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Area & Activities

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A vibrant cultural and adventure destination, Scottsdale, Arizona, offers an array of exciting activities, attractions and events as well as an alluring nightlife and world-class shopping. Set in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, bordered by Phoenix to the west, Scottsdale is bursting with unforgettable adventures that will captivate your spirit. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and desert eco-tours under idyllic blue skies or tap into nature on scenic trails with breathtaking views. Go river rafting and kayaking, or take to the tranquil skies with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride.

Explore Scottsdale

From theaters and museums to sporting events and culinary festivals, Scottsdale is an urban oasis in the desert. Experience the culture and art of Scottsdale at attractions like the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Heard Museum, Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, Phoenix Zoo and Cosanti, home and studio of renowned architect Paolo Soleri.

Funicians Kids Club

We love to spark the imagination and satisfy the quest for adventure in our young guests. Our specially designed program for children ages 5 to 12 ensures that everyone has a fun and memorable experience.

Resort Shops

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R&R Surplus

Offering a variety of stylish athleisure apparel and accessories, from hoodies and leggings to shoes and boxing gloves, R&R Surplus is founded by Steve and Andi Rosenstein, the couple behind the workout wear label, the Duce.

Accents Swim & Sport

Designed with the needs of Phoenician guests in mind, Accents swim and sport shop offers all anyone would need for a day relaxing by the pool. Featuring the latest trends in swimwear as well as sandals, sunscreen and accessories, Accents lets you unwind poolside in style.

Accents Luxury Resort Shop

Luxuriously relaxed and casually elegant, Accents resort shop is a boutique that features stylish and chic apparel, accessories and jewelry from a fine selection of designer and luxury brands.

Spa Boutique

From spa apparel and jewelry to skincare and wellness solutions, the boutique shop provides a number of ways to continue your experience at home. Sit down at our Aroma Design Bar and create your own personalized blend or pick up some of the latest trends in health and beauty.

Accents Gifts & Sundry

With a curated selection of signature Phoenician items, locally-inspired gifts for the home and a variety of toys and apparel for kids, Accents provides a convenient way to shop for those back home without leaving the hotel property.

Golf Pro Shop

All the newest accessories and gift items to help you look your best. Top-of-the-line rentals and brands for men, women and even our smallest guests.

Tennis Shop

This contemporary lifestyle boutique features a variety of apparel and accessories including tennis and active wear, select equipment and gift items. A grab-n-go station provides a selection of healthy drinks and snacks for purchase, with both indoor and patio seating overlooking the outdoor courts.

Local Area & Activities Highlights

Desert Off-Road Excursion

Be picked up in a 4x4 off-road vehicle by your cowboy guide and experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. This tour is perfect for groups that are interested not only in an adventure but also the cultural background and history of the region.

Desert Evening Under the Stars

An evening of excellent cuisine, entertainment, and dancing will leave you with a memorable experience. Candle lanterns, string trio, mesquite trees, and giant saguaros set the atmosphere for this desert evening under the stars. Capacity: 10 - 600+

Desert Botanical Garden

The world's finest collection of arid-land plants from deserts around the world. The Garden has more than 50,000 plants throughout its five thematic trails, which illustrate tropics such as conservation, desert living, plants, and desert wildflowers.

Horseback Riding

Hop in the saddle and ride into the heart of the majestic the Sonoran Desert. We offer trails over hilly terrain that dip down into arroyos and climb up steep embankments. Or ride on the old cavalry, outlaw and Indian trails and laugh along with the tall tales told by our cowboy wranglers.

Flatwater River Float

Raft through the desert with our professionally trained guides. They will take you for a cruise down the beautiful Rio Verde or Salt River, surrounded by rough and rugged desert mountains. The float offers mild ripples combined with spectacular desert scenery and on occasion, a glimpse of Arizona wildlife along the way.

Kayaking

Flowing from the mountains in Northern Arizona, the Salt River is captured by four dams and released for use by Phoenicians and farmers year-round. While kayaking on this Class 1 river you are surrounded by spectacular, unobstructed 70-mile views into four different mountain ranges.

Local attractions

Desert Botanical Gardens

18.0 km from hotel

Mill Avenue District

Adjacent to ASU

20.6 km from hotel

Tempe Town Lake

Fiesta Bowl

University of Phoenix Stadium

69.8 km from hotel

Barrett-Jackson Auction

25.7 km from hotel

Local sightseeing

Pink Jeep Tours

Sedona or Gand Canyon, Arizona

Pink Jeep Tours

Phone: +1 800-873-3662

Sedona ATV & Buggy Rental

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona ATV & Buggy Rental

Phone: +1 928-204-0000

Camelback Hike

Camelback Mountain

The Phoenician

Phone: +1 480-941-8200

Family and children's activities

Funicians Club

Phone: +1 800-888-8234

Fee: 75.00 USD

Local partners

Troon Golf

Brady's Floral Gallery

Drybar

Sullivan Family of Companies

I.FLY Trapeze

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