What to do in and around the Scottsdale, AZ area. This list could go on for days!
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
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Outdoor Activities
Wonderful trail for walking, dog park, lots of space and picnic areas
Chaparral Park
Closed in the heat of the summer but wonderful the rest of the year, walk distance to a lot of shops and resturants to continue to explore after the market
Old Town Scottsdale
Hands down the best market, in a huge church parking lot with a ton of vendors and partially moves indoors in the heat of summer. so many vendors and local goods
Uptown Farmers Market - Phoenix
Insane views, moderate hike, you can go as long or as far as you would like. You can see the lake from most points making it unique for PHX. Very moderate and dog friendly. Options to sit by the water as well. Same area has options for waterfront act...
Butcher Jones Trail, Arizona - 9746 Reviews, Map
Options for beach near the butcher jones trailhead, boat rentals, kayaks and swimming. Great place to picnic or hang out in the nice weather
Saguaro Lake Marina, Mesa, AZ | A Suntex Experience
Great on a beautiful day, full of cacti and other plants. Events held hear often and a great tourist activity
Desert Botanical Garden
easy walk up, great place to watch the sunset but is often crowded.
Hole in the Rock
Lots of walking trails, fishing and close to the zoo
Papago Park
Beautiful place to be on a sunny day, would not recommend in the heat of summer
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Restaurants
Great vibes, moderately prices and a fun place for food and cocktails
The Beverly on Main
Great place for espresso martinis, very small but makes it cozy and fun, also open during the day for coffee or somewhere to lounge/wrok
Three Beans Cafe (@threebeanscafe) · Scottsdale, AZ
incredible vibes, two floors, usually a line for late nights, great cocktails and activities including darts. Favorite of old town
Kill Club (@killclubaz)
Large outdoor patio, common for bach parties, good for outdoor football watching, can be on the crowded side and rowdier but always fun
Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale
drive bar, open later with darts and a pool table and always a good crowd
Dilly Dally (@arcadiadillydally) · Phoenix, AZ
Inside the hotel, great happy hour and fun vibes, has a great outdoor area when the weather permits
ZuZu
Wonderful ambience, the whipped eggplant dip is to die for. Expensive but worth it. Make a reservation as its normally busy but worth the experience
Élephante Scottsdale
Great specials and apps regularly, happy hour daily. $5 martinis on thursday which feels like stealing
Campo Italian Bistro & Bar
Irish resturant can be found all over PHX, always good and fun to hang at the bar
Cornish Pasty Co
great food and drinks, open for brunch on weekends, usually can get right in and always tastes good
HULA'S Modern Tiki Uptown
Do not miss the smoke salmon salad!! its to die for, like for real
Beginner's Luck
pricey but worth it, the best table side guac you can find, dont skit it
The Mission Old Town
Always great, food is good, know for martinis and ambience, they usually have a rotating art installation
AZ88
not your tex mex but dont pass it by, great unique options and wonderful margaritas, dont forget tajin on the rim
Diego Pops
Love going here for fresh options, great patio and bar seating, also have great flatbreds and other options
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
hotel with multiple restaurants and a coffee shop, vibes are great and a great place to pop by even if you're not staying
The Global Ambassador
Other Food & Drinks
A favorite smaller bar on the outskirts of oldtown, depends on the day if its crowded and always good cocktails and a good crowd
Porters Western Saloon
dont miss out on the breakfast burrito, the coffee is incredible too but I dream about the burrito
Berdena's
Great brunch with a ton of options, always packed so put your name on the list, live music on the weekends, gluten free options. good pricing
JoJo Coffeehouse Breakfast & Brunch
small intimate place with good food options, good cocktails, a little pricey
