Guidebook for Scottsdale
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great lounge that is very popular for locals around ages 40+. The fondue and cocktails are amazing! There are a lot of other bars within walking distance of this place. One night my husband and I made our own little moscow mule tour to try each bar's best moscow mule. It's a fun area for a night out close to our listing.
43 locals recommend
The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge
20751 N Pima RdThis is a great lounge that is very popular for locals around ages 40+. The fondue and cocktails are amazing! There are a lot of other bars within walking distance of this place. One night my husband and I made our own little moscow mule tour to try each bar's best moscow mule. It's a fun area for a night out close to our listing.
We LOVE Buffalo Chip when we have out of towners visiting. You can see live bull riding and get some good BBQ or catfish dinner. This place is a great, casual hangout if you love the country feel. You actually can also participate in the bull riding if you are feeling extra adventurous..... that's right YOU can ride a live bull after just signing a couple waivers.
135 locals recommend
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdWe LOVE Buffalo Chip when we have out of towners visiting. You can see live bull riding and get some good BBQ or catfish dinner. This place is a great, casual hangout if you love the country feel. You actually can also participate in the bull riding if you are feeling extra adventurous..... that's right YOU can ride a live bull after just signing a couple waivers.
If you like clubbing and are here for the nightlife, then Old Town Scottsdale is where it's at. Be prepared for lines and cover charges for guys. Dress your best and have fun in the golf cart cabs that take you from club to club. Other popular destinations include: Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row and HiFi.
217 locals recommend
Bottled Blonde - Scottsdale
7340 E Indian PlazaIf you like clubbing and are here for the nightlife, then Old Town Scottsdale is where it's at. Be prepared for lines and cover charges for guys. Dress your best and have fun in the golf cart cabs that take you from club to club. Other popular destinations include: Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row and HiFi.
We actually recently discovered Scottsdale Beer Company, and we are so happy we did! It has awesome food, a great atmosphere, and cold beer. What's not to love?
7 locals recommend
Scottsdale Beer Company
8608 E Shea BlvdWe actually recently discovered Scottsdale Beer Company, and we are so happy we did! It has awesome food, a great atmosphere, and cold beer. What's not to love?
If you are single and want to mingle, this place is perfect for you. This iconic Scottsdale bar/nightclub is great for single people typically ages 35+. It gets pretty crazy at Blue Martini.. luckily it's a short Uber drive from the listing. There are also quite a few other bars on High Street.. this is by far the most popular.
97 locals recommend
Blue Martini Lounge- Phoenix
5455 E High StIf you are single and want to mingle, this place is perfect for you. This iconic Scottsdale bar/nightclub is great for single people typically ages 35+. It gets pretty crazy at Blue Martini.. luckily it's a short Uber drive from the listing. There are also quite a few other bars on High Street.. this is by far the most popular.
Mill Ave. in Tempe is close to ASU and has great restaurants and bars along the road. They often have art festivals on the weekends. Go here for brunch if you are visiting an ASU student or at night if you want an alternative to Old Town Scottsdale!
23 locals recommend
Mill Ave/3rd St station
Mill Ave. in Tempe is close to ASU and has great restaurants and bars along the road. They often have art festivals on the weekends. Go here for brunch if you are visiting an ASU student or at night if you want an alternative to Old Town Scottsdale!
Entertainment & Activities
This is our favorite movie theater in town because it was recently upgraded to have 3D recliners, 3D IMAX, and 2D recliners. We love going out for dinner at different Desert Ridge restaurants before catching a movie during date night. Desert Ridge also has great live music for free on weekends!
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdThis is our favorite movie theater in town because it was recently upgraded to have 3D recliners, 3D IMAX, and 2D recliners. We love going out for dinner at different Desert Ridge restaurants before catching a movie during date night. Desert Ridge also has great live music for free on weekends!
Not many people think of ice skating when they think of Arizona. This place is ALWAYS packed and is great for families to escape the heat.
18 locals recommend
Ice Den Scottsdale
9375 E Bell RdNot many people think of ice skating when they think of Arizona. This place is ALWAYS packed and is great for families to escape the heat.
Westworld is home to some of our favorite events! They have concerts, the Polo Party, horse shows, and more. Check their website to see if there are events that you want to attend during your stay. Best of all.... it's walking distance from the listing!
