Lunch

- The Original Chop Shop (within walking distance of hotel) Sandwiches, Bowls, Salads, etc.

Coffee

- Schmooze (walking distance) Large outdoor patio with fountains + greenery

Fun Activities

- Hiking: Papago Park, Double Butte Trail (10 min drive from hotel), 2.2 miles, easy trail that takes around 45 min

- Lane Park: Duck pin bowling, Curling, Axe throwing

- Hiking: Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon (10 min drive from hotel) VERY tough, but rewarding hike! 2.6 mile round trip, takes around 2 hours

- Tubing: 2-3 hour trip down the salt river. Can book a tube and bus drop off and pick up through the Salt River Company, $20-25 a person (may be cold in January?)

- Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall (walking distance), Mega mall with every store known to man

- Ride in a Waymo (driverless Uber)

- Top Golf (10 min drive from hotel)

- Turquoise Candy Custom Hat Bar (walking distance) Make a custom cowboy, baseball or bucket hat. Expect scottsdale prices :)

- Phoenix Zoo (10 min drive from hotel)

- E-Bike Tours of Scottsdale

Cocktail Hour/Dinner

- Olive + Ivy (walking distance) Fun atmosphere in a lively location

- Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar (walking distance) right across from the Marriott

- Postino's Highland (3 min drive) Charcuterie boards + wine. Great happy hour

- Grimaldi's Pizzeria (walking distance) Have a nice outdoor area in a lively location

- Evo Italian Old Town (walking distance) Great homemade pizza

- Citizen's Public House (walking distance) Get the Original Chopped Salad, the salad has its own Instagram page!

- Canopy by Hilton Rooftop Bar (walking distance) Great rooftop views of scottsdale

- Elephante (2 minute drive) Cool atmosphere, very dark inside haha

- Pinyon (walking distance)- Fancy Mediterranean food

- Call Her Martina (2 minute drive)- Great Mexican food

Dessert

- Sugar Bowl (walking distance) 70 year old ice cream parlor with lots of fun ice cream options

- Gelato Cimmino (walking distance)

Stay Out Late Bars

- Boondocks Patio (walking distance) Large indoor + outdoor area with live music. Be prepared for long lines after 9pm

- Rusty Spur Saloon (walking distance) Very busy and crammed, but great live music

- Coach House (walking distance) Christmas decor all year long

- Wasted Grain (walking distance) Large indoor + outdoor area. Often times have live music.

- Belle's Nashville Kitchen (walking distance) Country bar and eatery with live music daily

- Gilligian's (walking distance) Atomsphere reminds us of Iowa City.