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Scottsdale

Desert luxury and golf

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Luxury · ~$190/day📍 United States
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About Scottsdale

A polished Sonoran-desert resort city of spas, championship golf, a lively Old Town nightlife and arts scene, and easy access to saguaro-studded hiking.

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⭐ Things to do in Scottsdale

Old Town ScottsdaleCamelback Mountain hikeTaliesin West (Wright)Desert Botanical GardenSpa & golf dayPinnacle Peak trailCosanti bronze bellsMcDowell Sonoran Preserve

🍽️ Where to eat in Scottsdale

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

The Sicilian Butcher
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The Sicilian Butcher
★ 4.3 (3,909) · American · Italian
 The Mexicano
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The Mexicano
★ 4.4 (3,061) · Mexican · Cocktail Bars
 Paradise Valley Burger
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Paradise Valley Burger
★ 4.4 (2,075) · Burgers · American
 True Food Kitchen
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True Food Kitchen
★ 4.1 (1,865) · New American · Salad
 The Thumb
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The Thumb
★ 4.3 (1,860) · Barbeque · Burgers
 Persian Room
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Persian Room
★ 3.9 (1,697) · Persian/Iranian
 SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
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SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
★ 4.3 (1,440) · Breakfast & Brunch · Southern
 Grassroots Kitchen & Tap
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Grassroots Kitchen & Tap
★ 4.4 (1,435) · New American · Beer Bar
 Dominick's Steakhouse
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Dominick's Steakhouse
★ 4.4 (1,424) · Steakhouses · Seafood
 Kodo Sushi Sake
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Kodo Sushi Sake
★ 4.7 (1,341) · Sushi Bars · Japanese
 North Italia
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North Italia
★ 4 (1,335) · Italian · Pizza
 Soul Cafe
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Soul Cafe
★ 4.3 (1,301) · New American · Breakfast & Brunch

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car is essential; Old Town is walkable.

💡 Local tip

Hike Camelback or the Preserve at sunrise before the desert heat builds.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

Old Town's dense bar and club district.

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