Anonymous
02/05/2026 19:24
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
If your kids like sports, its a great time to catch games at the cactus league Spring Training. These are actual MLB teams spring training games.
https://cactusleague.com/schedule.php
https://cactusleague.com/schedule.php
Anonymous
02/05/2026 19:22
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Marriott desert ridge is lovely but was way too pricy for spring break when we went a few years ago.
We went to Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. It was also very nice and less insanely priced. It’s just south of the downtown Phoenix area.
Downtown Phoenix is bleh.
We went to Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. It was also very nice and less insanely priced. It’s just south of the downtown Phoenix area.
Downtown Phoenix is bleh.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 20:02
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Our kids loved the JW Marriott in Phoenix. They still talk about it years later.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 14:39
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Marriott Desert Ridge has golf, a lazy river, and waterslides. Your kids would probably enjoy. My two favorite resorts are they and the Marriott near Kierland Commons. If you want to relax and enjoy the resort and do some partial-day hikes, I would stay at either of those. Kierland is nice because you can walk to Kierland Commons for food and shopping. These will both be insanely expensive during spring break, especially if it overlaps with spring training. It might be perfect weather or a cold spell; there's no way to know.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 14:34
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Scottsdale is so overrated. This is the new bachelorette/bachelor party hot spot so if you like that scene, go for it. The resorts and their amenities are nice but in OPs case, they're not in town to enjoy a resort, they are in town for a wedding for a few short days.
Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. I don't get the hype why people travel across the country to come to a suburb. Resorts, fine dining (which I'm not personally a fan of but to each their own) sure but there's not much else. Shopping at the Fashion Square? Those stores are everywhere and there's this new thing called 'online shopping.' lol.
I absolutely second the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. There are some great hiking trails there - actual trails where you'll need proper hiking shoes - and it's beautiful.
The nature and the weather are the best right now up until maybe early May-ish. Get out on the trails and I dont mean Camelback. Over in the east valley, you'll find some absolutely amazing hikes.
+1 to all
Young teens would probably prefer the vibe of Tempe.
To shop and eat at the same places they have at home? If the weather is right a lot of teens would prefer the resorts with water slides, lazy rivers, or other amenitites.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 14:16
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:Scottsdale is so overrated. This is the new bachelorette/bachelor party hot spot so if you like that scene, go for it. The resorts and their amenities are nice but in OPs case, they're not in town to enjoy a resort, they are in town for a wedding for a few short days.
Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. I don't get the hype why people travel across the country to come to a suburb. Resorts, fine dining (which I'm not personally a fan of but to each their own) sure but there's not much else. Shopping at the Fashion Square? Those stores are everywhere and there's this new thing called 'online shopping.' lol.
I absolutely second the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. There are some great hiking trails there - actual trails where you'll need proper hiking shoes - and it's beautiful.
The nature and the weather are the best right now up until maybe early May-ish. Get out on the trails and I dont mean Camelback. Over in the east valley, you'll find some absolutely amazing hikes.
+1 to all
Young teens would probably prefer the vibe of Tempe.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 14:11
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP. Is old town walkable for good restaurants? There's a Hilton that looks like it's part of the Fashion Square property. I also found and AirBnB across Highland Ave.
And if not, where would be good walkable for restaurants.
Old Town is very walkable and has lots of restaurants. Most of them are just ok. Nothing fantastic. Old Town is about as walkable as it gets outside of downtown. You definitely need a car to access most areas in Phoenix.
Just use Waymo to get around. No need to walk.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 14:11
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:Scottsdale is so overrated. This is the new bachelorette/bachelor party hot spot so if you like that scene, go for it. The resorts and their amenities are nice but in OPs case, they're not in town to enjoy a resort, they are in town for a wedding for a few short days.
Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. I don't get the hype why people travel across the country to come to a suburb. Resorts, fine dining (which I'm not personally a fan of but to each their own) sure but there's not much else. Shopping at the Fashion Square? Those stores are everywhere and there's this new thing called 'online shopping.' lol.
