| Scottsdale Arizona has long been considered a top | | | | experience that should not be missed. During the |
| destination for those looking to escape the harsh and | | | | Arizona Territory days, Reatta Pass was an old stage |
| long winters associated with many regions around the | | | | coach stop where travelers stopped for a hearty |
| country. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, and | | | | meal after a tough day of traveling. Portions of the |
| an average temperature of 68 degrees in our coldest | | | | adobe walls and old stone foundation still exist making |
| winter months, it's easy to see why. But before you | | | | Greasewood Flat the most authentic "cowboy" |
| pack your bermuda shorts and sunglasses, take the | | | | restaurant in the valley. Prepare to enjoy a tasty |
| time to review some of our favorite Scottsdale | | | | burger as well as some live entertainment at |
| activities. | | | | "America's most beautiful natural outdoor desert |
| 1. Arizona is home to over 300 golf courses, and | | | | dining room." Greasewood Flat (480) 585-7277 |
| many of the premiere courses are located in | | | | 5. For those with the shopping bug, may we suggest |
| Scottsdale. Although the list is long, our favorite public | | | | Kierland Commons. This trendy shopping destination is |
| courses would have to be the Kierland Golf Club | | | | located near the Scottsdale Air Park and includes |
| (Mesquite, Ironwood and Acacia courses), TPC of | | | | stores such as Juicy Couture, Cache, BCBG Max |
| Scottsdale, and the Grayhawk Golf Club (Talon and | | | | AZRIA and Coach. The variety of restaurants is |
| Raptor courses). Kierland Golf Club (480) 922-9283, | | | | equally impressive and distinctive with eateries such |
| TPC Scottsdale (888) 400-4001, Grayhawk Golf Club | | | | as Zinc Bistro, North, Mastro's Ocean Club Fish House |
| (480) 502-1800 | | | | and Morton's Steakhouse. Kierland Commons (480) |
| 2. For something a little different be sure to check | | | | 348-1577 |
| out the Scottsdale Gun Club. The range is air | | | | 6. Although not located in the city limits, we would |
| conditioned and you don't need to be a member to | | | | highly recommend taking a trip out to see the good |
| use the facilities. The "machine gun adventures" | | | | people at Desert Skydiving Center in Buckeye, |
| program is very popular allowing for you to | | | | Arizona. It's well worth the trip for this once in a |
| experience some of today's most highly advanced | | | | lifetime experience. What could be better than |
| fully automatic military and law enforcement firearms. | | | | jumping out of a perfectly good airplane at 11,000 |
| Scottsdale Gun Club (480) 348-1111 | | | | feet? A tandem skydive runs about $180.00, but the |
| 3. Casino Arizona has two convenient locations in | | | | memories will last a lifetime. Desert Skydiving Center |
| Scottsdale. Both are located just off the 101 freeway | | | | (800) 441-JUMP |
| for easy access and boast a wide variety of slot | | | | 7. Crackerjax is located in North Scottsdale and |
| machines, black jack tables, poker rooms, | | | | offers fun for the whole family. Attractions include a |
| restaurants, bars, spas, and entertainment venues. | | | | miniature golf course, batting cages, driving range, |
| Don't miss the prime rib special at the Wandering | | | | bumper boat lagoon, volleyball courts, video and |
| Horse Cafe, served up daily. Casino Arizona (480) | | | | game center as well as a Can-AM style go-kart track. |
| 850-7777 | | | | Crackerjax typically closes at 10:00 pm, although |
| 4. Greasewood Flat located in North Scottsdale is | | | | closing hours have been extended to midnight on |
| much more than just a restaurant and bar, it's an | | | | Fridays and Saturdays. |