Scottsdale guides

Written from the front door

Every guide on this site was written for guests of one house, so the distances are real, the recommendations are within reach, and the advice assumes you are starting at 4308 N Parkway Ave.

Neighborhood

Old Town Scottsdale, district by district

Entertainment District, Fifth Avenue, the Waterfront, the Arts District and Historic Old Town, with walking times from Hideaway.

Do

Things to do in Scottsdale

Hikes, museums, baseball, the desert garden, the Saturday market and the day trips, by drive time.

Eat

Scottsdale restaurants worth the walk

From the French bakery six minutes away to Old Town’s big-night dining rooms.

Nights

Old Town Scottsdale nightlife

Rooftops, clubs, live music, honky-tonks and the walk home, 14 minutes.

Shop

Scottsdale shopping

Fashion Square in three minutes, Fifth Avenue boutiques on foot, Western Spirit and the galleries.

Beyond

Phoenix attractions near Scottsdale

The zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard, the MIM, Tempe Town Lake and Sedona day trips.

Logistics

Getting around Scottsdale

Airport times, the free trolley, parking, rideshare and when you do and do not need a car.

Spring training

Free trolley to Scottsdale Stadium

The game-day loop from Fashion Square, the weekday Miller Road route, hours, stops, maps and parking.

Stay

Where to stay near Old Town Scottsdale

An honest comparison of Old Town hotels, resorts and vacation rentals by type of traveler.

Events

Spring training from Hideaway

Giants at Scottsdale Stadium three minutes away; every Cactus League park by drive time.

Events

WM Phoenix Open 2027

Dates, schedule, getting to TPC Scottsdale and where to stay.

Events

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027

Nine days at WestWorld, January 23 to 31, and the logistics from Old Town.

Events

What’s happening in Scottsdale

The season’s signature events, updated weekly.

Book your Scottsdale stay

Plan your Scottsdale escape

Three bedrooms, a private patio and Old Town a short walk away. Check the calendar, then book wherever you are most comfortable.