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Explore Scottsdale from The Sunkiss

141 hand-checked places — 34 golf picks alone — each with an official booking link and door-to-door directions from the house.

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Golf

TPC Scottsdale — Stadium Course

Home of the WM Phoenix Open and the famous par-3 16th stadium hole.

Scottsdale · 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book 60+ days out for winter mornings; twilight rates are the value play.

Book a tee time

Golf

TPC Scottsdale — Champions Course

The friendlier sibling: same conditioning, wider corridors, far kinder scores.

Scottsdale · 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Great first round of a trip when half the group hasn’t swung in months.

Book a tee time

Golf

Grayhawk Golf Club — Raptor

Tour-quality desert parkland course that hosts the NCAA Championships.

Scottsdale · 8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Quill Creek Café afterward — the patio is part of the round.

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Golf

Grayhawk Golf Club — Talon

Dramatic desert target golf with boulder outcrops and the “Three Sisters” stretch.

Scottsdale · 8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Play it from one tee up — the forced carries add up fast.

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Golf

Troon North — Monument

Boulder-strewn Pinnacle Peak desert golf, routinely ranked Arizona’s best public round.

Scottsdale · 10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: First tee times get the calm air and the best light for photos.

Book a tee time

Golf

Troon North — Pinnacle

A touch tighter and more elevation-driven than Monument, with huge desert views.

Scottsdale · 10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Ask about the replay rate if the group wants 36 in a day.

Book a tee time

Golf

We-Ko-Pa — Saguaro

Coore & Crenshaw walkable desert course with zero homes in sight.

Fort McDowell · 18200 E Toh Vee Cir, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Walk it — the routing was designed for it and caddies are available.

Book a tee time

Golf

We-Ko-Pa — Cholla

Big, bold desert golf on tribal land with Four Peaks framing nearly every shot.

Fort McDowell · 18200 E Toh Vee Cir, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Pair with lunch at the clubhouse before heading back down the 87.

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Golf

Talking Stick — O’odham

Coore & Crenshaw links-style flatland with firm turf and clever angles.

Scottsdale · 9998 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: One of the best walking rounds in the Valley and usually great value.

Book a tee time

Golf

Talking Stick — Piipaash

Tree-lined, water-guarded and more forgiving off the tee than its sibling.

Scottsdale · 9998 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Great late-afternoon nine if you only have half a day.

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Golf

Camelback Golf Club — Ambiente

Modern desert-links design with wide fairways and mountain backdrops.

Scottsdale · 7847 N Mockingbird Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The most beginner-friendly “nice” course close to the house.

Book a tee time

Golf

Camelback Golf Club — Padre

Classic tree-lined resort layout, shorter and very playable for mixed groups.

Scottsdale · 7847 N Mockingbird Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Perfect arrival-day round — you can be back at the pool by mid-afternoon.

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Golf

McCormick Ranch — Palm Course

Lakes, palms and old-school Scottsdale resort golf minutes from the house.

Scottsdale · 7505 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Closest full-length course to The Sunkiss.

Book a tee time

Golf

McCormick Ranch — Pine Course

Longer, water-heavy companion course with Camelback Mountain views.

Scottsdale · 7505 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Twilight rounds here are the cheapest good golf nearby.

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Golf

The Phoenician Golf Club

Reimagined 18 tucked into the base of Camelback Mountain.

Scottsdale · 6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Non-guests can play — book early and stay for a drink at the clubhouse.

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Golf

Boulders Resort Golf — North

Jay Morrish desert golf weaving through 12-million-year-old granite boulders.

Scottsdale · 34631 N Tom Darlington Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Cooler up in Carefree — a good pick when the Valley is baking.

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Golf

Boulders Resort Golf — South

The more rolling of the two Boulders courses, with knockout closing holes.

Scottsdale · 34631 N Tom Darlington Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Combine with lunch in Carefree’s town center.

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Golf

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

Canyon golf in Fountain Hills famous for its brutal, brilliant closing six.

Fountain Hills · 13100 N SunRidge Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Bring extra balls for “The Wicked Six.”

Book a tee time

Golf

Eagle Mountain Golf Club

Elevated tees and huge valley views on a compact, fun Fountain Hills layout.

Fountain Hills · 14915 E Eagle Mountain Pkwy, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The 18th green is one of the best photo finishes around.

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Golf

Legend Trail Golf Club

Rees Jones desert course in north Scottsdale, quieter and very fairly priced.

