Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
DINING
Blue Martini
Cowboys Saloon
Firehouse Subs
Growler USA*
Kona Grill
La Bocca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen
Mellow Mushroom
Modern Margarita
Mojo Yogurt & Coffee
Ocean Prime
great Happy Hour at most listed above, with Ocean Prime
very good...you could call it dinner
There are upscale shops and live entertainment too
This location is also called "City North" close to Desert Ridge Mall
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High Street
5415 E High StDINING
Blue Martini
Cowboys Saloon
Firehouse Subs
Growler USA*
Kona Grill
La Bocca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen
Mellow Mushroom
Modern Margarita
Mojo Yogurt & Coffee
Ocean Prime
great Happy Hour at most listed above, with Ocean Prime
very good...you could call it dinner
There are upscale shops and live entertainment too
This location is also called "City North" close to Desert Ridge Mall
Kierland Commons
Great happy hours deals. Great open mall shops
Great sunset views, close to our home. Outdoor dining
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The Spotted Donkey Cantina
34505 N Scottsdale RdGreat sunset views, close to our home. Outdoor dining
Cartwright's Modern Cuisine
6710 E Cave Creek RdGood food in Cave Creek for dinner
Phils Grill
8620 E Thompson Peak PkwyGreat views of Grayhawk golf course. Outdoor seating...very serene
Harold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek Rdcountry western, reasonable. music
Open air, outdoor dining. Food is great and views of Rancho Manana Golf course is superb. Grounds are very nice. One of our favorite places
Rancho Mañana Resort
5720 E Rancho Manana BlvdOpen air, outdoor dining. Food is great and views of Rancho Manana Golf course is superb. Grounds are very nice. One of our favorite places
http://www.troonnorthgolf.com/dynamite-grille.html
love love love this place...it is this location that helped us fall in love with the high sonoran desert. Views are specatular, indoor and outdoor dining. Be sure you take the quick walk to Sunset Peak just a short walk from the Grille ... and do it at sunset...W O W
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Troon North
http://www.troonnorthgolf.com/dynamite-grille.html
love love love this place...it is this location that helped us fall in love with the high sonoran desert. Views are specatular, indoor and outdoor dining. Be sure you take the quick walk to Sunset Peak just a short walk from the Grille ... and do it at sunset...W O W
Jalapeño Inferno
23587 N Scottsdale Rd10 min. from our home with great chips and salsa.
Southwestern, casual with tables and booths nice outdoor seating
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Soul - Modern AZ Cuisine
7615 E Pinnacle Peak RdSouthwestern, casual with tables and booths nice outdoor seating
outdoor seating ~ lunch, dinner, solo dining, 3-6 happy hour, health options. Many of our friends really enjoy their homemade southern italian dishes. It is a casual venue but need to make online reservations as this is a busy place.
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Spiga Cucina Italiana
7500 E Pinnacle Peak Rdoutdoor seating ~ lunch, dinner, solo dining, 3-6 happy hour, health options. Many of our friends really enjoy their homemade southern italian dishes. It is a casual venue but need to make online reservations as this is a busy place.
Sightseeing
Plan to spend a few hours here. This music museum is number
one world wide, it is fascinating and entertaining and educational!!! website is MIM.org
About 15 min. away
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Café Allegro
4725 E Mayo BlvdPlan to spend a few hours here. This music museum is number
one world wide, it is fascinating and entertaining and educational!!! website is MIM.org
About 15 min. away
website: franklloydwright.org
closed Tues. & Wed
In the winter of 1938, 70-year-old Frank Lloyd Wright purchased 160 acres at the foot of the McDowell Mountains in present-day Scottsdale to transform into his winter home and studio. Inspired by the southwestern landscape, Wright sought a ‘nobly simple’ architecture in Taliesin West. Primitive but elegant,
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvdwebsite: franklloydwright.org
closed Tues. & Wed
In the winter of 1938, 70-year-old Frank Lloyd Wright purchased 160 acres at the foot of the McDowell Mountains in present-day Scottsdale to transform into his winter home and studio. Inspired by the southwestern landscape, Wright sought a ‘nobly simple’ architecture in Taliesin West. Primitive but elegant,
Parks & Nature
Recommend Browns Ranch Trailhead, not difficult but great
views and beauty of the high sonoran desert
About 12 min. away
104th/Bell Road Trailhead
Levee TrailRecommend Browns Ranch Trailhead, not difficult but great
views and beauty of the high sonoran desert
About 12 min. away
The Gateway Trailhead is the access point to many unique Scottsdale trails. - See more at: http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead/displayLocation/1#sthash.PklRCUlk.6lFE6OPX.dpuf
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Entrada de la Ruta - Reserva McDowell Sonoran
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyThe Gateway Trailhead is the access point to many unique Scottsdale trails. - See more at: http://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead/displayLocation/1#sthash.PklRCUlk.6lFE6OPX.dpuf
doesn't matter what time of year, there is always something wonderful to see. A very fun visit is the evening flashlight tour. The garden at night is amazing and you will hear and see things that you would not see or hear during the day. Bring water and umbrella if visiting in summer. There are free tours and tour guides a plenty for any questions. Check out calendar as some evenings there are special events available to enjoy
website: www.dbg.org
about 15-20 min. away
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Desert Botanical Garden
doesn't matter what time of year, there is always something wonderful to see. A very fun visit is the evening flashlight tour. The garden at night is amazing and you will hear and see things that you would not see or hear during the day. Bring water and umbrella if visiting in summer. There are free tours and tour guides a plenty for any questions. Check out calendar as some evenings there are special events available to enjoy
website: www.dbg.org
about 15-20 min. away
Leave civilization behind, a moderate hike, panoramic views from multiple angles, and a quiet, off the beaten trail.
Sears Kay Ruins
North Sears Kay Ruins RoadLeave civilization behind, a moderate hike, panoramic views from multiple angles, and a quiet, off the beaten trail.
3.9 mile North Side Loop Trail features panoramic views, be sure to explore Ogre's Den, a natural cave located off the west of Thumb
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Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th St3.9 mile North Side Loop Trail features panoramic views, be sure to explore Ogre's Den, a natural cave located off the west of Thumb
Entertainment & Activities
website to get particulars: saltrivertubing.com
$17.00 get you a giant inner tube and a wonderful 2 hr.float down the lazy part of the Salt River. Plenty of sunscreen and an old sheet or large towel to put on your tube. It is refreshing and great views.
If you want to go river rafting the website to check out for
this river is: https://mild2wildrafting.com/trip-planning/directions.html#SaltRiverDirections
There are 1/2 day and overnight options.
Approx. 3 hours (near Tucson)
Sitio de Recreación de Usuarios de Agua
website to get particulars: saltrivertubing.com
$17.00 get you a giant inner tube and a wonderful 2 hr.float down the lazy part of the Salt River. Plenty of sunscreen and an old sheet or large towel to put on your tube. It is refreshing and great views.
If you want to go river rafting the website to check out for
this river is: https://mild2wildrafting.com/trip-planning/directions.html#SaltRiverDirections
There are 1/2 day and overnight options.
Approx. 3 hours (near Tucson)
5.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail featuring pristine areas with large boulders, cacti,, beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Cyclists enjoy the trail too.
31402 N 136th Street
Granite Mountain Loop Trail
Granite Mountain Loop Trail5.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail featuring pristine areas with large boulders, cacti,, beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Cyclists enjoy the trail too.
31402 N 136th Street
Shopping
THE SUMMIT AT SCOTTSDALE
North Scottsdale RoadFood, shops, Target, Safeway, gas
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11825 N Saguaro BlvdThere is a location nearby...Cave Creek
Essentials
Safeway
29834 N Cave Creek Rd