Daughter's 21st Birthday Dinner

We%26#39;re staying in down town Scottsdale Area with family but can travel wherever in the Valley. It%26#39;s my daughters 21st birthday the end of the month. Any place fun to take her (with 18 year old sibling)? She wants someplace fun. Likes Olive and Ivy but we were looking for something more fun or lively for young adults!

Thanks

Daughter's 21st Birthday Dinner

The hip trendy young crowd (I used to be in that!) loves Saporro on Scottsdale Rd....We tend to get there early for happy hour prices on sushi, but they have a full regular menu and the tables with the personal chefs for cooking shows. That might be a fun treat. Place is always lively and you will need reservations for anything after 5:30.

Daughter's 21st Birthday Dinner

Also, Kona Grill %26amp; Z Tejas (both in Fashion Square)...

I second Saporro, if she likes Sushi. Very trendy hip crowd. Gets VERY crowded Fri nights for happy hour. It%26#39;s standing room only by 5.

Barcelona in N. Scottsdale is very popular too. Restraunt and nightclub all in one and there is a sushi lounge right next door.

Good one nocturnal...I just read an article about the new sushi place there and look forward to trying it. Barcelona is also good for their atmosphere.

Barcelona draws an older crowd, so I think the others would be more fun for 18-20 yr olds...

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sedona Summit?????

We have a package deal of staying in the sedona summit for 5 nights and 6 days for 427.00....is that a good deal????

sedona Summit?????

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sedona Summit?????

how did you get this great deal? was it for a studio or 1 or 2 bedroom?

prayerworks,

This is an excellent deal.

Make sure you talk to the folks at Pink Jeep about tours. They will pick you up on site.

Be aware that the Sedona Summit is part of Diamond Resorts which is a time share company. It is entirely likely that you will need to attend their sales meeting. Before you go, look up the resort on Redweeks.com and other time share resale sites and judge in advance what the value of the packages really are. It is important that you understand the financial dynamics of the time share ';points'; system. This can be a good deal if you are in a position to take advantge of it. We like the time share experience and we bought in. It is not for everyone. Be an informed consumer and judge for yourself.

OBTW I keep meaning to post a generally favorable review of the property. I will get around to it.

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How far is the Grand Canyon & Sedona

We are going to Cave Creek this week we were hoping to watch our team in the Super Bowl but not this year! Anyway so now our plans are shifted to sight seeing we would like to go to the Grand Canyon and Sedona if its not too far for a day trip, if you have any othe rsuggestions we are open to them also, we have never been to Arizona.

Thank you

Sharon

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How far is the Grand Canyon %26amp; Sedona

Sedona is an easy day trip from Cave Creek....about an hour-90 minutes depending on traffic and weather. Grand Canyon is about twice that and that travel time is affected by snow too (like this week).

How far is the Grand Canyon %26amp; Sedona

Really snow??? I guess I%26#39;m thinking that Az is pretty good by now is this something that is common at this time? Anything else I should know?

Thank you

Sharon

craftysmith2@hotmail.com

People don%26#39;t realize that we have some high elevation places in AZ. While Phoenix is around 1000 ft elevation, Sedona is about 4500 ft, and Flagstaff is between 6500 and 7000 ft. Grand Canyon is similar I think. That is why some parts of AZ can get snow in the winter. I remember hearing once or twice over the years on the news that there was even a bit of snow falling in Cave Creek. Anyway, nice days are more the norm.

You might try to do an overnight in northern AZ. While you may not be able to get reservations inside GC Nat%26#39;l Park, the town of Tusayan is just outside the Grand Canyon and has several hotels. Or stay in Sedona for 2 nights and do a day trip to GC. Of course, all of AZ might be busy during Super Bowl time. Other visitors will no doubt do some sightseeing before and after the Super Bowl.

Have fun!

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Place to get Suns stuff

Besides the US Airways Center team store, are there any stores or shops in Phoenix that sell cool Suns merchandise like bobbleheads or other collectibles? I%26#39;m a huge fan and would like to find as much cool stuff as possible while I%26#39;m there.

Place to get Suns stuff

Some of the malls have Team Stores (Arrowhead, Scottsdale Fashion...some others) and most of the sporting good stores will also carry those items. Lastly, you can always go on line.

http://store.shopsuns.com/

Place to get Suns stuff

Malls will have a small selection. I suggest hitting the NBA store online and pick SUNS for the team gear. Also Dillards will have a small section but the US Airways Center will have the most to choose from.

