Guidebook for Scottsdale
Fun for Everyone
Fun half-day or day outings for the whole group.
The Phoenix Zoo is one of my favorite places to visit! It's a large zoo with many animals to see and it's a great easy-going activity for everyone.
If you fancy sipping on cocktails while checking out the Zoo at night, "Roars & Pours" is a great activity for those 21 and over! This event occurs on a select day each month from October-May (excluding December).
If you happen to be in Scottsdale in Nov-Dec, the PHX Zoo hosts "Zoo lights" which is another evening activity showcasing their version of Christmas lights at the Zoo. This is a great event for couples looking for a date, a family outing, or even a girl's night out!
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Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo is one of my favorite places to visit! It's a large zoo with many animals to see and it's a great easy-going activity for everyone.
If you fancy sipping on cocktails while checking out the Zoo at night, "Roars & Pours" is a great activity for those 21 and over! This event occurs on a select day each month from October-May (excluding December).
If you happen to be in Scottsdale in Nov-Dec, the PHX Zoo hosts "Zoo lights" which is another evening activity showcasing their version of Christmas lights at the Zoo. This is a great event for couples looking for a date, a family outing, or even a girl's night out!
Right next door to the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden is the perfect outdoor spot to take a peaceful walk among Arizona's horticulture. The garden is suitable for all ages and is open throughout most of the year.
As of this moment, advanced tickets are required for entry. So if there is a specific day you would like to visit or an event your group would like to participate in, we strongly recommend booking in advance!
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Desert Botanical Garden
Right next door to the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden is the perfect outdoor spot to take a peaceful walk among Arizona's horticulture. The garden is suitable for all ages and is open throughout most of the year.
As of this moment, advanced tickets are required for entry. So if there is a specific day you would like to visit or an event your group would like to participate in, we strongly recommend booking in advance!
ASU Gammage is a local hotspot to watch Broadway shows, student plays, concerts, and more.
If you are looking for a great date night venue or a family-friendly show, you can usually find something for everyone here.
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ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveASU Gammage is a local hotspot to watch Broadway shows, student plays, concerts, and more.
If you are looking for a great date night venue or a family-friendly show, you can usually find something for everyone here.
This railroad park is fun for all ages with a focus on things to do for young children. The park offers attractions like a carousel, playground, and a train ride for a small fee.
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Parque Ferroviario McCormick-Stillman
7301 E Indian Bend RdThis railroad park is fun for all ages with a focus on things to do for young children. The park offers attractions like a carousel, playground, and a train ride for a small fee.
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayAn arcade where the games are real and you are player #1. Between physical challenges where the floor is lava, mental challenges like escape rooms, and everything in between you’ll want to try again and again. Just one ticket means you can for two hours.
Bam Kazam
8999 Talking Stick WayAn arcade where the games are real and you are player #1. Between physical challenges where the floor is lava, mental challenges like escape rooms, and everything in between you’ll want to try again and again. Just one ticket means you can for two hours.
Imagine 3D Mini Golf
Voted Best Indoor Attraction in AZ! The largest aquarium in the southwest features sharks, penguins, sea turtles, otters and more. Journey through the ocean on OdySea Voyager, the world’s only revolving aquarium.
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Acuario OdySea
9500 East Vía de VenturaVoted Best Indoor Attraction in AZ! The largest aquarium in the southwest features sharks, penguins, sea turtles, otters and more. Journey through the ocean on OdySea Voyager, the world’s only revolving aquarium.
Sports
Within a 2-minute drive from the house, Scottsdale Stadium is home to the San Francisco Giants Spring Training! If you're a Giants fan, love baseball, or are just looking for something to do this is a great way to spend the afternoon.
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Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdWithin a 2-minute drive from the house, Scottsdale Stadium is home to the San Francisco Giants Spring Training! If you're a Giants fan, love baseball, or are just looking for something to do this is a great way to spend the afternoon.
The Phoenician is one of the best luxury golf courses in the valley! Within a 15-minute drive/Uber from the house, this golf course is a popular destination for golf enthusiasts from all over the world. As this is a popular course, it is recommended to book your tee time a few weeks in advance to guarantee your time slot.
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Phoenician Golf Club
6000 E Camelback RdThe Phoenician is one of the best luxury golf courses in the valley! Within a 15-minute drive/Uber from the house, this golf course is a popular destination for golf enthusiasts from all over the world. As this is a popular course, it is recommended to book your tee time a few weeks in advance to guarantee your time slot.
