We’re so excited you can join us! We highly recommend you stay as close to Old Town Scottsdale as possible, that’s where all the action is going to take place.

Waymo - You’ll see these self driving cars all over and they are our favorite way to get around! Download the app (use code CIARAX4J5 for a promo deal) and request your next ride! Wait times are sometimes a little longer than Uber/Lyft and you can expect prices to be between $10-$30 to get just about anywhere you need.

Uber - Uber’s are everywhere and are perfectly safe to take. Just beware that Old Town Scottsdale is a huge tourist destination so it can get quite busy and during peak hours Uber can be a little expensive.

Lyft - Lyfts are basically the same as Ubers and should cost the same. Keep the same thing in mind for the peak times, it can cause prices to go up a little.

Golf Carts - You’ll see golf carts all over Old Town. They’re perfectly safe to take and are super convenient but BEWARE: these are SUPER expensive and they take advantage of the convenience factor. Just make sure you ask them to tell you how much it’ll be before you get on for a ride.

Rental Car - Feel free to get a rental car if you’re looking to explore Arizona more than just in Old Town Scottsdale. There are tons of cool hikes and lakes around but they’re a longer drive that we wouldn’t recommend taking a ride share service for.

These are all in the Old Town area and are either walkable or a short ride away.

Cien Agaves - Our absolute favorite for fajitas and margaritas. This is one of our go-to places!

Franco’s Italian Caffe - Delicious upscale Italian food. This is where we had our first date!

The Ends - A unique concept inspired by Anthony Bourdain with fantastic food. This is one of our favorite places for a special occasion or fancy date night, you have to try the Egg Yolk Nigiri, Biscuits, and Burnt Ends.

Ra Sushi - Casual sushi place, great happy hour menu.

Daily Dose - Great casual breakfast place. Ciara gets the Chicken and Waffles and Edgar gets the Biscuits and Gravy.

Hula’s Modern Tiki - Polynesian food, really tasty and different food. The drinks are also delicious (watch out, they’re strong!).

Elephante - Trendy upscale Italian food restaurant that Ciara frequently goes to for a Girls Night Out, the Vodka Sauce is a must.

Uchi - Upscale sushi place with a delicious Waygu roll.

EVO - More delicious Italian food, the Fried Burrata is a must-get.

Craft 64 - Casual place for wood-fired pizzas.

Velvet Taco - Unique casual taco place with really interesting pairings. Another one of our frequent places.

ChopShop - Casual place for healthy breakfast and lunch. Ciara loves the Açaí Bowls here.

Tapas Papas Fritas - A great Spanish dinner place with tons of tapas to choose from and amazing Sangria.

Maple and Ash - A very fancy, upscale steakhouse with the best brunch you’ll ever have. One of our favorite places to visit. Fun fact: Ciara yelled at Charles Barkley here once for complaining about the heat (after a few Espresso Martinis of course, plus she had no idea who he was), and Edgar almost had a heart attack from the shock of it all. But CB slapped Edgar on the shoulder and told him “he had a good one” and Ciara’s convinced that’s when Edgar knew he wanted to marry her.

There are ton and tons of bars in Old Town Scottsdale, these are all in the area and are either a short walk or quick ride away.

The Beverly - Speakeasy vibe, frequently has a DJ playing. Great cocktail menu and always a place Ciara brings out of town visitors.

AZ88 - Great bar for martinis and light bites. This would be a great place to stop in for some wedding pre-drinks, it’s the closest bar to the venue (just walk through the Civic Center Park).

The Canopy Rooftop Bar - Best views in Old Town Scottsdale and great cocktails.

The Rusty Spur - An iconic dive bar, if you’ve ever visited us before, Ciara’s dad John has probably brought you here. Cheap drinks and great live music.

Porter’s Western Saloon - Another dive bar but this one has great cocktail offerings. We’ll likely be heading here for the Wedding after party.

Pattie’s - Another dive bar, this one is outdoor. (Growing up Ciara’s dad used to tell her never to go here because it’s where people got stabbed. She’s been there hundreds of times, and has yet to get stabbed)

Gilligan’s - A fun dive bar with a “Spin the Shot” wheel where you can try your luck and see what you get!

Boondocks - Yet another dive bar but this one is geared more towards the crowd that wants to go clubbing. An iconic place

in Ciara’s life right after graduating college, many nights were spent here!

Liquor Pig - Craft cocktails and great late night bites.

Clubs

Clubs in Old Town can be hard to get into. Make sure you’re dressed appropriately or you’ll be denied entry. (Here’s a link for an idea of the dress code). Be prepared to possibly pay a cover between $20-$50 per person. Also expect to pay between $15-$20 a drink. These are all on the same block.

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row - Ciara’s favorite, they play a mix of country remix and house music.

Hifi Kitchen Cocktails - Rap, R&B, Hip Hop

Cake Nightclub - Typical club music, expect to see influencers here

El Jefe - Typical club music

Riot House - Typical club music

Bottled Blonde - Typical club music

Maya Day and Night Club - typical club music

Late Night Eats

If you’re finished with the clubs, stop here on the way back to the Airbnb/Hotel

Joe’s NY Pizza - Best slice in Old Town. Fun fact: Ciara used to work here in high school.

