Parks & Nature
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyA fun destination hike that takes you straight to the top of Camelback mountain with sweeping views of the city.
116 locals recommend
Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnA fun destination hike that takes you straight to the top of Camelback mountain with sweeping views of the city.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
23269 N Scottsdale RdOrganic and Natural Foods Market.
Fry's Food And Drug
20427 N Hayden RdKroger Foods. Equivalent to Safeway, Albertson's.
Upscale grocer. Artisan breads, meats, and cheeses. Large organic foods & wine selection. $$$
24 locals recommend
AJ's fine foods
23251 N Pima RdUpscale grocer. Artisan breads, meats, and cheeses. Large organic foods & wine selection. $$$
CVS Pharmacy
32351 N Scottsdale RdWalgreens
15025 N Thompson Peak PkwyDrug Store
Highly rated beauty salon/day spa offers pampering facial, waxing, makeup & lash application, nail, hair and massage services.
The Hills Salon & Spa
17757 North Scottsdale RoadHighly rated beauty salon/day spa offers pampering facial, waxing, makeup & lash application, nail, hair and massage services.
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo BlvdHospital with emergency room.
Hospital with emergency room. 9-11 minutes away.
10 locals recommend
HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
7400 E Thompson Peak PkwyHospital with emergency room. 9-11 minutes away.
Food Scene
Head to Soul on Wednesday nights and ask for their secret off menu special, the all-you-can-eat buttermilk chicken for $9.99. Large outdoor dining space.
18 locals recommend
Soul - Modern AZ Cuisine
7615 E Pinnacle Peak RdHead to Soul on Wednesday nights and ask for their secret off menu special, the all-you-can-eat buttermilk chicken for $9.99. Large outdoor dining space.
Lamp Pizzeria
8900 E Pinnacle Peak RdTruly excellent wood fired pizza.
This tapas bar has a lovely outdoor dining patio. My favorite on the menu is the duck tacos. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Check their website event calendar for live music nights, usually Thursday-Saturday with a cover.
Bodega 13
8876 E Pinnacle Peak RdThis tapas bar has a lovely outdoor dining patio. My favorite on the menu is the duck tacos. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Check their website event calendar for live music nights, usually Thursday-Saturday with a cover.
Artisan ice cream shop features handcrafted ice cream in traditional flavors along with some surprises like, Sweet Potato Marshmallow and Sichuan Peppercorn Chocolate.
49 locals recommend
Sweet Republic
6054 N 16th StArtisan ice cream shop features handcrafted ice cream in traditional flavors along with some surprises like, Sweet Potato Marshmallow and Sichuan Peppercorn Chocolate.
Close to the airport, so hit it up on your way in our out of town. This is the place to go for some authentic Mexican food. It is a hole in the wall taco shop.
40 locals recommend
Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadClose to the airport, so hit it up on your way in our out of town. This is the place to go for some authentic Mexican food. It is a hole in the wall taco shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Largest butterfly conservatory in the country features 3,000 butterflies flying around and landing wherever they please, including on you! Lot's of fun for the kids.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaLargest butterfly conservatory in the country features 3,000 butterflies flying around and landing wherever they please, including on you! Lot's of fun for the kids.
Arts & Culture
Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture. Only available to view by tour. Top rated attraction on Trip Advisor. We did it and found it fascinating. The evening tours offer spectacular sunset views.
82 locals recommend
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture. Only available to view by tour. Top rated attraction on Trip Advisor. We did it and found it fascinating. The evening tours offer spectacular sunset views.
Walk around Old Town Scottsdale and find numerous boutiques, art galleries and restaurants celebrating the local culture of the Southwest.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdWalk around Old Town Scottsdale and find numerous boutiques, art galleries and restaurants celebrating the local culture of the Southwest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine bar with happy hour, located in charming Market Street.
43 locals recommend
The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge
20751 N Pima RdWine bar with happy hour, located in charming Market Street.
Raven Gastropub
8900 E Pinnacle Peak RdThis gastropub has a full bar and friendly service.
Shopping
Major chains like Nordstrom's, Gap, etc as well as a selection of high end designers.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Major chains like Nordstrom's, Gap, etc as well as a selection of high end designers.
Kierland Commons
Major brands and a selection of dining establishments.