Scottsdale in December
We went to Scottsdale in December with my parents, kiddo, brother & sister-in-law and their 2 kiddos. Here are some of the things we loved (and things that were on our list but we didn't get to)!
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Things to do
This was great! Fun mini train ride, train themed playgrounds, amazing model train exhibit, old train to explore, etc.
Nice for walking around and also with xmas lights after sunset
Crowded but a big hit with J
Fun and well done! A steal when done with dinner on property (not sure it'd be worth the cost otherwise)
I think Jacob would love this even though not really for kids!
Not much for adults but the 2 & 3 year old LOVED this - great play areas and small petting zoo
Really liked the desert loop hike - lots of loose rocks but otherwise very easy with nice views. J couldn't walk it but did well in the backpack.
Supposed to be fun to walk around, a bit farther from us but lots of good restaurants near there
Also showed up on some lists but not others, could be fun!
Showed up in some lists but not others, worth looking into how age appropriate this is!
I'd personally prefer this to the weird fake dinosaur thing…
They also have xmas lights at sundown
Can buy a combo ticket with the aquarium or dinosaur place
Immersive art in old town - probably less kid friendly
Crazy xmas lights for walking around - could be fun but not sure how many of these we need to do!
Looks like they suggest 5 and up for the walking tour (and they don't have the under 5 open house while we're there) so probably skip for now
Restaurants
Didn't go
Recommended by a friend; farther away in old town so we should probably only go if doing activities nearby
Good food and nice to do along with Xmas lights at the princess!
Fancier than we expected but great food and ambiance
Eclectic menu but very kid friendly and good
Had takeout that was surprisingly good
Amazing fish tacos we had in Hawaii, we should definitely go for lunch one day
Close by us and decently reviewed if we want sushi one night
My friend described as the best pizza in America - a bit far, but good to keep in mind if we're ordering in
Also recommended by my friend and menu looks good - good option for delivery or if we're nearby for lunch
Highly recommended Mexican place in Old Town - we went to Kierland location and it was good but wouldn't go out of our way
Great and easy lunch spot; would recommend if you're nearby (not worth going out of way for)
Surprisingly good Asian takeout
Went to the N Scottsdale location - great pizza and kid friendly but limited menu
Our favorite coffee shop close to where we were staying
Where we're staying
Address in details