Colin's Curated Trip in Scottsdale
Food Scene
RnR Gastropub
3737 N Scottsdale RdRnR is a great breakfast and brunch spot for the party crowd.
The bourbon selection here cannot be beat and the food is incredible.
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Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar
4166 N Scottsdale RdThe bourbon selection here cannot be beat and the food is incredible.
If you're looking for a fun place to watch sports and grab a great burger.
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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
4222 N Scottsdale RdIf you're looking for a fun place to watch sports and grab a great burger.
Citizen Public House
7111 E 5th AveThe chopped salad is incredible
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdA new Arizona hot spot!
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdGreat atmosphere and great food.
Diego Pops
4338 N Scottsdale RdAmazing tacos and a great atmosphere
This is Scottsdale's latest "hot spot."
Originally founded in 2015 in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse - mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a sumptuous menu crafted by two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant and a wine list named "one of the most outstanding in the world" by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment.
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Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdThis is Scottsdale's latest "hot spot."
Originally founded in 2015 in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, Maple & Ash is an innovative take on the traditional steakhouse - mixing a modern aesthetic with authentic service to deliver classic wood-fired dishes. With a sumptuous menu crafted by two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant and a wine list named "one of the most outstanding in the world" by Wine Spectator, Maple & Ash finds a way to celebrate every moment.
This is another one of Scottsdale's latest hot spots. Great atmosphere, food, and entertainment.
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Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdThis is another one of Scottsdale's latest hot spots. Great atmosphere, food, and entertainment.
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
4302 N Scottsdale RdAmazing and healthy food with an awesome patio
Worth Takeaway is about 15 minutes away from Scottsdale in a town called Mesa. I generally wouldn't recommend going to Mesa; however, the chicken sandwich at Worth is probably my #1 favorite sandwich in the world!
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Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StWorth Takeaway is about 15 minutes away from Scottsdale in a town called Mesa. I generally wouldn't recommend going to Mesa; however, the chicken sandwich at Worth is probably my #1 favorite sandwich in the world!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dakota
7301 E Indian PlazaRiot House
4425 N Saddlebag TrailMaya Day and Nightclub
7333 E Indian PlazaEl Hefe Mexican Restaurant
4425 N Saddlebag TrailBottled Blonde - Scottsdale
7340 E Indian PlazaThe Mint
7373 E Camelback RdRiot House is probably Scottsdale's most popular nightlife destinations at the moment (2020). Expect loud EDM and a big line to get in.
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Riot House
4425 N Saddlebag TrailRiot House is probably Scottsdale's most popular nightlife destinations at the moment (2020). Expect loud EDM and a big line to get in.
In the daytime in spring/summer, the pool scene cannot be beat here. At night, the Living Room Lounge usually has live music and is a great spot to grab a drink.
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Scottsdale
In the daytime in spring/summer, the pool scene cannot be beat here. At night, the Living Room Lounge usually has live music and is a great spot to grab a drink.
This is the most popular country bar/club in Scottsdale.
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Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
4420 N Saddlebag TrailThis is the most popular country bar/club in Scottsdale.
The Rusty Spur is a great local favorite country bar. It's extremely small, but there's always live music and in the spring time, there's lots of celebrity sightings.
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Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main StThe Rusty Spur is a great local favorite country bar. It's extremely small, but there's always live music and in the spring time, there's lots of celebrity sightings.
The Valley Ho has a great pool scene. It's more low key than The W, but there's usually a live DJ playing and lots of people in the summer.
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Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E Main StThe Valley Ho has a great pool scene. It's more low key than The W, but there's usually a live DJ playing and lots of people in the summer.
Parks & Nature
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyGreat, easy hiking
Desert Botanical Garden
This hike is not an easy one but the view makes it well worth it! Total hiking time is around 2 hours from beginning to end and back.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis hike is not an easy one but the view makes it well worth it! Total hiking time is around 2 hours from beginning to end and back.
There's endless hiking and mountain biking trails here. If you get to the peak, the views are incredible.
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Piestewa Peak
There's endless hiking and mountain biking trails here. If you get to the peak, the views are incredible.
Chapparral park is a beautiful park to bike, scooter, or simply take a stroll through by foot
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Chaparral Park
5401 N Hayden RdChapparral park is a beautiful park to bike, scooter, or simply take a stroll through by foot
Shopping
Fashion Square
One of the best malls in the world. They have everything you could hope for from Gucci, to Forever 21 and everything in between
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 East Camelback RoadOne of the best malls in the world. They have everything you could hope for from Gucci, to Forever 21 and everything in between
A great outdoor mall with lots of shops and food and drinks
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 North Scottsdale RoadA great outdoor mall with lots of shops and food and drinks
Right across the street from Scottsdale quarter. More great shopping and food.