Scottsdale · 9462 E Legendary Ln, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Good choice if the group wants a real desert course without resort pricing.

Book a tee time

Golf

Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club

Walkable par-70 in south Scottsdale — easy pace, easy price.

Scottsdale · 7605 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Local move: Best beginner round in town; nine holes fits an afternoon.

Official site

Golf

Starfire Golf Club

Three nines by Arnold Palmer right in central Scottsdale.

Scottsdale · 11500 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Mix-and-match nines make it easy to squeeze in a quick round.

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Golf

Continental Golf Course

Short, flat executive 18 — perfect for kids, beginners and quick evenings.

Scottsdale · 7920 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Local move: Cheap, fast and a great way to test the group before a big course.

Official site

Golf

Orange Tree Golf Resort

Classic 1950s parkland layout, one of the closest courses to the house.

Scottsdale · 10601 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Local move: Easy walk-on tee times in the afternoon.

Official site

Golf

Papago Golf Club

Restored municipal gem beneath the red buttes of Papago Park.

Phoenix · 5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Arizona State’s home course — great conditions for a public rate.

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Golf

ASU Karsten Golf Course

Pete Dye links-style course near Tempe with mounding, pot bunkers and fast greens.

Tempe · 1125 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

Local move: Pairs well with a Tempe dinner on Mill Avenue.

Official site

Golf

Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge

Two courses — Faldo and Palmer — spread across wide north Phoenix desert.

Phoenix · 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The Faldo course has more than 100 bunkers; take the extra sand wedge.

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Golf

Longbow Golf Club

Mesa favorite with immaculate turf, generous fairways and great value.

Mesa · 5601 E Longbow Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85215

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Often the best conditioning-per-dollar round in the East Valley.

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Golf

Whirlwind Golf Club

Two Gary Panks courses on Gila River land, wide open and wind-swept.

Chandler · 5692 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Worth the drive for a big group — tee sheets are rarely crowded.

Book a tee time

Golf

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes

Big, bunkered, tour-tested layout south of the Valley for a serious golf day.

Maricopa · 48456 W Highway 238, Maricopa, AZ 85139

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Make it the group’s one road-trip round and book a shuttle.

Book a tee time

Golf

Verrado Golf Club

Victory and Founders courses climbing the White Tank Mountains.

Buckeye · 4242 N Golf Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Cooler mornings and huge elevation change; go early.

Book a tee time

Golf

Quintero Golf Club

Remote, mountainous and consistently ranked among Arizona’s top public courses.

Peoria · 16752 W State Route 74, Peoria, AZ 85383

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: A bucket-list round — allow a full day and pack food for the drive.

Book a tee time

Golf

Aguila Golf Course

Under-the-radar Gary Panks municipal in south Phoenix with a fun executive nine.

Laveen · 8440 S 35th Ave, Laveen, AZ 85339

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Cheapest legit 18 in the metro — bring the beginners.

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Golf

Top Golf Scottsdale

Climate-controlled bays, targets and food — golf for people who don’t golf.

Scottsdale · 9500 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Reserve a bay for evenings; walk-ins wait an hour or more on weekends.

Reserve a bay

Outdoors

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

More than 200 miles of free desert trail across Scottsdale’s protected foothills.

Scottsdale · 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Start early, double your water and skip dog walks above 90°F.

Choose a trail

Outdoors

Pinnacle Peak Park

A 3.5-mile out-and-back with the best sunset light in north Scottsdale.

Scottsdale · 26802 N 102nd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Small lot — arrive before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

Trail details

Outdoors

Camelback Mountain — Echo Canyon

The Valley’s signature summit hike: steep, scrambly and worth every step.

Phoenix · 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Not a casual walk — 1,200 feet of climbing with handrail sections.

Hike details

Outdoors

Papago Park + Hole-in-the-Rock

Easy red-rock trails and a 10-minute climb to a natural window over Phoenix.

Phoenix · 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Best sunset payoff for the least effort in the whole Valley.

Park info

Outdoors

Desert Botanical Garden

Five desert trails, rotating art installations and after-dark experiences.

Phoenix · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Reserve online; summer hours shift around the heat.

Reserve admission

Outdoors

Tom’s Thumb Trailhead

Granite-studded climb to a landmark boulder with 360-degree views.

Scottsdale · 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Shade is nonexistent — this is a cool-season or dawn hike.

