Fashion Square Mall – Located at Camelback Rd. and Scottsdale Rd. This mall is 2 million square feet of stores, dining and entertainment Some of the 225 stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Barney’s New York (opening this fall), Build-A-Bear Workshop, as well as high-end stores including Cartier, kate spade, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.. There are about 20 places available for snacks or other food as well. For more information visit: www.fashionsquare.com
Scottsdale Waterfront
Located at 7135 E. Camelback Road
This is a new favorite for people and is a 1.1 million square foot project that includes retailers and food options such as Borders, Urban Outfitters, Sur la Table, Isaac Jewelers, Moody Blues, High Point, Optica, Estilo and Sabrina Sky, P.F. Chang’s, Olive & Ivy, Wildfish and Sauce. For more information visit: www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=41743&hit=1
SouthBridge
Shops including independently owned retailers – Toy Jungle, The Grand Tour which offers art, antiques and glassware from around the world; if you want to get something for your dog, visit OhMyDog. There is also Scottsdale Pen, which offers hundreds of writing tools, stationery, and ink. If you are looking for a bite to eat check out Cowboy Ciao, Sea Saw and Kazimierz World Wine Bar. For more information visit: www.arizona-vacation-planner.com/southbridge-scottsdale.html
Fifth Avenue Shops & Boutiques
Located on Fifth Avenue Downtown Scottsdale
Includes 92 independently owned retailers as well as food and events. For more information visit: www.scottsdale5thave.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.comDowntown Scottsdale Shopping by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group Scottsdale Arizona
by Joe Szabo, Szabo Group
Scottsdale claims to be the Shopper’s Paradise and boasts more than 5,500 shops, malls, boutiques and outlets. There’s plenty of shopping in downtown including:
Fashion Square Mall – Located at Camelback Rd. and Scottsdale Rd. This mall is 2 million square feet of stores, dining and entertainment Some of the 225 stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Barney’s New York (opening this fall), Build-A-Bear Workshop, as well as high-end stores including Cartier, kate spade, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.. There are about 20 places available for snacks or other food as well. For more information visit: www.fashionsquare.com
Scottsdale Waterfront
Located at 7135 E. Camelback Road
This is a new favorite for people and is a 1.1 million square foot project that includes retailers and food options such as Borders, Urban Outfitters, Sur la Table, Isaac Jewelers, Moody Blues, High Point, Optica, Estilo and Sabrina Sky, P.F. Chang’s, Olive & Ivy, Wildfish and Sauce. For more information visit: www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=41743&hit=1
SouthBridge
Shops including independently owned retailers – Toy Jungle, The Grand Tour which offers art, antiques and glassware from around the world; if you want to get something for your dog, visit OhMyDog. There is also Scottsdale Pen, which offers hundreds of writing tools, stationery, and ink. If you are looking for a bite to eat check out Cowboy Ciao, Sea Saw and Kazimierz World Wine Bar. For more information visit: www.arizona-vacation-planner.com/southbridge-scottsdale.html
Fifth Avenue Shops & Boutiques
Located on Fifth Avenue Downtown Scottsdale
Includes 92 independently owned retailers as well as food and events. For more information visit: www.scottsdale5thave.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
Fashion Square Mall – Located at Camelback Rd. and Scottsdale Rd. This mall is 2 million square feet of stores, dining and entertainment Some of the 225 stores include Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Barney’s New York (opening this fall), Build-A-Bear Workshop, as well as high-end stores including Cartier, kate spade, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.. There are about 20 places available for snacks or other food as well. For more information visit: www.fashionsquare.com
Scottsdale Waterfront
Located at 7135 E. Camelback Road
This is a new favorite for people and is a 1.1 million square foot project that includes retailers and food options such as Borders, Urban Outfitters, Sur la Table, Isaac Jewelers, Moody Blues, High Point, Optica, Estilo and Sabrina Sky, P.F. Chang’s, Olive & Ivy, Wildfish and Sauce. For more information visit: www.scottsdalecvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=41743&hit=1
SouthBridge
Shops including independently owned retailers – Toy Jungle, The Grand Tour which offers art, antiques and glassware from around the world; if you want to get something for your dog, visit OhMyDog. There is also Scottsdale Pen, which offers hundreds of writing tools, stationery, and ink. If you are looking for a bite to eat check out Cowboy Ciao, Sea Saw and Kazimierz World Wine Bar. For more information visit: www.arizona-vacation-planner.com/southbridge-scottsdale.html
Fifth Avenue Shops & Boutiques
Located on Fifth Avenue Downtown Scottsdale
Includes 92 independently owned retailers as well as food and events. For more information visit: www.scottsdale5thave.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
Cars being offered up can also be custom-made and can go for what seem like insane amounts of money. The paperwork and background required for such bidders seems to be extensive, but if they are willing to pay those high prices to have the car, then in the end it may be worth it. To each there own as the saying goes.The appeal for “regular” folks is watching people who have that money bid on the different vehicles being offered on the auction block.