Shopping
My family and I have been coming to Fashion Square for over 30 years! From Build-a-Bear to Balenciaga this mall has all of the essentials and is less than 3 miles from the house. Fashion Square is heavily air-conditioned and provides a fantastic escape from the Arizona heat in the summertime.
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdMy family and I have been coming to Fashion Square for over 30 years! From Build-a-Bear to Balenciaga this mall has all of the essentials and is less than 3 miles from the house. Fashion Square is heavily air-conditioned and provides a fantastic escape from the Arizona heat in the summertime.
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants we love that we hope you enjoy too!
Postino's is a great place to grab a glass of wine with the girls or even as a date night! The restaurant focuses mostly on wine and chef's boards, with a few small plates for dinner or dessert.
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Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdPostino's is a great place to grab a glass of wine with the girls or even as a date night! The restaurant focuses mostly on wine and chef's boards, with a few small plates for dinner or dessert.
If you are looking for quality margaritas and delicious Mexican food, this is the spot to visit! They also offer Brunch and Happy Hour!
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Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdIf you are looking for quality margaritas and delicious Mexican food, this is the spot to visit! They also offer Brunch and Happy Hour!
We love recommending Yard House because on Fridays and Saturdays, their kitchen is open late and they offer a wide selection of food and local craft beers!
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Yard House
9401 W Westgate BlvdWe love recommending Yard House because on Fridays and Saturdays, their kitchen is open late and they offer a wide selection of food and local craft beers!
My family and I love eating at Cornish Pasty Co. because it’s like our own little slice of the UK in AZ. The “Pilgrim” is my personal favorite as it’s basically everything you love about a traditional Thanksgiving meal in a pasty. The drinks at the bar are pretty great here too! Although they are open late, if you are stopping in for dinner I recommend getting here earlier in the evening as sometimes the more popular pasties sell out.
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Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdMy family and I love eating at Cornish Pasty Co. because it’s like our own little slice of the UK in AZ. The “Pilgrim” is my personal favorite as it’s basically everything you love about a traditional Thanksgiving meal in a pasty. The drinks at the bar are pretty great here too! Although they are open late, if you are stopping in for dinner I recommend getting here earlier in the evening as sometimes the more popular pasties sell out.
Brunch
Breakfast Club is the perfect place to brunch in Old Town! But, this spot is very popular so try and get there as early as possible. Parking is often full, so we recommend using rideshare whenever possible.
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Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdBreakfast Club is the perfect place to brunch in Old Town! But, this spot is very popular so try and get there as early as possible. Parking is often full, so we recommend using rideshare whenever possible.
Another fantastic stop for brunch in Old Town! We recommend using rideshare to get to this venue as parking is usually very limited.
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Morning Squeeze
4233 N Scottsdale RdAnother fantastic stop for brunch in Old Town! We recommend using rideshare to get to this venue as parking is usually very limited.
Fine Dining
Eloquent and unique dining experiences in Scottsdale.
If you are in the market for a traditional fine dining experience, be sure to add Mastro's City Hall to your list. The amazing food and cozy, sleek ambiance are why we love dining here. Reservations are required, so please book your table in advance.
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Mastro's City Hall
6991 E Camelback RdIf you are in the market for a traditional fine dining experience, be sure to add Mastro's City Hall to your list. The amazing food and cozy, sleek ambiance are why we love dining here. Reservations are required, so please book your table in advance.
This restaurant is a local favorite for its top-quality seafood and modern-contemporary environment. Reservations are required and valet parking is available.
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Ocean 44
4748 N Goldwater BlvdThis restaurant is a local favorite for its top-quality seafood and modern-contemporary environment. Reservations are required and valet parking is available.
(21+) Activities and Nightlife
Activities that may include alcohol and some local clubs nearby.
Line dancing, country music and a full service bar! Grab your cowboy boots and bring on the good times!
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Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
4420 N Saddlebag TrailLine dancing, country music and a full service bar! Grab your cowboy boots and bring on the good times!
A fun and inviting bar with live music and bar food! It’s also a great place for bachelorette and bachelor parties.
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Wasted Grain
7295 E Stetson DrA fun and inviting bar with live music and bar food! It’s also a great place for bachelorette and bachelor parties.
Drink and paint something to take home! This is great for date nights or girls night out.
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The Brush Bar
7010 E Main StDrink and paint something to take home! This is great for date nights or girls night out.