Trailhead info

Outdoors

Gateway Loop Trail

A 4.5-mile loop that’s the perfect “real hike” without the summit suffering.

Scottsdale · 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The trailhead has restrooms, water and easy parking.

Trailhead info

Outdoors

Scottsdale Greenbelt Bike Path

Eleven flat, shaded miles of paved path linking parks, lakes and golf.

Scottsdale · Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Rent cruisers in Old Town and ride north with the breeze.

Route map

Outdoors

Saguaro Lake

Boat rentals, a paddle-wheel cruise and swim coves in the Tonto National Forest.

Mesa · Saguaro Lake Marina, Mesa, AZ 85215

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Buy the Tonto Pass online before you leave the house.

Plan a lake day

Outdoors

Salt River Tubing

Float the Lower Salt past wild horses — a Phoenix summer ritual.

Mesa · 9200 N Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ 85215

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Seasonal (roughly May–September). Cash for shuttle, water shoes required.

Check the season

Outdoors

Fountain Hills Fountain + Park

One of the world’s tallest fountains, firing on the hour over a lakeside park.

Fountain Hills · 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Shows run 15 minutes on the hour; combine with a Fountain Hills patio lunch.

Park info

Outdoors

Butterfly Wonderland

A rainforest atrium full of butterflies plus reptile and insect exhibits.

Scottsdale · 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: A great heat-of-the-day option; pair it with OdySea next door.

Buy tickets

Culture

Old Town Scottsdale

Nine walkable districts of galleries, shops and 100+ restaurants.

Scottsdale · E Main St & N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Thursday evening ArtWalk (7–9 p.m.) is free and the best intro to town.

Plan Old Town

Culture

Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert laboratory and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Scottsdale · 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Timed tours sell out in season — reserve well ahead.

Book a tour

Culture

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

SMoCA’s rotating contemporary exhibitions inside the Civic Center arts campus.

Scottsdale · 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Small enough for an hour, air-conditioned enough for an afternoon.

See exhibitions

Culture

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Concerts, comedy, dance and theater a block off Old Town’s main drag.

Scottsdale · 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Check the calendar before you finalize dates — it fills fast.

See what’s on

Culture

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Smithsonian-affiliated western art, history and Native craftsmanship.

Scottsdale · 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The best rainy-day (or 110°F) museum in town.

Plan a visit

Culture

Heard Museum

World-class American Indian art and history, widely considered Arizona’s finest museum.

Phoenix · 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Allow two hours; the courtyard café is genuinely good.

Buy tickets

Culture

Musical Instrument Museum

Instruments and performances from every country on earth, with wireless audio.

Phoenix · 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Closest world-class museum to the house — easily a three-hour stop.

Buy tickets

Culture

Scottsdale Arts District Galleries

Dozens of galleries spanning western, contemporary and Native work.

Scottsdale · Main St Arts District, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Most stay open late on ArtWalk Thursdays.

Gallery map

Culture

Cosanti Originals

Paolo Soleri’s studio compound where bronze windbells are still poured by hand.

Paradise Valley · 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Free to wander; bronze pours usually happen weekday mornings.

Visit the studio

Culture

Wonderspaces Arizona

Large-scale immersive art installations you walk into rather than look at.

Scottsdale · 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Timed entry; teens actually love this one.

Buy tickets

Culture

Scottsdale Historic Old Adobe Mission

The 1933 hand-built adobe church at the quiet edge of Old Town.

Scottsdale · 3817 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Free, five minutes, and a nice pause between shops.

Visitor info

Family

OdySea Aquarium

The Southwest’s largest aquarium: sharks, penguins, rays and a rotating theater.

Scottsdale · 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Combo tickets bundle neighboring Boardwalk attractions.

Buy tickets

Family

Arizona Boardwalk

One campus with the aquarium, butterflies, Dolphinaris-era exhibits and mini golf.

Scottsdale · 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Buy the multi-attraction pass if you have kids under 12.

See attractions

Family

Phoenix Zoo

Arizona’s largest zoo, with a stingray bay, safari train and splash areas.

Phoenix · 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Go at opening in warm months — animals nap by 11 a.m.

Buy tickets

Family

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Train rides, a carousel, playgrounds and shade — a Scottsdale classic for little kids.

Scottsdale · 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Free entry; rides are a few dollars each. Bring cash.

Park info

Family

Butterfly Wonderland

Walk through 3,000 free-flying butterflies in a warm rainforest dome.

