Scottsdale

A DAY IN

SCOTTSDALE

Scottsdale is the Valley’s lap of luxury. From the newly renovated Scottsdale Fashion Square, dining destinations at Scottsdale Quarter and in Old Town Scottsdale plus an array of entertainment including arts and culture, museums, outdoor activities and multi-functional destinations that have something for every age and preference.

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SPEND TIME EXPLORING OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE

Old Town Scottsdale consists of a mix of the reminiscent western cowboy town that it once was with new trendy spots. Grab ice cream at the bright pink Sugar Bowl, or spend the afternoon popping in and out of the many local artists’ shops and galleries.

experiencescottsdale.com/old-town

LUNCH AND SHOPPING AT SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE

Scottsdale Fashion Square is the city’s multi-story luxury mall in the middle of town. Shoppers will find Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and Gucci among hundreds of other retailers of similar upscale caliber. Dining options include Kona Grill, Culinary Dropout, Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse, Olive & Ivy, Yard House and many more.

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ADMIRE THE VIEWS AT MCDOWELL SONORAN PRESERVE

Ride your bike or take a hike in the lovely Sonoran Desert. The largest urban preserve in the nation, McDowell Sonoran Preserve comprises over 225 miles of scenic desert trails. Visitors can also try out guided hikes, rock climbing or horseback riding.

mcdowellsonoran.org

RELAX AT AGAVE SPA

Escape to Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort and experience one of their signature “Tequila & Lime” facial or body treatments.

westinkierlandresort.com

EXPERIENCE WONDERSPACES

Wonderspaces is a year-round evolving art show that features extraordinary artwork from around the world.

arizona.wonderspaces.com

VISIT SWEET REPUBLIC

Indulge in all-natural, handcrafted ice cream from the award-winning shop with classic and innovative flavors by the scoop, in a sundae or milkshake.

sweetrepublic.com

EXPLORE MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK

This 30-acre park has a railroad, train and carousel, model railroads, plus the Scottsdale Railroad Museum.

therailroadpark.com

DISCOVER THE ARTS AT SMOCA

Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to view exhibitions displaying contemporary art, architecture and design.

smoca.org

DINNER AT FNB

Helmed by award-winning chef Charleen Badman, FnB’s constantlychanging menu incorporates locally sourced ingredients.

fnbrestaurant.com