buckeye, the master-planned community boasts 12,000 townhouses and single-family homes, a championship golf course, 20-plus miles of hiking trails, and a main drag modeled after the idyllic small towns of the late 20th century. Spend the day strolling down memory lane – or hiking up a nearby mountain.
Photography by Angelina Aragon
3 Things To Do
1 Victory Stairs
This moderate quarter-mile trail consists of more than 300 steps constructed out of recycled railroad ties that follow the natural incline of the mountain on which it’s carved. The rugged staircase allows for both a leisurely hike or cardio circuit with stunning 360-views of Verrado’s golf courses and neighborhoods below.
North Verrado Way and North Granite Bluff Drive
2 Blue Daisy Spa
Owned by beauty industry vets (and husband and wife) Craig and Emily Guincho, Blue Daisy is a full-service day spa offering hair color and cuts, skincare treatments, massages, manicures and pedicures and more. Complimentary cupcakes upon arrival, plus a small selection of accessories and apparel available for purchase, make it a one-stop self-care shop.
21029 W. Main St.
602-551-8623, thebluedaisydayspa.com
3 Verrado Golf Club
Designed by legendary PGA pro Tim Lehman, this sprawling course offers more than 14,000 yards of fairways seamlessly fused with desert washes, rocky outcroppings and imposing saguaros. Score some post-game sustenance at the Verrado Grille, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
4242 N. Golf Dr.
623-388-3000, verradogolfclub.com
3 Places To Eat
1 Ebb + Flow Coffee Co.
Verrado residents and visitors alike flock to this indie coffee shop, which opens at 6 a.m. daily. Drop in for cold brew, kombucha or iced tea on tap, flavored lattes, seasonal specials and build-your-own breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and açai bowls made with products from local farms.
21084 W. Main St.
623-476-2348, ebbandflowcoffeeco.com
2 Tempo Urban Bistro
Tempo makes comfort food for (and by) the Verrado community. Owned by Verrado couple Steven and Karen Maynard, this hyperlocal neighborhood hangout specializes in grass-fed burgers, steaks and house-made pastas.
21067 W. Main St.
623-594-6788, tempourbanbistro.com
3 Ciao Grazie
Wood-fired pies made from hand-tossed dough and house-made mozzarella headline the menu at this pizzeria and wine bar owned by Italian chef Franco Dalu, who has also helmed kitchens at five-star hotels in Scotland and Switzerland.
21051 W. Main St.
623-853-1717, ciaograzie.us
PHOTO OP
Fountain at the Village Green
Verrado’s Main Street culminates into a picturesque, palm-lined park with a gurgling fountain. Strings of fairy lights along the boulevard beyond add to this ideal backdrop for senior portraits, family photos or Instagram selfies.
West Main and North Village streets
Overnight Option!
Rockin’ M Bar Ranch B&B
Continue your day of R&R at this luxurious B&B, which features four suites, farm-fresh meals and meet-and-greets with the working ranch’s equine residents.
9111 S. 132nd Ave., Goodyear
602-515-6521, azluxurybnb.com
