WHERE COLD IS ALWAYS COOL.
Spend winter where the weather never dips below freezing. You'll be in good company: people flock from across the country to visit Arizona, escaping blizzards, wind-chills and sub-zero temperatures. Enjoy outdoor activities armed with nothing more than a jacket and stay in guestrooms and suites that make you forget all about cabin fever. Dinners with loved ones at ZuZu and seasonal Valley Ho spa treatments are the perfect way to infuse your stay with warm feelings all around.
WHAT TO DO
- Hike & Bike the McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Scottsdazzle | Scottsdale
- Old Town Scottsdale ArtWalk
- Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction | Scottsdale
- Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
- The Short Course at Mountain Shadows | Paradise Valley
- Old Town Scottsdale Vintage Shopping
- Waste Management Phoenix Open
- Tour Old Town Scottsdale by Bike
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Toca Madera
With another location in West Hollywood, Toca Madera is a sleek and stylish restaurant that serves Mexican fare with a modern twist. All-inclusive dining options are featured, including a strictly vegan menu. An extensive craft cocktail list and late-night hours, also make for a vibrant new addition to the Old Town nightlife scene. Serves Dinner.
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(480) 930-43570 Miles AwayFnB
FnB has received acclaim both locally and nationally for its richly flavored, globally accented seasonal menus. Savor an evolving menu featuring the best of Arizona's agricultural community and vineyards. Serves Lunch and Dinner.
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480.284.4777The Mission
The Mission seamlessly blends old world charm with modern elegance. Savor modern Latin cuisine and craft cocktails from Chef Matt Carter. Serves Brunch, Lunch and Dinner.
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480.636.5005Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall
Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest mall in the Southwest, featuring everything from small boutiques and department stores to high-end shops like Louis Vuitton and Barneys New York. Dine in the food court or at one of many full-service restaurants, and catch a movie at the luxury theater.
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480.941.2140Virtù
At Virtù, the Machiavellian term for achieving excellence, expect a wandering, Mediterranean-inspired menu that changes almost weekly. Enjoy handmade pastas, seasonal produce sourced from some of Arizona’s most-celebrated farmers, superb imported seafood, as well as a seasonal cocktail program crafted with fresh-pressed juices and unique spirits. Serves Brunch and Dinner.
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480.946.3477Hula's Modern Tiki
Hula’s Modern Tiki is a modern, urban twist on the classic tiki restaurants of the ’50s and ’60s. The menu is a fusion of Polynesian and American flavors, with a variety of signature tiki cocktails. Serves Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner.
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480.970.4852AZ/88
AZ/88 is a chic, modern restaurant featuring fab cocktails and cuisine. Serves Lunch and Dinner.
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480.994.5576Barrio Queen
At the Queen, it is not only about the unique flavors of authentic Mexico City dishes. It's about the dining experience. Savor dishes like the signature guacamole prepared table-side, sopas, tacos, burritos, tortas, and signature entrees. Serves Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner.
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480.656.4197Cornish Pasty Co.
The pasty hails from Cornwall, UK. Cornish Pasty Co. offers the classic steak-and-potatoes version along with some unique takes on the dish. Enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails inside or on the spacious patio. Serves Lunch and Dinner.
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480.945.1220Sugar Bowl
Take a trip back in time at the Sugar Bowl, which first opened in 1958. Enjoy savory soups, sandwiches, and salads, along with a huge variety of ice cream, sundaes, and classic floats. Serves Lunch and Dinner.
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(480) 946-0051Scottsdale Waterfront
Explore shopping and dining along the Scottsdale Waterfront, next to Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall.
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480.247.8071Desert Botanical Garden
Explore this sprawling garden showcasing the natural beauty of desert plant life, featuring special exhibits and events.
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480.941.1225Wildfire Golf Club
Tee up at two picturesque, 18-hole championship courses designed by two of golf's greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo, in the rugged Sonoran Desert of Northeast Phoenix.
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480.473.0205Troon North Golf Club
Troon North Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses in the rugged landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Play amidst natural ravines, foothills, and giant granite boulders in the shadow of Pinnacle Peak.
