Guidebook for Scottsdale
Shopping
Harkin's theatre, Salsa dancing, unlimited restaurants and clothing stores, Target, Ross, and many other venues as well as an outdoor lounge area with fireplaces and water features.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyHarkin's theatre, Salsa dancing, unlimited restaurants and clothing stores, Target, Ross, and many other venues as well as an outdoor lounge area with fireplaces and water features.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdSalt Cellar
A famous seafood place only open for dinner and it’s underground!
Walk or ride a bike here for some unique healthy dishes.
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StWalk or ride a bike here for some unique healthy dishes.
Walk along Rio Salado River in Tempe while enjoying a delectable Crumble Cookie.
Crumbl Cookies - Tempe
430 N Scottsdale RdWalk along Rio Salado River in Tempe while enjoying a delectable Crumble Cookie.
Try out some delicious ice cream as you walk along the Rio Salado River for a fun date or family outing.
49 locals recommend
Sweet Republic
6054 N 16th StTry out some delicious ice cream as you walk along the Rio Salado River for a fun date or family outing.
Thai Basil
403 W University DrJust the best Thai food, very authentic, and prices are reasonable
DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli
2334 N Scottsdale RdGreat Italian food, eat-in or take out.
Duke’s Sports Bar has been Scottsdale’s neighborhood hangout since 1998 when it was founded by the father-daughter team of Al and Jackie McCarthy. They love meeting new people and making your day better. Al and Jackie both believe that owning a bar is not something you choose, it is simply in your blood.
25 locals recommend
Duke's Sports Bar and Grill
7607 E McDowell RdDuke’s Sports Bar has been Scottsdale’s neighborhood hangout since 1998 when it was founded by the father-daughter team of Al and Jackie McCarthy. They love meeting new people and making your day better. Al and Jackie both believe that owning a bar is not something you choose, it is simply in your blood.
1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-656-4405 91 4.5 Reviews
Inexpensive, quality Mediterranean food that is delicious! Ive eaten there with my family and they have a counter for eat out with a well-stocked bakery, and you can eat in. You'll see middle-easterners frequent it so you know it's the read deal.
8 locals recommend
Golden Restaurant & Bakery
1849 N Scottsdale Rd1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
480-656-4405 91 4.5 Reviews
Inexpensive, quality Mediterranean food that is delicious! Ive eaten there with my family and they have a counter for eat out with a well-stocked bakery, and you can eat in. You'll see middle-easterners frequent it so you know it's the read deal.
Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen Bar
2210 N Scottsdale RdReally good Japanese and Asian Cuisine
They have an all you can eat buffet in the afternoon and then serve dinner in the evening
8 locals recommend
Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine
1636 N Scottsdale RdThey have an all you can eat buffet in the afternoon and then serve dinner in the evening
Mijana
1290 N Scottsdale RdDelicious Lebanese food
Philly's Sports Bar & Grill
1826 N Scottsdale RdJim's Coney Island Cafe
1750 N Scottsdale RdThey also serve gyros
Sightseeing
Well worth a visit. Beautiful glass sculptures, fountains, butterfly exhibit in season, gardens, a stunning visual experience.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Well worth a visit. Beautiful glass sculptures, fountains, butterfly exhibit in season, gardens, a stunning visual experience.
Ride a camel, pet a giraffe, watch otters play, experience a South American village, and in the summer, there's a small water park where kids and their parents can cool off.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyRide a camel, pet a giraffe, watch otters play, experience a South American village, and in the summer, there's a small water park where kids and their parents can cool off.
This hike is 15" away by car, and is physically challenging, visually thrilling, offering a view of the city at the top, and swallows dive-bombing insects right in front of your eyes.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis hike is 15" away by car, and is physically challenging, visually thrilling, offering a view of the city at the top, and swallows dive-bombing insects right in front of your eyes.
The worlds only Global Musical Instrument Museum, the average guest spends 4 hours there. Highly rated!
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdThe worlds only Global Musical Instrument Museum, the average guest spends 4 hours there. Highly rated!
A lovely Park with ponds, ducks, picnic tables, Hole-in-the-Rock which is a fun and easy climb and gives you a view of the entire park, Rolling Hills Golf Course and Downtown Tempe
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyA lovely Park with ponds, ducks, picnic tables, Hole-in-the-Rock which is a fun and easy climb and gives you a view of the entire park, Rolling Hills Golf Course and Downtown Tempe
A short, but strenuous hike that will give you a great view of ASU, Tempe and Rio Salado River. Paid Parking is just off Mill Avenue at the base of the mountain.
