The Local Lowdown
Old Town Scottsdale
Lots of great shopping, restaurants, museums, coffee shops, & bars in Old Town! Here are a few we love: Restaurants Olive & Ivy: Great patio on the canal. Get the bread & pesto! The Ends: No seed oils & great for those who are GF Chelsea's: Evan's Favorite! Award winning patio Thea: Amazing views & yummy Mediterranean (inside The Global Ambassador Hotel) SumoMaya: Mexican Asian Fusion The Fat Ox: Great aperitivo hour Blanco: Easy Mex & great queso Houstons: Erin's favorite restaurant in town. Get the sundae! Coffee Shops Fourtillfour: Erin goes every weekend with the girls! 10/10 Berdena's: Great for coffee & easy bites. Grab the breakfast burrito! Bars Coach House: Evan's favorite! Classic AZ spot, great for a casual drink. The Global Ambassador: Newest happening spot. Perfect for breakfast or dinner with great atmosphere, bars, & rooftop (Thea Restaurant). 10/10 AZ/88: Classic AZ spot. Great martinis!
Things To Do
March is a great time to visit Arizona! A few fun activities include: The Botanical Gardens Phoenix Zoo Spring Training Games Papago Park Musical Instrument Museum Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Scottsdale Museum of the West
Hiking
Even in the heart of the valley, there are great hiking trails for all levels. Here are few we love: Camelback Mountain: Cholla Trail (Intermediate) or Echo Canyon (Extremely Advanced) Piestewa Peak: Quartz Ridge Trailhead (Beginner/Intermediate) Papago Park: Lots of walking Trails (Beginner) Tom's Thumb: Erin and Evans first hike together (Intermediate)
Golf
What's a trip to Scottsdale without some golf?! There are a variety of courses in town, but here are a few in the area that we recommend: Mountain Shadow's Par 3 Course (discounted rates for hotel guests) Camelback Golf Club Silverado Golf Club Talking Stick Golf Club: Erin's home course in high school. McCormick Ranch Golf Club Biltmore Golf Club: Where Erin and Evan first played together.
Beautify!
If you are in need of a nail salon or somewhere to get your hair done in the area, I've got you covered! Soho Nail Bar: 10 minutes from Mountain Shadows DryBar for Hair: 5 minutes from Mountain Shadows
Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
Some things to do onsite at the hotel: Mountain Shadow's Par 3 Course Hearth '61 Rusty's Hang by the pools Fitness Center In-Room Massage