Scottsdale · 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Wear bright colors — butterflies land on you.

Buy tickets

Family

Odysea Mirror Maze + Pangaea

Mirror maze, laser room and a land-animal walkthrough for a quick indoor win.

Scottsdale · 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: A good 45-minute add-on when the aquarium line is long.

See attractions

Family

Octane Raceway

Indoor/outdoor electric karting at real speed, plus arcade and food.

Scottsdale · 9119 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book race slots ahead on weekends; minimum height applies.

Book a race

Family

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Enormous indoor water park in Scottsdale with day passes for non-guests.

Scottsdale · 7333 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Day passes are limited — book online days in advance.

Day pass info

Family

Medieval Times Scottsdale

Jousting, horses and a two-hour dinner show that kids talk about for years.

Scottsdale · 9051 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Arrive 60 minutes early for the pre-show and better seats.

Book a show

Family

Sunset Trail Rides at MacDonald’s Ranch

Guided desert horseback rides for all ages, including breakfast and steak rides.

Scottsdale · 26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book the sunset ride and eat afterward at the ranch cookout.

Book a ride

Family

Enchanted Island at Encanto Park

A vintage-style amusement park with a 1948 carousel and paddle boats.

Phoenix · 1202 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Cheap, charming and perfect for kids under eight.

Ride info

Food & Drink

FnB Restaurant

Arizona-focused seasonal cooking and an all-Arizona wine list in Old Town.

Scottsdale · 7125 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Small room — reserve two to three weeks out in season.

Reserve a table

Food & Drink

The Mission Old Town

Modern Latin plates, tableside guacamole and a salt-wall dining room.

Scottsdale · 3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Sit on the patio across from the adobe mission at sunset.

Reserve a table

Food & Drink

Citizen Public House

Gastropub staple famous for its original chopped salad and late kitchen.

Scottsdale · 7111 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Bar seats are first come — a good post-9 p.m. dinner plan.

Reserve a table

Food & Drink

Hash Kitchen

Brunch with a build-your-own bloody mary bar and a DJ — made for groups.

Scottsdale · 8777 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Put your name in from the car; weekend waits run long.

Join the waitlist

Food & Drink

Postino Kierland

Bruschetta boards and wine minutes from the house — the easy group dinner.

Scottsdale · 15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Weekdays before 5 p.m.: board plus a bottle for a bargain.

Reserve a table

Food & Drink

Ocean 44

Polished seafood and steak from the Mastro family — the big-night-out pick.

Scottsdale · 4748 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Ask for a booth and order the seafood tower for the table.

Reserve a table

Food & Drink

Chula Seafood Uptown

Boat-to-counter fish from the family’s own San Diego boat.

Scottsdale · 8015 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Lunch only until it sells out — go before 1 p.m.

See the menu

Food & Drink

Los Sombreros

Regional Mexican cooking and a deep mezcal list in a converted house.

Scottsdale · 2534 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Order the mole — it’s the reason locals keep coming back.

Reserve a table

Food & Drink

The Sugar Bowl

Pink-vinyl ice cream parlor open since 1958 — a required family stop.

Scottsdale · 4005 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Cash-friendly, kid-proof and right in the middle of Old Town shopping.

See the menu

Food & Drink

Old Town Farmers Market

Saturday-morning market with local produce, tamales, salsas and coffee.

Scottsdale · 3806 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Seasonal (roughly October–May), 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Stock the house here.

Market details

Food & Drink

Arizona Wine + Brewery Trail

Tasting rooms, craft breweries and distilleries clustered around Old Town.

Old Town Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book a guided walking or trolley tour so nobody drives.

Plan a tasting

Food & Drink

Cartel Coffee Lab

Arizona-roasted coffee and the morning fuel run before a hike or tee time.

Scottsdale · 7124 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Order a bag to brew back at the house.

Find a location

Nightlife

Old Town Bar District

Rooftops, dance clubs, dive bars and live music inside a few walkable blocks.

Scottsdale · E Indian Plaza & N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Rideshare both ways; the whole district is compact enough to walk between stops.

Explore nightlife

Nightlife

Casa Amigos

Two-level tequila bar and patio for an Old Town group outing.

Scottsdale · 7301 E Butherus Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Reserve a table for groups of eight or more.

Reserve a table

Nightlife

Maya Day + Nightclub

Day club poolside get-togethers and DJ nights for an offsite group outing.

