Things To Do
Saturday Morning: Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
Tons of local food and growers at the market, which runs 8am-1pm on Saturday, April 8.
Local UNESCO Site: Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio. One of only two UNESCO sites in Arizona.
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch - Water Activities
Saguaro Lake Ranch offers kayaking and paddle boarding on the Salt River for ~$50-60 per person. Make sure to check timing and availability.
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch - Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is available at our venue for $65/hour. Slots are available most of Friday 4/7 (just come back in one piece!) From the Ranch: Our riding stables provide guided horse trail rides through the Sonoran Desert in the majestic Goldfield mountain range; trails take you on saguaro cactus-studded ridges, across and along the Lower Salt River, into dry arroyos, and up the creosote-covered hills that overlook Saguaro Lake.
Hike: Papago Park Trails
Variety of trails available just minutes from the airport and Scottsdale.
Shopping: Fifth Avenue in Old Town Scottsdale
There are tons of boutiques on Fifth Avenue and in the surrounding area in Old Town Scottsdale. Pick up authentic turquoise or cool southwestern art.
Museum: Western Spirit in Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s only Smithsonian Affiliate museum
Musical Instrument Museum
One of the coolest museums in the United States.
Local Attraction: Desert Botanical Garden
Breakfast/Lunch: Schmooze
Breakfast: Daily Dose Old Town Bar & Grill
Breakfast: Morning Squeeze
Breakfast: Breakfast Club Oldtown Scottsdale
Dinner/Lunch: The Herb Box
Dinner/Drinks: Citizen Public House
Drinks/Dinner: Social Tap Scottsdale
Yes, Ventura folks – THAT Social Tap.