36 locals recommend
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrA short, but strenuous hike that will give you a great view of ASU, Tempe and Rio Salado River. Paid Parking is just off Mill Avenue at the base of the mountain.
Historic area. You'll see Hayden Flour mill which is now a museum, and across from there is the original Inn that kept the farmers who brought their grain to the Hayden Flour Mill from all over the area down the Salt River. Carl Hayden was a long-term senator Arizona https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Carl_Hayden_retires.htm
46 locals recommend
Mill Avenue Shops
414 S Mill AveHistoric area. You'll see Hayden Flour mill which is now a museum, and across from there is the original Inn that kept the farmers who brought their grain to the Hayden Flour Mill from all over the area down the Salt River. Carl Hayden was a long-term senator Arizona https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/Carl_Hayden_retires.htm
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E Van Buren StReally worth a visit!
Kayak and Paddleboard rentals, electric scooter rentals, pontoon rentals paddle-boats, Walking biking and great restaurants on the west end by Scottsdale Road, Beach volleyball
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveKayak and Paddleboard rentals, electric scooter rentals, pontoon rentals paddle-boats, Walking biking and great restaurants on the west end by Scottsdale Road, Beach volleyball
Food scene
MIKA'S GREEK
This is within walking distance
A popular coffee shop next to the Buffalo exchange a trendy clothing resale shop, a comic book store and a skateboard shop
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveA popular coffee shop next to the Buffalo exchange a trendy clothing resale shop, a comic book store and a skateboard shop
grilled chicken, grilled steak and plates with rice and beans -they only take cash they’ve been here since the 80’s
10 locals recommend
El Pollo Supremo
221 W University Drgrilled chicken, grilled steak and plates with rice and beans -they only take cash they’ve been here since the 80’s
They have grilled chicken, grilled steak tacos burritos it’s very well done and they’re open till 2 to 4 AM
Mr. Mesquite Taqueria
505 South Mill AvenueThey have grilled chicken, grilled steak tacos burritos it’s very well done and they’re open till 2 to 4 AM
The free Orbit Bus takes you right here they have grilled chicken, grilled steak and it’s locally owned
10 locals recommend
El Pollo Supremo
221 W University DrThe free Orbit Bus takes you right here they have grilled chicken, grilled steak and it’s locally owned
Edelweiss Biergarten
2625 E Bell Rd
Good schnitzel and German beer
Dog Haus Biergarten
430 North Scottsdale RoadDogs, sausages and burgers
Walk along the north side of the Rio Salado river where there’s paddle boarding, paddle boats, kayaking, walking, beach volleyball, biking, electric bikes running, walking
Qwench Juice Bar & DRNK Coffee + Tea
410 North Scottsdale RoadWalk along the north side of the Rio Salado river where there’s paddle boarding, paddle boats, kayaking, walking, beach volleyball, biking, electric bikes running, walking
Inside or outside dining And you can walk along the north side of the Rio Salado river Where there is paddle boarding and kayaking paddle boats, walking biking electric bikes and great views
Monroe's Hot Chicken - Tempe
430 North Scottsdale RoadInside or outside dining And you can walk along the north side of the Rio Salado river Where there is paddle boarding and kayaking paddle boats, walking biking electric bikes and great views
Noodles Ranch
2765 N Scottsdale RdSome of the best barbecue. Try their chicken sandwich. They make their own sauce
14 locals recommend
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
2030 E Rio Salado PkwySome of the best barbecue. Try their chicken sandwich. They make their own sauce
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdThey focus on making anti -inflammatory foods, a good balance of low carb fruits vegetables and lean meats and innovative drinks out of agave and cactus.
233 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdThey focus on making anti -inflammatory foods, a good balance of low carb fruits vegetables and lean meats and innovative drinks out of agave and cactus.
Pricy but very authentic very tender meat and large portions. The best Persian food in town.
31 locals recommend
Persian Room Fine Dining
17040 N Scottsdale RdPricy but very authentic very tender meat and large portions. The best Persian food in town.
Someburros
One of my guests highly recommended this restaurant it’s family, owned and compared to Chipotle, It’s a great value and the food is delicious.
Someburros
One of my guests highly recommended this restaurant it’s family, owned and compared to Chipotle, It’s a great value and the food is delicious.
Barbershop
Cuts for men and women does a great job rates are very reasonable and short waits
Twila's Barber Shop Inc
2765 N Scottsdale Rd