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Kierland Commons
Right across the street from Scottsdale quarter. More great shopping and food.
Entertainment & Activities
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSF Giants spring training stadium
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyChicago Cubs spring training stadium
OdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Southwest, will wow the whole family. Otters and penguins are favorites at this 200,000-square-foot aquarium. Roll up your sleeves to pet sting rays, sturgeons and other sea creatures in touch pools. Before you leave, be sure to take a potty break to view sharks swimming above the bathroom sinks!
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OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaOdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Southwest, will wow the whole family. Otters and penguins are favorites at this 200,000-square-foot aquarium. Roll up your sleeves to pet sting rays, sturgeons and other sea creatures in touch pools. Before you leave, be sure to take a potty break to view sharks swimming above the bathroom sinks!
Also located within the OdySea in the Desert campus, Butterfly Wonderland delights visitors with its display of living fluttering beauties in America’s largest butterfly conservatory. Start at their 3-D theater to watch “Flight of the Butterflies” — a film about monarch butterflies’ impressive annual migration. In addition to butterflies and moths, your family can view other insects plus reptiles, amphibians, honeybees, and tropical fish on display.
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Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaAlso located within the OdySea in the Desert campus, Butterfly Wonderland delights visitors with its display of living fluttering beauties in America’s largest butterfly conservatory. Start at their 3-D theater to watch “Flight of the Butterflies” — a film about monarch butterflies’ impressive annual migration. In addition to butterflies and moths, your family can view other insects plus reptiles, amphibians, honeybees, and tropical fish on display.
Located in nearby Tempe (home of Arizona State University), Big Surf opened in 1969 and boasts the world’s first wave machine. Now, in addition to the Waikiki Beach Wave Pool, this water park offers more than 19 waterslides of different sizes and scare levels. Little kids will enjoy Captain Cook’s Landing, a splash and slide area.
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Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrLocated in nearby Tempe (home of Arizona State University), Big Surf opened in 1969 and boasts the world’s first wave machine. Now, in addition to the Waikiki Beach Wave Pool, this water park offers more than 19 waterslides of different sizes and scare levels. Little kids will enjoy Captain Cook’s Landing, a splash and slide area.
Displays at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix are truly interactive. Visitors don headphones that come to life with music and information as exhibits are approached. Musical diversity appears before your ears and eyes with songs and videos of concerts and dances, colorful displays of familiar and unusual instruments, plus traditional costumes and huge photographs. Children and adults even get a hands-on opportunity to make music with a variety of instruments from around the world in the Experience Gallery.
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Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdDisplays at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix are truly interactive. Visitors don headphones that come to life with music and information as exhibits are approached. Musical diversity appears before your ears and eyes with songs and videos of concerts and dances, colorful displays of familiar and unusual instruments, plus traditional costumes and huge photographs. Children and adults even get a hands-on opportunity to make music with a variety of instruments from around the world in the Experience Gallery.
As a former multi-year member of the world renowned San Diego Zoo, I’m a bit of a zoo snob. Thankfully, the Phoenix Zoo is truly one of the best zoos I’ve ever visited. In fact, it’s the largest non-profit, privately owned zoo in the U.S. Most animal exhibits are large and lush, and the focus is on conservation and education. In addition to popular residents like giraffes, orangutans, and elephants — look for indigenous animals like coyotes, mountain lions, and Mexican gray wolves.
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Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyAs a former multi-year member of the world renowned San Diego Zoo, I’m a bit of a zoo snob. Thankfully, the Phoenix Zoo is truly one of the best zoos I’ve ever visited. In fact, it’s the largest non-profit, privately owned zoo in the U.S. Most animal exhibits are large and lush, and the focus is on conservation and education. In addition to popular residents like giraffes, orangutans, and elephants — look for indigenous animals like coyotes, mountain lions, and Mexican gray wolves.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StSalt River tubing is a great way to cool off in the summer and enjoy some great views. You can rent tubes or bring your own. If you bring your own, make sure it's durable though! Also Make sure to pack a ton of sun screen because it takes several hours to float from the top of the river, to the bottom. You'll also want to buy a cooler and pack some food and snacks.
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Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwaySalt River tubing is a great way to cool off in the summer and enjoy some great views. You can rent tubes or bring your own. If you bring your own, make sure it's durable though! Also Make sure to pack a ton of sun screen because it takes several hours to float from the top of the river, to the bottom. You'll also want to buy a cooler and pack some food and snacks.