Scottsdale Quarter

Spread across an impressive 11 hectares, the Scottsdale Quarter is a popular destination for those who wish to experience superb shopping, fine dining and a wealth of entertainment in a hip urban setting.This open-air shopping centre is home to over fifty shops selling a range of items from designer goods and beauty products to electronic gizmos and hand-crafted gifts. If you are watching your pennies, this is a great place to window shop with a number of exclusive boutiques to drool over.If money is no object, style-savvy customers can browse labels like Armani and Calvin Klein before heading to West Elm to fawn over their gorgeous selection of homeware. Gadget geeks will be in their element here as this shopping centre is home to one of the biggest Apple stores in Arizona.When it’s time to eat, wine and dine in style or grab a bite on the go. With a choice of over 50 eateries offering a selection of steak, pizza, sushi and seafood, there is something for even the fussiest of eaters. Afterwards cool down amidst the lush landscape of The Quad. Pick a shady spot under one of the palm trees and let the kids blow off some steam as they splash around in the water fountains.If the little ones are beginning to twitch in the heat, head over to Make Meaning on the centre’s North Street. This inspiring initiative offers a choice of family-friendly creative workshops such as cake decorating and jewellery making and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy some relaxing time out.Temperatures can really soar in this part of Phoenix so if the sun is getting too much head into the adjacent iPic cinema where you can catch a film while basking in air-conditioned bliss. At only 32 kilometres from Phoenix city centre, this is a great destination for an exciting and entertaining day trip.