I absolutely second the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. There are some great hiking trails there - actual trails where you'll need proper hiking shoes - and it's beautiful.
The nature and the weather are the best right now up until maybe early May-ish. Get out on the trails and I dont mean Camelback. Over in the east valley, you'll find some absolutely amazing hikes.
This sounds dated. Nobody goes to Fashion Square. Everyone’s at Kierland and the Quarter. And the line between Phoenix and Scottsdale is pretty blurred. Phoenix barely rates as a city large enough to have a suburb. It’s all just sprawl.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 11:14
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Anonymous wrote:NP. Is old town walkable for good restaurants? There's a Hilton that looks like it's part of the Fashion Square property. I also found and AirBnB across Highland Ave.
And if not, where would be good walkable for restaurants.
Old Town is very walkable and has lots of restaurants. Most of them are just ok. Nothing fantastic. Old Town is about as walkable as it gets outside of downtown. You definitely need a car to access most areas in Phoenix.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 10:54
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
I stayed at the fairmont scottsdale princess and it was pretty nice. Unfortunately it was a cold spell so using the pools was not in the cards. Food and drinks were great though.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 10:47
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Scottsdale is so overrated. This is the new bachelorette/bachelor party hot spot so if you like that scene, go for it. The resorts and their amenities are nice but in OPs case, they're not in town to enjoy a resort, they are in town for a wedding for a few short days.
Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. I don't get the hype why people travel across the country to come to a suburb. Resorts, fine dining (which I'm not personally a fan of but to each their own) sure but there's not much else. Shopping at the Fashion Square? Those stores are everywhere and there's this new thing called 'online shopping.' lol.
I absolutely second the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. There are some great hiking trails there - actual trails where you'll need proper hiking shoes - and it's beautiful.
The nature and the weather are the best right now up until maybe early May-ish. Get out on the trails and I dont mean Camelback. Over in the east valley, you'll find some absolutely amazing hikes.
Scottsdale is a suburb of Phoenix. I don't get the hype why people travel across the country to come to a suburb. Resorts, fine dining (which I'm not personally a fan of but to each their own) sure but there's not much else. Shopping at the Fashion Square? Those stores are everywhere and there's this new thing called 'online shopping.' lol.
I absolutely second the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. There are some great hiking trails there - actual trails where you'll need proper hiking shoes - and it's beautiful.
The nature and the weather are the best right now up until maybe early May-ish. Get out on the trails and I dont mean Camelback. Over in the east valley, you'll find some absolutely amazing hikes.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 09:17
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
NP. Is old town walkable for good restaurants? There's a Hilton that looks like it's part of the Fashion Square property. I also found and AirBnB across Highland Ave.
And if not, where would be good walkable for restaurants.
And if not, where would be good walkable for restaurants.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 09:04
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Educate yourself on rattlesnakes before you go hiking, especially on less busy trails. I grew up there and in 4th grade my teacher who had just moved from Michigan thought a hike in the Superstitions would be a great field trip. We turned around and went back after encountering 3 rattlesnakes in the first 20 minutes.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 09:00
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
If you're going to be east of the valley anyway, I'd suggest the Boyce Thompson arboretum.
Anonymous
02/03/2026 08:42
Subject: Phoenix area spring break - where to stay?
Piestewa Peak is better than Camelback. Shorter and not as challenging and closer to downtown. North Scottsdale (Kierland, Desert Ridge JW Marriott, Fairmont) are good bets for families. Enjoy the resort amenities that’s what they are there for.
The Biltmore is fairly close to downtown if you really want to be near there but there’s nothing to actually do downtown.
Go on hikes, do other outdoor things, and skip the museums.
The Biltmore is fairly close to downtown if you really want to be near there but there’s nothing to actually do downtown.
Go on hikes, do other outdoor things, and skip the museums.