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480.585.7700Legend Trail Golf Club
With its generous fairways, strategic bunkering and contoured greens, it’s no wonder why Legend Trail has been chosen as one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 courses. The exquisitely manicured course meanders through the Sonoran Desert landscape and features panoramic views including Pinnacle Peak and Lone Mountain.
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480.488.7434We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
We-Ko-Pa features two award-winning, 18-hole courses and breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and the Superstitions. After a round of golf you can relax at the clubhouse, which offers scenic dining indoors and out.
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480.836.9000Legacy Golf Club
Legacy Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Gary Panks. Located on what was once Dwight B. Heard’s 7,500-acre ranch, the golf club is rich in Arizona heritage and history.
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602.305.5550The Short Course at Mountain Shadows
Enjoy a fun and relatively quick round on our par-3, 18-hole course. Golf course architect Forrest Richardson created rugged slopes, rising ridges and dramatic mounds set in the scenic desert landscape. While the course itself is a joy to play, it’s the breathtaking views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains that make it a true destination.
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480.624.5400Phoenix Zoo
A visit to the Phoenix Zoo opens a wondrous world of curiosity, imagination and discovery. Whether you are on the lookout for awe-inspiring Asian elephants, on safari to spot the great Sumatran tiger, or seeking towering giraffes roaming the Savanna, a day at the zoo offers adventures like no other place in the Valley of the Sun.
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602.286.3800The Phoenician Golf Course
Experience a a 27-hole championship golf course contoured out of the beauty of the spectacular Sonoran Desert. Designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and Homer Flint, the course's three diverse, nine-hole courses create 18-hole combinations for the challenge and fun you crave.
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480.423.2449Westin Kierland Golf Club
The Westin Kierland Golf Club brings together perfectly manicured golf, exercise physiology, top golf instruction, on-site golf equipment fitting, and the latest in golf technology. Enjoy innovative amenities and experiences like Segway transportation, Fore-MAX golf training, climate-controlled golfing, and Scottish-themed golf.
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480.922.9283Raven Golf Club
Etched into a rugged mountain slope with sweeping views of the Valley, Raven Golf Club's par-72, 7,078-yard championship layout is an anomaly among traditional desert layouts. More than 6,000 mature pine trees traverse lush, rolling fairways and expansive, multi-tiered greens, with a unique assortment of bunkers and water features creating both strategic diversity and a stunning backdrop for golf.
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602.243.3636Citizen Public House
This contemporary version of the traditional public house serves up craft beers, classic cocktails, and award-winning gastropub cuisine. Serves Dinner.
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480.398.4208Bandera
Bandera defines the comfort-food experience with an exhibition kitchen that lets the preparation of every plate take center stage. Enjoy delicious dishes like Roasted Chicken, a Carnitas Sandwich with marinated braised pork, and Cajun Rib-Eye. Serves Dinner.
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480.994.3524Heard Museum
Dedicated to the sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures, the Heard is an institution that combines the stories of American Indian people from a personal perspective with the beauty of art.
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602.252.8840Papago Golf Course
Papago Golf Course, owned by the City of Phoenix, AZ, was long considered the finest public golf course in the state.
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602.275.8428Grand Canyon
Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon (nearly 1,500 m deep) is the most spectacular gorge in the world. Located in the state of Arizona, it cuts across the Grand Canyon National Park. Its horizontal strata retrace the geological history of the past 2 billion years.
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9286387888Prescott
Prescott is a pleasant, prosperous, and historic desert mountain city located about 60 miles south of Sedona, a popular arts and retirement community. Downtown is clean, quiet and is a mix of old West and Midwest with a number of historic structures.
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Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history, culture and unique stories of the 19 states of the American West. The museum features regularly changing exhibitions, events, gallery tours, and engaging activities that bring to life the unique stories of the people, places and events that embody our Western heritage and play a role in shaping its future.
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480.686.95390 Miles AwayRusty Spur Saloon
The Rusty Spur Saloon has been around for over 60 years. The building originally housed the Farmers’ Bank of Scottsdale. Now the money’s gone and the vault’s filled with liquor. Enjoy drinks, food, and live country music.
