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My Favorite Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ
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Jennifer Rinaldi
I was born and raised here and love to share some of my tried and true favorites with you!
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Restaurants
 
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Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

Here are some of my favorite outdoor activities that are family-friendly.

 
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Here are some great parks in my city!
Parks | City of Scottsdale
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My favorite park for kids!
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
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I love this outdoor shopping mall. It also has a farmer's market on Sundays.
High Street
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My Favorite easy hiking trail with a beautiful view!
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
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Here are some of my favorite playgrounds!
Best Playgrounds in Scottsdale & North Phoenix {interactive map!}
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The most beautiful desert botanical park!
Desert Botanical Garden
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If you have a dog, these are some great dog parks in Scottsdale!
Dog Parks | City of Scottsdale
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This park has beautiful views!
Pinnacle Peak Park | City of Scottsdale
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Hands down the hardest hiking trail in Scottsdale.
Home - Climb Camelback
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A beautiful climbs and park
Papago Park
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Restaurants

This is a list of my favorite restaurants and bars.

 
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My favorite Mexican restaurant with live entertainment and an amazing ambiance!
Toca Madera Scottsdale
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My favorite Italian restaurant with an amazing ambiance!
etta Scottsdale Quarter
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My favorite local steakhouse!
Prestons Scottsdale
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Best girlie brunch!
Little Snitch
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My favorite place for a boozy brunch or fun dinner!
Maple & Ash
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A fun speakeasy with amazing drinks!
Tell Your Friends - Scottsdale's Premier Speakeasy Experience
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Delicious local coffee shop
Press Coffee Roasters | Scottsdale Quarter Location
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A pink and picturesque coffee shop!
Lux Coffee
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If you love NYC style pizza, this place is for you!
Lorenzo's Italian Kitchen
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The best NY bagels in Scottsdale!
JJ's Deli
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My favorite outdoor brunch spot!
The Vig
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My favorite fancy Italian restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale!
Luna By Giada
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I love this restaurant/speakeasy!
The Ends
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My favorite sushi near me!
Pure Sushi
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Our favorite restaurant on the golf course!
Isabella's Kitchen
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Here's a list of local Indian restaurants
THE 10 BEST Indian Restaurants in Scottsdale (Updated 2025)
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A beautiful Mexican restaurant with a pond outside
El Encanto Restaurants - Mexican Cuisine - Cave Creek
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One of my favorite locally owned restaurants in Arcadia
Chelsea's Kitchen | An Arizona Roadhouse in Arcadia
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Arts & Entertainment

This is a list of theaters, museums, and festivals that I love!

 
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I love this theatre for plays all year!
Herberger Theater Center
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The best family friendly museum for science geeks!
Arizona Science Center
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This is a fun museum for kids!
Arizona Museum of Natural History
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This is a great museum to learn about the Native American art and culture.
Heard Museum
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This is such a fun and interactive museum for kids.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
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This is our local art museum.
Phoenix Art Museum
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This is a great venue for classical music.
Scottsdale Philharmonic, Inc
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This is my favorite food festival that happens once a year!
Scottsdale Culinary Festival
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Our NFL stadium
State Farm Stadium
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Our NBA Phoenix Suns stadium
PHX Arena
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Our MLB Diamondbacks stadium
Chase Field
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A fun arcade for the whole family!
Arcade, Sports Bar, and Restaurant near Phoenix Scottsdale
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This theme park is opening soon. It will be so fun!
Mattel Adventure Park
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Our Scottsdale Civic Center and Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library
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Our local comedy club!
Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ
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A fun bowling alley in Old Town Scottsdale
Bowlero Old Town
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ASU's theatre
ASU Gammage
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Dine in Movie Theater
RoadHouse Cinemas | Scottsdale
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Our local art galleries
Art Galleries - Old Town Scottsdale
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Some of our best bars to do trivia night!
Trivia Night In Scottsdale: 5 Best Trivia Spots (2025)
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This is the annual golf competition that people from all over attend. It's a great outdoor event for people who like golf or not.
WM Phoenix Open
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Local Favorites

 
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The Best Indoor Mall in AZ
Scottsdale Fashion Square: Premier Scottsdale Mall
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One of my favorite outdoor malls for food and shopping
Scottsdale Quarter
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A beautiful outdoor shopping mall filled with amazing restaurants!
Kierland Commons
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My local outdoor shopping and restaurant area!
Market Street at DC Ranch - Mobile
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A beautiful zoo that is amazing for families!
Phoenix Zoo
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Some of our best yoga studios in the area!
Best Yoga Studios in Scottsdale, AZ - Mindbody
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A good local nail salon near me
Ovation Nails & Spa
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A nice hair salon near me!
Rumors Salon - Hair, Nails, Beauty - Scottsdale, AZ
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A 5 star spa experience!
Luxury Spa and Wellness Resort in Scottsdale | Four Seasons
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My favorite high end spa experience
The Spa At Camelback Inn
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A beautiful resort spa experience!
Spa Avania
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We love B&N for books and coffee
Barnes & Noble
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Some amazing local boutiques!
Shopping - Old Town Scottsdale - Boutiques, Shops and Galleries
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This is a beautiful wellness resort.
CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa
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