Mesquite Mex - Amazing street tacos

Speakeasies

These are between 10-20 minutes away but are definitely worth it for a fun activity

Carry On - An airplane themed speakeasy that is absolutely phenomenal. Amazing drinks and experience. Tickets get released through their newsletter the Monday of the upcoming week. This is in Downtown Phoenix.

Trophy Room - Right next to Carry On, this is another unique speakeasy where you have to lock your phone up before entering. Requires a reservation as well but would be a great place to tack on to your Carry On plans.

36 Below - Concept of the speakeasy changes all the time. It’s about 10 minutes from Old Town, right next to Century

Platform 18 - Train themed speakeasy, very fun experience. About 10 minutes from Old Town.

Party Bike - A fun way to bar hop in Old Town! Make sure you don’t have any other plans for the day, these guys will make sure you can’t walk straight by the end!

Wine Tasting - Check out the Scottsdale Wine Trail in Old Town and taste all of the delicious wine Arizona has to offer. Our favorite is LDV Winery!

Candle Making - A fun activity that takes about an hour. Make sure you leave enough time in your trip to be able to pick it up (unless you want to leave it for us and we’ll pick it up when it’s ready!). This is in Old Town.

Custom Hat Bar - Create your own custom cowboy or trucker hat! Right in the heart of Old Town.

Permanent Jewelry - Stop by Truly Blessed Jewelry for a permanent souvenir from Arizona! We both have permanent bracelets from here (Ciara’s have been going strong for about 4 years!). This is also in Old Town.

Escape Room - Tons of different rooms to try if you dare! Highly recommend The Submarine! This is also in Old Town.

The Brush Bar - A paint and sip class. See if there’s something available while you’re here if you feel like making a painting to take home! This is also in Old Town.

Pop Stroke - Tiger Woods’ infamous mini golf course! An outdoor course that’s super fun when the weather is great. About a 10 minute drive from Old Town.

Top Golf Scottsdale - Essentially a giant driving range to practice your skills and have a few drinks while doing so. About a 10 minute drive from Old Town.

Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall - Located in the heart of Old Town, this has world class shopping. Ciara spent all of her free time here until she was about 17 (and frequently finds herself there still).

Old Town Shops - There are tons of local shops in Old Town. Walk around and you’ll find many with local gifts and souvenirs. Ciara’s favorite is The Merchantile, Edgar’s favorite is Baseballism. And John has done all of his Christmas shopping for the Traynor Family at Shades of the West for the past 25 years, so you might find some fun things in there too.

All of these golf courses are about 5-10 minutes from Old Town.

The Phoenician - Great course, on the pricier side.

Papago Golf Club - Great course, on the more reasonable side. Check out Lou’s for a delicious meal after your round!

Grass Clippings - An all lit golf courses that’s open until 1am! Great driving range with Top Tracer tracking. This is where Ciara grew up learning to golf as a kid, and one of our favorite places to go for date night!

Continental Golf Club - A Par60 course right in Old Town. Great to get in a quick 9!

Papago Park - This is a beginner’s trail with a few options to make it easier or longer. One of our favorites for a nice outdoor walk! About a 10 minute car ride from Old Town.

Camelback Mountain - This is NOT a beginner trail. This is a really difficult hike that you should not do if you’ve never gone hiking before. There are parts of the trail where you are pulling yourself up with chains. If you choose to do this, please make sure you’re prepared with the right shoe wear and plenty of water. But the views are spectacular! About 5 minutes from Old Town.

Piestewa Peak - Great views of Downtown Phoenix, has varying options of difficulty to choose from. Please be prepared with the right shoe wear and plenty of water if you’re attempting this hike. Also, parking is extremely limited so keep that in mind if you’re coming here as well. About 15 minutes from Old Town.

Odysea Aquarium - The best aquarium ever! They also offer lots of different experiences like the Butterfly World, Pangea Land of Dinosaurs, and the Museum of Illusions. We love to visit here for their 21+ Fish Sips Happy Hour events! About a 10 minute drive from Old Town.

Phoenix Zoo - A great zoo with lots to see and do! About a 10 minute drive from Old Town.

Desert Botanical Gardens - Right next to the Zoo, these gardens are beautiful and you’ll get the full experience of the Desert landscape. We love going here to see their installations around Christmas time and we’ve been to the restaurant Gertrude’s for date night quite a few times! About a 10 minute drive from Old Town.

Octane Raceway - A fun place for Go Kart riding, Axe Throwing, and arcade games. About 10 minutes from Old Town.

Indoor Skydiving - All the fun without the plane to jump out of! About 10 minutes from Old Town.

Spring Training/Baseball - Depending when you’re here, you may be able to catch a baseball game. We have tons of Spring Training stadiums in Arizona (The Giants are in Old Town, Diamondbacks/Rockies, the Cubs, and the A’s are all about 10 minutes from Old Town, and all the others are about 30 minutes), and the Diamondbacks stadium is in Downtown Phoenix (about 15 minutes from Old Town). Spring Training ends March 26th and the Diamondbacks are away for their opening weekend, returning on March 30th. We definitely recommend touring some stadiums though! We have recently become Stadium Chasers and have made it to 5/30 fields!