Scottsdale · 7333 E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Buy tickets or a cabana ahead; door lines are brutal.

Get on the list

Nightlife

The Mint Ultra Lounge

High-energy club nights with bottle service and a large dance floor.

Scottsdale · 7373 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Doors get strict after midnight — go early or reserve.

Reserve a table

Nightlife

Whiskey Row Scottsdale

Dierks Bentley’s country bar with live bands, line dancing and a rooftop.

Scottsdale · 4245 N Craftsman Ct, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The most fun option for a mixed group that isn’t a club crowd.

See the lineup

Nightlife

Bottled Blonde

Pizza, beer garden and a late-night crowd in a cavernous indoor-outdoor space.

Scottsdale · 7340 E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Dress code enforced after 9 p.m.

Reserve a table

Nightlife

Sip Coffee & Beer Garage

Low-key patio, ping-pong and craft beer for a night that stays mellow.

Scottsdale · 3617 N Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The best option if half your group wants a quiet table.

See hours

Nightlife

Talking Stick Resort Casino

Casino floor, poker room, Degree 270 rooftop lounge and concert venue.

Scottsdale · 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Rooftop views at sunset are worth the trip even if you don’t gamble.

See what’s on

Nightlife

Rusty Spur Saloon

Tiny, loud, old-west saloon with live country music every afternoon and night.

Scottsdale · 7245 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Cash bar, standing room only, and completely worth it.

See the lineup

Nightlife

Comedy at Stand Up Live / Rick Bronson’s

National touring comedians most weekends, with dinner and drink service.

Phoenix · 50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Two-item minimum; buy seats early for headliner weekends.

Buy tickets

Adventure

Hot Air Expeditions

Sunrise balloon flights over the Sonoran Desert with a catered landing.

Phoenix · 2243 E Rose Garden Loop, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Plan 3–4½ hours door to door; closed-toe shoes required.

Check flights

Adventure

Desert Wolf Tours — Tomcar ATV

Drive your own off-road Tomcar through the Sonoran backcountry.

Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: They pick up at the house — the easiest big-group adventure to organize.

Book a tour

Adventure

Green Zebra Adventures Jeep Tours

Open-air Jeep runs into the desert with sunset and Apache Trail options.

Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Local move: Sunset departures sell out first in cooler months.

Official site

Adventure

Stellar Adventures Hummer Tours

Hummer off-roading, night-vision desert runs and target-shooting add-ons.

Scottsdale · 7345 E Acoma Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The night tour is genuinely different from every other desert trip.

Book a tour

Adventure

Arizona Outdoor Adventures (AOA)

Guided Sonoran hiking, biking and kayaking trips with gear and transport included.

Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Good option if you want a guide for a first desert hike with a mixed-fitness group.

Browse trips

Adventure

Skydive Arizona

The world’s largest skydiving center, in Eloy, with tandem jumps daily.

Eloy · 4900 N Taylor Rd, Eloy, AZ 85131

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book a morning slot and make it the whole day’s plan.

Book a jump

Adventure

Arizona Outback Adventures

Guided hiking, biking and kayaking trips built for mixed-ability groups.

Scottsdale · 16447 N 91st St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Their Salt River kayak trip is the best low-effort water day nearby.

See trips

Adventure

Ponderosa Stables Desert Rides

Horseback rides through South Mountain Park, including steak cookouts.

Phoenix · 10215 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Sunset ride plus dinner is a perfect no-driving evening.

Book a ride

Adventure

Scottsdale Segway + E-Bike Tours

Guided rides through Old Town, the greenbelt and the arts district.

Old Town Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Morning tours dodge the heat and the traffic.

Find a tour

Adventure

Scottsdale Indoor Skydiving (iFLY)

Vertical wind tunnel flights for ages three and up — no airplane required.

Scottsdale · 9206 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Great backup plan on a windy or rainy day.

Book a flight

Adventure

Rock climbing at AZ on the Rocks

Big indoor climbing gym with day passes, rentals and intro lessons.

Scottsdale · 16447 N 91st St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Closest rainy-day energy burn for teenagers.

Day pass info

Spa & Wellness

Luna Spa at The Scottsdale Resort

Steam, sauna, cold plunge and hot tub with an amenity day pass.

Scottsdale · 7700 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Day pass is 18+; treatments are booked separately.

