Things To Do
Desert Botanical Garden
We took our engagement photos here—a beautiful place to explore and eat dinner at.
Old Town Scottsdale
Great place to shop, eat, and explore.
Camelback Mountain
Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon and Cholla Trail: Enjoy this 2.6-mile point-to-point trail near Paradise Valley, Arizona. See link for more details.
Flatiron Trail
Discover this 5.5-mile out-and-back trail near Apache Junction, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route. See link for more details.
Hole in the Rock
short hike + great views
Heard Museum
Native American art & history
OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale is the largest aquarium in the Southwest, featuring over 6,000 animals across 65 exhibits. Visitors can see sharks, penguins, sea turtles, jellyfish, and more in state-of-the-art, multi-level displays. Highlights include the one-of-a-kind rotating Voyager experience and interactive touch exhibits. It’s an immersive, family-friendly destination recently recognized as one of USA TODAY’s Top 10 Aquariums in the Nation.