Scottsdale Weekend Itinerary: Choose Your Own Adventure Guide

Scottsdale, Arizona is a vibrant destination that truly offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for luxurious relaxation, outdoor adventure, unconfined supplies and drink, shop or designer shopping, or cultural experiences. Fitting it all into just a couple of days can be challenging. That’s why I’ve put together a comprehensive Scottsdale weekend itinerary that offers you choices for each day, depending on your interests and budget.

Whether you’re a nature lover, golfer, foodie, history buff, or just want to nippy out, this Scottsdale itinerary will help you make the most of your time in the area. So pack your sunscreen and your swimsuit (and maybe your cowboy boots) and get ready to enjoy Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.

How to Get to Scottsdale

Scottsdale is located in the Phoenix Metro area, just 10 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, which offers uncontrived flights from over 100 cities both international and domestic. Once you arrive, you will likely want to rent a car to get to the various attractions, unless you plan to stay at a resort for the majority of your stay. However, ride-share options are widely misogynist and on my recent stay, I noticed a number of people taking Ubers to things like the horseback riding ranch. Also, some worriedness providers, like the hot air unlearn operators, offer a pick-up and drop-off service.

If you do rent a car, the car rental part-way is now unfluctuating to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport via the Air Train, making it much increasingly user-friendly to get virtually this very rented airport.

What is the Weightier Time to Visit Scottsdale?

That is the big question, isn’t it? The weightier time to visit Scottsdale is between November and April when the weather is potation and increasingly pleasant. Summers in Scottsdale can be extremely hot with temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F. However, the winter season can be very rented and expensive due to the “snowbirds” coming south to enjoy the warmer temperatures.

Additionally, from late February to late March, baseball teams from wideness the United States come to the Phoenix metro zone to prepare for spring training, moreover known as the Cactus League. This is a unconfined time to visit if you are a baseball fan, but prices will be higher and accommodations a bit increasingly limited.

If you can write-up the heat through early morning activities, indoor pursuits, and plenty of pool time, summer in Scottsdale can be a unconfined time to visit when the hotel prices are lower.

How Long Should You Spend in Scottsdale?

Chances are, if you are reading this Scottsdale weekend itinerary, you are thinking of visiting for two or three days, and I think that is the minimum value of time you should spend in Scottsdale, expressly if you are flying in and out.

There is certainly plenty to do to fill an unshortened week, expressly if you are interested in taking any day trips, but how long you spend is up to your interests, time, and budget. Personally, I like returning then and then for a Scottsdale weekend getaway and getting to stay somewhere new and try something variegated each time. Of course, with a higher student lanugo in Tucson, that is a little easier for me to plan.

Scottsdale’s Indigenous Heritage

When visiting, it is important to unclose that Scottsdale, Arizona is located on the traditional lands of the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Piipaash (Maricopa) tribes, who lived on this land for thousands of years. These Indigenous people have a deep connection to the land, and their cultural and spiritual practices are intrinsically tied to the natural resources of the region. While you are in Scottsdale, make an effort to familiarize yourself with these cultures if you can (I have a couple of options below.)

I offer this land wisecrack as a step towards recognizing and respecting the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and their ongoing struggle for justice, dignity, and self-determination and commit to learning increasingly well-nigh the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of this land, and all places that I visit.

Scottsdale Weekend Itinerary

Note: This post is written as part of a paid partnership with Experience Scottsdale. My travel expenses were moreover covered as part of this campaign, but all opinions are my own.

Ok, now let’s dig into what your Scottsdale weekend itinerary can squint like. I recently visited Scottsdale with my bestie Kim from Stuffed Suitcase and we tackled a lot of what Scottsdale has to offer (but I’m once willing to go when for more!) As I mentioned above, I’ve designed this itinerary with some options so that you can use it like a “choose your own adventure” story, and mix and match as you like.

Since there is so much to do in Scottsdale, I’d really recommend planning a long weekend, expressly if you are flying in, so I’ve designed this weekend itinerary to imbricate 3 days in Scottsdale. If you only have two days, you can still use this as a guide and subtract the activities that are the least interesting to you.

Day One: Victorious and Relax!

If you are flying into Phoenix, you will probably be tired from an early morning throw-away (especially if you are flying from the East Coast like me!), and it makes sense to spend your first day in Scottsdale relaxing. Don’t worry, that doesn’t midpoint doing nothing — it just ways you aren’t jumping off the plane all eager beaver to hike up Camelback Mountain.

