Guide to Scottsdale
Hiking
Gateway Loop is a 4.5 mile moderate hike that allows dogs. Plenty of parking and bathrooms at the trailhead.
There is also a nature trail walk for all ages (stroller and wheelchair accessible)
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyGateway Loop is a 4.5 mile moderate hike that allows dogs. Plenty of parking and bathrooms at the trailhead.
There is also a nature trail walk for all ages (stroller and wheelchair accessible)
Challenging hike with stunning views of the city. NO DOGS allowed on this trail. Parking gets busy.
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Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnChallenging hike with stunning views of the city. NO DOGS allowed on this trail. Parking gets busy.
One of my favorite hikes, about 3.8 miles round trip with a steady climb. Panoramic views. Dogs are allowed.
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Sunrise Trailhead
12101 N 145th WayOne of my favorite hikes, about 3.8 miles round trip with a steady climb. Panoramic views. Dogs are allowed.
Popular hike in town (it gets crowded)! NO DOGS allowed.
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Piestewa Peak Trails
7232 N Squaw Peak DrPopular hike in town (it gets crowded)! NO DOGS allowed.
Fun hike to see North Scottsdale with views of beautiful homes and golf courses. NO DOGS allowed.
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Pinnacle Peak
Fun hike to see North Scottsdale with views of beautiful homes and golf courses. NO DOGS allowed.
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
A flat desert hike (great for a mild hike or trail run)
Food Favorites
One of our favorite taco places in town. Elevated from traditional tacos, with tacos like their award winning fried chicken taco, lamb birria, and avocado tempura.
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CRUjiente Tacos
3961 E Camelback RdOne of our favorite taco places in town. Elevated from traditional tacos, with tacos like their award winning fried chicken taco, lamb birria, and avocado tempura.
The Stand Burgers
3538 E Indian School RdBest burgers in town! Drive through/small dining area.
Cute nearby BBQ joint that does vegetables as well as their meats.
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Starlite BBQ
7620 E Indian School RdCute nearby BBQ joint that does vegetables as well as their meats.
Treat yourself during nice weather to brunch or dinner on their charming patio. Named as a top restaurant on several local and national lists. Chef is James Beard semifinalist.
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Virtu Honest Craft
3701 N Marshall WayTreat yourself during nice weather to brunch or dinner on their charming patio. Named as a top restaurant on several local and national lists. Chef is James Beard semifinalist.
Pizzeria Bianco: Nationally recognized pizza restaurant (Oprah said it was the best pizza in the country). Be prepared for a long wait, but there is a wine bar next door to enjoy.
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Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StPizzeria Bianco: Nationally recognized pizza restaurant (Oprah said it was the best pizza in the country). Be prepared for a long wait, but there is a wine bar next door to enjoy.
SoSoBa: Downtown Phoenix Ramen: The tantanmen ramen is incredible if you can handle spice
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SoSoBa Phoenix
214 W Roosevelt StSoSoBa: Downtown Phoenix Ramen: The tantanmen ramen is incredible if you can handle spice
For the health nut: Juices, smoothies, and acai bowls with an array of unique ingredients
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Kaleidoscope Juice - 1st Ave
7119 E 1st AveFor the health nut: Juices, smoothies, and acai bowls with an array of unique ingredients
Our favorite pizza place in town. Great food and the owners are wonderful.
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Base Pizzeria
3115 E Lincoln DrOur favorite pizza place in town. Great food and the owners are wonderful.
People travel from all over town to go to this authentic taco shop in central Phoenix.
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Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadPeople travel from all over town to go to this authentic taco shop in central Phoenix.
Latin American food, delicious! The ceviche had incredible flavors. Everything we've had there has been excellent.
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Vecina
3433 N 56th StLatin American food, delicious! The ceviche had incredible flavors. Everything we've had there has been excellent.
Central Phoenix restaurant with a great outdoor space. Easy place to take kids and your pup. All meals are great here. We love it for brunch on a nice day.
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Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StCentral Phoenix restaurant with a great outdoor space. Easy place to take kids and your pup. All meals are great here. We love it for brunch on a nice day.
