Greg’s Guidebook for Old Town Scottsdale
Neighborhoods
Old Town Scottsdale is a destination in and of itself. You can find just about anything here - bars, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, Native American shops, museums and much more.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdOld Town Scottsdale is a destination in and of itself. You can find just about anything here - bars, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, Native American shops, museums and much more.
If you like window shopping for Real Estate - Paradise Valley is a fun place to drive around. Google it - there are even some Frank Lloyd Wright homes in here!
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Paradise Valley
If you like window shopping for Real Estate - Paradise Valley is a fun place to drive around. Google it - there are even some Frank Lloyd Wright homes in here!
Hiking
The most popular mountain to hike in Phoenix for a reason - it's gorgeous, and the views are stunning. Not the easiest hike in the Valley - keep that in mind.
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Sendero Echo Canyon y Área de Recreación
East McDonald DriveThe most popular mountain to hike in Phoenix for a reason - it's gorgeous, and the views are stunning. Not the easiest hike in the Valley - keep that in mind.
One of the many reasons I bought this exact house - we are right next to miles and miles of hiking and biking that is the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. Already great, and now getting better with a large investment from the City of Scottsdale.
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Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt
One of the many reasons I bought this exact house - we are right next to miles and miles of hiking and biking that is the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. Already great, and now getting better with a large investment from the City of Scottsdale.
Food scene
Award winning American comfort food gastropub. Try one of their barrels aged cocktails - to die for!
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Citizen Public House
7111 E 5th AveAward winning American comfort food gastropub. Try one of their barrels aged cocktails - to die for!
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Great food and drink menu.
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Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse
7217 E 1st StFeatured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Great food and drink menu.
A very upscale modern cocktail bar. An absolute staple. Best for people watching.
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AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallA very upscale modern cocktail bar. An absolute staple. Best for people watching.
A classic rowdy party spot. Everything is hand made, and the service is excellent.
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Brat Haus
3622 N Scottsdale RdA classic rowdy party spot. Everything is hand made, and the service is excellent.
MUST make reservations! Run by James Beard and 2014’s “Best New Restaurant” nominee, Chef Gio Osso. The shifting three-course menu reflects the changing premium, seasonally available products, allowing Osso to create the most amazing progressive meal for his guests.
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Virtu Honest Craft
3701 N Marshall WayMUST make reservations! Run by James Beard and 2014’s “Best New Restaurant” nominee, Chef Gio Osso. The shifting three-course menu reflects the changing premium, seasonally available products, allowing Osso to create the most amazing progressive meal for his guests.
Super fun place to grab a drink and watch the street below you.
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Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar
4166 N Scottsdale RdSuper fun place to grab a drink and watch the street below you.
Probably my favorite local coffee mini-chain. If you love coffee - this is absolutely worth walking to.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveProbably my favorite local coffee mini-chain. If you love coffee - this is absolutely worth walking to.
Wish I could eat here every day! Terrific food, terrific drinks, terrific service. And always a super cool, friendly vibe. An easy .9 mile walk from the house along Osborn road.
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Sip Coffee & Beer
3617 N Goldwater BlvdWish I could eat here every day! Terrific food, terrific drinks, terrific service. And always a super cool, friendly vibe. An easy .9 mile walk from the house along Osborn road.
There are awesome places ALL around us, and this may be the best donut shop in AZ. Exactly one mile from us. Your best bet is a walk-in, online orders often sell out for weeks.
From their website -
Welcome to The Local Donut. We hand cut, fry and make donuts the old fashion way. We pride ourselves with the ability to create traditional donuts you remembered and had as children, at same time also bringing something fun, new and creative. The energy we bring is solely our own, but our history is rich and full in the donut culture. It was never a life long plan to carry on the traditions, but as a 3rd generation donut maker, we’re proud and happy to carry this energy and the message of love, forward.
Most of us will remember those moments with loved ones, doing the weekly sweet rituals and going to your favorite local donut shop. It’s an honor to be that bridge, and to bring you, your family and friends into our simple and beautiful world. Let's continue to dream together and let our imagination take us into tomorrow.
We’re grateful to be your Local Donut shop.
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The Local Donut
3213 N Hayden RdThere are awesome places ALL around us, and this may be the best donut shop in AZ. Exactly one mile from us. Your best bet is a walk-in, online orders often sell out for weeks.
From their website -
Welcome to The Local Donut. We hand cut, fry and make donuts the old fashion way. We pride ourselves with the ability to create traditional donuts you remembered and had as children, at same time also bringing something fun, new and creative. The energy we bring is solely our own, but our history is rich and full in the donut culture. It was never a life long plan to carry on the traditions, but as a 3rd generation donut maker, we’re proud and happy to carry this energy and the message of love, forward.
Most of us will remember those moments with loved ones, doing the weekly sweet rituals and going to your favorite local donut shop. It’s an honor to be that bridge, and to bring you, your family and friends into our simple and beautiful world. Let's continue to dream together and let our imagination take us into tomorrow.
We’re grateful to be your Local Donut shop.
Sightseeing
I am not from the area originally, so I didn't quite "GET" Arizona until I went here. It opened my eyes to what it means that the Sonoran Desert is the most lush in the world.
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Desert Botanical Garden
I am not from the area originally, so I didn't quite "GET" Arizona until I went here. It opened my eyes to what it means that the Sonoran Desert is the most lush in the world.
A very well done newer museum. If you are interested in the history of Scottsdale and the Wild West in general - this is a must.
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayA very well done newer museum. If you are interested in the history of Scottsdale and the Wild West in general - this is a must.
SMOCA is terrific. Go there if only for the park and the building. The exhibits are very good, and the visiting ones are usually pretty great. A quick easy walk from the house.
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StSMOCA is terrific. Go there if only for the park and the building. The exhibits are very good, and the visiting ones are usually pretty great. A quick easy walk from the house.