Option 1: Typesetting a Spa Appointment

If you are arriving early, chances are you won’t be worldly-wise to trammels into your hotel until the afternoon. But if you typesetting an visit at a spa, you can spend the day relaxing at its facility. And let me tell you, Scottsdale has some wondrous spas. If hitting the links is relaxation for you, then you do you and typesetting a tee time, but to me, golf is not relaxing (because I’m a horrible golfer.)

The Phoenician Spa is gorgeous and once you typesetting an visit (do this weeks in advance, expressly if you are visiting during a rented season), you have wangle to the unshortened facility until 5 pm. And the facilities are fab! There are male and sexuality locker rooms that each have their own steam room, sauna, and whirlpool.

Pre-treatment you can hang out in the coed lounge and without treatment, I won’t judge you if you take a nap on one of the well-appointed loungers in the relaxation zone (I did and it was just what I needed.) But…I saved the weightier for last…there is moreover a rooftop pool just for spa guests! In wing to the loungers ringing the pool and a comfy sofa conversation area, you can moreover typesetting a private cabana (great if you are traveling with a group.) They serve drinks and some of the tastiest poolside supplies I’ve had (try the yellow shawarma and the off-menu french fries.)

There are many other hotels that offer day spa wangle or spa services for hotel guests, including the Spa Avania at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch. Spa Avania has 19 treatment rooms including three rooms defended to couples and five garden-side treatment rooms with private entrances. Outside of treatments, spa guests can enjoy the French-Celtic mineral pool, lotus pond, steam room and sauna, and hot and unprepossessed plunges. Personally, I really loved subtracting on some time in the Himalayan salt grotto surpassing my treatment.

Option 2: Pool Time

While locals may not unshut their pools until May, many hotel pools are heated year-round and finger delightful, expressly for Northerners like me (I never understand why don’t we heat our pools in New England.) Alimony in mind that the winter months can unquestionably get chilly, so it may not be pool weather year-round but you are at least unseat to find a hot tub for a quick soak.

Due to the weather, Scottsdale resorts have an A pool scene. Many resorts offer multiple pools for families or adults-only/quiet pools and offer poolside restaurants and chairside service. And, plane if you can’t yet trammels into your hotel room, you can still find a restroom to slip into your swimsuit until your room is ready.

Just make sure you slather on the sunscreen, find a unconfined packable sun hat, and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. The sun and dry climate can be tough if you aren’t used to it.

If you are traveling with your family, many resorts, such as The Phoenician and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch, offer terrific family pools. The Phoenician has a water slide and a splash zone and a play zone for little ones.

Option 3: Old Town and the Scottsdale Wine Trail

Either without you have relaxed at one of the above, or instead of selecting option 1 or 2, take some time to explore Old Town Scottsdale. As the name indicates, Old Town Scottsdale is a historic district located in downtown Scottsdale that covers approximately one square mile.

It is known for its mannerly and unique Western architecture, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Old Town is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Rusty Spur Saloon, one of the oldest bars in Scottsdale. You will want to wander through the Fifth Avenue Shops, withal the Marshall Way Arts District, and through the Main Street Arts & Antique District.

If you enjoy supporting local small businesses, creators, and artisans, two places you need to put on your list include The Merchantile of Scottsdale, which is an indoor marketplace for local artists and designers; and the Native Art Market, which offers art and products from over 300 native small businesses and is the only Native American-owned shop in Old Town Scottsdale. In wing to trappy merchandise, the market offers Native American performers and supports Arizona’s rich Indigenous culture, sending money directly when to Native communities.

Scottsdale has seven wineries with tastings rooms in downtown that you can explore withal the Scottsdale Wine Trail, including Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Aridus Wine Company, Carlson Creek, LDV Winery, Merkin Vineyards, Salvatore Vineyards, and The Wine Collective of Scottsdale. If you plan on visiting a few wineries, you can purchase a passport for $5.00 at any of the participating wineries and then receive $2.00 off a wine tasting at each location.

The first time I visited Scottsdale on a romantic getaway, my husband and I were so pleasantly surprised by Arizona wine and really loved everything we tasted at Carlson Creek. On my recent girl’s trip, I was worldly-wise to moreover enjoy tastings at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards and LDV Winery. And let me say, try to sample the 2017 Petite Syrah at AZ Stronghold if you get a chance!

