Melina & Christian
Things To Do
Desert Botanical Garden
A top-recommended activity in Phoenix, particularly for those looking to savor the most beautiful desert in the world - the Sonoran. The garden is spread over 55 acres and showcases 50,000+ plants, representing more than 4,000 different species throughout its exhibits. It also contains a 3,200 square foot butterfly pavilion, options for dining (highly recommend Gertrude's), and a gift shop.
Old Town Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale is a unique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs, as well as contemporary public art installations, world-class museums and historic sites from the late 1880s. It’s this effortless blend of urban chic and Old West charm that gives Old Town its one-of-a-kind flair and makes it a can’t-miss stop on any itinerary!
Phoenix Art Museum
Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, this Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. The museum hosts collections of more than 19,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design.
South Mountain Park and Preserve
At more than 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve is one of the largest municipally managed parks in the nation and consists of three mountain ranges - the Ma Ha Tauk, Gila, and Guadalupe. The park boasts more than 50 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Additionally, the roadways throughout the park are a favorite for bicyclists. Dobbins Lookout at 2,330 feet is the highest point in the park that is available to the public. Accessed by both hiking trails and Summit Rd., the lookout is popular with tourists and locals who want to get an unobstructed panoramic view of the Valley.
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream- Hilton Village (Scottsdale)
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has been made fresh at each store since 1945. They use an abundance of only the best tasting ingredients and are proud to be recognized as the #1 ice cream on the planet by National Geographic Magazine!