Guidebook for Scottsdale
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Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop TrailGreat hike, 4.6 miles, easy-moderate intensity.
Several local events...horse shows, car auctions, bike week.
132 locals recommend
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 North Pima RoadSeveral local events...horse shows, car auctions, bike week.
City pool and small gym. Pool has lazy river and large slide and is also great for lap swimming. $2-3 entry fee. Lovely place that is just over a mile away.
26 locals recommend
Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center
15525 N Thompson Peak PkwyCity pool and small gym. Pool has lazy river and large slide and is also great for lap swimming. $2-3 entry fee. Lovely place that is just over a mile away.
Cute, high end gas station (yes) market with great barbecue! It was featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. Seriously good.
17 locals recommend
The Thumb
9393 E Bell RdCute, high end gas station (yes) market with great barbecue! It was featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. Seriously good.
Spa, golfing,Bourbon Steak (an amazing Michael Mina restaurant).
39 locals recommend
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess DrSpa, golfing,Bourbon Steak (an amazing Michael Mina restaurant).
Great shopping and restaurants. Lovely atmosphere. This is also attached to the Scottsdale Quarter.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Great shopping and restaurants. Lovely atmosphere. This is also attached to the Scottsdale Quarter.
If you like hiking or mountain biking, please check this out! Great trail head with many trails for all ability levels.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyIf you like hiking or mountain biking, please check this out! Great trail head with many trails for all ability levels.
Close by for golfing, golf tournaments and the Phoenix Open.
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdClose by for golfing, golf tournaments and the Phoenix Open.
Close by for some Diamondbacks spring training.
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdClose by for some Diamondbacks spring training.
Always a great day here for Giants Spring Training! Tons of fun restaurants and bars nearby in old town for before/after the game.
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdAlways a great day here for Giants Spring Training! Tons of fun restaurants and bars nearby in old town for before/after the game.
15 minute drive from my place and worth checking out. Great shopping, dining/food scene, bar scene, galleries and stuff. Always full of energy and fun.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd15 minute drive from my place and worth checking out. Great shopping, dining/food scene, bar scene, galleries and stuff. Always full of energy and fun.
Popular mountain in the middle of the city to climb. Echo Canyon is off of McDonald and is a bit more challenging. Cholla is off of Invergordon and Cholla and is a little less difficult. Arrive early!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DrivePopular mountain in the middle of the city to climb. Echo Canyon is off of McDonald and is a bit more challenging. Cholla is off of Invergordon and Cholla and is a little less difficult. Arrive early!
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayGreat hike, can get crowded! I think 3 miles round trip.
McDowell Mountain Golf Club
10690 E Sheena DrMore golf!
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdFrank Lloyd Wright Museum right down the street!
Food Scene
Great restaurants and shops with the beautiful backdrop of the McDowell Mountains.
12 locals recommend
Market Street
20645 N Pima RdGreat restaurants and shops with the beautiful backdrop of the McDowell Mountains.
Hash Kitchen North Scottsdale
14838 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdThe Vig McDowell Mountain
10199 E Bell RdGreat ambiance and right down the street!
Food Scene
Enjoy dinner, brunch or cocktails out on the patio with the best views!
49 locals recommend
Isabella's Kitchen
8623 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Enjoy dinner, brunch or cocktails out on the patio with the best views!