North Phx/Scottsdale Guidebook
Sightseeing
Desert Ridge Marketplace offers great shopping, chef-driven restaurants and a place to connect with friends and family.
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdDesert Ridge Marketplace offers great shopping, chef-driven restaurants and a place to connect with friends and family.
The marine aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest. You may also enjoy the restaurants, shops and additional entertainment such as Butterfly Wonderland at the Arizona Boardwalk (within the vicinity).
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaThe marine aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest. You may also enjoy the restaurants, shops and additional entertainment such as Butterfly Wonderland at the Arizona Boardwalk (within the vicinity).
MIM has a collection of more than 8,000 instruments from more than 200 world countries. The galleries reflect the rich diversity and history of many world cultures
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdMIM has a collection of more than 8,000 instruments from more than 200 world countries. The galleries reflect the rich diversity and history of many world cultures
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the United States, caring for more than 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened or endangered species.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest non-profit zoos in the United States, caring for more than 3,000 animals, with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened or endangered species.
Scottsdale Quarter is an open-air center and is one of Scottsdale's top shopping destinations, boasting breathtaking landscape and highly sought retailers.
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale Quarter is an open-air center and is one of Scottsdale's top shopping destinations, boasting breathtaking landscape and highly sought retailers.
Kierland Commons is a unique, upscale Main Street outdoor lifestyle center that artfully blends retail shopping, dining and entertainment.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Kierland Commons is a unique, upscale Main Street outdoor lifestyle center that artfully blends retail shopping, dining and entertainment.
Talking Stick Resort is a luxurious Four-Diamond Scottsdale resort. Enjoy 240,000 sq. ft. Vegas style casino, 36-holes of championship golf and a relaxing spa treatment overlooking incredible views of the Valley.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayTalking Stick Resort is a luxurious Four-Diamond Scottsdale resort. Enjoy 240,000 sq. ft. Vegas style casino, 36-holes of championship golf and a relaxing spa treatment overlooking incredible views of the Valley.
Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale boasts a massive indoor waterpark, along with restaurants, arcades and children’s activities. It’s always a perfect 84 degrees at the waterpark, making any time of year the best year to visit!
29 locals recommend
Great Wolf Lodge
7333 N Pima RdGreat Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale boasts a massive indoor waterpark, along with restaurants, arcades and children’s activities. It’s always a perfect 84 degrees at the waterpark, making any time of year the best year to visit!
There are two famous trails at Camelback Mountain. Both are rated extremely difficult. The Echo Canyon hike is the more rugged of the two and requires steep climbs and scrambling over large rocks. The Cholla Trail, while a little bit less strenuous, is also a little bit longer.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThere are two famous trails at Camelback Mountain. Both are rated extremely difficult. The Echo Canyon hike is the more rugged of the two and requires steep climbs and scrambling over large rocks. The Cholla Trail, while a little bit less strenuous, is also a little bit longer.
Tom's is one of Arizona's most famous trailheads. Moderately difficult 6.5 mile route among rocks, wildflowers and hawk's nests.
97 locals recommend
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th StTom's is one of Arizona's most famous trailheads. Moderately difficult 6.5 mile route among rocks, wildflowers and hawk's nests.
Food scene
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
15323 N Scottsdale RdFine-dining seafood, steak, cocktails & live jazz.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveDelicious breakfast & brunch.
Dominick's Steakhouse
15169 N Scottsdale RdChic chophouse with poolside dining.
North Italia
4925 N 40th StA culinary gem for Italian cuisine.
The Mission Kierland
7122 E Greenway PkwyModern Latin Cuisine.
Hash Kitchen North Scottsdale
14838 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdA.M. eatery with a social experience.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
15205 N Kierland BlvdIsland inspired food.