Scottsdale Golf

Let’s go ahead and begin our tour here at the corner of East Lincoln Drive and North Scottsdale Road. Why start here? Well in a word - food! Scottsdale has a huge variety of restaurants to suit every taste. At Lincoln Village Shops you can find everything from Mexican and Brazilian food to Fine American dining and classic Italian. I always like to make a note of where some of my favorite restaurants are. Also if you are looking for a cup of coffee before we hit the road, now is the time.

We will be turning right on E. Indian Bend Rd. If you have grandkids or kids or are just a big kid at heart, the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a must-visit. One of the newest attractions there is the 10,000 square foot model railroad building. If you need something big enough to ride on, the Paradise and Pacific Railroad, and the 1950-vintage Allan Herschell carousel are always fun.

Need more? The McCormick-Stillman park is also home to the Scottsdale Railroad museum so you can get some history with your fun. Take note of this place because you will likely wanna come back and explore.

We are coming up on the famous Talking Stick Resort. This place has so much to offer that it’s hard to even know where to begin. How about the Casino, where you can win everything from cash to cars? Poker, slot machines, table games and keno - take your pick!

How about restaurants? If you are looking for one of Scottsdale’s best fine dining experiences or just a snack near the casino, Talking Stick Resort will fit your taste. Oysters in the half-shell? Handcrafted sandwiches? Sushi? Asian-Creole fusion seafood? You name it, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.

Looking to catch a show? With three different amazing venues here, you are bound to find a concert, show or event that you will love.

Wait, what about golf? Well, there’s just no golfing in Scottsdale. Obviously I’m kidding. Two distinctive championship golf courses are located here to fill your golfing fancy.

I honestly could talk for hours about this amazing place, but we have other things to get to. If you want more information, check out their website at talkingstickresort.com

Scottsdale isn’t just about golf. It’s also about baseball. The Salt River Fields are to your left on the other side of route 101 to your left. This is the spring training home of both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. You can take tours, watch some baseball and even attend different festivals, concerts and events here. Go Diamondbacks!

Did you know that Scottsdale has a boardwalk? Sure does, and the Arizona Boardwalk at Talking Stick is NOT to be missed. You will see it on your right after we turn left on East Via de Ventura. This one-of-a kind entertainment destination has seven main attractions. There’s Odysea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, The Science of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Laser and Mirror Maze, Pangea Land of Dinosaurs, Surprise Your Eyes, and VR Extreme.

Of course there’s also shopping and dining at the boardwalk as well. Don’t forget this place! It’s another one of Scottsdale’s must-experience attractions. www.AZboardwalk.com can tell you more.

By the way, we are currently in the McCormick Ranch area of Scottsdale. More on that in a minute.