First Impressions

Arriving in this oasis in the Southwest, you notice how pristine and quiet everything is. This is particularly noticeable after flying into Phoenix and driving up Scottsdale. Not to disparage Phoenix, but Scottsdale is quite different. The desert landscapes are beautiful and there are many more green areas than you would expect in this climate. The Scottsdale and greater Phoenix area are easy to navigate and drive around. Renting a car allows use to see the area at our own pace while enjoying the beautiful weather. Speaking of weather, during mid-November, the days are warm but the nights are quite cool. A light to mid weight jacket is needed at night and earlier in the morning.

Where to stay

Everything at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas is exceptional. The room is clean and spacious, while the staff is professional and courteous. There are multiple services available onsite including dry cleaning and a rental car desk. The staff can assist you in with reservations or tee times at the numerous world class golf courses nearby.

The hotel is located in the heart of Scottsdale within minutes of world class shopping, championship golf, restaurants and entertainment.

Things to do

While golf and tennis are the primary activities, there is plenty of shopping and activities to keep you busy during your time in Scottsdale. Country Clubs, golf courses, and Top Golf provide multiple avenues to get your golf fix in. There are multiple are museums, and one of our favourites is Taliesin West https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west/. There are Segway tours, trolley tours, winery tours and much more. The Old Town http://www.oldtownscottsdaleaz.com area provides multiple shops and restaurants in an unique environment.

Dining

This ares is full of excellent dining choices. Houston’s https://www.houstons.com/locations/scottsdale/ is delicious and Macayo’s Mexican Grill and Cantina https://www.macayo.com/macayos-scottsdale-locations-grand-re-opening/ is phenomenal! Macayo’s invented several tex-mex favourites.

Final Thoughts

Scottsdale is an area that deserves several days to enjoy and is worth a dedicated vacation. If you are in the Phoenix area, spend a few days in Scottsdale, you will not be disappointed.