Michaela & Joseph
Things To Do
R Bar
Beautiful indoor/outdoor restaurant with delicious food and live music/entertainment. Part of the Marriott Camelback Inn, across the street from the ceremony venue.
Echo Canyon Trailhead - Camelback Mountain
Hiking definitely isn't Michaela's thing, but it might be yours! Hike the same trail that Joe had to run when he was in the Army. Sounds like fun, maybe?
Phoenix Zoo
One of our favorite places. Yes, zoos are kind of sad, but the Phoenix Zoo places a huge emphasis on preservation, animal well-being, and husbandry.
OdySea Aquarium
Penguins, sloths, otters, seahorses, jellyfish, and sealions?! All in one place? With a rotating theater? Count us in. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, at least go so you can use the nation's best bathroom (no, really, they have a banner and everything) and wash your hands in front of some sharks.
Los Sombreros
Michaela's favorite restaurant in the Valley. Go here for all of your authentic, mouth-watering Mexican food needs.
Sugar Bowl
An old school ice cream parlor (with a full meal menu) in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Grab a tuna melt and a banana split while you peruse some Family Circus art (provided by the cartoonist and Paradise Valley local Bil Keane himself) and play some arcade games in the back.