Fred & Sara’s guidebook
Shopping
Indoor and outdoor shopping malls
Kierland Commons
Upscale dining and shopping
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdUpscale shopping and dining
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdUpscale shopping & dining
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdRestaurants and shopping
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdCostco Wholesale
2450 E Beardsley RdEntertainment
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayVery fun for golf, food and drinks
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdBe prepared to spend a few hours, it's a great museum!
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin ParkwayArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StGreat interactive museum for the family
iFLY
9206 Talking Stick WayIndoor sky diving
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveRawhide Western Town and Event Center
5700 W North Loop RdOld West entertainment town
Sightseeing
A very special place to take a stroll and see how lush the desert can be. Food and drink available on-site.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
A very special place to take a stroll and see how lush the desert can be. Food and drink available on-site.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyQuaint western town with abundant shopping and restaurants. A perfect day trip, and right next to Carefree for even more shopping and dining.
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Quaint western town with abundant shopping and restaurants. A perfect day trip, and right next to Carefree for even more shopping and dining.
Food scene
One of our favorites, it's small and unique. The food and wine is outstanding.
28 locals recommend
Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdOne of our favorites, it's small and unique. The food and wine is outstanding.
Our family favorite and go-to for special occasions. Dark and cozy atmosphere, amazing quality. Upscale dining, with a dress code. Go early as there is often a wait.
69 locals recommend
Houston's
6113 N Scottsdale Rd Our family favorite and go-to for special occasions. Dark and cozy atmosphere, amazing quality. Upscale dining, with a dress code. Go early as there is often a wait.
A local favorite for take out or dine-in Mexican Food.
23 locals recommend
Carolina's Mexican Food - Cactus
2126 E Cactus RdA local favorite for take out or dine-in Mexican Food.
Jalapeño Inferno
23587 N Scottsdale RdGood food, great chips and salsa!
Our family favorite for good, casual Mexican food. Very popular with locals.
40 locals recommend
Valle Luna
16048 N Cave Creek RdOur family favorite for good, casual Mexican food. Very popular with locals.
One of our family's favorite go-to's. Gourmet thin crust pizzas, wonderful salads, gluten free and vegan options available.
12 locals recommend
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Paradise Valley
4669 E Cactus RdOne of our family's favorite go-to's. Gourmet thin crust pizzas, wonderful salads, gluten free and vegan options available.
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
6166 N Scottsdale RdAwesome tacos and a fun Scottsdale vibe.
Fantastic burgers, shakes, beer and bar. A local favorite and can be busy at times.
68 locals recommend
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
11055 N Scottsdale RdFantastic burgers, shakes, beer and bar. A local favorite and can be busy at times.
Tutti Santi by Nina
6339 E Greenway RdFine Italian food, may need a reservation.
The ultimate Italian comfort food and fun atmosphere. Almost always packed...go early!
33 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
4602 E Cactus RdThe ultimate Italian comfort food and fun atmosphere. Almost always packed...go early!
Possibly the best pancakes you'll ever try. Get there early, it's a popular place!
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AvePossibly the best pancakes you'll ever try. Get there early, it's a popular place!
Do you love bacon? Don't miss this little gem. They feature pastries made in-house with bacon on just about everything. You can order a flight of bacon and taste them all!
15 locals recommend
The Oink Cafe - Paradise Valley
4326 E Cactus RdDo you love bacon? Don't miss this little gem. They feature pastries made in-house with bacon on just about everything. You can order a flight of bacon and taste them all!
Wonderful food, and great atmosphere in the shadow of Camelback mountain.
191 locals recommend
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StWonderful food, and great atmosphere in the shadow of Camelback mountain.
El Chorro
5550 E Lincoln DrA very special place to go, and full of Arizona history.
The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N Tatum BlvdMeatballs, meatballs, meatballs! This place is delicious.
This place is always hoppin'. It's a very lively spin on modern Mexican food. We recommend going early if you can.
14 locals recommend
The Mexicano
4801 East Cactus RoadThis place is always hoppin'. It's a very lively spin on modern Mexican food. We recommend going early if you can.