Food destinations within easy reach of Scottsdale, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Scottsdale, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for Mesquite-smoked BBQ, burgers and handmade-tortilla tacos at Harold's Cave Creek Corral
Cave Creek is a short drive north of Scottsdale for Old West atmosphere, with Harold's Corral serving mesquite-smoked BBQ, burgers and pizza.
Drive north from Scottsdale to Cave Creek Rd in the town of Cave Creek
Famous for Estate olive oil, an Olive Oil 101 tour and farm-to-table meals at Del Piero Kitchen
Queen Creek Olive Mill is a short drive southeast of Scottsdale and is the only working olive mill in Arizona, with tours, tastings and farm-to-table dining.
Drive southeast from Scottsdale to 25062 S Meridian Rd in Queen Creek
Famous for Arizona wine tasting rooms and Main Street bistros along Old Town Cottonwood's Main St
Old Town Cottonwood anchors the Verde Valley Wine Trail, about two hours from Scottsdale, with Arizona tasting rooms and bistros along N Main St.
Drive north from Scottsdale on I-17 into the Verde Valley
Famous for A Caduceus Cellars tasting room on Main St and other Verde Valley Wine Trail tasting rooms
Jerome, in the Verde Valley about two hours from Scottsdale, has a Caduceus Cellars tasting room at 158 Main St and other Verde Valley Wine Trail stops.
Drive north from Scottsdale on I-17 into the Verde Valley, then continue to Jerome
Famous for Resort dining rooms and patio restaurants such as Cress on Oak Creek, Mariposa and René at Tlaquepaque
Sedona is about two hours north of Scottsdale for red rock dining, from Cress on Oak Creek and Mariposa to restaurants in the Tlaquepaque village.
Drive north from Scottsdale on I-17, then take SR-179 into Sedona
Famous for Sonoran hot dogs and a food heritage built on native desert crops such as tepary beans, chiles, squash and corn
Tucson, the first US city UNESCO named a Creative City of Gastronomy, in 2015, is about two hours from Scottsdale for Sonoran dogs and desert heritage foods.
Drive south on I-10 from the Phoenix area
Famous for Downtown tasting rooms such as Flying Leap in the region that grows 74% of Arizona's wine grapes
Willcox, about three hours from Scottsdale, is Arizona's main wine grape region, with 14 tasting rooms, including Flying Leap in historic downtown Willcox.
Drive I-10 east past Tucson to Willcox
Viator · 10 to 11 h
Explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Arizona on this full-day tour from Scottsdale to Sedona and the Verde Valley. Marvel at the iconic red rock formati...
Viator · 8 to 10 h
Ride in a lovely Mercedes van for a scenic tour up to Sedona, Arizona which may be combined with a vineyard wine tasting or Montezuma Ruins Tour. Add on a Sedona jeep ...
Viator · 9 to 10 h
Explore the stunning red rock landscapes of Sedona and indulge in Arizona's award-winning wine country on this full-day tour from Scottsdale. Visit the iconic Chapel o...
