Happy Desert House | Scottsdale Guide
Food scene
Portillo's Hot Dogs
65 S McClintock DrA Chicago-Land Fave of ours.
Rosati's Pizza
10855 N 116th StOur favorite Chicago Style Pizza
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cena y torneo de la época medieval
9051 East Vía de VenturaJousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space
City/town information
Scottsdale, Arizona is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the foot of the scenic McDowell Mountains. It is bordered by Phoenix to the West, the Tonto National Forrest to the North, the McDowell Mountains to the East, and the Salt River to the South.
Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.
Old Town Scottsdale is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.
Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city’s northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert at the foot of the scenic McDowell Mountains. It is bordered by Phoenix to the West, the Tonto National Forrest to the North, the McDowell Mountains to the East, and the Salt River to the South.
Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.
Old Town Scottsdale is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries.
Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city’s northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.
Sightseeing
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Open to the public for tours, Taliesin West is located on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taliesin West
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Open to the public for tours, Taliesin West is located on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdMLB Spring Training
Largest aquarium in the Southwest United States
603 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario OdySea
9500 East Vía de VenturaLargest aquarium in the Southwest United States
Museum featuring the art, culture and history of 19 states in the American West
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayMuseum featuring the art, culture and history of 19 states in the American West
Unique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs
1378 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdUnique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs
The ultimate experience on Scottsdale golf courses
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Troon North Golf Club
10320 E Dynamite BlvdThe ultimate experience on Scottsdale golf courses
Hiking & Recreation
Papago Park - This range is known for its massive buttes that rise and fall throughout the park. The trails that interlace the area are generally easy treks. The smooth footing and low elevation gain make it a popular place for running and mountain biking. Papago Park is home two of the regions most visited attractions, the world-class Phoenix Zoo and the stunning Desert Botanical Garden. Additionally, the park boasts an archery range, orienteering course, Papago Ponds fishing lagoon, the Hall of Flame Museum, Papago Sports Complex, and the Papago Golf Course, home of the Arizona State Sun Devils' golf team.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
625 N Galvin Pkwy
625 North Galvin ParkwayPapago Park - This range is known for its massive buttes that rise and fall throughout the park. The trails that interlace the area are generally easy treks. The smooth footing and low elevation gain make it a popular place for running and mountain biking. Papago Park is home two of the regions most visited attractions, the world-class Phoenix Zoo and the stunning Desert Botanical Garden. Additionally, the park boasts an archery range, orienteering course, Papago Ponds fishing lagoon, the Hall of Flame Museum, Papago Sports Complex, and the Papago Golf Course, home of the Arizona State Sun Devils' golf team.
Popular recreation destination for hiking and rock climbing.
1752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DrivePopular recreation destination for hiking and rock climbing.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Wear Layers
When the sun goes down in the desert, it may get a little chilly.