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Food scene
Cute bar. Great happy hour deal. Half off all appetizers. Can get busy on weekend nights up to an hour wait. They do not take online reservations.
142 locals recommend
Diego Pops
4338 N Scottsdale RdCute bar. Great happy hour deal. Half off all appetizers. Can get busy on weekend nights up to an hour wait. They do not take online reservations.
Gorgeous bar. Amazing cocktails. They are known for their espresso martinis. Lines get long on weekends about an hour wait in the evening and they only take walk up reservations.
132 locals recommend
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7353 E Scottsdale MallGorgeous bar. Amazing cocktails. They are known for their espresso martinis. Lines get long on weekends about an hour wait in the evening and they only take walk up reservations.
Upscale mexican food. Great vibes, they have fire dancers on the weekend nights. Requires a reservation and usually books up 1-2 weeks out.
156 locals recommend
Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdUpscale mexican food. Great vibes, they have fire dancers on the weekend nights. Requires a reservation and usually books up 1-2 weeks out.
Nobu Scottsdale
4710 N Goldwater BlvdUpscale sushi
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdCute old school desert diner
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
4302 N Scottsdale RdCute healthy restaurant. They have many vegan options.
In-N-Out Burger
920 E Playa Del Norte DrFast food restaurant
German food and drinks. Has outdoor seating similar to a small biergarten. They also have outdoor games such as corn hole and ping pong.
49 locals recommend
Brat Haus
3622 N Scottsdale RdGerman food and drinks. Has outdoor seating similar to a small biergarten. They also have outdoor games such as corn hole and ping pong.
Health conscious eatery. Has bowls, juices, salads and sandwiches.
218 locals recommend
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveHealth conscious eatery. Has bowls, juices, salads and sandwiches.
Upscale steak house. They make custom menus to celebration occasions with your name on it. Requires a reservation of few weeks out.
131 locals recommend
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdUpscale steak house. They make custom menus to celebration occasions with your name on it. Requires a reservation of few weeks out.
Hiking
One of the more difficult, technical hikes in arizona but a lot of fun.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveOne of the more difficult, technical hikes in arizona but a lot of fun.
Gorgeous view, about 30-40 minutes east. Has a small park fee. Drive up and walk as far as you want to see the view. Most of the hike is flat until you get to the mountain.
169 locals recommend
Superstition Mountains
Gorgeous view, about 30-40 minutes east. Has a small park fee. Drive up and walk as far as you want to see the view. Most of the hike is flat until you get to the mountain.
2 hours away day trip. Super scenic city. I would definitely recommend visiting if you have a car and the free time. Is known to have an energy vortex.
187 locals recommend
Sedona
2 hours away day trip. Super scenic city. I would definitely recommend visiting if you have a car and the free time. Is known to have an energy vortex.
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyEasy hike with a view of the city. About 15 minutes away.
Golf
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayHigh - tech driving range with drinks and games
Talking Stick Golf Club
9998 Talking Stick WayRight next to a resort with a casino