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.
Old Town Scottsdale, district by district
Entertainment District, Fifth Avenue, the Waterfront, the Arts District and Historic Old Town, with walking times from Hideaway.
DoThings to do in Scottsdale
Hikes, museums, baseball, the desert garden, the Saturday market and the day trips, by drive time.
EatScottsdale restaurants worth the walk
From the French bakery six minutes away to Old Town’s big-night dining rooms.
NightsOld Town Scottsdale nightlife
Rooftops, clubs, live music, honky-tonks and the walk home, 14 minutes.
ShopScottsdale shopping
Fashion Square in three minutes, Fifth Avenue boutiques on foot, Western Spirit and the galleries.
BeyondPhoenix attractions near Scottsdale
The zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard, the MIM, Tempe Town Lake and Sedona day trips.
LogisticsGetting around Scottsdale
Airport times, the free trolley, parking, rideshare and when you do and do not need a car.
Spring trainingFree trolley to Scottsdale Stadium
The game-day loop from Fashion Square, the weekday Miller Road route, hours, stops, maps and parking.
StayWhere to stay near Old Town Scottsdale
An honest comparison of Old Town hotels, resorts and vacation rentals by type of traveler.
EventsSpring training from Hideaway
Giants at Scottsdale Stadium three minutes away; every Cactus League park by drive time.
EventsWM Phoenix Open 2027
Dates, schedule, getting to TPC Scottsdale and where to stay.
EventsBarrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027
Nine days at WestWorld, January 23 to 31, and the logistics from Old Town.
EventsWhat’s happening in Scottsdale
The season’s signature events, updated weekly.
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.
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