A Scottsdale Native's Guide to Scottsdale
Neighborhoods
Walk around historic Old Town including the Fifth Avenue Shops and the Civic Center Plaza to experience a Western feel and see the original town of Scottsdale! Loaded with hundreds of restaurants from casual to fine dining, and endless shopping, art and people watching. Just across the bridge is Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, or walk a bit the other way to dozens of bars and night clubs.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdWalk around historic Old Town including the Fifth Avenue Shops and the Civic Center Plaza to experience a Western feel and see the original town of Scottsdale! Loaded with hundreds of restaurants from casual to fine dining, and endless shopping, art and people watching. Just across the bridge is Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, or walk a bit the other way to dozens of bars and night clubs.
Food scene
A real staple in South Scottsdale. We've been going here since childhood, and it just keeps getting better! Pick up some authentic Italian fares at their market as well.
74 locals recommend
DeFalco's Italian Eatery, Grocery & Deli
2334 N Scottsdale RdA real staple in South Scottsdale. We've been going here since childhood, and it just keeps getting better! Pick up some authentic Italian fares at their market as well.
Just a quick walk down the street from The Kimsey House! Quick, casual and fresh poke bowls, sandwiches and salads, and always a very unique special of the day. Pick up some fish from the counter for dinner!
27 locals recommend
Chula Seafood
8015 E Roosevelt StJust a quick walk down the street from The Kimsey House! Quick, casual and fresh poke bowls, sandwiches and salads, and always a very unique special of the day. Pick up some fish from the counter for dinner!
An underground (literally!) upscale seafood restaurant. One of Arizona's hidden gems. Check out saltcellarrestaurant.com for a virtual tour and full menu. Their happy hour/reverse happy hour is great!
42 locals recommend
Salt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden RdAn underground (literally!) upscale seafood restaurant. One of Arizona's hidden gems. Check out saltcellarrestaurant.com for a virtual tour and full menu. Their happy hour/reverse happy hour is great!
Upscale, yet casual dine-in cantina-style Mexican. Authentic Cantina-style Mexican food with fresh ingredients, unique tequilas and a vibrant atmosphere.
31 locals recommend
Los Sombreros
2534 N Scottsdale RdUpscale, yet casual dine-in cantina-style Mexican. Authentic Cantina-style Mexican food with fresh ingredients, unique tequilas and a vibrant atmosphere.
The steakhouse that started the food scene in the Phoenix Metro area. Truly nothing in the Valley compares to the Mastro's family steakhouses. Try their lobster mac n cheese!
197 locals recommend
Mastro's City Hall
6991 E Camelback RdThe steakhouse that started the food scene in the Phoenix Metro area. Truly nothing in the Valley compares to the Mastro's family steakhouses. Try their lobster mac n cheese!
One of the best Thai houses in the Valley is right in the heart of Scottsdale. Try the Tom Ka Gai soup and the Thai Basil chicken.
40 locals recommend
Malee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StOne of the best Thai houses in the Valley is right in the heart of Scottsdale. Try the Tom Ka Gai soup and the Thai Basil chicken.
Ice cream, cream sodas, and shakes. Opened on Christmas Eve, 1958, The Sugar Bowl is an original business to Old Town Scottsdale. They have the most amazing desserts and the decor will bring you back in time!
102 locals recommend
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdIce cream, cream sodas, and shakes. Opened on Christmas Eve, 1958, The Sugar Bowl is an original business to Old Town Scottsdale. They have the most amazing desserts and the decor will bring you back in time!
A decades-long establishment with delicious sub sandwiches
13 locals recommend
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
6025 N 16th StA decades-long establishment with delicious sub sandwiches
AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallUpscale American with modern, funky art
Cafe Monarch
6939 E 1st AveAn upscale, prix-fix dinner. The best in the Valley.
Activities
In the McCormick Ranch neighborhood, the railroad park has lots to do for the whole family. From Summer concerts and Christmas lights to multiple parks, two trains to ride, a carousel, and multiple train museums.
211 locals recommend
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdIn the McCormick Ranch neighborhood, the railroad park has lots to do for the whole family. From Summer concerts and Christmas lights to multiple parks, two trains to ride, a carousel, and multiple train museums.
The neighborhood park at The Kimsey House has 11 miles of
sport courts, of parks, and more!
15 locals recommend
Vista Del Camino Park
7700 E Roosevelt StThe neighborhood park at The Kimsey House has 11 miles of
sport courts, of parks, and more!
Tons of activities to do and just a bike ride away from The Kimsey House! Bike down the boardwalk or play in the grass. Check the booklet for a stand up paddle-boarding adventure tour coupon.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveTons of activities to do and just a bike ride away from The Kimsey House! Bike down the boardwalk or play in the grass. Check the booklet for a stand up paddle-boarding adventure tour coupon.
Hiking, golf, and endless walking and biking paths. Just an 8 minute drive or 20 minute bike ride from The Kimsey House. Miles of flat trails with some spectacular views of Phoenix. Check out the hole in the rock - a quick hike up the hill.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyHiking, golf, and endless walking and biking paths. Just an 8 minute drive or 20 minute bike ride from The Kimsey House. Miles of flat trails with some spectacular views of Phoenix. Check out the hole in the rock - a quick hike up the hill.