26802 North 102nd Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Pinnacle Peak Park is located next to McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with scenic panoramic vistas. Come here to be at one with nature, see the wildlife, and have a stroll while breathing in the fresh scents of the area. There’s a parking lot for visitors. It’s 150 acres in total, with a 2-mile trail, great for hiking. Be sure to come dressed for the occasion, bringing a packed lunch, sun cream, and a hat. There are also moonwalk tours available if you want to see the place under the stars and moonlight. Put on your hiking boots and head over to Pinnacle Peak Park to spend some time in the surroundings.

7135 East Camelback Road #195, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Olive & Ivy is an Italian restaurant located in central Scottsdale by the waterfront, with parking available in the area. The decor has a Mediterranean and French Riviera-inspired feel, with a warm atmosphere and great service. Feast on the delightful menu, on breakfast items such as avocado toast, Irish oats and apples, or an egg sandwich. Flatbread options include heirloom tomato and corn, picante (a spicy Italian sausage), and pesto chicken. Indulge in these tastes while exploring central Scottsdale.

34631 North Tom Darlington Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton is a luxury desert retreat hotel located near the Carefree Foothills. There’s parking on-site for your Scottsdale car rental. Here you can experience mesmerizing sunsets and ancient rock formations from the hotel. Room options include ‘casitas’ (‘little houses’ in Spanish) to create a true home away from home during your stay. There are also one-bedroom villas, executive suites, and haciendas.  It offers a stylish and remarkable stay while in Scottsdale. Swim in the outdoor pool, eat on-site at the restaurant if you want to avoid dining out, use the free Wi-Fi, and get your exercise in at the fitness center.

12.2 miles & 24 minutes

Drive through the Sonoran Desert and into the Valley, passing Tempe and Papago Park. In Phoenix, expect desert scenery, Camelback Mountain, the Desert Botanical Garden, museums, downtown districts, and Roosevelt Row’s murals and galleries.

114 miles & 1 hour and 50 minutes

Go south through the Sonoran Desert, passing Chandler, Casa Grande and Marana. In Tucson, expect Saguaro National Park, Mission San Xavier del Bac, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Pima Air & Space Museum, and mountain scenery.

407 miles & 6.5 hours

Head north on I-17 towards Flagstaff, then east on I-40, passing Winslow and Petrified Forest National Park. In Albuquerque, NM, expect Old Town, the Rio Grande, Sandia Mountains, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway.