Where to Stay in Scottsdale: The Scott Resort and Spa
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Whether taking advantage of the hotel’s free bikes or walking over during sunset, we loved popping by old town to explore the boot selection at western-wear stores such as Saba, peruse vintage decor finds at Piece and Story’s antique shop, and grab an ice cream at Sugar Bowl, a throwback 1950’s ice cream parlor. Aside from soaking up the sun by the pool our favorite outing was a visit the Desert Botanical Garden, which happened to be in full bloom while we were there. The saguaro cacti are always impressive but the garden took on an other-worldly Dr. Seussian feel as wildflowers, trees and cacti bloomed before our eyes. Just be sure to visit in the morning to avoid the midday sun as there is little cover throughout the garden, and make your way to the butterfly exhibit towards the back of the property. We also had the chance to grab a drink in neighboring Paradise Valley with our friend Kirsten, who has an awesome podcast called The Home Hour which you can listen to here.
While we didn’t have time to try everything on our list, here’s a compilation of the most-recommended places from my Instagram community. (Thank you to everyone who shared your favorites with us!) Food: Postino’s Wine Cafe, Culinary Dropout, atypical Mexican food at La Santisima Taco Shop, dinner at El Chorro, The Henry, breakfast at Snooze, happy hour at Coachman Inn, The Montauk, and a nightcap at Second Story Whiskey Bar. Activities: a morning hot air ballon ride over Phoenix and the desert, hiking Camelback Mountain, and Cloth and Flame pop-up dinners in the desert!
We loved our first visit to Scottsdale and know we’ll be back to check out all the restaurants and activities we couldn’t fit in on our first trip. We were guests of The Scott Resort and Spa but all opinions are my own.
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Published on 4/30/2018 by Stacie