John’s AZ Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fun, challenging hike that offers some of the best views of the Scottsdale/Phoenix area
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Sendero Echo Canyon y Área de Recreación
East McDonald DriveFun, challenging hike that offers some of the best views of the Scottsdale/Phoenix area
Piestewa Peak
Another great hike with spectacular views.
An aquarium in the desert, who woulda thought? Good for families with kids.
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Acuario OdySea
9500 East Vía de VenturaAn aquarium in the desert, who woulda thought? Good for families with kids.
Check out Zoo Lights if you're here during the holiday season.
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Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyCheck out Zoo Lights if you're here during the holiday season.
One of the 7 natural wonders of the world and one of the most popular national parks in the country. A must-visit at some point in your life. Located a 4-hour drive north of Scottsdale.
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Gran Cañón
One of the 7 natural wonders of the world and one of the most popular national parks in the country. A must-visit at some point in your life. Located a 4-hour drive north of Scottsdale.
Food scene
One of the best restaurants in Scottsdale. Go for an outdoor reservation if the weather is nice, which it usually is.
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Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdOne of the best restaurants in Scottsdale. Go for an outdoor reservation if the weather is nice, which it usually is.
Great food and great beer. What more can I say?
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StGreat food and great beer. What more can I say?
Local sports bar chain. Great place to catch a game. They might have the best wings in Arizona.
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Zipps Sports Grill
7551 E Camelback RdLocal sports bar chain. Great place to catch a game. They might have the best wings in Arizona.
Nice local coffee shop with good food. Stop by for breakfast or brunch if you have time and try a coffee or mimosa flight.
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JOJO Coffeehouse
3712 N Scottsdale RdNice local coffee shop with good food. Stop by for breakfast or brunch if you have time and try a coffee or mimosa flight.
Possibly the best pizza place in Arizona. They have multiple locations across the Valley.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale RdPossibly the best pizza place in Arizona. They have multiple locations across the Valley.
Upscale Mexican restaurant. Make sure you have a reservation.
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The Mission
3815 N Brown AveUpscale Mexican restaurant. Make sure you have a reservation.
Local coffee shop that also serves breakfast, lunch and smoothies. Conveniently located a short 10-minute walk from the house.
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Renegade Coffee Company
5959 N Granite Reef RdLocal coffee shop that also serves breakfast, lunch and smoothies. Conveniently located a short 10-minute walk from the house.
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdTrendy steakhouse in Old Town Scottsdale.
Sports venues
Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. One of the best stadiums in the Cactus League. Get a lawn ticket, bring a blanket and get there early to reserve your spot.
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Salt River Fields en Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSpring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. One of the best stadiums in the Cactus League. Get a lawn ticket, bring a blanket and get there early to reserve your spot.
Spring Training home of the San Francisco Giants. Located in Old Town Scottsdale with plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy a pre or post-game meal and drink.
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Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSpring Training home of the San Francisco Giants. Located in Old Town Scottsdale with plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy a pre or post-game meal and drink.
Home of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and many concerts and other events.
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Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and many concerts and other events.
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and host to other events throughout the year.
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Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks and host to other events throughout the year.
The Phoenix Open is a must-see event that takes place here every February. Get there early to enjoy the golf tournament and stay late to see whoever is performing at the Bird's Nest. Just make sure you pace yourself.
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TPC Scottsdale
17020 N Hayden RdThe Phoenix Open is a must-see event that takes place here every February. Get there early to enjoy the golf tournament and stay late to see whoever is performing at the Bird's Nest. Just make sure you pace yourself.
Shopping
A great place to shop with several great restaurants.
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdA great place to shop with several great restaurants.
Local grocery chain. This location is walking distance from the house if you need any supplies.
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Bashas'
8035 E Indian School RdLocal grocery chain. This location is walking distance from the house if you need any supplies.
Neighborhoods
So much to do here with many bars, restaurants and shops. If you're looking for nightlife, this is the place to be.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdSo much to do here with many bars, restaurants and shops. If you're looking for nightlife, this is the place to be.
Golf
One of the best golf courses in Arizona. They have two courses, both of which have incredible desert views.
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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
18200 Wekopa WayOne of the best golf courses in Arizona. They have two courses, both of which have incredible desert views.
Great golf course that offers affordable rates. Perfect for average golfers like myself.
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Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club.
7605 East Indian Bend RoadGreat golf course that offers affordable rates. Perfect for average golfers like myself.
Two excellent courses with a nice driving range. See if you can score a good replay rate and play all 36 holes in one day.
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Talking Stick Golf Club
9998 Talking Stick WayTwo excellent courses with a nice driving range. See if you can score a good replay rate and play all 36 holes in one day.
Fun place to enjoy some food and drinks while playing golf. No need to bring your clubs, you can borrow theirs. And no need to have any golf ability whatsoever.
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Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayFun place to enjoy some food and drinks while playing golf. No need to bring your clubs, you can borrow theirs. And no need to have any golf ability whatsoever.
City/town information
Worth a day trip if you have time. The scenery here is breathtaking.
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Sedona
Worth a day trip if you have time. The scenery here is breathtaking.