Dinner in Old Town

There are over 800 restaurants in Scottsdale and many are located right in Old Town. You can find everything from traditional Mexican to creative Italian to Nashville hot yellow (and more.) I’ve written well-nigh some of my favorite downtown Scottsdale restaurants, but for dinner, here are a few that I would recommend in Old Town:

• The Mission – offers modern Latin cuisine in a sophisticated setting with a trappy bar highlighted by a Himalayan salt woodcut wall that would be perfect for a fun dinner out. The outdoor patio is moreover unconfined for an al fresco lunch. The grilled street corn is a must, as is the table-side guacamole.
• Piccolo Virtu – this is the latest restaurant from well-known Chef Gio Osso of Virtù Honest Craft & Pizzeria Virtù, offering elevated Italian in an intimate, tucked yonder location in Old Town. The focus is on smaller shareable plates, but there are moreover some large entrees perfect for a group, like the wood-grilled Branzino with crispy skin and the 55-ounce prime bistecca fiorentina. One dish you can’t miss (even if you don’t think you will love it), is the grilled octopus with agrodolce, pancetta, and pepperoncino. It is so tender and flavorful that it completely reverted my mind well-nigh octopus.
• Old Town Tortilla Factory – located in the Arts District, Old Town Tortilla Factory offers a gorgeous large patio and a 75-year-old wacke home that is perfect for a family to enjoy southwestern cuisine with a Mexican twist. It is an platonic introduction to Scottsdale.

Day 2: Skillet List Busting

If you are ready to trammels something off your skillet list, Scottsdale has some unconfined choices!

Morning Option 1: Hot Air Ballooning!

Get a good night’s sleep on your first night considering you are going to need to get up surpassing dawn to take a sunrise hot air unlearn ride! Hot Air Expeditions offers morning unlearn flights year-round and afternoon flights from November 1 – March 15th. Plane if you don’t like getting up early (that’s me!), choosing the morning flight is a safer bet that it won’t be canceled due to poor weather conditions, and getting to see the sunrise from the air is truly a skillet list experience.

The wits starts with a 4:30 am pick up at your hotel, or you can opt to meet the group at the Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix. The team then rides out to a launch location where they will quickly set up and inflate the balloon. Once everyone climbs in it is up…up…and yonder you go! Private rides are moreover misogynist if you want an extra-special wits with your friends or family.

If you have never taken a hot air unlearn before, you may be a bit nervous. But honestly, it is extremely peaceful. With a good pilot, you barely finger the lift-off and suddenly you are gently floating into the sky. When the pilot fires the burner, it can be loud and a bit hot on the throne (wear a hat!), but when you are floating it is very quiet up there and you can see for miles on a good day.

After touching when down, the team quickly sets out a trappy champagne breakfast to enjoy in the desert as a perfect way to cap off the experience.

Morning Option 2: Climb Camelback Mountain

Many people jump off the plane in Phoenix talking well-nigh how excited they are to climb Camelback Mountain. While this can be a fun excursion for your skillet list, it is moreover largest for experienced hikers climbing together (and stave the height of summer.) Just like the hot air balloon, it makes sense to get a very early start.

Camelback Mountain, which gets its name from its shape that looks like a hump and throne of a camel, is a popular hiking destination with stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. The hike is well-nigh 2.5 miles long and typically takes longer than you might expect to well-constructed considering the elevation proceeds is significant, with a summit elevation of 2,704 feet. It is important to be prepared and take your time.

If you are planning on hiking Camelback, the most popular trails are the Echo Canyon Trail and Cholla Trail. It’s important to siphon plenty of water, at least 1-2 liters per person, as there are no water sources withal the way. If you do struggle this hike, make sure to moreover wear a hat, sunglasses, proper footgear, and lots of sunscreen. You will moreover need to alimony an eye out for snakes and other wildlife withal the trail.

Start early to stave the heat and crowds and to have a largest endangerment of finding a parking spot. Wangle to the park is free, but there is a small fee for parking. If this sounds too challenging for your hairdo — don’t worry — I haven’t tackled it either. But there are plenty of other fun hikes that are easy to moderate, which I’ll get to later.

Morning Option 3: Brunch it Up!

