Guidebook for Scottsdale
Shopping
Fashion Square
World Class Shopping with everything for Macy's to Neiman Marcus.
Essentials
Great grocery store with everything you need food, pharmacy, floral, money services, etc.
210 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
7770 E McDowell RdGreat grocery store with everything you need food, pharmacy, floral, money services, etc.
Arts & Culture
Explore the arts in Scottsdale, from the free Thursday night ArtWalk to performing arts, museums, Native American cultural celebrations and more.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdExplore the arts in Scottsdale, from the free Thursday night ArtWalk to performing arts, museums, Native American cultural celebrations and more.
Parks & Nature
The park features the phenomenal Desert Botanical Garden (a must see!), the Phoenix Zoo, lovely picnic areas, the Papago ponds for fishing or just viewing their natural and engaging beauty, many hiking & bicycle trails, baseball diamonds, the Rolling Hills Golf Course, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, an Arizona National Guard Base and the Arizona Military Museum is located here too.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThe park features the phenomenal Desert Botanical Garden (a must see!), the Phoenix Zoo, lovely picnic areas, the Papago ponds for fishing or just viewing their natural and engaging beauty, many hiking & bicycle trails, baseball diamonds, the Rolling Hills Golf Course, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, an Arizona National Guard Base and the Arizona Military Museum is located here too.
Sightseeing
Scottsdale is a desert city in Arizona east of state capital Phoenix. It's known for its spa resorts and golf courses, including TPC Scottsdale. Farther north, trails wind through McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a desertscape of hills, rock formations and cacti. Nearby is Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s former home and studio. Downtown's Old Town Scottsdale has 1920s buildings and 19th-century olive trees.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyScottsdale is a desert city in Arizona east of state capital Phoenix. It's known for its spa resorts and golf courses, including TPC Scottsdale. Farther north, trails wind through McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a desertscape of hills, rock formations and cacti. Nearby is Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s former home and studio. Downtown's Old Town Scottsdale has 1920s buildings and 19th-century olive trees.
Drinks & Nightlife
This elegant cocktail bar features barrel-aged beverages, exotic highballs, and nice panoramic views of both Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain from atop the lounge balcony. An appealing mix of old-world ambiance and Scottsdale-chic, the Casablanca Lounge makes for a fine spot to cozy up to your date, or chat the night away with friends over cocktails. The Casablanca Lounge often hosts special events, such as "sip and dine" nights, paint nights, and live music on the weekends. The venue is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but you'll usually find a live band playing smooth tunes on Fridays and Saturdays. Just follow the sound of the music to the third-floor lounge.
24 locals recommend
Casablanca Rooftop Lounge
7134 E Stetson DrThis elegant cocktail bar features barrel-aged beverages, exotic highballs, and nice panoramic views of both Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain from atop the lounge balcony. An appealing mix of old-world ambiance and Scottsdale-chic, the Casablanca Lounge makes for a fine spot to cozy up to your date, or chat the night away with friends over cocktails. The Casablanca Lounge often hosts special events, such as "sip and dine" nights, paint nights, and live music on the weekends. The venue is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but you'll usually find a live band playing smooth tunes on Fridays and Saturdays. Just follow the sound of the music to the third-floor lounge.
Food Scene
Family-run deli/market selling Italian ingredients, hearty sandwiches & homemade pasta & sausage.
This is a great place if you are in the mood for a low-key meal with great atmosphere or want to purchase some good wine or Italian food to take back to the condo.
A perfect place for families or anyone else. It's located on a main road, a couple of miles away and totally worth the trip.
74 locals recommend
DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli
2334 N Scottsdale RdFamily-run deli/market selling Italian ingredients, hearty sandwiches & homemade pasta & sausage.
This is a great place if you are in the mood for a low-key meal with great atmosphere or want to purchase some good wine or Italian food to take back to the condo.
A perfect place for families or anyone else. It's located on a main road, a couple of miles away and totally worth the trip.
Chill spot where diners handpick ingredients to custom-build brunch dishes & fresh-squeezed juices.
This is a popular spot with the locals. You can sit outside in the fresh air or inside with all the space and cool decor, plus nice staff.
235 locals recommend
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdChill spot where diners handpick ingredients to custom-build brunch dishes & fresh-squeezed juices.
This is a popular spot with the locals. You can sit outside in the fresh air or inside with all the space and cool decor, plus nice staff.
Hawaiian-influenced fare & flaming cocktails in a '60s-inspired space with geometric windows.
This is by far one of my favorite restaurants. The food is delicious, staff has that Aloha spirit, hip and happening place right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.
56 locals recommend
HULA'S Modern Tiki Scottsdale
7213 E 1st AveHawaiian-influenced fare & flaming cocktails in a '60s-inspired space with geometric windows.
This is by far one of my favorite restaurants. The food is delicious, staff has that Aloha spirit, hip and happening place right in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.