Greg & Ava

Greg & Ava

January 17, 2026
243 Days To Go!
Greg & Ava

Greg & Ava

January 17, 2026
243 Days To Go!

OUR LOCAL FAVORITES

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

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

- 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

- 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

- Postinos Highland (3 min drive) Charcuterie boards + wine

- Zipp's Sports Grill (walking distance) A local chain

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

- Citizen's Public House (walking distance) You have to get the Origian Chopped Salad, the salad has its own Instagram page!

- Social Tap Brewery (walking distance) Recommend for cocktails only, food is okay

- Canopy by Hilton Rooftop Bar (walking distance)

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


Dessert

- Sugar Bowl (walking distance) 70 year old ice cream parlor

- 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

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