Phoenix Townhome for Rent: Phoenix / Scottsdale / Biltmore - Great Patio Dining & Entertainment Center - Property 187274

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Shopping: Even with so many other diversions to choose from, shopping still ranks at the top of activities Scottsdale visitors look forward to, and who can blame them. Scottsdale is a shopper's paradise with a special flair for objects that echo the city's unique Southwestern heritage, with everything from one-of-a-kind tribal objects to the latest trends from noted designers. Here, no one need go away empty-handed. Downtown Scottsdale and its adjoining Main Street Arts & Antiques District wow everyone from bauble browser to serious collector with a vast array of galleries and collectible shops. Extreme shoppers should head directly to the miles of styles available at the region's largest shopping destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square. Next door is the new Scottsdale Waterfront featuring national names and local boutiques. All within a 5-10 minute drive

Dining: The colorful cultures that give the Southwest its signature flavor have fortunately left an indelible mark on Phoenix / Scottsdale's more than 1000 restaurants. Here, the influences of Native American, Latin and Western-style cooking and ingredients have created a mouthwatering mélange of dishes accented by indigenous and international elements. A key ingredient to this table-top renaissance is the arrival of star chefs drawn here by the area's many fine resorts and restaurants. They are gaining accolades for taking local cuisine to new heights, exploring with ingredients like organic Native American squashes and ultra-fresh seafood. The result is a stellar cache of award-winning dining opportunities that make Phoenix / Scottsdale a palate-pleasing adventure that has to be tasted to be believed. Following are just a few ideas from the vast menu of Scottsdale's culinary angles. Walking distance to Tarbell's, Zin 32, LGO and many more just to name a few...minutes drive to others

Nightlife: When the sun sets, Scottsdale’s club scene starts heating up. As the moon rises, the energy builds. For those who believe that the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down, Scottsdale is an after-hours mecca that begs to be explored. Discover the rhythm of cool jazz hideaways, the sophistication of trendy cocktail lounges and the decadence of a dark and cozy wine bar, not to mention the countless live bands and DJs that spin dance, hip-hop, techno and other music varieties. Not sure where to begin? Start by checking out all of the exciting things happening every day of the week in Scottsdale and then get started planning your ultimate nighttime Scottsdale itinerary! Within walking distance from some...a short drive to the rest. Or better yet a cheap taxi ride.

Golf: Golf in the Sonoran Desert, of which Scottsdale is smack in the middle, is different to say the least. On average, the desert portions of the state have more than 330 days of sunshine per year. The air is dry. Winter temperatures are mild (average high temperature January to May is 75.5 degrees), and rainfall is sparse at just 7.74 inches per year. These factors promote ideal playing conditions treating players to fast, firm greens and lush rye grass fairways that hold the ball perfectly. Therefore it should not be surprising that the Valley of the Sun which surrounds Phoenix / Scottsdale boasts more than 200 golf courses, of which 51 are located within the Scottsdale city limits. This includes 13 of the top 25 golf courses in the state as ranked by Golf Digest. (the highest percentage of top-ranked golf courses of any city in the United States). In fact, the publication ranked Scottsdale as the No. 1 place in the Western U.S. for golfers to live in its June 2006 issue. Just around the corner from the beautiful Luxury Biltmore Resort & Golf Club...

Other Activities: Shopping, Art, Spa Treatments, Dinning, Sports, Hiking, People Watching...

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