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"Dinner at Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain – if I could only ever eat one thing again in my whole life, it would be the fiery calamari that I had at this restaurant. It was crispy and spicy, loaded with pepperoncini and Thai basil and just the right amount of miso sauce. HOLY MOLY – there were stars. Let me just say this – the meal we had at Sanctuary probably makes it into my Top 5 Meals of All Time list."

"With its terraced setting directly on Camelback Mountain, the Sanctuary Resort features some of the area’s most stellar views of its namesake mountain. Among the resort’s dining-with-a-view options is Elements, a venue that boasts extraordinary views of the surrounding Paradise Valley. The upscale restaurant offers farm-fresh American cuisine with Asian accents."

"One of the city's landmark historic hotels, this mid-century modern classic has been brought back to its former glory by its enthusiastic owners. Often described as cool, the Hotel Valley Ho has a hip and trendy vibe and is within walking distance to Old Town Scottsdale. The location is unbeatable."

"Located in Phoenix, the Royal Palms Resort is another great place to stay just in case you don’t get to stay in Scottsdale—it’s still close enough. Designed with Spanish Mediterranean details, you’ll get to stay in the many casitas, estate rooms, and villas. Take a stroll through the beautiful resort along the many pathways."

"Fitness, family and fun fuel the feel of Phoenix’s Arizona Grand Resort. With its 20,000 square-foot Athletic Club and an eight-story tower – complete with three water slides, this resort was built with the active guest in mind. The grounds also include an award-winning par 71 golf course and a spa facility that puts emphasis on the resort’s desert environment with mud treatments and body masks."

"Arizona Grand Resort provides luxury 4-star accommodation in Phoenix. It features an outdoor pool with water slides, outdoor tennis courts and a Jacuzzi. There are a variety of facilities available to guests of the resort, such as a beauty centre, a sauna and meeting facilities."

"Arizona Grand Resort, with thrilling gigantic water slides and golf course, is a superb choice for all types of families."

"The famous Saguaro Hotel (4000 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ) brings major pops of color to Old Town Scottsdale. Their restaurant’s backyard has a bold fuchsia fireplace that you can enjoy during Scottsdale’s (mild) winters. This hotel is definitely one of the most Instragammable places in Scottsdale!"

"Their original hotel in Palm Springs has been a huge success and the latest edition here in Phoenix is no less stunning. You’ll find them here. View this post on Instagram"

"The Scottsdale Camelback Resort sit along the base of the Camelback Mountain and gives guests all the amenities you expect from a resort. Stay in a spacious villa where there is room to spread out, with your choice of a studio or accommodations with two or three bedrooms. All villas have washers, dryers, fully-stocked kitchens, flat-screen TVs, private balconies or patios, wood-burning fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs."

"Located At The Base Of The Camelback Mountains And Featuring Fireplaces, Full Kitchens, An On-Site Restaurant And Massage Services, The Scottsdale Camelback Resort Is Comfy And Family-Friendly For Our Guests Headed To The Area. The Two-Floor Scottsdale Camelback Resort'S 111 Rooms Feature Wi-Fi, Full Kitchens, Fireplaces, Private Balconies Or Patios And Hot Tubs. Non-Smoking Rooms Are Available."

"Right now, Juniper is the ideal Phoenix spa for some much-needed “me time.” The spa is cracking down heavily on social distancing guidelines, so odds are you’re safe here. All the more reason for you to kick back and let your hair down a little. Read More:What Are the Best Suburbs Near Phoenix to Buy a Home?"

"If you’re excited by great deals, check out Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse because users note that it offers an excellent value."

"Rainbow Donuts are both abundant and highly variable in the Valley. But, in my experience, the two shops that fly under the banner of “The Original Rainbow Donuts” are the best of the bunch. The plain cake is lightly crisped with a touch of sweetness; the raised and glazed is light as a feather with excellent flavor; and the chocolate cake has just a touch of bitter cocoa."

"This is not the Rainbow Donuts like many people usually confuse them with; this donut shop is a family-owned business, and their goal is to make the finest donuts you could get in the Valley of the sun. Every single topping, batter, dough, and filling is designed to satisfy whatever craving you have. Their vast selection of donuts is filled with fruit, custard, and cream."

"Not to be confused with Rainbow Donuts, The Original Rainbow Donuts is a small family-owned business that is dedicated to making the best donuts in Phoenix for their costumers. From fillings, toppings, doughs, and batters, this shop has donuts to satisfy everyone’s cravings. They have a large selection of filled donuts from cream, fruit, and custard fillings."

"For over 20 years, Baker Wee Bakery has created magical baked memories in the Phoenix, AZ area. Offering a wide variety of different cake and frosting flavors, including a vegan and gluten-free option, you are sure to find a tasteful combination of moist cakes and light buttercream frosting. Lora and her team of bakers and artists can create your dream wedding cake for any style and budget."

"Baker Wee, a caterer spot that offers desserts, custom cakes and more in North Mountain, is another go-to, with four stars out of 164 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4263 W. Thunderbird Road to see for yourself."

"This attraction on the west side of Papago Park chronicles the history of firefighting, but is also the setting for the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, which pays tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty or have been decorated for feats of heroism. In the museum’s galleries are more than 90 preserved pieces of antique firefighting equipment, the oldest dating back to 1725. These pieces come from as far afield as Japan, Germany and England, and include beautiful horsedrawn carts and motorised engines up to 1969."

"Dedicated to firefighters and firefighting, the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting showcases more than 130 wheeled pieces, from hand pumpers to big steam fire engines to modern fire trucks. There are also more than 10,000 smaller items on display that help tell the story of how humans have interacted with fire throughout history. Most visitors begin with the 10-minute introductory video and end in the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, which honors those who have died in the line of service or been decorated for heroism."

"This is the last of the museums that we are going to visit in the city of Phoenix. It is not the typical museum that you find in any city so, in my opinion, it is one of the best museums you can visit. The pieces, collections, and history of both the Arizona fire department and other regions of the world, is an unforgettable experience."

"Want to learn about Arizona, how it became a state, and more?. The Arizona Capitol Museum in downtown Phoenix uses a balance of technology, hands-on activities, historical artifacts, and public programs to help visitors learn about cultural, political and social history. The Capital Museum is a four-floor treasure trove of information on Arizona, where you can learn all about Arizona’s 5 C’s and more."

"This is one of the few Phoenix museums that is free to the public at all times, and it’s a great place to learn about the history of the city. The museum is located in what used to be Arizona’s state capitol building and includes a variety of artifacts and works of art. Here you can learn about the colorful history of the state on four floors with over 20 exhibition areas."

"If you’re into historical and educational information, the Arizona Capitol Museum is an absolute must-see. The stone building alone is quite impressive, and the copper dome is like the cherry on the top. This copper dome is representative of the state’s official metal, and it’s quite a sight from the inside as well as from the outside."

"This elegant Queen Anne style Victorian house on Heritage Square is an early example of a building constructed in Phoenix with fired bricks rather than adobe. Rosson House dates to 1895 and was built for physician and surgeon Dr. Roland Rosson and designed by San Francisco architect A.P."

"For an idea of what Phoenix was like in the 1900s, take a guided tour of this historically restored home."