Scottsdale is internationally known for outdoor activities, resorts and spas, great restaurants, superior shopping, art galleries, golf courses and night clubs.

What’s great about Scottsdale

• Hiking - There are great trails all over Scottsdale. Though it’s hard to choose Gateway park offers both beginner and advanced hikers excellent options. Regardless of ability everyone get’s to enjoy the beautiful desert and magnificent views.

• Greenbelt - The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt is an oasis of parks, lakes, paths and golf courses traversing 11 miles through the heart of Scottsdale. The greenbelt features more than 24 grade-separated crossings, meaning users can avoid major cross traffic. This world-renown flood control project is rated among the top urban "green spaces" in Arizona.

• Restaurants - Great tacos to the finest dining experience and everything in between. Whether you want to people watch or take in mountain views and beautiful sunsets from some of the best patios anywhere there is something for everyone and for any occasion.

• Bars and Nightlife - Old Town Scottsdale is known for great bars and nightclubs. With a high concentration in Old Town it’s easy to move from dinner to drinks to dancing.

• Shopping - From small local boutiques, outdoor lifestyles centers or one of the finest malls in the Southwest Scottsdale is a shoppers dream.

• Golf - Scottsdale is world renowned for it’s golf. With over 200 golf courses in Scottsdale and surround areas there is something for every level of player.

Some of my favorite spots

• Walking on the Greenbelt through McCormick Ranch. Grass, lakes, trees, mountain views and people out walking and biking reminds me why I live in Arizona.

• In my opinion 2 of the best restaurants in Arizona are Monarch Cafe and Virtu Honest Craft. Both are located in Old Town Scottsdale and are exceptional (and priced accordingly).

• Great patio abounds but if in North Scottsdale Isabella’s at Grayhawk has spectacular sunset views. Other great patios include the Vig, North Scottsdale, PHX Beer Company on Marguerite Lake in McCormick Ranch and Cornish Pasty in Old Town Scottsdale.