Cien Agaves: Local Mexican food. Great chips and salsa and margaritas. Try the poblano soup if you like spice!
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Cien Agaves
7228 E 1st AveCien Agaves: Local Mexican food. Great chips and salsa and margaritas. Try the poblano soup if you like spice!
Sushi Friend
Cute little sushi place with good rolls
Malee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StPopular nearby Thai restaurant
Have a Drink
Downtown Phoenix: Incredible bar with creative drink menu (good food too)
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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StDowntown Phoenix: Incredible bar with creative drink menu (good food too)
Make reservations to have craft cocktails in a train car. It's a really fun experience!
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Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdMake reservations to have craft cocktails in a train car. It's a really fun experience!
UnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdLocal underground tiki bar. Make reservations!
For a nice evening out, visit the Sanctuary Resort for good drinks and beautiful views.
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Jade Bar
5700 E McDonald DrFor a nice evening out, visit the Sanctuary Resort for good drinks and beautiful views.
Pretty bar with well-done classic cocktails in an unusual spot - above a gelato shop.
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Second Story Restaurant & Liquor Bar
4166 N Scottsdale RdPretty bar with well-done classic cocktails in an unusual spot - above a gelato shop.
Trevor's Liquor
7340 E McDowell RdLocal alcohol shop with a huge selection, and a tasting area
Coffee Shops
Nearby coffee shop with good coffee and excellent chai lattes
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Press Coffee - Scottsdale Waterfront
7135 E Camelback RdNearby coffee shop with good coffee and excellent chai lattes
For true coffee lovers, cartel is my black coffee-drinking husband's favorite.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveFor true coffee lovers, cartel is my black coffee-drinking husband's favorite.
A coffee shop/bakery for those with a sweet tooth. Whimsical Disney themed baked treats.
Sweet Dee’s Bakeshop
7350 E Stetson DrA coffee shop/bakery for those with a sweet tooth. Whimsical Disney themed baked treats.
*Now called Press Coffee* On a nice day, grab a coffee and then walk along the greenbelt
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Lakeview Coffee
8300 N Hayden Rd*Now called Press Coffee* On a nice day, grab a coffee and then walk along the greenbelt
Activities/Family Fun
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdTrain park, great for kids
Nearby dog park with separate areas for active and passive pups
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Chaparral Kutyapark
5401 N Hayden RdNearby dog park with separate areas for active and passive pups
Phoenix Állatkert
455 N Galvin PkwyOdySea Akvárium
9500 East Vía de VenturaPhoenix Gyermekmúzeum
215 N 7th StZenei hangszer múzeum
4725 E Mayo BlvdAZ on the Rocks
16447 N 91st StIndoor rock climbing gym
Shopping
Walk around Old Town Scottsdale for a wide variety of local shops
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdWalk around Old Town Scottsdale for a wide variety of local shops
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdNicest mall in town
Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland (across the street) is a nice, outdoor shopping area with a variety restaurants
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale Quarter and Kierland (across the street) is a nice, outdoor shopping area with a variety restaurants
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdOutdoor mall in Phoenix
Groceries
This is our go-to grocery store only a mile away. Standard items with natural and organic options as well.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
8787 N Scottsdale RdThis is our go-to grocery store only a mile away. Standard items with natural and organic options as well.
Chula Seafood
8015 E Roosevelt StWe buy our seafood here. Fresh flown in options.
Safeway
7920 E Chaparral RdTraditional grocery store, one mile away
Traditional grocery store, we try to go here because it's locally family owned
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Bashas'
8035 E Indian School RdTraditional grocery store, we try to go here because it's locally family owned
All the Whole Foods in town are about 6 miles away. This one is the easiest to get to.
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Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StAll the Whole Foods in town are about 6 miles away. This one is the easiest to get to.
Popular local butcher. Also popular are French's Meat Shoppe and Arcadia Meat Market.
Rusty Nail Meats
10392 N Scottsdale RdPopular local butcher. Also popular are French's Meat Shoppe and Arcadia Meat Market.