Guidebook for Scottsdale
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, mountain views, 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, mountain views, unique western themed restaurants, shops, and seasonal festivals. This is a great place to visit if you want to experience the historic west.
Shopping
You are minutes away from the best shopping in Arizona. Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping mall in Arizona. Enjoy upscale amenities, luxury brands, fine restaurants, entertainment, and so much more. Fashion Square has approximately 2 million SF of retail space – ranking among the top 30 largest malls in America.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
You are minutes away from the best shopping in Arizona. Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping mall in Arizona. Enjoy upscale amenities, luxury brands, fine restaurants, entertainment, and so much more. Fashion Square has approximately 2 million SF of retail space – ranking among the top 30 largest malls in America.
Food Scene
This secret spot is one of the best Seafood restaurants in Arizona. If you are a fan of seafood - this is your place. New England-style seafood served in an intimate underground hideaway with seaside decor & a bar.
42 locals recommend
Salt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden RdThis secret spot is one of the best Seafood restaurants in Arizona. If you are a fan of seafood - this is your place. New England-style seafood served in an intimate underground hideaway with seaside decor & a bar.
Craft 64 is one of the best wood-fired pizza restaurants in the Valley. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with tons of locally brewed beers, wines, and delicious artisan pizza.
70 locals recommend
CRAFT 64
6922 E Main StCraft 64 is one of the best wood-fired pizza restaurants in the Valley. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with tons of locally brewed beers, wines, and delicious artisan pizza.
With a vibrant and lively atmosphere, SumoMaya is one of Scottsdale's most unique culinary experiences. A fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisine make truly one of kind dishes, cocktails, tacos, and sushi rolls. Be sure to try their bottomless brunch!
150 locals recommend
SumoMaya
6560 N Scottsdale RdWith a vibrant and lively atmosphere, SumoMaya is one of Scottsdale's most unique culinary experiences. A fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisine make truly one of kind dishes, cocktails, tacos, and sushi rolls. Be sure to try their bottomless brunch!
Fat Ox is a chef-driven restaurant crafting modern riffs on regional Italian classics. Set in a romantic atmosphere - enjoy a unforgettable culinary adventure.
44 locals recommend
Fat Ox
6316 N Scottsdale RdFat Ox is a chef-driven restaurant crafting modern riffs on regional Italian classics. Set in a romantic atmosphere - enjoy a unforgettable culinary adventure.
Everyone goes crazy for Sprinkles Cupcakes! Located just a few minutes away - satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent cupcake. This location also has a cupcake vending machine outside.
41 locals recommend
Sprinkles Scottsdale
4501 N Scottsdale RdEveryone goes crazy for Sprinkles Cupcakes! Located just a few minutes away - satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent cupcake. This location also has a cupcake vending machine outside.
Local favorite - this restaurant has one of the best happy hours in town! Located in the heart of Old Town, this cantina serves more than 100 tequilas, plus delicious tacos & Mexican bar fare, in a vibrant duplex.
45 locals recommend
Cien Agaves
7228 E 1st AveLocal favorite - this restaurant has one of the best happy hours in town! Located in the heart of Old Town, this cantina serves more than 100 tequilas, plus delicious tacos & Mexican bar fare, in a vibrant duplex.
Set in comfortable, rustic and immaculately restored buildings, each Postino combines unique & approachable wines with delicious locally grown fare. Know for the best "board and wine" happy hour!
106 locals recommend
Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdSet in comfortable, rustic and immaculately restored buildings, each Postino combines unique & approachable wines with delicious locally grown fare. Know for the best "board and wine" happy hour!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of Scottsdale's newest and most innovative local craft bars. Enjoy crafted spirits, food, beers, wines, and artisan cockatiels. Enjoy outdoor bar games.
22 locals recommend
Bitters Cocktail Bar & Food
1455 N Scottsdale RdThis is one of Scottsdale's newest and most innovative local craft bars. Enjoy crafted spirits, food, beers, wines, and artisan cockatiels. Enjoy outdoor bar games.
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.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
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.
Vines & Hops is a quaint locally owned bar specializing in Arizona beer and wines. This a great place to go if you want to taste Arizona brews. Knowledgeable and friendly staff – great atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Vines & Hops
4216 N Brown AveVines & Hops is a quaint locally owned bar specializing in Arizona beer and wines. This a great place to go if you want to taste Arizona brews. Knowledgeable and friendly staff – great atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
This is one of my favorite State parks in Arizona. It makes for the perfect day trip and the hike is 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 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!
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.
This is a great trail if you are looking for something less challenging the Camelback Mountain. This moderate trail has amazing sunset views! Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
70 locals recommend
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
12601 N 124th StThis is a great trail if you are looking for something less challenging the Camelback Mountain. This moderate trail has amazing sunset views! Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 40-acre railroad park located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It features a 15 in gauge railroad, a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive, a railroad museum, and more. Kids and adults will love this park. Great place to visit during the holidays.
211 locals recommend
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a 40-acre railroad park located in Scottsdale, Arizona. It features a 15 in gauge railroad, a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive, a railroad museum, and more. Kids and adults will love this park. Great place to visit during the holidays.
Arts & Culture
Just minutes away! 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 StJust minutes away! 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.
Entertainment & Activities
Salt River Fields is host to many seasonal festivals in the valley - including the famous Taco Festival in October! Spring training fans this is your spot! This is also home to the Arizona Diamond Backs spring training field.
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSalt River Fields is host to many seasonal festivals in the valley - including the famous Taco Festival in October! Spring training fans this is your spot! This is also home to the Arizona Diamond Backs spring training field.
Spring training fans this is your spot! You're just minutes away from the famous Scottsdale Stadium. Home of the famous San Francisco Giants spring training games.
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSpring training fans this is your spot! You're just minutes away from the famous Scottsdale Stadium. Home of the famous San Francisco Giants spring training games.
Spring training fans this is your spot! Just minutes away! Sloan Park - Spring Home of the Chicago Cubs! Sloan Park is an American baseball park in Mesa, Arizona which opened in 2014. The primary operator is the Chicago Cubs and the ballpark serves as their spring training home.
286 locals recommend
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwySpring training fans this is your spot! Just minutes away! Sloan Park - Spring Home of the Chicago Cubs! Sloan Park is an American baseball park in Mesa, Arizona which opened in 2014. The primary operator is the Chicago Cubs and the ballpark serves as their spring training home.
See Sting Rays, Penguins, Otters and More at OdySea Aquarium! 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. There are over 30,000 animals and 500 different species in 50 exhibits!
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaSee Sting Rays, Penguins, Otters and More at OdySea Aquarium! 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. There are over 30,000 animals and 500 different species in 50 exhibits!
Great rainy day activity! Who doesn't like butterflies?! Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaGreat rainy day activity! Who doesn't like butterflies?! Indoor, interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies, plus a cafe & gift shop.
Try indoor skydiving! Make your dreams of flight a reality! Skydive indoors in a safe and fun environment.
151 locals recommend
iFLY
9206 Talking Stick WayTry indoor skydiving! Make your dreams of flight a reality! Skydive indoors in a safe and fun environment.