Book spa time

Spa & Wellness

The Spa at Camelback Inn

A landmark desert spa with pools, treatments and mountain views.

Scottsdale · 5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Local move: Treatment guests get the pool and fitness campus for the day.

Official site

Spa & Wellness

Alvadora Spa at Royal Palms

Mediterranean-inspired treatments in one of the prettiest courtyards in Phoenix.

Phoenix · 5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book back-to-back appointments so the group overlaps in the courtyard.

Book a treatment

Spa & Wellness

VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho

Midcentury-cool spa with an oxygen bar and a rooftop pool scene next door.

Scottsdale · 6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Pair a massage with lunch at ZuZu downstairs.

Book a treatment

Spa & Wellness

Joya Spa at Omni Montelucia

Moroccan-styled spa under Camelback Mountain with a rooftop relaxation deck.

Paradise Valley · 4949 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Arrive an hour early to use the hammam and pools.

Book a treatment

Spa & Wellness

Aji Spa at Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass

Treatments rooted in Pima and Maricopa traditions on tribal land.

Chandler · 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The most distinctly Arizona spa experience in the Valley.

Book a treatment

Spa & Wellness

Mobile massage at the house

Licensed therapists bring tables to the patio for back-to-back appointments.

Scottsdale · 6222 E Aster Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book two therapists so a group of eight finishes in one afternoon.

Find a provider

Spa & Wellness

Sedona-style yoga + sound baths

Drop-in classes and private sessions across Old Town studios.

Old Town Scottsdale · Old Town Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Many studios will send an instructor to a rental for a group class.

Find a class

Spa & Wellness

IV therapy + recovery lounges

Hydration drips, cryotherapy and compression services in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Most will do in-home visits for groups, including wedding parties getting ready together.

Find a provider

Spa & Wellness

Sanctuary Spa on Camelback

Asian-inspired treatments and quiet meditation gardens on the mountain’s north slope.

Paradise Valley · 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book a Watsu session if you want the signature experience.

Book a treatment

Shopping

Kierland Commons

Walkable open-air shops and restaurants — the closest good night out to the house.

Scottsdale · 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Park once and walk between Kierland and Quarter.

Store directory

Shopping

Scottsdale Quarter

Upscale retail, a big cinema and patio dining right across from Kierland.

Scottsdale · 15059 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The fountain lawn is a nice pre-dinner spot with kids.

Store directory

Shopping

Scottsdale Fashion Square

The Southwest’s flagship mall — luxury wing, Apple, and a huge food hall.

Scottsdale · 7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Best air-conditioned afternoon in the middle of a heat wave.

Store directory

Shopping

Old Town Shops on Fifth Avenue

Independent boutiques, turquoise jewelry and souvenir shops in a walkable strip.

Scottsdale · E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Best place for actual Arizona gifts rather than mall brands.

Plan a stroll

Shopping

The Shops at Gainey Village

Quiet, upscale plaza with cafés, home shops and a great grocery run.

Scottsdale · 8877 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Local move: Easy stop on the way back from a north Scottsdale hike.

Official site

Shopping

Scottsdale Marketplace + antique malls

Vintage furniture, western decor and turquoise across several big showrooms.

Scottsdale · N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Allow an hour — these places are much larger than they look.

Find a shop

Shopping

Sprouts + AJ’s Fine Foods (house stock-up)

The two closest grocery runs for a big-group arrival day.

Scottsdale · 7141 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: AJ’s has the better prepared foods; Sprouts is the cheaper bulk run.

Find a store

Shopping

Total Wine & More Scottsdale

The easiest single stop to stock the bar for the whole stay.

Scottsdale · 15570 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Order online for curbside pickup on arrival day.

Order pickup

Shopping

Outlets at Anthem

Open-air outlet shopping north of the Valley for a rainy or cool-day trip.

Phoenix · 4250 W Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Combine with a drive up to Cave Creek for lunch.

Store directory

Shopping

Cave Creek + Carefree shops

Western storefronts, art galleries and saloons in the desert foothills.

Cave Creek · E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Sunday afternoon here is one of the best low-key group outings.

Plan the drive

Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field

Air-conditioned MLB baseball with a retractable roof and a pool deck.

Phoenix · 401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Summer games are indoors and cold — bring a layer.

Buy tickets

Sports

Phoenix Suns

NBA nights downtown, minutes from Phoenix restaurants and bars.

Phoenix · 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Park once downtown and make a full evening of it.

