Rain's Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
Known for it's Chicago styled pizza.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveKnown for it's Chicago styled pizza.
Formerly a single family home, now its a local treasure and their food never disappoints. Start with the olives...lol Salads, sandwiches, BLT! mac and cheese, bacon dishes or Vegetarian. Plenty of outdoor seating. Relaxed, chill, environment. Dog Friendly patio.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th StFormerly a single family home, now its a local treasure and their food never disappoints. Start with the olives...lol Salads, sandwiches, BLT! mac and cheese, bacon dishes or Vegetarian. Plenty of outdoor seating. Relaxed, chill, environment. Dog Friendly patio.
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdBeautiful space, good food, cocktails.
Full disclosure-This place is small and not fancy BUT Highly recommended for their Amazingly, delicious Thai Food and great service too. I see they have lunch specials. Their food is sooo good! Meat and vegetarian dishes. P.S. Thai food is spicey. :) HOT. Ask for mild spice!
Thai Coconut
7116 E Mercer LnFull disclosure-This place is small and not fancy BUT Highly recommended for their Amazingly, delicious Thai Food and great service too. I see they have lunch specials. Their food is sooo good! Meat and vegetarian dishes. P.S. Thai food is spicey. :) HOT. Ask for mild spice!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brat Haus
3622 N Scottsdale RdGreat beer selection.
Nightclub, seafood restaurant and casino!
498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayNightclub, seafood restaurant and casino!
So comfy and cozy! Nice place for a glass of wine and a little people watching. Sometimes they host wine tastings too.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Living Room Wine Café & Lounge
8977 N Scottsdale Rd So comfy and cozy! Nice place for a glass of wine and a little people watching. Sometimes they host wine tastings too.
Dog friendly patio. Adjacent to popular bike trail, Park your bike on the canal trail and stop for a cocktail. Happy Hour 3-6PM M-F
233 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdDog friendly patio. Adjacent to popular bike trail, Park your bike on the canal trail and stop for a cocktail. Happy Hour 3-6PM M-F
Wine selection and the Bruschette boards!
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdWine selection and the Bruschette boards!
Happy Hour til 5pm has $6 glasses of wine. Great selection!
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdHappy Hour til 5pm has $6 glasses of wine. Great selection!
Parks & Nature
Echo Canyon and Cholla trail are nearby and very challenging to summit. Cholla trail has the best views.
1752 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveEcho Canyon and Cholla trail are nearby and very challenging to summit. Cholla trail has the best views.
They have concerts and live events along with beautiful nature walk. The second Tuesday of every month is the free admission day at the Desert Botanical Garden from 8 am to 8 pm.
1231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desert Botanical Garden
They have concerts and live events along with beautiful nature walk. The second Tuesday of every month is the free admission day at the Desert Botanical Garden from 8 am to 8 pm.
Fish in Chapparal Lake, bike path/running trail, playground, walk, skate, bike...
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Chaparral
5401 N Hayden RdFish in Chapparal Lake, bike path/running trail, playground, walk, skate, bike...
Sometimes they have concerts and other events. Oktoberfest Beer festivals, Tempe's biggest annual cycling event- Tour De Fat is in April and bands Tool and Linkin'Park have graced this grass. Rent a paddle board and test your skills.
453 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveSometimes they have concerts and other events. Oktoberfest Beer festivals, Tempe's biggest annual cycling event- Tour De Fat is in April and bands Tool and Linkin'Park have graced this grass. Rent a paddle board and test your skills.
The Summit trail is a Great workout!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Piestewa Peak
2701 E Squaw Peak DrThe Summit trail is a Great workout!
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayHot weather fun.
Very beautiful red rocks, hiking, mountain bike trails. Very nice Golf course too.
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
543 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Papago
625 N Galvin PkwyVery beautiful red rocks, hiking, mountain bike trails. Very nice Golf course too.
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
Arts & Culture
Very nice exhibits and special events.
Wednesday is free from 3-6PM
686 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveVery nice exhibits and special events.
Wednesday is free from 3-6PM
Musical instruments from around the world and throughout the ages. What an amazing display.
652 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
4725 E Mayo BlvdMusical instruments from around the world and throughout the ages. What an amazing display.
Very Small but very quaint. A Museum Devoted To Contemporary Art, Architecture & Design
Sometimes they have special events.
Free on Thursdays
Free after 5 p.m. Fri and Sat
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StVery Small but very quaint. A Museum Devoted To Contemporary Art, Architecture & Design
Sometimes they have special events.
Free on Thursdays
Free after 5 p.m. Fri and Sat
Essentials
Specializes in fresh fruits and vegetables. Butcher shop available for fresh fish, poultry and meats
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
8787 N Scottsdale RdSpecializes in fresh fruits and vegetables. Butcher shop available for fresh fish, poultry and meats
Nearby Staples and Starbucks are in the same small outdoor mall.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens
3420 N Scottsdale RdNearby Staples and Starbucks are in the same small outdoor mall.
Safeway
7920 E Chaparral RdGrocery food chain. Indoor Starbucks.
Sightseeing
Waterfront
Great area to explore and people watch.
www.scottsdalegalleries.com -
Join us most Thursday evenings throughout the year from 7 to 9 p.m.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scottsdale Art walk
7056 E Main Stwww.scottsdalegalleries.com -
Join us most Thursday evenings throughout the year from 7 to 9 p.m.
Getting Around
Scottsdale free trolley system links residents and visitors to entertainment, restaurants, shopping, schools, parks and health services. Riders can transfer between four trolley routes, the free Tempe Orbit Earth links to external site route and Valley Metro links to external site bus and routes.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trolley
Scottsdale free trolley system links residents and visitors to entertainment, restaurants, shopping, schools, parks and health services. Riders can transfer between four trolley routes, the free Tempe Orbit Earth links to external site route and Valley Metro links to external site bus and routes.