Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ
Places to go in Scottsdale
17 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Lush, 323-acre, 1920s-era state park & arboretum with botanical garden trails, flora, fauna & more.
37615 E Arboretum Way, Superior, AZ 85173, USA
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Cactus Park
Charming, amenity-rich park featuring grassy expanses, a pool, fitness center & lighted courts.
7202 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
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Carefree Desert Gardens
4-acre botanical garden with self-guided walking tours & a playground, plus events & a huge sundial.
101 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 85377, USA
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Chaparral Park
This 100-acre public park has a swimming pool & fishing lake, plus sports courts & a playground.
5401 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
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Cholla Park
11320 E Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
Highly advanced mountain trail with steep climbs, rocky terrain & picturesque summit views.
5150 N Invergordon Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, USA
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Desert Horizon Park
Grassy park with baseball fields & courts for basketball & volleyball, plus a big, sandy playground.
16002 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
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Eldorado Park
Outdoor sanctuary offering fishing lakes, a pool & fields for sports such as softball & soccer.
2311 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
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Fountain Hills Viewing Point
14845 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, USA
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Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.
18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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Gertrude's by Tarbell's
Desert Botanical Garden's relaxed bar/restaurant serves sustainable, refined American meals.
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
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Horizon Park
15444 N 100th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
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Mountain View Park
Recreational parkland offering a variety of sports courts & fields, a playground & community center.
8625 E Mountain View Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA
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Pinnacle Peak Park
A trail allows visitors to hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak & those with experience may rock climb.
26802 N 102nd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA
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Sereno Park
Recreational area with picnic spots, various playground equipment, athletic fields & a horse arena.
5720 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
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Tom's Thumb
Tom's Thumb Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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Vista Del Camino Park
71-acre city park & community center offering sports fields, playgrounds & social services.
7700 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA