Kristin's Guidebook
Food scene
Perfect Pear Bistro
603 W University DrA great place for lunch with a cute patio!
Love wine? This is the place for you! A great selection of wine and wonderful bruschetta boards!
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveLove wine? This is the place for you! A great selection of wine and wonderful bruschetta boards!
This place has a great atmosphere! There is a lounge area with corn hole and ping pong.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdThis place has a great atmosphere! There is a lounge area with corn hole and ping pong.
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrGreat spot for breakfast!!
Great pizza! A unique item on their menu that is actually my favorite thing to order is the spaghetti calzone!
34 locals recommend
Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen
3150 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdGreat pizza! A unique item on their menu that is actually my favorite thing to order is the spaghetti calzone!
Desert Roots Kitchen
414 S Mill AveThis is a hidden gem! Very healthy menu that revolves daily.
The Chuckbox is a casual burger spot that cooks their burgers over an open mesquite flame. It has been open since 1972! Great burgers! The Tijuana Torpedo is my favorite, if you like spicy you’ll enjoy it too!
34 locals recommend
The Chuckbox
202 E University DrThe Chuckbox is a casual burger spot that cooks their burgers over an open mesquite flame. It has been open since 1972! Great burgers! The Tijuana Torpedo is my favorite, if you like spicy you’ll enjoy it too!
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveGreat pizza!
I suggest sitting on the patio to take advantage of the nice view.
23 locals recommend
Lou's Bar and Grill - Papago Golf Course
5595 KarstenI suggest sitting on the patio to take advantage of the nice view.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveWonderful breakfast spot!
Los Sombreros
2534 N Scottsdale RdHouse of Tricks
114 E 7th StHiking
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyA shorter, easier rock with a great view overlooking the city.
As an ASU alumn, “A” mountain holds a near and dear place to my heart! It is an ASU tradition to hike to the top of this peak located right next to the ASU football stadium at the beginning of the school year. This is a short hike but is fairly steep.
36 locals recommend
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrAs an ASU alumn, “A” mountain holds a near and dear place to my heart! It is an ASU tradition to hike to the top of this peak located right next to the ASU football stadium at the beginning of the school year. This is a short hike but is fairly steep.
This is a more difficult hike but the views are amazing at the top! It is very popular.
48 locals recommend
Camelback Hike
5700 N Echo Canyon DrThis is a more difficult hike but the views are amazing at the top! It is very popular.
The Flatiron
6109 North Apache TrailA longer, more difficult hike but a beautiful view the entire time!
Piestewa Peak
I grew up in Fountain Hills, north of Scottsdale. I used to hike Sunrise trail very often, it is beautiful!
20 locals recommend
Sunrise Trailhead
12101 N 145th WayI grew up in Fountain Hills, north of Scottsdale. I used to hike Sunrise trail very often, it is beautiful!
Local Breweries
This brewery is a fun atmosphere with some great house beers! Just a heads up - they do not serve food.
19 locals recommend
The Shop Beer Co.
922 W 1st StThis brewery is a fun atmosphere with some great house beers! Just a heads up - they do not serve food.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveA fun environment and good food!
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StAttractions/Activities
Desert Botanical Garden
Class Axe Throwing
1625 W University DrWonderspaces Arizona
7014 E Camelback RdTopgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayLow Key Piano Bar
501 S Mill Ave