Buy tickets

Sports

Arizona Cardinals

NFL Sundays at State Farm Stadium with a roll-in field and full roof.

Glendale · 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Traffic is real — leave two hours before kickoff.

Buy tickets

Sports

Arizona Coyotes / Mullett Arena events

College hockey, concerts and arena events on the ASU campus in Tempe.

Tempe · 411 S Packard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Small venue — every seat is genuinely close.

See events

Sports

Cactus League Spring Training

Fifteen MLB teams play across the Valley every February and March.

Scottsdale · 7408 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Scottsdale Stadium (Giants) is 12 minutes away and the best atmosphere.

See the schedule

Sports

WM Phoenix Open

February’s “Greatest Show on Grass” — 500,000+ fans at TPC Scottsdale.

Scottsdale · 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Book the house a year out for this week; rideshare only.

Tickets + info

Sports

Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

January’s enormous collector-car auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Scottsdale · 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Even non-car people enjoy a half-day walk-through.

Event info

Sports

Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld

One of the world’s largest Arabian horse shows, every February.

Scottsdale · 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Free general admission most days; the shopping row is huge.

Event info

Sports

Phoenix Raceway NASCAR weekends

Two big NASCAR weekends a year, including the championship race.

Avondale · 7602 S Avondale Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85323

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Bring ear protection and buy the scanner rental.

Buy tickets

Sports

Pickleball + tennis at Bell Road courts

Public courts minutes away when the group wants a morning game.

Scottsdale · 17015 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Go before 9 a.m. in summer; courts are first come, first served.

Court locations

Day Trips

Sedona red rocks

Cathedral Rock, Oak Creek and a whole day of red-rock scenery.

Sedona · Sedona, AZ 86336

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Leave by 7 a.m. — parking at trailheads fills before 9.

Plan the drive

Day Trips

Grand Canyon South Rim

Doable as a very long day; better as an overnight with a Sedona stop.

Grand Canyon Village · Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: If you go and back in a day, plan 10+ hours door to door.

Park info

Day Trips

Apache Trail + Canyon Lake

Winding desert scenic drive to a steamboat cruise and lakeside lunch.

Apache Junction · 16802 AZ-88, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Check road status before you go — sections close after storms.

Cruise info

Day Trips

Jerome ghost town

A former copper boomtown clinging to a mountainside, now art galleries and wine.

Jerome · Jerome, AZ 86331

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Combine with Verde Valley wine tasting on the way home.

Plan the drive

Day Trips

Verde Valley Wine Trail

Arizona’s wine country around Cottonwood and Old Town Clarkdale.

Cottonwood · Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Hire a driver — tasting rooms are spread across several towns.

Trail map

Day Trips

Verde Canyon Railroad

A four-hour vintage train ride through a canyon you can’t reach by car.

Clarkdale · 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: First-class includes food; open-air cars are the point.

Book seats

Day Trips

Tucson + Saguaro National Park

Cactus forests, the Desert Museum and Tucson’s food scene in one long day.

Tucson · Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ 85743

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is the highlight — go in the morning.

Park info

Day Trips

Prescott + Whiskey Row

Pine trees, 20 degrees cooler and a historic courthouse square.

Prescott · Prescott, AZ 86301

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: The best summer escape that isn’t Flagstaff.

Plan the drive

Day Trips

Flagstaff + Snowbowl

Alpine air, a walkable downtown and scenic gondola rides year-round.

Flagstaff · 9300 N Snowbowl Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Winter means snow — check chains and road conditions.

Mountain info

Day Trips

Superstition Mountains + Goldfield

A reconstructed 1890s mining town, mine tours and desert hikes at Lost Dutchman.

Apache Junction · 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Official link verified Aug 2026

Local move: Easy half-day that still feels like a real road trip.

Visitor info

Planning the rest of the trip

Every listing above is a real, officially linked place across Scottsdale, Old Town, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and the wider Phoenix area — use the filters to build a day around golf, hiking, dining or the arts, and the directions button for door-to-door routing from the house. For fall and winter trips, verify seasonal hours, weather and access conditions on each official site before setting out.

Timing the visit around something specific? The Scottsdale events calendar lists only officially confirmed dates, with annual experiences flagged separately until organizers announce theirs. When you have a shortlist, plan the stay or Check availability.

Want the wider Scottsdale picture rather than what's near this house? Read the Scottsdale destination guide on Trailstead Stays.