Food Scene
VU
14815 E Shea BlvdGreat food and nice view of Scootsdale & Mesa.
Arrivederci Cucina Italiana
12645 N Saguaro BlvdEl Encanto Restaurant
11044 North Saguaro BoulevardSapori D'Italia
11865 N Saguaro BlvdIn-N-Out Burger
12413 N Tatum BlvdNearby.
Chestnut Fine Foods & Provisions
2398 East Camelback RoadGood place for breakfast and lunch.
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdHomemade kambucha on tap.
Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
1610 S Stapley DrThe best ribs!!!
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Outdoors seating on the patio is best!
36 locals recommend
32 SHEA
10626 N 32nd StGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Outdoors seating on the patio is best!
Original Breakfast House
13623 N 32nd StWonderful place for breakfast.
Breadcrafters
3230 N Tatum BlvdBest for breakfast and lunch
Nearby and nice place for a quick breakfast or lunch. Breakfast has nice assortment of baked goods. Lunch has good assortment of fresh salads, sandwiches and soups.
14 locals recommend
Panera Bread
8777 N Scottsdale RdNearby and nice place for a quick breakfast or lunch. Breakfast has nice assortment of baked goods. Lunch has good assortment of fresh salads, sandwiches and soups.
Z'Tejas
10625 N Tatum BlvdTex-Mex. Nice Sunday brunch. Full bar. Patio seating.
Our go-to place for Indian food. Order ahead to take home and eat on our patio.
17 locals recommend
Marigold Maison
4720 E Cactus RdOur go-to place for Indian food. Order ahead to take home and eat on our patio.
Nearby. Upscale. Seasonal menu specializes in local produce.
28 locals recommend
Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdNearby. Upscale. Seasonal menu specializes in local produce.
Our out of town family members always want to go there. Beware of the wait.
47 locals recommend
Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant
7388 E Shea BlvdOur out of town family members always want to go there. Beware of the wait.
The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdUpscale. Great food! Nice patio.
Great views and highly rated food at a resort on Camelback Mountain. Pricey.
49 locals recommend
elements
5700 E McDonald DrGreat views and highly rated food at a resort on Camelback Mountain. Pricey.
Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdChipotle Mexican Grill
1515 N 7th AveClose.
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
4602 E Cactus RdNice place for lunch and dinner outdoors on their expansive patio.
84 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum BlvdNice place for lunch and dinner outdoors on their expansive patio.
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StA new gem, highly recommended by one of our guests.
10 locals recommend
Cook and Craft - a locals eatery
7306 East Shea BoulevardA new gem, highly recommended by one of our guests.
Parks & Nature
Fountain Park
12925 N Saguaro BlvdSaguaro Lake
Hiking, boating, fishing.
Incredible natural beauty along a scenic trail.
1751 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveIncredible natural beauty along a scenic trail.
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak DriveMiles of biking/hiking trails and stunning views.
Canaan in the Desert
9849 N 40th StMeditation garden just around the corner.
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueTempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveLake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N Castle Hot Springs RdHiking, boating, fishing.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Hiking. Petroglyphs.
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Fishing, hiking, boating.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 W Ruins DrArts & Culture
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American museum. World class!
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StEssentials
Fry's Food And Drug
7770 E McDowell RdBashas'
16605 E Palisades BlvdSafeway
13733 Fountain Hills BlvdBashas' Grocery Store
10631 N 32nd StAnother close grocery store.
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdSome unusual items.
Shopping
Target
12602 N Paradise Village Pkwy WWalmart Supercenter
4617 E Bell RdParadise Valley Mall
4568 E Cactus RdVery close.
Kierland Commons
Nice restaurants and shopping.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdScottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdDesert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdFry's Marketplace
1311 E Bell RdClosest grocery store and big!
Entertainment & Activities
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaAmazing!
Dolphinaris Arizona
9500 East Vía de VenturaRestaurant on top floor has great views of the valley. Especially recommended at sunset.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayRestaurant on top floor has great views of the valley. Especially recommended at sunset.
Stonecreek Golf Club
4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy SNearby golfing.
Orange Tree Resort
10601 N 56th StClose golfing.
The Phoenix Zoo
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrHome of the AZ Cardinals.
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveGlendale Arena. Home of AZ Coyotes. NHL
Phoenix Suns
201 E Jefferson StChase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the AZ Diamondbacks baseball team.
Sightseeing
One of the great desert gardens of the world. Special events, like Luminaria during December. Chihuly glass displayed in natural settings throughout the park.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
One of the great desert gardens of the world. Special events, like Luminaria during December. Chihuly glass displayed in natural settings throughout the park.
Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's winter residence and learn about the famous architect and his school.
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdTour Frank Lloyd Wright's winter residence and learn about the famous architect and his school.
Soleri Bridge
4420 N Scottsdale Rd