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Pro
Arts and Crafts, Golf and Cambleback Mountain
Con
A little pricey at times!
In a nutshell
If you're gonna stay anywhere in the valley, this probably the safer and prettier place to do it and you won't have trouble finding a decent place to eat at night or to shop for souvenirs during the...
HELEN Says: Go to an ASU football game. Start by tailgating either the old fashion way, in the parking lot or going to bars near the stadium. There are several bars to choose from and they all have a great crowd and drink specials. It's a SCENE! Since I went to college without a...
HELEN Says: A great workout with a fabulous view of Phoenix. There are many stops along the way and you can turn around at any point, or you can get a really good workout and go to the top. The trail was a good challenge ranging from an uphill walk to climbing up rocks.It's steep and...
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
4 Reviews and 816 Opinions My wife and I stayed at the J.W. Marriott (Camelback Inn) Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley,...
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
2 Reviews and 851 Opinions I recently stayed at the Four Seasons for work- as we were scouting locations for holding an...
Rehab Burger Therapy: Be prepared to wait
biscits Says: This bar/restaurant is right in downtown Scottsdale. Plenty of sports on the many televisions. Surfboards and bicycles on the walls for flair. The burgers aren't bad, but not worth the wait. Because you will wait.. first for the menus, then for the drinks, and the food.. It...
Malee's Thai on Main: Great Food in Old Town
Basaic Says: $19 as of January 2013. Malee's Thai on Main is known by many locals as some of the best food in Scottsdale. It gets crowded quick so reservations are recommended. The décor is kinda fancy and the menu filled with tempting choices. Service was very good. Excellent...
Saddle Ranch Chop House: Okay!
Africancrab Says: This is your typical southwestern/ cowboy restaurant in Scottsdale. The reason I rated this okay, honestly is because I do not remember the taste of my food, but I know I ate it. It was during one of my many meet-ups and I was the host. We ordered food later than expected...
Africancrab Says: Another one of my travel meet-ups in Scottsdale took us to the Sugar bowl. This is a great place to go when you're in Scottsdale and want some ice-cream or a blast of sugary eats: The Sugar Bowl restaurant. It's located on Scottsdale Road near Indian School Road in the Old...
Stingray Sushi Restaurant: Sushi
Africancrab Says: My friend Matthew and I had breakfast at the Good Egg Sunday morning from whence we decided to take a drive to Scottsdale to make sure our meet-up locations are confirmed. I had the W hotel pending so we decided to start with the W hotel. Well we arrived in Scottsdale at a...
Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Market Place: Mediterranean!
Africancrab Says: I headed to the Pink Light district where the sight of water was calming and refreshing. I sat on the artistic bridge and watched the ripples in the water for a while until I felt calm and my heart raced less. Right in front of me was the Olive and Ivy restaurant, I walked...
Social Tap: Good Drinks/Music, Friendly Staff
Basaic Says: The Social Tap is right next door to DJ's but to me is a much better choice. They were playing decent rock and roll and the staff was much nicer. Unfortunately, my favorite waitress there, Heidi, is leaving. Still a decent choice for getting a few good drinks. They have food...
DJ's Bar and Grill: Not My Cup of Tea
Basaic Says: Of the four bars I went to in Scottsdale, DJ's would rank last. It seemed to have plenty of people drinking there but neither the crowd, nor the bartender was particularly friendly. There are plenty of other choices in the Entertainment District.
Shotgun Betty's: Voted Best Bar for Daytime Drinking
Basaic Says: This is my favorite bar in the Entertainment District or anywhere else in Scottsdale. They played excellent 70s and 80s rock and roll and the décor was very cool. Love the Harley (see photo 2). Caters to bikers but a variety of people come here. They also offer a free daily...
Devil's Martini North: Dancing!!
Africancrab Says: I went dancing with a great group of travel friends, this was after the yard House dinner and chit-chats. We agreed to go the Devil's Martini located at Shea and N Scottsdale Road, apparently there another Devil's Martini in Old Town Scottsdale. Anyhow, the one I'm reviewing...
HELEN Says: The trolley is a wonderful way to get around the historical downtown area. It's free and prompt. It runs 7 days a week from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, every 10 minutes. The Trolley visits the most significant places to sightsee, so you can hop off wherever you'd like and hop back...
Soca Gallery: South of Camelback
Maria250 Says: Soca means South of Camelback and South of the (Arizona) Canal, the gallery includes a boutique store called Vircille. Soca Gallery is a two-level art boutique with jewelry, antiques, rugs and other decorative furnishings to buy. A portion of the sales go to children's...
Southwestern Reflections: Old Town shops
Maria250 Says: Though I'm not that much of that shopping type of person, I did like shopping through those western shops pretty much. Very interesting the days of the Old West. One can find there Native American art/crafts, hats, caps, boots, collectibles, souvenirs, and much, much more....
Don't forget Sunblock and Sunglasses
HELEN Says: You are going to the desert, during the summer it's scorching hot, during the winter it's freezing cold. But, the sun is almost always shining, so you'll want your sunglasses and sun-block at all times.
Maria250 Says: Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona offer a diverse range of activities for the whole family. Start in the Valley of the Sun and explore downtown Phoenix’s museums and parks. Then, head north to Sedona for a series of outdoor adventures before making your way back to...
The Apache Trail ~ A Rugged Experience
starship Says: During our first visit to Scottsdale quite a few years ago, we learned about the Apache Trail. Beginning just on the edge of Scottsdale at Apache Junction, the famed Apache Trail ( US Rt. 88) takes you on a 41 + mile loop deep into the" Superstition Mountains" and around the...
HELEN Says: If you are a baseball fan, spring training in Scottsdale is the place to be. Before the office baseball season begins, all teams from the west side of the country come to Arizona for "training". It's a social scene along with great baseball watching.
HELEN Says: A great workout with a fabulous view of Phoenix. There are many stops along the way and you can turn around at any point, or you can get a really good workout and go to the top. The trail was a good challenge ranging from an uphill walk to climbing up rocks.It's steep and...
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High End in the MIddle of the metro region
The landmark in the city is Camelback, which can be seen for miles in all directions. It is a challenge to get to the top, as one of my page comments describe.
Scottsdale is my kids' playground and I might not be able to write about all the places we bring them to, but these are our favorite places to bring them to when in the area (30-45 minutes from...
As stated on my Phoenix page, many settlements simple beginning sprung from Native Americans. This little community was started by the Hohokam people who carved there little community into the rocks...
On our way to Tucson and the Tanque Verde Ranch, we stopped in "Old Downtown Scottsdale" for a little lunch, to enjoy a little flavor of the Old West and to have a look at the artwork and many shops...
Scottsdale Has Grown Beyond Belief
Hotels run from the moderates, to the chains, to the contemporary hot spots (The James). Don't be put off thinking you can't afford a hotel in Scottsdale.
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Comments (1)
I am really wondering if Devil's Martini is still the hotspot for 30 somethings.