Things To Do
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale is a great place to shop, eat, and explore! Wonderspaces is a cool art exhibit inside the mall. There is also a Harkin’s Movie Theatre within the mall!
W Scottsdale
The W Hotel is a nice place to get a drink or enjoy Happy Hour! They also have a rooftop pool with a great vibe! The W is within walking distance of all the most popular bars in Old Town, such as Bottled Blonde, Maya Day Club, Casa Amigos, HiFi, Riot House, El Hefe, Cake, Hot Chick, Boondocks Patio & Grill, and Bevy’s! Some of our favorite restaurants in Old Town include Cala, STK, Toca Madera, RnR, Bourbon & Bones, Olive & Ivy, Prep & Pastry, and Breakfast Club!
Cala Restaurant
This is one of our favorite date night spots! Cala offers a modern coastal cuisine with flavors of Greece, Spain, Italy, Morocco, and every place along the Mediterranean Coastline! On Fridays and Saturdays, there is a live DJ in house! This spot is a perfect place to get the vibes going before heading out to bar hop in Old Town Scottsdale. Our most frequented bars are within walking distance (:
Talking Stick Resort Hotel and Casino
Talking Stick Resort & Casino is a fun place to gamble, watch a game, or see live music! The outdoor pool is spacious & perfect for the summer!
Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town
The rooftop restaurant/bar and pool here have incredible views of the mountains! Sunset is our favorite here! Perfect for pictures!
Camelback Mountain
This is the address to the Parking at Camelback Mountain. You can also park for free on the street on N Invergordon Rd and you will see all the cars parked outside the neighborhood. The mountain closes shortly after sunset and the park ranger locks the gate, so make sure you plan your hike accordingly. Enjoy the views of The Valley!
OdySea Aquarium
We had one of our favorite dates here! We also had a blast taking Jordan to the Butterfly Wonderland Exhibit next door!
Puttshack - Scottsdale
This is a brand new mini-golf attraction in Scottsdale where you can eat, play, and have a fun time! They also have Happy Hour!
Topgolf Scottsdale
Top Golf is a fun activity to do with friends & family! It’s right next to the Talking Stick Casino & Resort!
Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace is another shopping center with just about everything you could need! Target, JCPenney, Sephora, Nike, H&M, Forever21, Dave & Buster’s, and Harkin’s Movie Theatre are all places we frequent. We also find ourselves eating at Gen Korean BBQ, Bar Louie, Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, Mad Greens, and Cold Stone Creamery!
ASU Mountain- Mission Palms North Lot
This is a nice, quick hike with a beautiful 360 view of The Valley! Downtown Tempe is within walking distance on S Mill Ave. There are lots of cute shops, restaurants, and bars!
Golfland Sunsplash
Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa is a fun place for a family outing near the wedding venue! There is a big waterpark with lots of water slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. There is also an indoor arcade, and a mini golf course! We have been here multiple times with Jordan and have always had a blast!
Superstition Mountain Parking Lot
The Superstition Mountains are some of our favorite mountains in The Valley! They are the backdrop of our wedding and reception venues, and where we took our engagement photos. The Lost Dutchman State Park has plenty of picturesque trailheads to choose from! Canyon Lake is located within the very beautiful scenic Superstition Mountain Wilderness. Here you can hike, fish, rent a pontoon boat, canoe, kayak, jet ski, or even take a twilight dinner cruise on the lake with The Dolly Steamboat! Access to Canyon Lake can be gained via the Apache Trail.
Piestewa Peak Park
Piestewa Peak holds a special place in our hearts! It’s the first hike we ever went on together on 02/05/2022, shortly after we ment on New Year’s Eve 12/31/2021. The views are stunning, especially at sunset! There are lots of great lookout spots to stop and enjoy along the hike too!