Things To Do

Old Town Scottsdale

Old Scottsdale has a fun eclectic feel to it. The only drawback (pun intended) is that it is not the friendliest part of the valley. But there are a plethora of souvenir shops, restaurants, bakeries, art galleries, etc. there.

Chandler Fashion Center

Its a decent sized mall and shopping center area!

Phoenix Art Museum

Mesa Arts Center

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center

10 S Gilbert Rd

Gilbert Historical Museum is here. I have not been to the museum but unlike Scottsdale, Gilbert has a very friendly atmosphere.

Camelback Mountain

One of the many popular hikes in the valley.

Flatiron Mountain

This is an intense all day hike. It is difficult but fun.

Hawes Trail System Entrance

This is a large trail system and fun area to explore. It is not the easiest to find so look for a small sign with a black bird on it. This is the trail. Although parking is not easy to explain either but about a mile from a picnic area there is a dirt lot to the left of the road and the trail head we use is to the right of the road. These trails are easy but bring shoes because it is uneven.