In the past, there have been Corvettes, race cars, motorcycles, even a car or two that was used in a Hollywood film. You may have noticed that I included motorcycles, which just goes to show that not all vehicles being offered necessarily fit into the “classic car” category.
Barrett-Jackson is held at WestWorld in Scottsdale. The auction is also held in other cities throughout the year, including Las Vegas. For more information visit: 
It also features an outdoor sculpture garden housing James Turrell’s Knight Rise, one of the renowned artist’s few public skyspaces, and Scrim Wall, a monumental curtain of prismatic glass by James Carpenter Design Associates.
Through October 1st, the museum features an exhibit celebrating its tenth anniversary. This exhibit may not be on display any more, as the website wasn’t very clear on when and where to view this.
Also displayed is art created by participating high school students who were involved in SMoCA’s Visions program. It’s great for teens to have a program to participate in that allows them to express their creativity through art as well as something to do if their parents aren’t home.
Admission to the museum is free on Thursdays. There are other art opportunities in Scottsdale if contemporary art isn’t your thing. You can visit 
There’s the Steakhouse & Saloon, offering up steak, baby back ribs, crab cakes, salads, salmon, lamb chops New York style cheesecake and more. You might even find they have a special, like the one offered in August, which was two for $55 Fridays dinner special.
Shopping, including a general store, blacksmith, and Silver Spur Western Wear shop. If you are looking for a commemorative souvenir, visit the Photo Emporium to remember your trip here. Then you can have an authentic old time photo to share with your family and friends. You can dress up in various outfits to help create that authentic feel.
Try a ride on Widowmaker the mechanical bull or watch the Roughriders stunt show, where you can witness gunfights, explosions, daring falls, and all the antics of the cowboy characters.
There’s a shooting gallery for those who want to test their aim, or if you want something more relaxing you can take a ride on the train.
Admission is free, but attractions require tickets. There are also various special events, which also may have a fee.
Rawhide is located at 5700 West North Loop Road in Chandler. For more information visit: 
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If Poker is your game you’ll want to visit the poker room at Indian Bend, which features 45 non-smoking tables and is the home of the largest bad beat jackpot, a whopping $500,000. Games include Texas Hold ‘Em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo and a full tournament schedule. Other games include Black Jack, Let It Ride, 3 Card Poker, Casino War and Keno. If you are just learning to play poker you might want to treat yourself to a class at the acclaimed College of Cards.
Slots enthusiasts will love Casino Arizona. With over 1,600 multi-denominational, ticket-pay slots, Casino Arizona is on the cutting edge of modern gaming. Progressives, video poker and major slot events make Casino Arizona an exciting gaming destination.
