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Six Fun Things To Do In Scottsdale by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

May 31, 2010 szabogroup

Scottsdalemtn, Joe Szabo, Szabo Group, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group CrackerJax 16001 N Scottsdale Rd A great fun place for families. Admission prices are $1.25 – $10. For more information, see our blog featuring this attraction and visit www.crackerjax.com Downtown Trolley Features multiple stops Experience downtown in a unique way with this free trolley. Operating daily 11am-9pm. For more information, visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E Indian Bend Rd Visitors can board the train at Stillman Station and enjoy a one-mile ride through the park. This is another great place for families to enjoy. Admission is free. Rides Adult $1; Child (0-3) Free. For more information, visit https://therailroadpark.com/index1.htm Hours: Railroad Park Daily 10am-7:30pm Train & Carousel Rides Hours May Vary Seasonally McDowell Sonoran Conservancy 16435 N. Scottsdale Road, If you like the outdoors, this is a place where you can enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking, bicycling and horse riding. Open daily from sunrise to sunset. This preserve offers free admission. For more information, visit www.mcdowellsonoran.org Paradise Valley Scenic Drive Paradise Valley, AZ If you want to see where the rich live, then you might want to check out this scenic drive. You may start your tour off on 24th Street and go through Camelback Road, Lincoln Drive and Scottsdale Road. Be sure to take notice of the spectacular houses. Scottsdale Historical Museum 7333 E Scottsdale Mall Stop here to learn Scottsdale’s history or to check out artifacts. Hours: Sept Wed-Sun 10am-2pm Oct-May Wed-Sun 10am-5pm June Wed-Sun 10am-2pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.scottsdalemuseum.com/index2.html For more fun attractions, visit www.10best.com/Scottsdale,AZ/Attractions_&_Activities/Best_Attractions_&_Activities/ The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

Free Fun Kids Activities by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

May 20, 2010 szabogroup

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group

Gainey, by Joe Szabo Scottsdale Real Estate Group

Here are some fun, free activities you can do with your kids in the Phoenix area.

If your kids enjoy fishing, you might want to take them to Kawanis Park in Tempe.
You can take a trip to the library, which offers activities for younger and older kids.
Take a behind-the-scenes tour at a local factory, such as the Cerrata Candy Company.
If your kids enjoy skateboarding, check out area skate parks.
There are plenty of free festivals and concerts.
Check out Waterfall Trail in the West Valley if you and your kids enjoy hiking and nature.
If your kids like building things, check out monthly classes at Home Depot. Your kids get all the materials free, and then they have something to bring home that they can say they made all on their own. It will help build their confidence and self-esteem at the same time!
If your kids like crafts, there are free classes at Lakeshore Learning Store. For more information, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/store_locations/storeCrafts.jsp
At Wildflower Bread Company, check out . Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Kids enjoy a complimentary cookie, milk and activity.
If you are looking for a long car ride and your kids don’t mind, be sure to check out Apache Trail.
Go for a bike ride in a beautiful area park, like South Mountain.
Are your kids into sports? Lots of cities, including Phoenix, offer summer sports clinics. Check with your city recreation department.

The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

Arizona Desert Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

May 18, 2010 szabogroup

Fountain Hills by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Real Estate Team

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Arizona Cactus Blooms Adventure Daily, now through May 31^st Don’t miss your chance to view a spectacular display of wildflowers and cacti. Springtime is the perfect time to view a colorful canvas of blooms from lupine to Indian paintbrush and fiddleneck to fairy duster; these are just a few of the plants you will see. You will receive a wildflower packet to take home with you as well. Arizona Wildflowers Adventure Daily, now through May 31^st If you enjoy the Cactus Blooms Adventure and want to experience the wildflowers that the Sonoran Desert has to offer, then this adventure may be just what you are looking for! Family and group discounts are offered; note: this tour is not suitable for children under 5. This adventure also features a wildflower packet for you to take home. Arizona Desert Sunset Tour & Cowboy Dinner Daily, now through December 31^st Arizona is known for it’s amazing sunsets so climb aboard a custom rigged 4×4 and head out into the Sonoran Desert, or what is often referred to as the “living desert”. Enjoy the plants and wildlife as well as the trails and beauty found here. You’ll also learn a lot about the old west from your guide. You’ll have plenty of photo opportunities with the majestic sunset, so don’t forget your camera! After your desert adventure you’ll enjoy some great cowboy fare at our famous western restaurant. The steakhouse was at one time a general store and rest stop for tired travelers. Family and group discounts are offered; note: this tour is not suitable for children under 5. For more information, visit www.azdesertevents.com The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo Group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com.

Desert Botanical Garden Spring Events by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

May 13, 2010 szabogroup

Arizona Desert by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Real Estate Team

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Spring is here! What better way to spend some time than by visiting the Desert Botanical Garden and seeing what events they have to offer. Spring Butterfly Exhibit Daily from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM Walk through the stunning Marshall Butterfly Pavilion where you’re surrounded by hundreds of beautiful butterflies. You might even be lucky enough to have one land on you! If you want to experience these amazing creatures up close, be sure to stop by the activity tent. Admission is free for members and $3.50 with paid garden admission for the general public. Jazz in the Garden Concerts Fridays; now through June Take the time to enjoy great music and desert beauty on Friday evenings at the Jazz in the Garden concerts. The concert schedule for May is as follows, but note that they are subject to change: May 14 The Del Rayz May 21 Cinco de Moio May 28 Dennis Rowland For June schedule visit www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/calendar/jazzingarden Times: Fridays from 7-9 PM now through May 28. June concerts will also be on Fridays but will run from 7:30-9:30 PM. Doors open at 6 p.m. If weather isn’t permitting, the concert will be held inside Dorrance Hall. Admission is $14 for members and $20 for the general public. Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. For more information, visit www.dbg.org The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

Willow Stream Spa by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona

May 4, 2010 szabogroup

Meditaion

by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group For a relaxing time, treat yourself to a day at the spa! You can also enjoy fitness activities, including private yoga and pilates classes. More information on this is provided in the first web link. The Fairmont in Scottsdale features the Willow Stream Spa. This hotel & spa has been given the coveted five-diamond rating by AAA. This wonderful resort is set against the backdrop of Arizona’s McDowell Mountains and pays tribute to Arizona’s Spanish Colonial heritage. The inventive Willow Stream spa design was inspired by a place called Havasupai (pronounced Hah-vah-su-pie), a hidden oasis deep in the Grand Canyon. The spa’s peaceful mesa rooftop pool combines the healing elements of water and air under the cobalt canopy of the Arizona sky. Enjoy views of the McDowell Mountains from private cabanas. From the Mesa the rhythmic flow of our Havasupai Waterfall cascades over the red Sedona stones to harmonize your journey through the spa. You can relax in the Desert Oasis, or the open-air reflection atrium, or experience the sheer joy of the waterfall’s energy. Many of our treatment rooms have private outdoor patios, allowing for experiences indoors or outdoors. The Willow Stream Spa is located at the Fairmont at 7575 East Princess Drive, in Scottsdale. For personal training, private yoga and pilates classes, as well as your spa experience pricing, visit www.willowstream.com/NR/rdonlyres/A5F0C5A9-3254-46EF-9530-71D549E5FE78/0/ScottsdalePricelist.pdf If you would like more complete information on all the spa has to offer from body to facial experiences, you can download a sixteen (16) page brochure at www.willowstream.com/NR/rdonlyres/6BEB0C65-0276-4FBF-8E54-FCA530933254/0/ScottsdaleBrochure.pdf?DisplayType=popup The main website is www.willowstream.com/scottsdale The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com

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