Guidebook for Scottsdale
Shopping
Kierland Commons
Very trendy place to shop.
Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E Cactus RdGreat mall to buy anything you need.
HUGE area to walk around, and tons of shops - a great place to go.
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdHUGE area to walk around, and tons of shops - a great place to go.
Top-notch shopping mall with all top designers, Nordstrom, etc.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdTop-notch shopping mall with all top designers, Nordstrom, etc.
The best, most trendy shopping in the area. Lovely all times of year. Top restaurants, easy to walk around, nice wine bars, big open area, Apple store, etc.
A great place to spend an evening for a romantic date or a family walk-around.
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdThe best, most trendy shopping in the area. Lovely all times of year. Top restaurants, easy to walk around, nice wine bars, big open area, Apple store, etc.
A great place to spend an evening for a romantic date or a family walk-around.
Essentials
Safeway
14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdClose and great store to stop by,
Great place to get groceries and healthy food for the friends and family.
161 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
7111 E Mayo BlvdGreat place to get groceries and healthy food for the friends and family.
Parks & Nature
Desert Horizon Park
16002 56th StNice area to play catch or have a picnic with the family.
Wonderful park to go with the family, play catch, picnic, and hang out.
14 locals recommend
Cactus Park
7202 E Cactus RdWonderful park to go with the family, play catch, picnic, and hang out.
Gateway loop is a beautiful trail, takes about 3 hours and is a 4 mile loop. Also there is a nature trail that is flat and takes 30 minutes and is less than a mile. Highly recommend if you want to get outdoors and go hiking.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyGateway loop is a beautiful trail, takes about 3 hours and is a 4 mile loop. Also there is a nature trail that is flat and takes 30 minutes and is less than a mile. Highly recommend if you want to get outdoors and go hiking.
Camelback is an iconic trail - it's tough (a few hours to climb), but worth it - 360 degree views in every direction.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveCamelback is an iconic trail - it's tough (a few hours to climb), but worth it - 360 degree views in every direction.
Arts & Culture
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdGreat museum to check out on rainy days
Entertainment & Activities
IPIC
15257 N Scottsdale RdUpscale place to see a flick. Good spot.
Good casino and entertainment center with a pool, club, and other amenities
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayGood casino and entertainment center with a pool, club, and other amenities
The Westin Kierland Golf Club
15636 N Clubgate DrA very nice (and pricey) golf club.
CrackerJax
16001 N Scottsdale RdA fun place to take the kids and family.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdThe best nightlife in Scottsdale.
Awesome place to bring the family and hangout while drinking local beer, playing cornhole / ping pong / playing with water - it's a sight to see.
84 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum BlvdAwesome place to bring the family and hangout while drinking local beer, playing cornhole / ping pong / playing with water - it's a sight to see.
Sightseeing
Frank Lloyd Wright's giant blue spire sits at the corner of Scottsdale and Frank Lloyd Wright blvd. It's a cool sight.
Frank Lloyd Wright Bl & Promenade Ln station
Frank Lloyd Wright's giant blue spire sits at the corner of Scottsdale and Frank Lloyd Wright blvd. It's a cool sight.