Where dining is concerned Casino Arizona has it all, from the finest steakhouse to the best in all you can eat buffets. For casual dining The Willows restaurant offers an array of sumptuous sandwiches and burgers and the Salt River Café offers quick and tasty family meals including pizza, chicken and burgers with a special kid’s menu. For poker fans The Blue Coyote Grill & Sports Bar offers table side service so you don’t have to miss a moment of fun.
For big appetites The Wandering Horse Café offers an all you can eat spaghetti and meatball buffet and The Eagle Buffet offers a Friday night seafood buffet and a Saturday night prime rib buffet. For the ultimate in fine dining for special occasions and intimate dining there is the Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge.
Casino Arizona is a premiere entertainment destination offering something for everyone.
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 
The menu offers sublime Southwestern cuisine with a Sonoran influence. The main attraction is, of course, homemade tortillas but the diverse menu also challenges with seductive salsas and sauces. Signature dishes include Red Chile Pork Chops, Shawnee Sea bass, and Stuffed Filet Mignon.
Sit on the flagstone patio shaded by stately 100 year old pecan trees; enjoy a cool mist and a Mexican beer as you savor the fresh flavors of “Carne Limon”, a Bistro cut steak, marinated in lime juice and spices served with sautéed vegetables and whipped sweet potato stuffed green chile. Or sip a refreshing margarita while enjoying “Pasta Vallarta”, a flavorful dish featuring gulf shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and broccoli sautéed in red chile butter over linguini served with bollilo toast. Yum!
Old Town Tortilla Factory is located at 6910 E. Main Street in Scottsdale. For more information visit: 
Summer fun at the Zoo includes a new event called Starry Safari. On Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer the Giraffe Encounter at Savanna Pointe will transform into a family wonderland with water slides, inflatable fun houses, animal meet and greets, wagon rides and much more. There is a $5 charge to attend Starry Safari.
For those looking for family fun at a great price this summer, the Phoenix Zoo is making headlines by offering free day time admission for kids 12 and under. That even includes admission to zoo’s newest attraction Yakulla Caverns! Yakulla Caverns offers the coolest water play available with cavern- like water slides, cave creatures and plenty of room to splash around in.
The zoo is also open during special hours for the summer months to take advantage of the cooler hours of the day. Weekdays the park will be open from 7am to 2pm and weekends and holidays it will be open from 7am to 4pm.
The Phoenix Zoo is located at 455 N. Glavin Parkway in Phoenix for more information on the zoo or specific exhibits visit 
The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving boasts the largest purpose built facility in North America, a 1.6 mile road course and an eight acre skid-pad. If you are ready to learn total car control you won’t want to go anywhere but The Bondurant School.
Specially designed classes are tailored to meet driver’s needs at any level. There are classes for beginners, aspiring race car drivers, even teens looking to improve their driving skills. For high performance driving, the vehicles offered include the following : Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Coupe 6 speed manual and 6 speed paddle shift, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac CTS V, Pontiac Solstice, Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe’s and Impala’s.
In addition to High Performance Driving, the school also offers a critically acclaimed Kart Racing School using top of the line karts, including CRG shifter karts and Tag karts.
The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is located at 20000 S. Maricopa Road in Chandler. For information on driving lessons visit 
Other attractions include Lagoona Island where guests can negotiate more than 6,000 square feet of water fun in bumper boats. Next the family can try their hand at go-kart races on one of two specially designed tracks. For the baseball enthusiasts there are batting cages for baseball and softball with choices of fast pitch or slow pitch. The park also offers an automated driving range and golf school, for those who wish to brush up their game.
The two state-of-the-art arcades, one especially designed for younger guests, offer a wide variety of the hottest games available. New attractions include the Power Jumper, which combines bungee jumping and trampoline to create high flying fun, and the new Water Wars which takes water balloon fun to new heights.
Arizona’s largest Family Fun & Sports Park, CrackerJax opens daily at 10am. It is open most nights until 10pm and on Friday and Saturday nights it is open until midnight. CrackerJax is located at 16001 N. Scottsdale Rd. For more information visit 
