Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
Big City Bagels & Deli
15681 N Hayden RdBest Bagels in Arizona!
They have great sushi and a really good happy hour menu!
23 residents recomanen
Sushi Brokers Scottsdale
17025 N Scottsdale RdThey have great sushi and a really good happy hour menu!
Gigi's Cupcakes
15807 North Frank Lloyd Wright BoulevardBecause everyone needs a cupcake every now and then!
Best Breakfast in Arizona! Get the Wildberry Bliss pancakes and the grits!
47 residents recomanen
Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant
7388 E Shea BlvdBest Breakfast in Arizona! Get the Wildberry Bliss pancakes and the grits!
Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille
10885 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdGreat Southwest/Tex-Mex in the area!
Great local bar & grill. Tell Laura in the bar I sent you! :-) The burgers are pretty amazing there as are most of the salads.
15 residents recomanen
K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill
14850 N Northsight BlvdGreat local bar & grill. Tell Laura in the bar I sent you! :-) The burgers are pretty amazing there as are most of the salads.
The Best Burgers in the area. Make sure you get one with the Jamaican Roasted Corn on the Cob! Yum!
113 residents recomanen
Rehab Burger Therapy
7210 E 2nd StThe Best Burgers in the area. Make sure you get one with the Jamaican Roasted Corn on the Cob! Yum!
Cheap and fast Burgers and Fries. That's all! That's what a hamburger's all about!
15 residents recomanen
In-N-Out Burger
7467 E Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdCheap and fast Burgers and Fries. That's all! That's what a hamburger's all about!
Grabbagreen Food + Juice
North Pima RoadWhen you're looking for something on the healthy side...
Brought to you by PF Changs... fast food asian that's actually really good
9 residents recomanen
Pei Wei
20851 N Scottsdale RdBrought to you by PF Changs... fast food asian that's actually really good
Great Mexican food. There's a chicken burrito smothered in a cheese sauce that is the best thing on the menu but I can't remember the name of it...
31 residents recomanen
Jalapeño Inferno
23587 N Scottsdale RdGreat Mexican food. There's a chicken burrito smothered in a cheese sauce that is the best thing on the menu but I can't remember the name of it...
Open Tuesday through Saturday. A bit on the pricey side, but the food is amazing and you'll have enough for lunch the next day too!
22 residents recomanen
Fuego Bistro
401 West Clarendon AvenueOpen Tuesday through Saturday. A bit on the pricey side, but the food is amazing and you'll have enough for lunch the next day too!
Yogurtology
15029 N Thompson Peak PkwyA little FroYo on a hot night?
Sprinkles Scottsdale
4501 N Scottsdale RdBecause they have a Cupcake ATM. Seriously!
Awesome Chicken Strips. That's all they have. Just Chicken strips, fries, coleslaw, and texas toast.
27 residents recomanen
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
7386 E Shea BlvdAwesome Chicken Strips. That's all they have. Just Chicken strips, fries, coleslaw, and texas toast.
Organic and a full gluten free menu for Pizzas and Salads
12 residents recomanen
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Scottsdale
7325 East Frank Lloyd Wright BoulevardOrganic and a full gluten free menu for Pizzas and Salads
Tapas happy hour menu is awesome! Or for lunch/dinner, try the philly chicken pita!
12 residents recomanen
Pita Jungle - FLW
14858 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTapas happy hour menu is awesome! Or for lunch/dinner, try the philly chicken pita!
On the pricey side, but some really great items on the menu and all with a healthy spin.
233 residents recomanen
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdOn the pricey side, but some really great items on the menu and all with a healthy spin.
Starbucks
15811 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdGet your Frappuccino on!
Lakeview Coffee
8300 N Hayden RdSit on the patio and enjoy!
Lush Burger
18251 N Pima RdTasty burgers & fries
Awesome burgers and fries. Get the garlic parm fries. They're amazing!
68 residents recomanen
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale RdAwesome burgers and fries. Get the garlic parm fries. They're amazing!
Flo's - New Asian Cuisine
15027 N Thompson Peak PkwyGreat Chinese fare from a valley favorite.
Everyone needs a little down home cookin' sometimes! The Bananas Foster Pancakes will leave you in a diabetic coma, but they're worth it!
97 residents recomanen
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdEveryone needs a little down home cookin' sometimes! The Bananas Foster Pancakes will leave you in a diabetic coma, but they're worth it!
Getting Around
Avis Car Rental
14880 N Northsight BlvdAsk me for a discount code to get some crazy prices!
Entertainment & Activities
Movies and a meal all at the same time! Plus the menu is actually pretty good, and you can DRINK while watching your flick!
61 residents recomanen
Studio Movie Grill (Scottsdale)
15515 N Hayden RdMovies and a meal all at the same time! Plus the menu is actually pretty good, and you can DRINK while watching your flick!
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaButterflies are cool!
CrackerJax
16001 N Scottsdale RdFamily Fun for all
Salt River Fields a Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdCatch some Baseball Spring Training
A great place to spend the day and a good bang for your buck. Tickets are $20 for adults. Go early as the animals are more active in the morning.
864 residents recomanen
Zoo de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyA great place to spend the day and a good bang for your buck. Tickets are $20 for adults. Go early as the animals are more active in the morning.
Okay, $24 for a movie ticket is a bit much... but you get an electric reclining chair and a blanket. Full menu and full bar as well!
