Joseph’s guidebook
Best Golf Courses
Grayhawk Golf Club
8620 E Thompson Peak PkwyAwesome golf course with 2 courses available to play.
Great golf course. Indoor/outdoor dining. Great for families.
47 locals recommend
McDowell Mountain Golf Club
10690 E Sheena DrGreat golf course. Indoor/outdoor dining. Great for families.
TPC Scottsdale is a must see and play golf course in Scottsdale. Both course are awesome with great restaurants!
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdTPC Scottsdale is a must see and play golf course in Scottsdale. Both course are awesome with great restaurants!
Troon North Golf Club
10320 E Dynamite BlvdOne of the best courses in Scottsdale.
Another great golf course in North Scottsdale, especially for the price compared to Troon North and surrounding courses
13 locals recommend
Legend Trail Golf Club
9462 E. Legendary LnAnother great golf course in North Scottsdale, especially for the price compared to Troon North and surrounding courses
Food scene
Local neighborhood restaurant with great indoor outdoor seating, grass area for kids, and cool atmosphere.
49 locals recommend
Isabella's Kitchen
8623 E Thompson Peak PkwyLocal neighborhood restaurant with great indoor outdoor seating, grass area for kids, and cool atmosphere.
Preston's Steakhouse
8700 E Pinnacle Peak RdLocal Steakhouse
The Vig McDowell Mountain
10199 E Bell RdGreat indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
Local Bistro
20581 N Hayden RdBest local Sunday brunch! Has live music.
Kierland Commons
Dense area of dining and shopping.
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdDense area of shopping and dining.
Hiking
Best close by hiking. 4 mile loop with nice ascent about halfway. A little rocky for little kids though.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyBest close by hiking. 4 mile loop with nice ascent about halfway. A little rocky for little kids though.
Great local hiking trail. Nice groomed trail compared to Gateway Loop. Good elevation but not too challenging. Out and back trail.
39 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak Park Main Trail
Pinnacle Peak Park Main TrailGreat local hiking trail. Nice groomed trail compared to Gateway Loop. Good elevation but not too challenging. Out and back trail.
Shopping
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdBest closest mall.