Things To Do
Food & Drink
The Henry- Great brunch spot Hillstone- one of Pat and Brielle's favorites for martinis! About 10 min drive from Mountain Shadows Olive and Ivy- Beautiful patio with a great happy hour The Global Ambassador Hotel- Thea: Rooftop Mediterranean-style restaurant with craft cocktails FnB- Seasonal Arizona sourced menu with a great wine list Farm & Craft- Vegetarian/vegan friendly Ocean 44/Steak 44- Upscale seafood and steak restaurants Outrider Rooftop Lounge- Casual lounge at the Canopy by Hilton with sunset views Goldwater Brewing Co.- Craft Brewery in Old Town Scottsdale AZ88-Restaurant/Martini bar Berdenas- Coffeeshop, quick breakfast Craft 64- Local favorite known for Neapolitan style pizzas and craft beer Trevor’s- Liquor store and craft beer bar with food trucks and outdoor patio Favorite local dives- Coach House, Rusty Spur, Rockbar, Pattie’s, Old Town Tavern
Hikes in the Phoenix Area
Camelback Mountain Hike: Echo Canyon Trailhead 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Best views in Phoenix! Uber or get there early, the parking lot fills up. Bring lots of water! Tom's Thumb Hike Tom's Thumb Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 A moderate hike in the McDowell Mountains. The Wave Cave Hike Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 A favorite hike in the Superstition Mountains.
Arizona Activities
Sedona, AZ Favorite hikes include: Devil's Bridge, Birthing Cave, and Bell Trail (7 mile hike that leads to a swimming hole). Jeep tours or rentals are also very fun! Grand Canyon 3.5-4 hour drive from Scottsdale, but worth it! One of the 7 natural wonders of the world Desert Botanical Garden 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Roosevelt Row: Art District in Downtown Phoenix. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, etc. Some of our favorite spots: The Churchill, Wilderness Brewery, Greenwood Brewery, Pedal Haus, Cibo, Palma, Sottise, and Taco Chelo