Guidebook for Scottsdale
Shopping
Just a short drive and you will be a at the famous Market Street at DC Ranch. This Rustic-style shopping center has a wide selection of boutiques, restaurants, salons & other services.
12 locals recommend
Market Street
20645 N Pima RdJust a short drive and you will be a at the famous Market Street at DC Ranch. This Rustic-style shopping center has a wide selection of boutiques, restaurants, salons & other services.
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdTons of shopping and resturants!
Outdoor shopping mall with tons of shops, restaurants, and cafes!
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Outdoor shopping mall with tons of shops, restaurants, and cafes!
Parks & Nature
This is Phoenix's most iconic mountain! Some may find the trailheads challenging - but the views are phenomenal. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is Phoenix's most iconic mountain! Some may find the trailheads challenging - but the views are phenomenal. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
12601 N 124th StThis a less intense trail with stunning sunset views!
A trail allows visitors to hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak & those with experience may rock climb.
119 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayA trail allows visitors to hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak & those with experience may rock climb.
Scenic, desert area offering a nature trail with interpretive signs, horse troughs & hitching rails.
38 locals recommend
Brown's Ranch Trailhead
30301 N Alma School PkwyScenic, desert area offering a nature trail with interpretive signs, horse troughs & hitching rails.
This is one of my favorite State parks in Arizona. It makes for the perfect day trip and the hike is fairly moderate. Payson is a quaint town with charming restaurants and shops. The drive is one of my favorite parts, seeing the transition from the Sonoran Desert to Pine Trees is truly unique to Arizona!
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AThis is one of my favorite State parks in Arizona. It makes for the perfect day trip and the hike is fairly moderate. Payson is a quaint town with charming restaurants and shops. The drive is one of my favorite parts, seeing the transition from the Sonoran Desert to Pine Trees is truly unique to Arizona!
Entertainment & Activities
Explore the TPC Scottsdale golf club and Phoenix Open golf tournament. TPC Scottsdale features two par-71 golf courses designed by Tom Weiskopf, Jay Morrish.
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdExplore the TPC Scottsdale golf club and Phoenix Open golf tournament. TPC Scottsdale features two par-71 golf courses designed by Tom Weiskopf, Jay Morrish.
Keep the kids entertained with some family-focused attractions including, mini-golf, go-karts, volleyball & and arcade.
84 locals recommend
CrackerJax
16001 N Scottsdale RdKeep the kids entertained with some family-focused attractions including, mini-golf, go-karts, volleyball & and arcade.
Dave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum BlvdGreat for kids!
Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ
5350 E High StCatch a comedy show while in town!
Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaIndoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WaySprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a marine aquarium, and the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States. It holds more than 2,000,000 US gallons of water and spans over 200,000 square feet.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaOdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a marine aquarium, and the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States. It holds more than 2,000,000 US gallons of water and spans over 200,000 square feet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Have an entertaining night out and enjoy craft martinis, live music, lively atmosphere, and more.
97 locals recommend
Blue Martini Lounge- Phoenix
5455 E High StHave an entertaining night out and enjoy craft martinis, live music, lively atmosphere, and more.
Global wines, craft beers & gourmet Italian nibbles served in a chic bar with a cosmopolitan vibe.
36 locals recommend
Sorso Wine Room
15323 N Scottsdale RdGlobal wines, craft beers & gourmet Italian nibbles served in a chic bar with a cosmopolitan vibe.
Talking Stick is one of the most famous and popular Casinos in Arizona. Featuring an abundance of entertainment, summer pool parties, live music, night clubs, world class buffets and restaurants, and of course Casino games.
218 locals recommend
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
9800 Talking Stick WayTalking Stick is one of the most famous and popular Casinos in Arizona. Featuring an abundance of entertainment, summer pool parties, live music, night clubs, world class buffets and restaurants, and of course Casino games.
Arts & Culture
The Musical Instrument Museum is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Opened in April 2010, it is the largest museum of its type in the world
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdThe Musical Instrument Museum is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Opened in April 2010, it is the largest museum of its type in the world
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona on the former site of the Loloma Transit Station, and opened in January 2015
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona on the former site of the Loloma Transit Station, and opened in January 2015
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in the state of Arizona is a museum in the Old Town district of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting modern works of art, design and architecture.
218 locals recommend
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in the state of Arizona is a museum in the Old Town district of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting modern works of art, design and architecture.
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91.
82 locals recommend
Taliesin West
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91.
Sightseeing
The historic Old Town Scottsdale is the mecca of restaurants, shops, culture, and nightlife. Divided into different zones you will find unique restaurants, local shops, art galleries, and robust nightlife. Seasonal Farmer's Market on Saturdays, Seasonal Art Installations, and Famous Festivals. There is something for everyone in Old Town.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdThe historic Old Town Scottsdale is the mecca of restaurants, shops, culture, and nightlife. Divided into different zones you will find unique restaurants, local shops, art galleries, and robust nightlife. Seasonal Farmer's Market on Saturdays, Seasonal Art Installations, and Famous Festivals. There is something for everyone in Old Town.
Get a true taste of the west in the historic town of Cave Creek. Stunning scenery, unique western themed restaurants, shops, and seasonal festivals. This is a great place to visit if you want to experience the historic west.
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Get a true taste of the west in the historic town of Cave Creek. Stunning scenery, unique western themed restaurants, shops, and seasonal festivals. This is a great place to visit if you want to experience the historic west.
Take an easy day trip to see Sedona's famous red mountains. Tons of shops, restaurants, and activities to fill your Arizona experience!
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Take an easy day trip to see Sedona's famous red mountains. Tons of shops, restaurants, and activities to fill your Arizona experience!
Everything Else
Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ
5350 E High StSee a comedy show during your stay!