Location: North Scottsdale
Top Things to do in North Scottsdale
Top 10 Things to do in North Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ)
Scottsdale has more spas per capita than any other city in the U.S.—so whether you’re looking for the latest medi-spa technology or a new-agey, bohemian vibe, there’s sure to be something for you. It's a good thing, too—after spending all day touring the beautiful desert, you'll be grateful for some pampering.
Restaurants in Scottsdale
1. Desert Highlands Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This Jack Nicklaus-designed, par 72 championship golf course measures 7,099 yards from the championship tees, with each hole providing up to seven sets of tees to accommodate players at varying levels of skill.
2. REI Co-op Adventure Center Arizona
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 899 reviews
The REI Adventure Center in Scottsdale offers adventures for all, including guided hiking, road and mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, and SUP tours. Experience the desert with a guide or explore on your own with a bike from the Adventure Center's rental fleet. At the REI Co-op, we stand behind one simple belief, that a life outdoors is a life well-lived. Experience life outdoors with the REI Co-op on a guided day tour, hands-on class, or a curated rental experience delivered to you from a REI Co-op Adventure Center. Come with us and experience the great outdoors the Co-op way.
3. Taliesin West
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,062 reviews
Experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through the eyes of Frank Lloyd Wright. Deeply connected to the land from which it was forged, Taliesin West is a celebration of the Arizona desert — a celebration you can step into and explore on a tour, either guided by a Taliesin West expert or at your own pace with an audio tour.
Reviewed By Bob1775 - Houston, United States
We took the night lights tour and highly recommend it. You need to make reservations. Start times range from 6, 6:30 or 7 depending on the time of year. The tour lasts for 2 hours and even had a snack stop of cookies and lemonade towards the end. The tour starts with everyone walking to Frank Lloyd Wright’s office where everyone sits down and listens to a history of Wright and the facility....it is still an active architecture school conferring Masters Degrees in Architecture. You then walk outside and see the night views of the valley and the facility. Here you get an explanation of the facility in the early days and how it closed up for the summer and how the canvas roofs were stored. Next stop is Wright’s living room where again you sit down and the architecture of the facility is discussed. We then walk back to Wright’s living quarters and hear about his bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Also discussed how every year the place received tweaks with rooms being moved or reconfigured. Next we go to Wright’s movie and entertainment room. You are offered snacks and the sit down to hear about Wright’s connections to the motion picture industry. Also we hear about how Wright entertained his apprentices and visitors. Next we walk to the cabaret, which is our final stop. We walk through the school seeing the dining facility and student work areas. Don’t miss the fire breathing dragon...see attached photo. At the cabaret which is a tiered theater type room we sit again. We hear about Wright’s dinner parties and performances put on by the apprentices. We also hear more about Wright’s thoughts on right angles and acoustics. Over all a fascinating two hours. It was very informative, interactive and never boring. Bruce our guide. who is a retired employee of the architecture school, did an outstanding job giving us a fun and interesting learning experience.
4. Well & Being Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Luxurious day spa in the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Reviewed By KLtravels121 - Lakeland, United States
While visiting Scottsdale I was surprised with a spa day here. What a delightful day we had! The service at the spa was top notch. I had a ninety minute deep tissue massage & it was simply wonderful. The whole ambiance at the spa was lovely. We also used the gym which was very clean. We spent time in the waterfall pools before our massages & spent time in the main pool afterwards. This felt a very luxurious day & I can't wait to visit again!
5. TPC Scottsdale - The Stadium Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Woven into the Sonoran Desert with stunning panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains, TPC Scottsdale boasts 36 holes of inspiring golf and upscale amenities that let everyday golfers experience "a day in the life" of a PGA Tour player. Named one of the "Top 10 Public Golf Courses in Arizona" by Golf Digest, the magnificent par-71, 7,216-yard Stadium Course, designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf, serves as the stage for the PGA TOUR’s legendary Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Reviewed By L2424QQlindaw - Phoenix, United States
Fun -action -adventure. I had never been to one of these golf tournaments here in Scottsdale. The phoenix waste management golf tournament. The place was jampacked -we went with friends, we walked all around all of the golf courses which took all day. We had a wonderful lunch in the veterans food building and sat there and just people watched for quite a while. The event was amazing -we started early on a Saturday morning and got back early evening. I would definitely recommend to go to see some exciting golfers, people, and just have an enjoyable day.
6. Grayhawk Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Bangonscot
Raptor is hard. Great track and solid golf operation. Friendly staff and pace of play was great. Greens were perfect.
7. MacDonald's Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
Your trip to the Valley of the Sun will be a memory you will never forget! Leave the city behind and enjoy the peaceful, scenic Sonoran Desert on one of our many horses. We are proud of our gentle and friendly herd! Call today to check availability!
Reviewed By diangeltravel - Phoenix, United States
We went there for the Pumpkin Patch which we realized was only for the month of October ! We did not pay a fee to enter the grounds. There were horses there that you can ride for a fee obviously, we have not done it but we will go back . There are other animals like goats , pigs and lot of birds , very relaxing just to chill and enjoy outdoors. They also have a hay maze , great for kids. It is very easy to find , just keep going North on Scottsdale Rd, about 10 minutes away from the 101 freeway.
8. Raptor at Grayhawk Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
This Tom Fazio-designed golf course features 18 championship holes stretching more than 7,135 yards at par 72.
Reviewed By sabshier611 - Fullerton, United States
Beautiful facilities and course. The greens roll really true like astro turf and the greens were almost impervious to ball marks, but I guess they have to be tough to handle summer in the Sonoran desert. It had recently snowed and the nearby mountains were beautifully adorned with white tops. Challenging course from the blues, but reasonably fair, except for the pin placement on 17 which was in the middle of the incline between the two tiers. (Also, a ball that hits the center of the green from 105 yards with no backspin shouldn't roll 25 feet off the front of the green.) Another nice touch would be to give people bag tags, especially when they are paying some serious dinero for the green fees as non-residents of the Grand Canyon state. All in all, a great course that I look forward to playing with friends in the future and watching the collegians attack in 2020-2022 . Make sure to allow time for some food at Phil's Grill. Very tasty.
9. Talon at Grayhawk Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
This somewhat more affordable public 18-hole course features two lakes, an island green (at the 17th hole) and a five-level waterfall.
10. McDowell Mountain Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 83 reviews
Entertaining and challenging 18-hole golf course, which has attained the coveted Audubon Signature Status, stretches 6,624 yards at par-71.
Reviewed By wineanddine32 - Corpus Christi, United States
The weather was perfect and the golf shop guys friendly and got us out even though we were two hours late. The course really fit my game and I enjoyed it. Good grass with the over-seeding. The greens were fast but true. My wife didn't like the course and thought it was too long and some women's tees were not in a good/fair position. I had played this course years ago and it has definitely improved.
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