With the craggy McDowell mountaintops as a backdrop, North Scottsdale feels like a secluded respite from the bustling Phoenix metropolis—while only a few miles south. Find plenty to do, from hiking desert trails to attending Arizona State University sporting events and dining on farm-to-table fare at area restaurants. Local museums, like the Penske Racing Museum and Taliesin West, offer cultural clout, too.
View more than 15,000 musical instruments on display from more than 200 countries around the world; you can even try your hand at playing a few of them.
Take a tour of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter retreat and school. This carefully preserved studio offers a peek into the brilliant architect’s life.
Surround yourself with the stunning views of McDowell Mountains when playing one of the two championship courses at TPC Scottsdale. This PGA Tour fan-favorite is home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the largest spectator golf event in the world.
Within the foothills of Pinnacle Peak you will find Troon North Golf Club, a hallmark of the desert golf experience. Originally designed by Tom Weiskopf, British Open Champion, the two Troon North Golf Club’s courses recently underwent renovation to enhance the golf experience while also maintaining Weiskopf’s concept and vision.
This multiplex was named by United States Tennis Association as an Outstanding Public Tennis Facility. Opened to the public, guests of the facility and grounds have access to tennis, racquetball, squash, volleyball, and basket ball courts, baseball fields, playground, and much more. For court rates, please contact the facility directly.
Like its name suggests, this sports pub excels in two things: yummy burgers and a jumbo-sized list of beers on tap, plus wide-screen TVs for catching the latest game.
Celebrate something special at this modern eatery, which offers an upscale twist on American classics. Save room for a variety of housemade desserts, including a white chocolate brownie, white chocolate banana cream pie, and white chocolate bread pudding.
: Chef Scott Conant’s Italian-inspired steakhouse brings together a unique blend of flavors, service, and visual aesthetics to create a sophisticated but hip dining atmosphere.