Things To Do

Phoenix Zoo

We go every year for Christmas Zoo lights but October is the perfect time to walk around and see all the animals!

OdySea Aquarium

Yes, an aquarium, in Phoenix! Not only do they have just the sea creatures to look at, they also have Shark Tours, Sea Trek diving, a penguin encounter, and a sloth encounter!

Old Town Scottsdale

can't come to scottsdale without old town

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Camelback Mountain

One of our favorite places to hike

Desert Foothills Trailhead

Hole in the Rock

Such a fun but not too challenging hike:)

Tempe Town Lake

Tempe town lake is next to the ASU campus. There are lots of bars, restaurants in the area as well as kayaking/paddle boarding on the lake. The walk along the lake is beautiful in the fall.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

The 30 acre park, located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, is the most unique park of its kind in the country. Take a ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and the 1950-vintage Allan Herschell carousel. Visit a variety of shops and museums, play on our one-of-a-kind playgrounds or play areas, or just relax in the grass under a tree in Scottsdale’s most beautiful park.

Sun Devil Football Stadium

see notes for available football games

Topgolf

There are many locations!

Phoenician

Another great spa. We also love the afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, desserts, tea, and botomless champagne! spa: https://www.thephoenician.com/spa-faq/ afternoon tea: https://www.thephoenician.com/dine/afternoon-tea/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

One of the best spas in Arizona!

Spa Avania

This spa is designed so that you can spend the whole day here, with pools, steam rooms, massages, facials, and lunch/drinks!

Olive & Ivy

We LOVE the strawberry and ginger margarita here!!

Toca Madera Scottsdale

Upscale, traditional approach to Mexican food. We really enjoy their happy hour and huge variety of tequila drinks!

Chelsea’s Kitchen

One of Kyle's favorites

The White Rabbit

A secret bar in Gilbert, password required, luckily Kyle is a member and knows the password of the month if you want to go!

Zinburger (Gilbert)

Our favorite burger place

Joe's Real BBQ

All of the food here is good, but we love their jumbo (seriously the biggest potatoes we've ever seen) loaded baked potato with bbq meat. ANd their ice cream stand has the best soft serve to finish the meal!

Joyride Taco House East

$6 margs and $2 tacos on happy hour!!

Barrio Cafe

Featured on diners, drive in's, and dines!

Pizzeria Bianco

This restaurant was created by James Beard Award for Best Chef Chris Bianco. We loved his pizza when we lived downtown and loved it, even more, when we watched him on Chef's Table- Pizza on Netflix!

Tratto

Another one of Chris Bianco's restaurants... food and drinks made with farmers, ranchers, millers and local artisans that will represent the intention of the desert Southwest.

UnderTow Gilbert

An underwater themed bar, with pretty fancy drinks but an amazing atmosphere. they also have an arcadia location too!

Pemberton PHX

The Pemberton is a food, beverage, retail and art collective located at the historical Sarah H. Pemberton house in Downtown Phoenix. Built in 1920 and on the Phoenix Historic Property Register since 2004, the house is named after Sarah H. Pemberton, widow of Thomas Pemberton, who was CEO to the predecessor of APS. Kyle and I love to come here with a group of friends and try all the different drinks and snacks each food truck offers.

Century Grand

Century Grand is a super cool spot with 3 different themed bars: - under tow: tiki room - the grey hen: apothacary - plat form 18: like you are riding a train They have great drinks and snacks but reservations fill up so quickly. We recommend making far in advance:)

Highball

A cozy but elevated neighborhood cocktail bar and lounge. If you go, make sure to share the punch bowl!

The Churchill

The Churchill is a locally focused community gathering space and home to ten small businesses: four restaurants, two bars, one wine shop, and three retail shops. We like to describe it as an outdoor collaboration of restaurants, but it is made of shipping crates! The space combines food, beverage, and retail with arts, music, and community in an urban development with a shared courtyard intended to inspire local connections and add creative experiences to an already vibrant community.

Sedona

1. Sedona Jeep Tours (https://www.pinkadventuretours.com/tours/sedona-tours?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwfiaBhC7ARIsAGvcPe6tqcnxt0PRsBjeOlUujDk9A_VxmKIRIZbCuUGvuodnoOHaguNMMVUaApaDEALw_wcB) 2. Wine Tours in Sedona (Arizona winery tours: https://www.arizonawinerytours.com/) - This is the wine tour that we got engaged on! 3. Devil's Bridge Trail 4. Cathedral Rock

Pine

Grand Canyon

1. Grand Canyon Skywalk - a glass walk out to the grand canyon! 2. Havasu Falls - beautiful waterfall at the grand canyon 3. Grand Canyon Village - main entrance to the park with shops and information

London Bridge

London Bridge is a bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. When it was built in the 1830s, it spanned the River Thames in London, England. In 1968, the bridge was purchased from the City of London by Robert P. McCulloch.

Tombstone

Visit Tombstone to see what the Wild West was like!

Hoover Dam Bypass

If you are visiting Las Vegas while you are here, check out the Hoover Dam on your way there:)

Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.

You can walk down Main Street, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and visit the Goldfield Museum. Pan for gold then take a ride on Arizona’s only narrow gauge train. You’ll also get to witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters!