Scottsdale Vacation & Tourism Guide
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Scottsdale’s setting in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert gives visitors bountiful opportunities for outdoor adventure in places like the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. For adventure of the indoor variety, arts aficionados will appreciate the city’s more than 125 galleries, studios and museums. One of the top arts destinations in the United States, Scottsdale attracts world-renowned talent to its galleries, museums and performing arts centers.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. The Phoenician
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 162 reviews from 5 sources
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" I have traveled a lot and stayed in nice places." — source Priceline
" The rooms were spacious, clean and nicely decorated." — source Travelocity
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1. Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Take a guided tour through world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter retreat and ... more
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2. Giligin's
This place takes its party seriously and is not for the faint-of-heart. ... more
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3. Cowboy Ciao
... American cuisine with Southwest-Italian influences, an innovative wine list (3,000+ selections, 10-time Wine Spectator Award winner) and fun, friendly service ... more
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4. Handlebar J
This booming establishment is like three places under one roof; a family dining restaurant, a large happening bar, and a nightclub ... more
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5. Casino Arizona
This new casino offers exciting options for entertainment, dining and gambling. Find 100,000 square feet of fun ... more
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6. FBR Open
... of the PGA Tour FBR Open in Phoenix which is attended by more than 500,000 golf fans each year, the TPC of Scottsdale is one of the premier courses in all of Arizona. Each hole provides a new twist, melding the game natural... more
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7. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
topics: contemporary art. more
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8. McCormick Ranch Golf Club
This club offers two 18-hole par 72 courses. The Pine course, with it's challenging narrow fairways and mature ... more
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9. Continental Golf Course
This Par 60 18-hole course offers a fine Scottsdale address and dual tee sets. The front tees run 3,374 ... more
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10. Camelback Country Club Golf Course
The Phoenician is located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, and is approximately nine miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. ... more
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1. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
... Short :With a decor of dark wood, leather upholstery and soft lighting, this clubby steakhouse has a warm, upscale feel. The menu's focus is prime beef (aged up to four weeks), from bone-in rib eye and filet mignon to New Y... more
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2. Mastro's Ocean Club
... Short :The Mastro Group's seafood restaurant in North Scottsdale's uber-popular Kierland Commons is a sprawling space featuring huge tables covered with white linens, wrought-iron chandeliers and a stylish piano bar. The va... more
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3. Mastro's Steakhouse
This upscale steakhouse features prime steaks and fresh seafood in generous portions. Lively and cosmopolitan, it ... more
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4. Bamboo Club (The)
Owner Debbie Bloy, Chef Kwan Sun and staff turn out innovative Pan-Asian cuisine at two locations. The eatery displays ... more
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5. Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace
... Short :Dozens of candles and dangling lights greet guests in this expansive, yet romantic space. For people-watching, a table on the spacious patio or restaurant is the perfect perch; this restaurant is always guaranteed to... more
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6. Malee's on Main
Heat it up with Thai favorites in the Thai Bistro Room, or enjoy Japanese fare in the ... more
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7. Pischke's Paradise
... and burly owner Chris Pischke wears Hawaiian shirts and offers up a popular, casual, come-as-you-are feeling in his neighborhood restaurant. The space is dominated by a big rectangular bar that's used for eating breakfast a... more
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8. L'ecole Restaurant
Le Cordon Bleu cooking school teaches students at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute to prepare and serve ... more
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9. Don & Charlie's
For decades, this local hot spot has been a neighborhood haunt for downtown Scottsdale residents. It is not unusual ... more
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10. Barcelona - Scottsdale
... Flavors meet New World Cuisine at Barcelona's newest location in North Scottsdale. With over 25,000 square feet of fun, the possibilities for a great time are endless. Special occasions, elegant and upscale private events,... more
Top Rated Scottsdale Trips
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Greater Phoenix Area, a food focused tour. | Dec 31 07'
The minute you step off the plane expect to feel a warm rush of heat. No matter how many misting systems are installed, Phoenix is still a desert.... Continue reading »
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Leaving Scottsdale | Mar 19 06'
"The day finally arrived."
The day finally arrived. We're not sure everyone really thought we would do it, but we are. We finished packing the house down to the 11... Continue reading »
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December in Arizona | Dec 29 05'
Scottsdale was a great place to rest off before heading off to Old Mexico. We stayed with friends at the newly renovated Valley Ho! We didn't cat... Continue reading »
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Scottsdale August 24-27 2005 | Aug 23 05'
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Girls Trip to Scottsdale | Oct 29 00'
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