Guidebook for Scottsdale

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Guidebook for Scottsdale

Parks & Nature

138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy
138 locals recommend
A 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 Ln
116 locals recommend
A fun destination hike that takes you straight to the top of Camelback mountain with sweeping views of the city.

Essentials

Organic and Natural Foods Market.
23 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
23269 N Scottsdale Rd
23 locals recommend
Organic and Natural Foods Market.
Kroger Foods. Equivalent to Safeway, Albertson's.
62 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
20427 N Hayden Rd
62 locals recommend
Kroger Foods. Equivalent to Safeway, Albertson's.
Upscale grocer. Artisan breads, meats, and cheeses. Large organic foods & wine selection. $$$
24 locals recommend
AJ's fine foods
23251 N Pima Rd
24 locals recommend
Upscale grocer. Artisan breads, meats, and cheeses. Large organic foods & wine selection. $$$
CVS Pharmacy
32351 N Scottsdale Rd
Drug Store
14 locals recommend
Walgreens
15025 N Thompson Peak Pkwy
14 locals recommend
Drug 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 Road
Highly rated beauty salon/day spa offers pampering facial, waxing, makeup & lash application, nail, hair and massage services.
Hospital with emergency room.
91 locals recommend
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
91 locals recommend
Hospital with emergency room.
Hospital with emergency room. 9-11 minutes away.
10 locals recommend
HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center
7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy
10 locals recommend
Hospital 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 Rd
18 locals recommend
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.
Truly excellent wood fired pizza.
10 locals recommend
Lamp Pizzeria
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd
10 locals recommend
Truly 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 Rd
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.
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 St
49 locals recommend
Artisan 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 Road
40 locals recommend
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.

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 Ventura
413 locals recommend
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.

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
82 locals recommend
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 Rd
1378 locals recommend
Walk 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 Rd
43 locals recommend
Wine bar with happy hour, located in charming Market Street.
This gastropub has a full bar and friendly service.
Raven Gastropub
8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd
This 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
734 locals recommend
Major chains like Nordstrom's, Gap, etc as well as a selection of high end designers.
Major brands and a selection of dining establishments.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
699 locals recommend
Major brands and a selection of dining establishments.