Located just 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain is a Phoenix icon and a popular outdoor destination for visiting hikers. It is home to native species such as the desert tortoise, chuckwalla lizard, rabbits, and rattlesnakes. Plant species include the saguaro, cholla and prickly pear cacti, as well as native trees such as mesquite and palo verde. If you'd rather gawk at the landmark from the ground (with a cocktail in hand), there are plenty of restaurant patios and resort pools with views of Camelback Mountain.
Looking for great outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown? Take a hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park, including the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock. The trails are typically smooth and provide easy access for walking, hiking, mountain biking or trail running.
Nothing beats late fall and winter time in the Sonoran Desert. Warm temperatures, blue skies and breath taking scenery combine to create an oasis in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. Scottsdale is a premier vacation destination, so do this 5 mile tour on your first day and you'll see the best places to eat and revisit.
The Phoenix Zoo is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. It is located in Phoenix and operates on 125 acres of land in the Papago Park area. Whether you are on the lookout for awe-inspiring Asian elephants on safari to spot the great Sumatran tiger or seeking towering giraffes roaming the savanna-a day at the Zoo offers adventure like no other place in the Valley. Enjoy the cafes, shops, lush gardens and all the experiences this zoo has to offer. Nothing is better than spending a day with 1200 animals; just don't forget to share a pic with us when you ride a camel!
The Old Town-also known as Downtown-district of Scottsdale offers boutique shopping featuring souvenirs, jewelry and art with a Southwestern flair. A density of bars, lounges, restaurants and clubs offer myriad dining and nightlife within short distance of each other. There's something for everyone in Old Town.
Get ready for a shopping experience like never before! Make time for 2 million square feet of luxury shopping and dining in the heart of our country's fastest-growing metropolitan area.
If you're in search of a desert golf experience, this is the place. There are two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. These courses and plenty of Arizona sunshine offers you the best in desert golf!
Grayhawk offers two par-72 golf courses-Talon and Raptor. Talon offers a desert-style test of golf that skirts thick stands of Sonoran Desert and box canyons on the way to large multi-tiered greens. Raptor offers more traditional challenges clearly laid out come-and-get-it style with generous fairways and deep greenside bunkers guarding crowned greens. Both are considered to be among the best golf courses in Scottsdale. Don't forget to message the Groom and John to play a round with you!