• Paradise Valley

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    Sean’s favorite hike in the Phoenix area, but note that it takes just under 2hrs and has a fairly steep incline.

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    If your hotel doesn’t already have a pickleball court, then the GR Herberger is the next best option for a public court. Note that you’d have to bring your own paddles and that you may have to wait for a court to open up.

  • Phoenix/Arcadia

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    Sitting at the base of camelback mountain

  • Paradise Valley / Scottsdale

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    Upscale spa facilities with mountain views throughout.

  • Old Town Scottsdale

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    Indoor shopping area with great restaurants (e.g. Nobu, Maple & Ash, Toca Madera, Francine).

  • North Scottsdale

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    Outdoor shopping area with great restaurants (e.g. Zinc Bistro, North Italia, The Mission, True Food)

Have a little down time in the desert? Here are a few of our favorite things to do!

Activities

Eat + Drink

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    A great place to have a cocktail in the lobby and/or to try one of their many dining options including  Pyro (Japanese), Thea (Mediterranean), or Le Ame (French).

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    Frequented on a weekly basis by Brooke, Pierre (mini dachshund), and Sean.

  • Central Phoenix Area

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    Many date nights have been spent over Bianco’s handmade mozzarella, pappardelle, and Rosa pizza. Note that you may face ~1hr wait for walk-in.

  • Old Town Scottsdale

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    Brooke’s (current) favorite restaurant in the Phoenix area.

  • Old Town Scottsdale

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    Brooke & Sean’s favorite bar with live country music in a smaller western setting.

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    A Phoenix staple with the best wings in town.

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    Many Holiday breaks have been spent here.

  • Old Town Scottsdale

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    Another local favorite especially during the Holiday season.

  • Paradise Valley

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    Sean’s go-to place with his family to sit outside for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    A regular fixture for Brooke growing up after volleyball matches and one of Sean’s favorite places to go for a Guinness and prime rib dip.

  • Phoenix Arcadia Area

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    When Brooke thinks of Phoenix Mexican food she thinks of Tee Pee.

  • Central Phoenix Area

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    A Phoenix staple for casual sandwiches frequented by Brooke as an after-school snack growing up.