Welcome To The Tarsten
Grocery Stores
Bashas'
8035 E Indian School RdGrocery Store 1.25 miles away
Fry's Food And Drug
7770 E McDowell RdGrocery Store 1.25 miles away
Fry's Food And Drug
7770 E McDowell RdGrocery Store 1.5 miles away
Shopping!
Fashion Square is a premium shopping center with over 220 stores that include favorite staples and luxury stores. Plus, you can watch a movie and have a cocktail at the Harkins Theater.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Rd Fashion Square is a premium shopping center with over 220 stores that include favorite staples and luxury stores. Plus, you can watch a movie and have a cocktail at the Harkins Theater.
Located north of Old Town Scottsdale is Kierland Commons which is an outdoor shopping center home to sophisticated and unique shopping. You can find shops like Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, plus dining Postino Wine Cafe, and The Mission.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Located north of Old Town Scottsdale is Kierland Commons which is an outdoor shopping center home to sophisticated and unique shopping. You can find shops like Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, plus dining Postino Wine Cafe, and The Mission.
Throughout the Old Town, expect to find unique boutiques ranging from art galleries, home decor, fashion boutiques, antiques, and more.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdThroughout the Old Town, expect to find unique boutiques ranging from art galleries, home decor, fashion boutiques, antiques, and more.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyFood scene
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdFresh creative food. Great coffee & cocktails. Modern & friendly.
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StAMAZING wagyu. SUPERIOR service. PERFECT special night out.
Chispas
8046 East Thomas RoadJust so fresh and yummy! Call ahead to order and pick it up.
Hash Kitchen is a must for a fun buzzy brunch that features the state’s largest build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. The menu has a huge selection of fun starters like ‘Hashtag Doughnuts” “Bacon dripped in Gold”, hashes, sweets, and creative brunch cocktails
50 locals recommend
Hash Kitchen
4315 E Indian School RdHash Kitchen is a must for a fun buzzy brunch that features the state’s largest build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. The menu has a huge selection of fun starters like ‘Hashtag Doughnuts” “Bacon dripped in Gold”, hashes, sweets, and creative brunch cocktails
Hike Arizona
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyVery close to The Tarsten
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveVery close to The Tarsten
At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Start a visit at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, hike, bike and ride more than 58 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueAt over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. Start a visit at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center, hike, bike and ride more than 58 miles of trails, or follow the road to the top of the mountain for spectacular views.
Superstition Mountains
A favorite of local hikers. Truly a magical place!
Piestewa Peak Park
2701 E Squaw Peak DrCave Creek Regional Park
37019 N Lava LnMcDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park DrFamily Fun
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveMini golf, arcade, bumper boats, and a GREAT waterpark
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyButterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaOdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaDave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum BlvdRight around the corner from the house! An easy walk to a great park. Features a shaded playground, ramadas, basketball courts, and sand volleyball courts.
6 locals recommend
Pima Park
8600 E Thomas RdRight around the corner from the house! An easy walk to a great park. Features a shaded playground, ramadas, basketball courts, and sand volleyball courts.
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
9500 East Vía de VenturaArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StYou will want to spend some time there- plan for it. Great for all ages. They also have
concerts and events, so check it out ahead of time for tickets!
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdYou will want to spend some time there- plan for it. Great for all ages. They also have
concerts and events, so check it out ahead of time for tickets!
You'll find this state park southeast of Tucson in Benson, AZ. Visit the website to make a reservation for a standard or specialty cave tour.
216 locals recommend
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90You'll find this state park southeast of Tucson in Benson, AZ. Visit the website to make a reservation for a standard or specialty cave tour.
Fun in the Sun
Head to the northwest end of the valley to visit the beautiful Lake Pleasant surrounded by the equally beautiful Sonoran desert. Slide down the world's largest floating water slide, enjoy a dinner cruise, rent a boat or a stand up paddle board, or even go on a moonlight scorpion hunt. There is so much to do at Lake Pleasant- don't forget your sunscreen!
239 locals recommend
Lake Pleasant
Head to the northwest end of the valley to visit the beautiful Lake Pleasant surrounded by the equally beautiful Sonoran desert. Slide down the world's largest floating water slide, enjoy a dinner cruise, rent a boat or a stand up paddle board, or even go on a moonlight scorpion hunt. There is so much to do at Lake Pleasant- don't forget your sunscreen!
One of the 4 reservoirs created by the damming of the Salt River. Rent a boat, grab a fishing pole, water ski and keep your eyes peeled for abundant wildlife! Check out the Dolly Steamboat for a relaxing tour of the lake with dinner or without.
131 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
One of the 4 reservoirs created by the damming of the Salt River. Rent a boat, grab a fishing pole, water ski and keep your eyes peeled for abundant wildlife! Check out the Dolly Steamboat for a relaxing tour of the lake with dinner or without.
Tubing down the Salt River is a classic Arizona summer activity. Think of the cool water, the sun on your face, meeting new floating friends, and wild horses standing majestically along the riverbank.
242 locals recommend
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayTubing down the Salt River is a classic Arizona summer activity. Think of the cool water, the sun on your face, meeting new floating friends, and wild horses standing majestically along the riverbank.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Hiking safety is NO JOKE- Arizona is a different climate!
STAY SAFE– AVOID A RESCUE!
1) Hydrate BEFORE you go and always take more water than you think you will need
2) Wear sunscreen, a hat, and proper close toed shoes
3) Charge your cell phone before you go and carry it with you
4) Stay on the trails.
Getting around
Do you need a car?
Uber and Lyfts are plentiful in this area, but renting a car is easy too. I would definitely recommend renting a car if you want to explore more of Arizona outside of Scottsdale. There is much to see and experience in the valley and gorgeous day trips outside of Phoenix metro as well!