Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
Jade Palace
8876 E Pinnacle Peak RdTheir chinese food is amazing...if not cheap!
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale RdPizzas are great, and a great atmosphere
They do great mimosas, lovely breakfasts and occasionally have live music! Near the supermarket too...
23 locals recommend
Local Bistro
20581 N Hayden RdThey do great mimosas, lovely breakfasts and occasionally have live music! Near the supermarket too...
Morning Joint (MoJo) at Grayhawk
8620 E Thompson Peak PkwyAmazing coffee, and great for snack lunch too
Isabella's Kitchen
8623 E Thompson Peak PkwyGood food and wine - great place to take kids too!
Drinks & Nightlife
close to all things downtown, and great atmosphere
2am closing...like most Phoenix clubs
200 locals recommend
Maya Day and Nightclub
7333 E Indian Plazaclose to all things downtown, and great atmosphere
2am closing...like most Phoenix clubs
O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery
15681 N Hayden RdNice burgers and salads - great range of beers
Parks & Nature
Amazing views, and a variety of trails to choose depending on your time/ability
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveAmazing views, and a variety of trails to choose depending on your time/ability
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayNice and easy trail - great views
Arts & Culture
A lot more fun and interesting than it sounds - could easily spend days here
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdA lot more fun and interesting than it sounds - could easily spend days here
Lots of Native American history - and their gift shop has an incredible variety of reasonably priced (gorgeous) items
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveLots of Native American history - and their gift shop has an incredible variety of reasonably priced (gorgeous) items
Shopping
Outlets at Anthem
4250 W Anthem WayGood bargains to be found here
Series of shops including H&M, Apple, Gap, and some great boutiques as well
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdSeries of shops including H&M, Apple, Gap, and some great boutiques as well
Essentials
Great selection of food - with a Starbucks inside if you need an early morning hit!
62 locals recommend
Fry's Food And Drug
20427 N Hayden RdGreat selection of food - with a Starbucks inside if you need an early morning hit!