Myself and co-worker are going to be in Phoenix for a few day of training (actually in some community just outside apparently) the third week of October. While we'll be busy most of the time we'll be there we do have one day and potentially one evening free plus a rental car to get around. Looking for recommendations of must see things we could fit into a relaxed day off whithout consuming all day driving.
I'm into photography and accessible outdoors; my companion is a bit of a foodie. So recommendations for an easish < 1 hour hike with a view or interesting natural or artifical features and/or suggestions on where to eat on a moderate expense account budget would fit into our interests.