T
ell ho-hum holidays to take a hike
- you’re going to Scottsdale! Here,
resort winter wonderlands, farm-
fresh season’s eatings, holiday events and
millions of glittering lights will put some
serious sparkle in your season. And best of all,
our sunny skies and warm winter temperatures
mean you can enjoy all the season’s fi nest
of erings without a snow shovel in sight.
RESORT WINTER WONDERLANDS
Every year, Scottsdale’s resorts transform
into enchanting winter wonderlands swathed
in all the splendor of the season. In true
Fairmont style, “Christmas at the Princess”
features a four-story musical Christmas
tree, desert ice skating rink, and Santa’s
Secret Headquarters. At the Hyatt Regency
Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a life-size Ginger-bread Cottage is sure to induce dreams of
sugar plums and candy canes. And at The
Phoenician, posh holiday of erings include
a three-course Holiday Tea, breakfast with
Santa and the Cactus Garden Light Tour.SEASON’S EATINGS
Dining in Scottsdale during the holidays is a
delicious journey through menus that plait
your traditional favorite dishes with indig-
enous Sonoran Desert ingredients and on-
trend culinary techniques – think Southwest-
ern herb-roasted turkey, cof ee-rubbed bison
tenderloin or creamy green chili crab mac ‘n’
cheese, just for starters. Seasonally inspired
cra cocktails and decadent desserts round
out a festive holiday meal that’s worth every
calorie.HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULARS
When it comes to holiday lights, more is
always better! ZooLights at the Phoenix
Zoo shines with a three-story Christmas
tree and millions of lights in whimsical
animal-shaped displays. Cruise the streets
Old Town – decked out in their sparkling
holiday fi nest – on a guided tour with Segway
of Scottsdale. And just south of Scottsdale,
ILLUMINATION, Symphony of Light is one
of the country’s largest drive-thru holidayextravaganzas, featuring millions of lights
synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes.FESTIVE SPECIAL EVENTS
Get your glow on at Scottsdale’s seasonal
special events. Scottsdazzle is a month-long
celebration of all things holiday, from tree
lightings and Santa Wine Arounds to Sugar
Plum Avenue’s fairytale village. Experience
a Southwestern holiday tradition at the
Desert Botanical Garden’s Las Noches de Las
Luminarias, which features 8,000 hand-lit
luminarias, live music, and Electric Desert,
an immersive journey of light and sound.
Or climb aboard Verde Canyon Railway’s
Christmas Train for a magical ride to the
North Pole.YULE LOVE
SCOTTSDALE
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
CHRISTMAS AT THE PRINCESS
SCOTTSDAZZLE
Visit HolidaysInScottsdale.com and leave the holiday heavy lifting to us
while you enjoy a magical season to remember!ADVERTISEMENT