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480.425.77870 Miles AwayTopGolf
Rent your own private, climate-controlled bay and play a variety of points-based games, plus enjoy tasty fare and cocktails.
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480.240.24020 Miles AwayPhoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum is the largest art museum in the Southwest. Explore the permanent collection along with rotating exhibitions including modern art and photography. The museum also hosts unique events, lectures, and festivals.
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602.257.18800 Miles AwayFrank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright’s beloved winter home and architecture school, Taliesin West was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a utopian world unto itself. It was built almost entirely by Wright and his apprentices, making it among the most personal of the architect’s creations. Explore this iconic landmark with tours ranging from one to three hours.
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480.627.53400 Miles AwayMusical Instrument Museum
The MIM displays more than 6,500 instruments collected from around the world. State-of-the-art audio and video technologies allow you to see the instruments, hear their sounds, and observe them being played in their original contexts. See instruments from music icons including John Lennon, Taylor Swift, Elvis Presley, and many more. The MIM also has a concert hall and a cafe featuring local ingredients.
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480.478.60000 Miles AwayJerome
Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community.
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Sedona
The majestic red rock scenery and evergreen vegetation are two reasons for the unique energy of Sedona and its tangible regenerative and inspirational effects. Sedona is also internationally known for the uplifting power of its Vortex meditation sites.
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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Check out the calendar of touring performances, local acts, and special events, including music, dance, theater, and more.
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480.499.8587The House Brasserie
Chef Matt Carter invites you to explore his menu of modern American fare in this vintage-chic historic house with a charming patio. Savor handcrafted cocktails and an eclectic selection of wine and beer. Serves Lunch and Dinner.
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480.634.16000 Miles AwayZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
The table is set at ZuZu for an unforgettable meal. Savor inventive fare from celebrated Chef Russell LaCasce and colorful cocktails that will entice any palate. Dine inside, on the shaded patio, or order in-room dining anytime. Serves brunch and dinner every day.
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480.421.7997Hearth '61 at Mountain Shadows
Renowned Chef Charles Wiley lets the food inspire creativity and serves up seasonal fare that's delightful in its simplicity. Savor honest, authentic cuisine. Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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480.624.5400Scottsdale Public Art
Explore an array of public art including permanent installations and innovative temporary projects ranging from installations and exhibitions to performance and participatory works throughout the city.
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480.874.4645TPC Scottsdale Golf Course
Home of the fan-favorite Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge and playability, ideal for the sport’s top players and recreational golfers alike. Surrounded by the stunning McDowell Mountains, it boasts two championship courses, the world-famous Stadium Course and the stunning Champions Course.
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480.585.4334Arizona Canal Trail
The Arizona Canal Trail offers scenic running and biking along one of the Valley's main canals. To access the trail from the hotel, head north on 68th Street; access points are at 68th Street and Indian School Road. Talk to the hotel concierge if you are planning a hike to make sure you are prepared with proper footwear, water, and more.
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
SMoCA presents the best of contemporary art, architecture and design from around the world and from around the corner. Show your Hotel Valley Ho room key and get free access for two.
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480.874.4666Camelback Mountain
Choose from two advanced trails and enjoy unparalleled views of the Valley from the top. Talk to the hotel concierge if you are planning a hike to make sure you are prepared with proper footwear, water, and more.
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(602) 261-8318Piestewa Peak
Hike to the top of Piestewa Peak for incredible views of the Valley, or choose from a variety of trails to enjoy the Sonoran Desert in relative solitude. An assortment of picnic areas nestled in the hills offer picturesque spots for before or after your hike. Talk to the hotel concierge if you are planning a hike to make sure you are prepared with proper footwear, water, and more.
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602.261.8318Downtown Scottsdale Arts District
Explore dozens of unique art galleries along Main Street and also Marshall Way, ranging from Southwestern to modern and more. Every Thursday night, check out ArtWalk for live music, restaurant samplings, and gallery demonstrations.
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