Ashley & Ethan

This is a difficult hike. Ashley almost called off the engagement halfway through the hike, but luckily reconsidered after we returned to safer elevations. 

There are a few different trails that range from moderate to difficult depending on skill level. The infamous Piestewa Peak Summit Trail is an out and back trail that rewards successful hikers with a three-hundred-sixty-degree view of the Phoenix metropolitan area. While short in length, a little over one mile, the trail is steep, jagged, and consists of multiple switchbacks and modified steps with integrated sections of gravel and rock. 

The 150–acre Pinnacle Peak Park is the most popular hiking destination in the valley because of the expansive, spectacular views and accessibility. Pinnacle Peak is a distinctive granite summit that rises 600 feet from the desert floor and can be seen from much of the Valley.

The Old Town—also known as Downtown— district offers boutique shopping featuring souvenirs, jewelry and art with a Southwestern flair. A density of bars, lounges, restaurants and clubs offer myriad dining and nightlife opportunities within short distance of each other.

There is a Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings (8am-1pm).

Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.

Visit Wright's private quarters and living room, the gracious Taliesin West “Garden Room,” the drafting studio, the Music Pavilion, the Cabaret, and more.

Grand Canyon National Park, located in northwestern Arizona (approximately 3-4 hours from Scottsdale), is the 15th site in the United States to have been named a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. This year is also the 100th anniversary celebration of the Grand Canyon since its designation as a national park.

If you're up for the drive (approximately 2+ hours), Sedona's main attraction is its stunning array of red sandstone formations, known as the Red Rocks of Sedona. The Rocks are formed by a layer of rock known as the Schnebly Hill Formation, a thick layer of red- to orange-colored sandstone found only in the Sedona vicinity.

7111 E. 5th Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

3815 North Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Olive & Ivy is a Mediterranean restaurant with a great patio. 

Find your bliss with tacos and tequila. 

 Kierland Commons is a Main Street lifestyle center with retail shopping, dining and entertainment. There are over 70 high-end specialty stores.

Show your out-of-town driver's license, passport, or hotel room key to the Scottsdale Fashion Square Concierge to receive your complimentary Visitor Savings.