AREA AND THINGS TO DO:
RESTAURANTS
NIGHTLIFE
HALF-DAY TRIPS
FULL DAY TRIPS
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RESTAURANTS (near our hotels)...
Yard House [ MAP ]
A casual eatery known for its extensive menu, classic rock music, and world's largest selection of draft beer. Phone: 480.563.9273
Sapporo [ MAP ]
Teppan Yaki/Pacific Rim/Sushi – a trendy place to see and be seen. Phone: 480.607.1114
Malee’s Thai Bistro [ MAP ]
A great place for Thai food and one our absolute favorites! Tatum Blvd. and the101 Freeway in the Desert Ridge Marketplace
Garduño's Restaurant [ MAP ]
Arizona’s top Mexican restaurant for music and ambiance Located at the Shops at Gainey Village Phone: 480.607.9222
White Chocolate Grill [ MAP ]
Contemporary American eating. Has a limited menu of classic American fare and a selection of house-made white chocolate desserts.
Phone: 480.563.3377
NIGHTLIFE (near the hotels)...
Sand Bar [ MAP ]
Ice cold beer with the sand beneath your feet – casual atmosphere.
Phone: 480.998.8845
Tilted Kilt [ MAP ]
The best Scotch-Irish Pub and Eatery in Arizona with over 24 beers on tap.
Phone: 480.922.8424
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch [ MAP ]
Lobby Bar Nightly Entertainment – Flamenco Music that features flamenco guitar, steel drums and sounds of the marimba. They also offer the unique experience of a romantic Sandolo boat ride on the beautiful Hyatt waterways.
Phone: 480.444.1234
Devil’s Martini [ MAP ]
A trendy place for dancing and blowing money on expensive drinks. This place will usually have a cover charge and expectation of a dress code.
Phone: 480.348.1666
Barcelona [ MAP ]
A classy Mediterranean & Spanish restaurant that turns into a trendy nightclub after hours.
Phone: 480.603.0370
HALF-DAY TRIPS...
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright House & Museum:
A good visit for anyone who loves unique architecture.
Desert Botanical Gardens:
Learn more about the Sonoran desert by viewing one of the worlds
finest collections of desert plants.
Phoenix Zoo:
Rated one of the top 5 zoos for kids, the Phoenix Zoo has over 2.5 mile of trails and over 1,200 animals.
Downtown Phoenix:
Heritage Square – Four square blocks including several museums (i.e Arizona Science Museum, Phoenix Museum of History, Arizona Doll & Toy Museum), historic buildings, restaurants and gift shops.
Arizona Science Museum: Enjoy hands-on eye-opening fun with more than 300 hands on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, giant-screen theatre, live demonstrations and changing exhibitions.
Old Town Scottsdale:
Visit refined culture, country-western charm and a variety of galleries and shops.
FULL DAY TRIPS...
Sedona, Arizona:
Red Rock Country is a four-seasons playground for everyone - for history, geology, archaeology, art and sports buffs, and especially for curious, outdoor enthusiasts who love spectacular scenery. For couples, Sedona has become well-known as a premier wedding destination and for those seeking personal enrichment, Sedona's world-wide reputation as a spiritual mecca and global power spot has drawn some of the most amazing healers, intuitives, artists and spiritual guides now on the planet.
Grand Canyon, Arizona:
Visit one of the beautiful and mesmerizing Seven Wonders of the World.
Tucson, Arizona:
Home to the University of Arizona, where Jaime and James met. Also home to beautiful mountains and desert scenery.