If your gang prefers a quiet morning versus checking things off of skillet lists, Scottsdale has an wondrous brunch scene. So sleep in and then requite one of Scottsdale’s breakfast restaurants a spin.

I’d highly recommend Hash Kitchen. This highly-Instagrammable restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating and an elaborate build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Each option is sizable and delicious, with unique and tasty options like the Weightier F#*%ing Birria Hash and Potato Skin Hash. Make sure you save room for the Billionaire’s Bacon, which features applewood smoked thick slab salary with a yuzu glaze, honey, and brown-sugar chili rub, and is topped with 24k gold flakes.

Mid-Day Relaxation

After a rented morning, you will want to take some time to relax and get out of the heat if you are visiting from April through October. Increasingly time at the pool or one of the other options from yesterday all make good choices.

If you prefer a trip that is go, go, go, that is certainly possible in Scottsdale. But with all those unconfined resorts and golf courses scattered like oases in the desert, it is a destination that is moreover meant for relaxation.

Once you are ready to get when out there and explore, there are plenty of low-key things to do in Scottsdale too.

Afternoon Option 1: Happy Hour at Postino

If you are visiting on a girl’s trip or romantic getaway, take wholesomeness of the happy hour specials at Postino wine cafe. In wing to an wide-stretching selection of wines, Postino is known for its bruschetta boards where you can mix and match a selection of your favorite toppings.

Afternoon Option 2: Get Artsy at Wonderspaces

If you are looking for a unique and immersive art experience, throne over to Scottsdale Fashion Square, the home of Wonderspaces. This evolving art show features revolving art installations from artists virtually the world in an Instagram-friendly space that is the first permanent location of this popular art pop-up.

You will walk through a series of large-scale, immersive, and interactive art installations. I’d encourage you to use the QR codes to read increasingly well-nigh each of the installations as you may find you get increasingly out of it from a variegated wile or with the towardly backstory. For example, The Immigrant by Michael Murphy was mind-blowing when seen from the front and then the side.

Kids need to be accompanied by adults, but they will fathom the uniqueness and interactivity of this art exhibit. You can plane “leave your mark” on exhibits such as Rules, by Paola Ibarra Llano (shown above), where you can add colorful tape to this ever-changing piece of art.

Afternoon Option 3: Get Crafty at Light Bark Candles

Another fun worriedness for families, friends, or plane couples, is candle-making at Light Bark Candles. Create your own scent with a custom tousle of the essential oils of your nomination and personalize your soy-based candle in the vessel and cap of your choice. Not only is this wits a blast, but you moreover get a special souvenir from your time in Scottsdale, and a portion of the proceeds go to support rescue and shelter dogs. Just make sure to pre-book your visit (and finger self-ruling to bring your dog!)

Dinner in Scottsdale

If you want flipside option from the choices from last night, try Fat Ox for a succulent modern take on Italian classics. Named without the Italian cattle, the decor at Fat Ox is sophisticated, yet relaxed, making it perfect for a stage night or special dinner out to gloat your getaway. If you get a chance, try the garganelli pasta with truffle butter, speck, and parmesan.

Day 3: Venture and Culture

On your last day in Scottsdale, you will want to see some of what makes this destination unique with a morning in the Sonoran desert and an afternoon exploring local culture.

Morning Option 1: Horse Riding

Hit the trails early to stave the mid-day sun and explore the trappy Sonoran desert landscape from horseback. MacDonald’s Ranch is located on 1,280 acres of desert, which is dotted with towering saguaros, fuzzy cholla cacti, prickly pears, and more. In wing to trail rides, MacDonald’s Ranch offers hayrides, stagecoach rides, and cowboy cookouts.

For families, kids will enjoy exploring the “Wild West” town, pony rides (when available), and a petting zoo. Make sure to wear sunscreen, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and ideally a long sleeve shirt to protect versus both the sun and brushing by trees and plants on the ride.

You can bring a small water snifter to stow in the saddle pouch, but make sure to leave the selfie sticks and all tons in the car. Phones moreover need to fit in your pocket or the saddle pouch. Also, bring your sense of humor and be ready for a good time considering the wranglers are a hoot!

Morning Option 2: Hiking in McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Didn’t finger up to hiking Camelback? No worries (I didn’t either!) There are plenty of other unconfined hiking options in Scottsdale. One of the top spots is the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which is self-ruling to wangle and maintained by the municipality of Scottsdale. It covers over 30,000 acres and offers over 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Some of the most popular trails in the preserve include Tom’s Thumb Trail, Gateway Loop Trail, Lost Dog Wash Trail, and the Sunrise Trail. Parking is misogynist at several trailheads, including Gateway Loop Trailhead, Lost Dog Wash Trailhead, and Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, but it helps to victorious early to secure a spot.

The Gateway Trail is a 4.5-mile loop with an elevation proceeds of 650 feet that is a slow build to the low saddle of the mountains surpassing a quick and steep climb, surpassing winding when to the Gateway Trailhead. If you don’t have time to make the full loop, you can do part of the trail as an out-and-back instead.

While the trails are quite well marked, you may still want to consider booking a guided hike with REI Co-op Experiences in Scottsdale, which offers kayak and paddle workbench rentals, velocipede rentals, guided hikes, velocipede tours, and stand-up paddle boarding. The unconfined thing well-nigh a guided hike with REI is that your guide can teach you so much well-nigh the Sonoran desert and its flora, fauna, and wildlife.

If you do hike on your own, be sure to lather on sunscreen, wear a hat and good sunglasses, and proper footwear (athletic sneakers or hiking boots.) You should moreover bring withal plenty of uneaten water and alimony an eye out for rattlesnakes.

Morning Option 3: Desert Botanical Gardens

The Desert Botanical Garden is a must-visit when in the Scottsdale or Phoenix area. This 140-acre botanical garden is home to over 50,000 desert plant displays tent over 4,000 species. You can hands spend a few hours exploring the five miles of walking trails that wind through variegated desert habitats, including the Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, and the Australian Outback.

Throughout the garden, you can moreover enjoy an impressive hodgepodge of public art installations, including the popular “Circle of Life” sculpture by Philip Haas and the Chihuly sculptures at the entrance. If you get hungry, there are multiple dining options on-site, or you can throne when into Old Town for your last lunch in Scottsdale.

Lunch in Old Town

It is time for a fun last lunch in Scottsdale and you are in luck with many options including:

• HULA’s Modern Tiki – this modern take on the archetype tiki restaurants and bars of the 50s and 60s is a fun spot in the part-way of Old Town. The menu features a fusion of Polynesian and American flavors, with plenty of shareable plates for a group. Make sure to order the Hilo Luau pork sliders!
• Diego Pops – takes a playful twist on pure Mexican favorites including archetype and reimagined tacos, like Brussels Sprout Nachos. Set within the walls of a historic Southwestern pottery shop, the playful décor and outdoor patio makes a fun, laid-back dining experience. If you are there on a Monday, Diego Pops offers $3 Tacos from open to close. Don’t miss the grilled street corn with flaming hot Cheetos dust!
• Farm & Craft – if you want a healthy option, throne to Farm & Craft with a seasonal wellness menu featuring sustainable, gluten-free, organic, and hormone-free ingredients.

Afternoon Option 1: Western Spirit: ScottsDale’s Museum of the West

The Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a Smithsonian Unite and it has been named the “Best Western Museum” in the nation by True West magazine. This beautiful, modern space has been LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified and it is a stunning museum to explore for its tracery and its exhibits.

The museum tells the story of the American West, tent both Native American history and artifacts from very American cowboys through a series of permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Kids will love the cowboy spurs, whup buckles, chaps, and other gear, withal with the pure stagecoach, but adults will want to spend plane increasingly time exploring the exhibits and learning well-nigh Western and Native American history.

Afternoon Option 2: Scottsdale Museum of Trendy Art

If you really enjoyed Wonderspaces and want to take in increasingly trendy art, be sure to visit the Scottsdale Museum of Trendy Art (SMoCA) in Old Town Scottsdale. The museum features an impressive hodgepodge of trendy art from virtually the world with a permanent hodgepodge of over 2,000 works, ranging from photography and sculpture to mixed media installations and digital art.

SMoCA moreover hosts several temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the work of emerging and established artists from a variety of backgrounds.

Afternoon Option 3: Taliesin West by Frank Lloyd Wright

If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, a visit to Taliesin West is a must when in Scottsdale. Be sure to by your timed entry tickets in whop and plan on spending well-nigh an hour to an hour-and-a-half taking a self-guided audio tour (guided tours are moreover available.) Be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and bring withal a snifter of water considering most of your visit will be spent outside.

