Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
A real farm to table experience, very organic. It's a small place so you may need to call for reservations.
51 locals recommend
FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th AveA real farm to table experience, very organic. It's a small place so you may need to call for reservations.
Beautiful old hotel on lush grounds. Beautiful patio for Happy Hour. About 7 minutes drive.
33 locals recommend
T. Cook's at Royal Palms
5200 East Camelback RoadBeautiful old hotel on lush grounds. Beautiful patio for Happy Hour. About 7 minutes drive.
A must go to place. Mostly for women but men also go here. Great patio outside. All the food is fresh and delicious!! Just a few blocks away!
67 locals recommend
Arcadia Farms Cafe
7025 E 1st AveA must go to place. Mostly for women but men also go here. Great patio outside. All the food is fresh and delicious!! Just a few blocks away!
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E Main StA historic hotel built in 1956. Great architecture and good food.
They have really great health drinks here. A little pricey but good.
23 locals recommend
Kaleidoscope Juice - 1st Ave
7119 E 1st AveThey have really great health drinks here. A little pricey but good.
CRAFT 64
6922 E Main StGreat pizza and beer!
Bandera
3821 N Scottsdale RdGreat steaks and chicken.
A great patio. If you need to work on your computer there are work stations in the Cafe.
31 locals recommend
Schmooze Workspace and Cafe
4222 N Marshall WayA great patio. If you need to work on your computer there are work stations in the Cafe.
Virtu Honest Craft
3701 N Marshall WayGreat mixed cocktails. Food is fantastic! Great patio.
Sightseeing
A true oasis. You'll find resorts, spas, canyons and beautiful red rock formations. Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon are great hiking spots. Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This is beautiful chapel built high up on the mountain. Look for it to the right when you drive into town.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
A true oasis. You'll find resorts, spas, canyons and beautiful red rock formations. Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon are great hiking spots. Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This is beautiful chapel built high up on the mountain. Look for it to the right when you drive into town.
Parks & Nature
This zoo is the 5th largest in the USA! There is a petting zoo, water parks as well as a train for the kids. A great zoo for everyone!
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThis zoo is the 5th largest in the USA! There is a petting zoo, water parks as well as a train for the kids. A great zoo for everyone!
Great hiking and views of the city. Also take in the gorgeous Arizona sunsets!!
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyGreat hiking and views of the city. Also take in the gorgeous Arizona sunsets!!
Easier hiking than Camelback Mtn. There are many trails to choose from which can go for miles.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Easier hiking than Camelback Mtn. There are many trails to choose from which can go for miles.
A challenging hike, rock climbing. The elevation is 2,704 feet. You MUST be prepared with proper shoes and carry lots of water. Too hot to hike in the summer. A spectacular view of the city. There are 2 ways to get to the top. Echo Canyon and Cholla Trailhead, which is very close to the condo - 5 min.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA challenging hike, rock climbing. The elevation is 2,704 feet. You MUST be prepared with proper shoes and carry lots of water. Too hot to hike in the summer. A spectacular view of the city. There are 2 ways to get to the top. Echo Canyon and Cholla Trailhead, which is very close to the condo - 5 min.
A beautiful desert botanical garden. They offer different classes and some great music in the garden at night. A great spot to just walk around and take in the local vegetation. If you are here at the right time of year there is a Butterfly Pavilion where you can walk through, take pictures and if your'e lucky they might land on you!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
A beautiful desert botanical garden. They offer different classes and some great music in the garden at night. A great spot to just walk around and take in the local vegetation. If you are here at the right time of year there is a Butterfly Pavilion where you can walk through, take pictures and if your'e lucky they might land on you!
Arts & Culture
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThis is a wonderful showcase for Native American culture.
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E Washington StWalk through the preserved Hohokam remains right in Phoenix.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveArtwork from the Renaissance period to today
Recognized by the Smithsonian Museum. This is quite an honor, it usually takes a long time to get to this stature. This was done in their first year. Great Western art.
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayRecognized by the Smithsonian Museum. This is quite an honor, it usually takes a long time to get to this stature. This was done in their first year. Great Western art.
Shopping
An outdoor shopping center with Crate & Barrel, Michael Kors, Sur La Table, Anthropologie, Apple Store, Z Gallerie, Sundance, Banana Republic, Brighton, Coach, Madewell. There are many restaurants to choose from, North, Zinc Bistro, The Greene House, Piostinos, Tommy Bahama, P.F. Changs.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
An outdoor shopping center with Crate & Barrel, Michael Kors, Sur La Table, Anthropologie, Apple Store, Z Gallerie, Sundance, Banana Republic, Brighton, Coach, Madewell. There are many restaurants to choose from, North, Zinc Bistro, The Greene House, Piostinos, Tommy Bahama, P.F. Changs.
A beautiful outdoor style shopping mall with high end stores. Many restaurants to choose from. Arhaus, Pottery Barn, Elizabeth Arden Spa, Saxs Fifth Avenue, True Food Kitchen, Williams-Sonoma, Apple Store, Ralph Lauren, Jonathon Adler.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdA beautiful outdoor style shopping mall with high end stores. Many restaurants to choose from. Arhaus, Pottery Barn, Elizabeth Arden Spa, Saxs Fifth Avenue, True Food Kitchen, Williams-Sonoma, Apple Store, Ralph Lauren, Jonathon Adler.
A great mall with all the big retail stores and many smaller ones. Neimman Marcus, Macys, Nordstroms, Harkins 14 theatres, Anthropologie, Louis Vuitton, to name a few. Take the free trolley from the condo area.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
A great mall with all the big retail stores and many smaller ones. Neimman Marcus, Macys, Nordstroms, Harkins 14 theatres, Anthropologie, Louis Vuitton, to name a few. Take the free trolley from the condo area.
Getting Around
This is a Free trolley. Hours 10am - 9pm. Running every 10 minutes. Enjoy Old Town, the Arts District, Fifth Avenue shops, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Waterfront and SouthBridge. Park your car for free and any on the the City's 5 downtown garages or park on the street for free. Catch the Trolley at many of the stops close by.
36 locals recommend
Trolley
This is a Free trolley. Hours 10am - 9pm. Running every 10 minutes. Enjoy Old Town, the Arts District, Fifth Avenue shops, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Waterfront and SouthBridge. Park your car for free and any on the the City's 5 downtown garages or park on the street for free. Catch the Trolley at many of the stops close by.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StTrader Joe's
7720 W Bell Rd