What’ll Keep You Coming Back::
As South Dakota residents, warm weather was the primary draw for us to vacation in Scottsdale. Now that we've been there several times, we've found some local favorites that keep us coming back (especially the restaurants)! Be sure to check out our recommendations below when you're in the area.
Our Favorite Scottsdale Places to Eat::
Flo's Asian Kitchen - 10 minute drive located at 16495 N Scottsdale Rd. --- Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Restaurant - 5 minute drive located at 7111 East Bell Road. --- Streets of NY Pizza - 5 minute drive located at Pima & Frank Lloyd Wright. --- Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant - 15 minute drive located in the heart of Old Scottsdale at 4005 N Scottsdale Rd.
Favorite Places We've Visited in Scottsdale::
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area - Hiking, biking and horse-back riding mountain trails showcasing native plants in their natural habitat. 20 minute drive on I-10 Freeway to SR-51. Take SR-51 Northbound to the Northern Ave exit and turn right (East). This will take you right into the Dreamy Draw recreation area.
--- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - A fun family location with a large children's playground, carousel and historic Pullman train. 10 minute drive located at 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale.
--- Old Town Scottsdale. 15 minute drive located on Scottsdale Rd between Indian School and Camelback Rds. The best place we found for a variety of souvenirs. Our favorite store: Scottsdale Southwest at 7221 E 1st Ave (just two blocks from the Sugar Bowl).
--- Desert Botanical Gardens. 15 minute drive to 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world.
Guest Book:
'Thank you for a wonderful month in your condo. We had a great time . . . and loved all of the extra touches in your condo! We hope to be back again soon! You have really impressed us with your quick responses and extra efforts to look after our every whim. As I mentioned before we were travelling with many other families and they all loved your location at the Allison! You certainly got the cream of the crop in the complex and we were thrilled!' - M. Quinn, Alberta, Canada