The ramified was built in 1937 by famed technie Frank Lloyd Wright as a winter home and studio and was given its name without “Taliesin”, Wright’s older home in Wisconsin, while the wing of “West” undisputed the new location. Taliesin West served as a hub of innovation and creativity for Wright and his apprentices, who would spend their winters here developing new ideas and experimenting with design.

Today, Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark and you can visit some portions of the living quarters and fathom his diamond from the outside. I was a little disappointed you couldn’t see increasingly of the living quarters, as I learned so much well-nigh FLW’s quirks and diamond choices when visited one of his homes in Buffalo, New York.

Dinner at Your Hotel

Both of the hotels that I recommend unelevated have spanking-new restaurants that are neither overpriced or stuffy, making a perfect nomination for a relaxed dinner. Mowry & Cotton at The Phoenician offers modern American cuisine using fire, coal, and smoke with a large hearth oven that stands at the inside focal point of the restaurant. You can segregate to eat inside or enjoy an evening on the expansive porch. The buttermilk buns are worth the carbs and the charred hanger steak is moreover a specialty.

If you are at the Mountain Shadows Resort, Hearth ’61, on the property, offers seasonal American fare from its exhibition kitchen. Renowned Chef Charles Wiley takes inspiration from the trappy flavors of local and organic ingredients. The menu isn’t extensive, but it is good and the service is spanking-new as well. It is a unconfined nomination when you have had a rented day and don’t want to momentum 15 minutes into town.

Where to Stay in Scottsdale

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I’ve written a post well-nigh the Scottsdale Arizona resorts that I’ve stayed at over the years, but two that I would recommend for variegated types of stays include:

The Phoenician

The Phoenician Resort and Spa is an outgoing luxury resort that been recognized as a Forbes Five-Star resort and a AAA Five-Diamond hotel and is renowned as one of the premier hotels in the area. Its well-earned reputation for its unrenowned consumer service is unveiled as soon as you arrive, with staff providing the considerateness you hope for from a luxury property. It is moreover a popular destination for weddings and conferences, so don’t be surprised to see unrepealable areas set whispered for corporate groups.

There is unchangingly somewhere to go to relax though, with over 250 acres of beautifully manicured lawns, sparkling pools, and a lush cactus garden. The Phoenician Resort and Spa offers a wide range of amenities, including a championship golf course, multiple swimming pools (including one with a million-dollar mother-of-pearl mural on the bottom), tennis and pickleball courts, a world-class spa, a giant Sturdy Club, and several unrenowned dining options, including Mowry & Cotton and J&G Steakhouse.

With a water slide and splash area, accompanied by a Kids Zone play area, the resort is very family-friendly, but couples or friends looking for a quieter setting can moreover enjoy the adults-only pool or rent a private cabana. And the spa…the spa is amazing. Spend the day, you won’t regret it.

Mountain Shadows Resort

Mountain Shadows is a shop resort in Paradise Valley, proximal to Scottsdale with superstitious views of Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain (giving the resort its name.) Originally opened in 1959, the resort catered to Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor. Today it features a modern diamond with 183 guest rooms and 42 resort condominiums and suites.

The large bar with indoor and outdoor seating areas makes it a unconfined spot to mix and mingle with friends. The resort has two pools, but they are weightier suited for adults and teens that want to relax and sunbathe. The hotel is moreover known for its fully revamped 18-hole short undertow with a golf grill and lounge. I’m not a golfer but I’m told by locals that the undertow is challenging and popular with those that want to work on their short game.

The rooms have an industrial diamond style, with touchable floors and open-plan bathrooms featuring glass-enclosed showers. The washroom zone can be sealed off from the bedroom zone with curtains. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the hotel has some modern touches that make it a favorite amongst Millennials, such as the art exhibits that line the walls, the private cabanas for rent by the pool, and the snifter refill station for hydration.

The first time I visited Scottsdale, I started talking to my husband well-nigh moving there someday (and that was when I visited in the summer and the sidewalks were melting my flip-flops!) Without getting a endangerment to visit in the spring, I’ve come to love it plane more. There is a unconfined restaurant scene, trappy resorts, and sizable downtown with culture, music, and shopping (and wine). And all those days of sunshine don’t hurt either.

I hope this itinerary helps you plan a trip that makes want to return then and then too. Without all, you can’t possibly fit it all into just one Scottsdale weekend getaway.

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