This area gets more than 300 days of sunshine in an average year, which makes for great weather for golf and other outdoor sports and recreation. Local activities include hiking, camping and fishing in any of several man-made lakes or ponds found throughout the Valley.

Grilled food has become more popular as people start to look after their health, and Scottsdale offers a range of luxury restaurants with grilled menus. You can enjoy rotisserie food at the Roaring Fork, the tastiest seafood at the Wildfish Seafood Grille or steak and more at Eddie V's.