125 residents recomanen
IPIC
15257 N Scottsdale RdOkay, $24 for a movie ticket is a bit much... but you get an electric reclining chair and a blanket. Full menu and full bar as well!
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayDriving range and bar
The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions is walking distance! Held each year in January.
38 residents recomanen
Barrett Jackson Pro Em
9489-9523 E Westworld WayThe World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions is walking distance! Held each year in January.
Cool off here when the Phoenix heat is getting to you!
140 residents recomanen
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdCool off here when the Phoenix heat is getting to you!
Ice Den Scottsdale
9375 E Bell RdIce Skating is the desert is really a thing!
AZ on the Rocks
16447 N 91st StIndoor Rock Climbing center can be a lot of fun
Paint balling in the desert with both indoor and outdoor arenas
Westworld Paintball Splatter Ranch Field
7025 E Jomax RdPaint balling in the desert with both indoor and outdoor arenas
Climb aboard the miniature replica of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad to explore this park that features famous railroad cars and an antique carousel.
211 residents recomanen
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdClimb aboard the miniature replica of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad to explore this park that features famous railroad cars and an antique carousel.
Horseback riding for you and the family. Mosey on over and go for a sunset ride you'll never forget!
39 residents recomanen
MacDonald's Ranch
26540 N Scottsdale RdHorseback riding for you and the family. Mosey on over and go for a sunset ride you'll never forget!
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayWhen you need a little Vegas for the night...
Looking for a gym during your stay? You can go and get a 1-week free pass... but be warned... they will text you into oblivion trying to get you to join!
EōS Fitness
14843 N Northsight BlvdLooking for a gym during your stay? You can go and get a 1-week free pass... but be warned... they will text you into oblivion trying to get you to join!
A great gym located next to the Ice Den (skating rink) where the Arizona Coyotes practice.
Mountainside Fitness Ice Den
9375 E Bell RdA great gym located next to the Ice Den (skating rink) where the Arizona Coyotes practice.
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaThere's OTTERS!
Essentials
Safeway
14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdThey have a great outdoor grill during lunch hours and they have fresh ready made meals inside for lunch and dinner as well as a sushi bar, salad bar, and all the groceries you can handle. It's a bit pricey, but worth it.
54 residents recomanen
AJ's Fine Foods
15031 N Thompson Peak PkwyThey have a great outdoor grill during lunch hours and they have fresh ready made meals inside for lunch and dinner as well as a sushi bar, salad bar, and all the groceries you can handle. It's a bit pricey, but worth it.
Walgreens
15025 N Thompson Peak PkwyPharmacy if needed
One of the best hospitals in the country. Just hope you won't need it!
91 residents recomanen
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo BlvdOne of the best hospitals in the country. Just hope you won't need it!
Just in case you have a minor medical emergency and don't want to go to the emergency room...
MinuteClinic
1610 E Camelback RdJust in case you have a minor medical emergency and don't want to go to the emergency room...
Horizon Animal Hospital
14150 N 100th StGreat local vet with an emergency center
Better prices than Safeway and AJ's but the produce/meat/seafood here is not as good as the others
6 residents recomanen
Albertsons
15660 North Frank Lloyd Wright BoulevardBetter prices than Safeway and AJ's but the produce/meat/seafood here is not as good as the others
If you don't mind spending your whole paycheck on groceries, it's like the disneyland of grocery stores.
161 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo BlvdIf you don't mind spending your whole paycheck on groceries, it's like the disneyland of grocery stores.
Parks & Nature
Hike to the Saddle or if you're really ambitious, take the trail to Tom's Thumb for some of the best views of the valley!
138 residents recomanen
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyHike to the Saddle or if you're really ambitious, take the trail to Tom's Thumb for some of the best views of the valley!
It's tough but doable. Make sure you go at dawn during the summer. It heats up REAL fast!
1752 residents recomanen
Echo Canyon Trail i àrea de recreació
East McDonald DriveIt's tough but doable. Make sure you go at dawn during the summer. It heats up REAL fast!
Try to climb the summit. It's a workout, but you'll feel great if you do it!
489 residents recomanen
Piestewa Peak
Try to climb the summit. It's a workout, but you'll feel great if you do it!
Parc Regional de la Muntanya Usery
3939 N Usery Pass RdJust be careful of the bees!
Lake Pleasant
Fun place for fishing, swimming, and watersports activities.
Arts & Culture
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdGreat museum for architecture!
Café Allegro
4725 E Mayo BlvdRated #1 attraction in the greater phoenix area!
Arabian Library
10215 E McDowell Mountain Ranch RdPretty amazing building!
Everyone needs a little SMoCA in their life
218 residents recomanen
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StEveryone needs a little SMoCA in their life
Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West.
121 residents recomanen
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayScottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West.
Sightseeing
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdLots of shops, restaurants & nightclubs!
Wickenburg
Still living the Cowboy life in this small town...
Open Saturdays 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Located in Old Town Scottsdale, the farmers market has been connecting the community and local growers, food producers and community groups and is now open year round
52 residents recomanen
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market - open October through May
3806 N Brown AveOpen Saturdays 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Located in Old Town Scottsdale, the farmers market has been connecting the community and local growers, food producers and community groups and is now open year round
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation facility specializing in wild mammals.
19 residents recomanen
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
27026 N 156th StSouthwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation facility specializing in wild mammals.
If they have a nighttime exhibit, those are always worth it!
1231 residents recomanen
Desert Botanical Garden
If they have a nighttime exhibit, those are always worth it!