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Scottsdale in December

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We went to Scottsdale in December with my parents, kiddo, brother & sister-in-law and their 2 kiddos. Here are some of the things we loved (and things that were on our list but we didn't get to)!
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This was great! Fun mini train ride, train themed playgrounds, amazing model train exhibit, old train to explore, etc.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
 
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Nice for walking around and also with xmas lights after sunset
Desert Botanical Garden
 
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Crowded but a big hit with J
OdySea Aquarium
 
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Fun and well done! A steal when done with dinner on property (not sure it'd be worth the cost otherwise)
Christmas at the Princess 2022
 
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I think Jacob would love this even though not really for kids!
Musical Instrument Museum
 
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Not much for adults but the 2 & 3 year old LOVED this - great play areas and small petting zoo
MacDonald's Ranch
 
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Really liked the desert loop hike - lots of loose rocks but otherwise very easy with nice views. J couldn't walk it but did well in the backpack.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
 
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Supposed to be fun to walk around, a bit farther from us but lots of good restaurants near there
Old Town Scottsdale
 
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Also showed up on some lists but not others, could be fun!
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
 
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Showed up in some lists but not others, worth looking into how age appropriate this is!
Arizona Science Center
 
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I'd personally prefer this to the weird fake dinosaur thing…
Arizona Museum of Natural History
 
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They also have xmas lights at sundown
Phoenix Zoo: Home
 
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Can buy a combo ticket with the aquarium or dinosaur place
Butterfly Wonderland
 
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Immersive art in old town - probably less kid friendly
Wonderspaces | Experience Extraordinary Art in Old Town Scottsdale
 
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Crazy xmas lights for walking around - could be fun but not sure how many of these we need to do!
Enchant Scottsdale
 
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Looks like they suggest 5 and up for the walking tour (and they don't have the under 5 open house while we're there) so probably skip for now
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

Restaurants

 
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Didn't go
North Italia
 
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Recommended by a friend; farther away in old town so we should probably only go if doing activities nearby
Citizen Public House
 
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Good food and nice to do along with Xmas lights at the princess!
La Hacienda
 
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Fancier than we expected but great food and ambiance
Vic & Ola's
 
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Eclectic menu but very kid friendly and good
Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar
 
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Had takeout that was surprisingly good
Liberty Station - DC Ranch
 
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Amazing fish tacos we had in Hawaii, we should definitely go for lunch one day
Coconuts – Best Fish Tacos
 
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Close by us and decently reviewed if we want sushi one night
Hashi Sushi
 
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My friend described as the best pizza in America - a bit far, but good to keep in mind if we're ordering in
Pizzeria Bianco - Phoenix wood fired pizzas
 
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Also recommended by my friend and menu looks good - good option for delivery or if we're nearby for lunch
Pomo Pizzeria - Authentic Italian Food
 
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Highly recommended Mexican place in Old Town - we went to Kierland location and it was good but wouldn't go out of our way
The Mission Old Town
 
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Great and easy lunch spot; would recommend if you're nearby (not worth going out of way for)
Raven Gastropub
 
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Surprisingly good Asian takeout
Ling's Wok Shop
 
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Went to the N Scottsdale location - great pizza and kid friendly but limited menu
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
 
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Our favorite coffee shop close to where we were staying
Morning Joint (MoJo) at Grayhawk

Where we're staying

 
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Address in details
Pinnacle Estate