49 locals recommend
Westworld Scottsdale
Westworld is home to some of our favorite events! They have concerts, the Polo Party, horse shows, and more. Check their website to see if there are events that you want to attend during your stay. Best of all.... it's walking distance from the listing!
Home to the Greatest Show on Grass, The Waste Management Phoenix Open... the most attended sporting event in the world! We love attending this event. You can attend the event if you're staying that first weekend of February or golf here during the rest of the year! It is one of the best golf courses close by (less than 2 miles from the listing!)
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdHome to the Greatest Show on Grass, The Waste Management Phoenix Open... the most attended sporting event in the world! We love attending this event. You can attend the event if you're staying that first weekend of February or golf here during the rest of the year! It is one of the best golf courses close by (less than 2 miles from the listing!)
If you are itching to do some gambling, head over to Talking Stick! The closest casino in town.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayIf you are itching to do some gambling, head over to Talking Stick! The closest casino in town.
Topgolf is a great place for both families and friends. We go during the day with kids and at night with our party friends. This golf activity is kind of like bowling in that you compete for scores. Don't worry... you don't need ANY experience! They have rental clubs for you and everything you need to have a good time.
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayTopgolf is a great place for both families and friends. We go during the day with kids and at night with our party friends. This golf activity is kind of like bowling in that you compete for scores. Don't worry... you don't need ANY experience! They have rental clubs for you and everything you need to have a good time.
Parks & Nature
This is one of the most popular trailheads closeby. It is beautiful but does get difficult about 2/3 of the way up. See if you can make it to the iconic "thumb" at the top of the trail!
97 locals recommend
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th StThis is one of the most popular trailheads closeby. It is beautiful but does get difficult about 2/3 of the way up. See if you can make it to the iconic "thumb" at the top of the trail!
This is our personal favorite hiking trail (better than Tom's Thumb). It has bike trails, equestrian trails, and good old regular hiking trails. It is less crowded than most other Phoenix area trails, so we tend to use it as our go-to. There are a variety of peaks and trails of all diffficulty levels.
38 locals recommend
Brown's Ranch Trailhead
30301 N Alma School PkwyThis is our personal favorite hiking trail (better than Tom's Thumb). It has bike trails, equestrian trails, and good old regular hiking trails. It is less crowded than most other Phoenix area trails, so we tend to use it as our go-to. There are a variety of peaks and trails of all diffficulty levels.
Desert Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to see the natural desert landscape in an easy to navigate way. There are often art exhibits or special events.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to see the natural desert landscape in an easy to navigate way. There are often art exhibits or special events.
Arts & Culture
Old Town Scottsdale is where it all started. There are quite a few museums, self-guided tours, and art sculptures around this area. Check it out to see where Scottsdale was started!
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdOld Town Scottsdale is where it all started. There are quite a few museums, self-guided tours, and art sculptures around this area. Check it out to see where Scottsdale was started!
Shopping
Fashion Square is one of the biggest malls around. I used to live next to the Mall of America, and this has the same feel without the amusement park. You can find anything you need at this mall, from high-end shopping to quick outfits from Forever 21.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Fashion Square is one of the biggest malls around. I used to live next to the Mall of America, and this has the same feel without the amusement park. You can find anything you need at this mall, from high-end shopping to quick outfits from Forever 21.
This outdoor mall has plenty of high-end shops and restaurants. The splash pad attracts a lot of young families as well. But, this place gets really crowded on the weekends!
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
This outdoor mall has plenty of high-end shops and restaurants. The splash pad attracts a lot of young families as well. But, this place gets really crowded on the weekends!
Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E Cactus RdEssentials
This is the closest grocery store to the listing. However, it is NOT budget friendly.
24 locals recommend
AJ's fine foods
23251 N Pima RdThis is the closest grocery store to the listing. However, it is NOT budget friendly.
This is our go-to grocery store located about a 5-minute drive from our listing. They sometimes have live music on weekends. It's also a place locals have happy hour.
62 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
20427 N Hayden RdThis is our go-to grocery store located about a 5-minute drive from our listing. They sometimes have live music on weekends. It's also a place locals have happy hour.
Walmart Supercenter
3460 W Chandler BlvdGroceries and essentials at your nearest Walmart.
Circle K
119 W University DrThis is one of the closest, reasonably-priced gas stations nearby.