%26lt;---- suns fan too :)

Driving from Arizona to Texas

I am thinking about driving from Phoenix, AZ till Texas, via New Mexico.

What cities/plces do you recommend me to visit?

I would like to see some indians, some rodeos etc

I have 8 to 10 days to make this trip. Is it enough?

Tks for any help!

Driving from Arizona to Texas

What are you interested in doing and seeing? Get a map and start looking at places. You can see Native American people all over just doing normal everyday things like us. Now if you are looking at seeing some ruins or museums or attending a powwow (thats open to the public) thats another story.

What time of the year and how many people do you have?? What type of budget ect..... More info is greatly needed.

Driving from Arizona to Texas

From Phoenix to Texas through NM... I would head east on I40 from Flagstaff AZ to Albuquerque. Along the way you can see Petrified Forest Nat Park, Gallup NM, Zuni Pueblo, El Morro Nat Mon, El Malpais Nat Mon, Acoma Pueblo. Once in Albuquerque you can visit the Pueblo Cultural Center as well as Petroglyph Nat Mon.

If you are planning to go into some of the more rural areas, like the Navajo or Hopi Reservations, expect some bad roads. Have the car rental people show you what you need to change a tire.

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There also are a lot of paved roads through Navajo and Hopi land, no worries.

Instead of taking the Interstates through Flagstaff you could take the scenic road via Apache Trail (partly unpaved but driveable with a normal car) to Lake Roosevelt, to Globe and via Salt River Canyon to Show Low. See Petrified Forest NP and Painted desert overlook and continue the way CasaAzul described. It will be a detour but have you ever been to Sedona and Grand Canyon NP? If not, these should be you first concerns. And where in Texas are you going to? For Native American culture maybe vist great museums like Heard Museum in Phoenix, and Museum of Northern Az in Flagstaff.

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Thank you all for the hints.

I will be back in Brazil in Mid Apr.

So, I will start planning this trip carefully. I shall get in touch with you.

Thank you so much!

Block Party

We%26#39;re going to be in town Super Bowl weekend and were thinking of going to the ';block party'; at Craftsman Court. Looks like it%26#39;s $40 just to get in. Is this any good or would there be a better area to go on Saturday night? We%26#39;re not into the club scene, looking for a more old school bar scene. Thanks.

Block Party

This is a link to all superbowl party events:

azcentral.com/ent/calendar/SearchResults.php鈥?/a>

(if it doesn%26#39;t come up go to azcentral.com and on the right corner there is a list of all superbowl events)

Block Party

Super Bowl weekend is going to be hard getting into anything...there are a million parties at all the clubs at all different price levels...if you want old school bar (planned to seem like that), try Mickey%26#39;s Hangover...it%26#39;s in the downtown scene, but is more of a bar, not such a scene. If you want really old school (been around forever, low-key, lots of locals) down the street from all the clubs is the Coach House, a way funky place that%26#39;s been around forever..I think it opens at like 5 in the morning! It%26#39;s an institution...on Indian School Rd between Scottsdale Rd %26amp; 68th street. Also, TT Roadhouse, another old school bar. It%26#39;s got a great jukebox, if you like punk, but all types of people go there. It%26#39;s north down 68th Street around Thomas Rd.

Thanks for the info!

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grayhawk

We are thinking of staying at grayhawk in a condo for a couple of months and will be travelling around to california and some other places.If there is any thing you can tell us about grayhawk for a holiday, we would like to hear your views and also on Arizona and Scottsdale.

grayhawk

Graywawk is a lovely planned community in north Scottsdale. It%26#39;s about 2 miles north of Loop 101 which will give you easy access to the freeway system. You can find shopping and dining at Desert Ridge Marketplace due west, Kierland Commons south on Scottsdale Rd., the lovely Carefree/Cave Creek area is north about 10 minutes, and Market Street and DC Ranch is just a few minutes east. If you like to golf you%26#39;ll enjoy Raptor and Talon. Don%26#39;t forget to head to Old Town Scottsdale while here

It%26#39;s a nice, quiet, safe neighborhood (I taught there a few years ago). There are major food shops nearby and local restaurants to enjoy. Easy day trip to Sedona from there (go the back roads). I think you%26#39;ll enjoy it.