Guidebook for Scottsdale
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish Bar good for relaxing after a day in AZ. Has a "free shuttle" pick up / drop off from our house. Call the bar for details.
15 locals recommend
K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill
14850 N Northsight BlvdIrish Bar good for relaxing after a day in AZ. Has a "free shuttle" pick up / drop off from our house. Call the bar for details.
Food Scene
A unique patio restaurant / bar. Has professional bullriding on Wednesday and Friday night, no charge to watch the performances. Beautiful drive into the foothills.
135 locals recommend
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdA unique patio restaurant / bar. Has professional bullriding on Wednesday and Friday night, no charge to watch the performances. Beautiful drive into the foothills.
Has spectacular views of the valley from patio bar. Music on weekend nights. Nice spot to watch sunsets after fun day in AZ.
8 locals recommend
VU
14815 E Shea BlvdHas spectacular views of the valley from patio bar. Music on weekend nights. Nice spot to watch sunsets after fun day in AZ.
Talking Stick Resort has a casino and Vegas shows at times during the year. Talking Stick Fields next to Resort is home of Colorado Rockies & AZ Diamondback baseball spring training.
499 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayTalking Stick Resort has a casino and Vegas shows at times during the year. Talking Stick Fields next to Resort is home of Colorado Rockies & AZ Diamondback baseball spring training.
Nice place for dinner or just to relax with beverage. Beautiful grounds and music. This is gondala ride around the lake at nights for a fee of around $10. Music in the lobby area on some nights
24 locals recommend
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey Ranch
7500 E Doubletree Ranch RdNice place for dinner or just to relax with beverage. Beautiful grounds and music. This is gondala ride around the lake at nights for a fee of around $10. Music in the lobby area on some nights
Chompie's
9301 E Shea BlvdExceptional breakfast and lunches. Our favorite.
Sightseeing
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most successful architic. There is a tour of the grounds with a cost. No cost to drive up to it, beautiful views of the valley.
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright was one of the most successful architic. There is a tour of the grounds with a cost. No cost to drive up to it, beautiful views of the valley.
Nice hiking area with views of the valley. There are miles of trails, easy to moderate. Minutes from the house.
70 locals recommend
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
12601 N 124th StNice hiking area with views of the valley. There are miles of trails, easy to moderate. Minutes from the house.
Everything Else
Shops and restaurants in the historic Old Town Scottsdale. Nice area to browse. On Thursday night there is art walk where shops service wine, snacks for patrons to visist shop. No Charge.
1379 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdShops and restaurants in the historic Old Town Scottsdale. Nice area to browse. On Thursday night there is art walk where shops service wine, snacks for patrons to visist shop. No Charge.
Westworld has a varielty of events through the year from car auction to horse events. Check out their website for current events. The venue is 3 1/2 miles away using surface streets.
49 locals recommend
Westworld Scottsdale
Westworld has a varielty of events through the year from car auction to horse events. Check out their website for current events. The venue is 3 1/2 miles away using surface streets.
Parks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Great Place to learn about the desert.
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
12601 N 124th St