Author Topic: Arizona Master Thread (Read 388724 times)

nyapartmentdeals · « **Reply #1140 on:** May 31, 2022, 10:48:08 AM »

thanks for all the replies, i guess i will stay overnight to see either sunrise or sunset in GC, would you suggest i come from scottsdale to sedona spend half day there going around and sleeping there and then continuing in the moring to GC, or is it better to stay in sedona on way back? also for the big question, our youngest is 10, does it pay to go to bryce or zion if i am already in GC area, or is it too much driving? [we are paying regardless for the house in scottsdale for he 2 weeks]

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #1141 on:** June 02, 2022, 02:31:38 AM »

Quote from: nyapartmentdeals on May 31, 2022, 10:48:08 AM

thanks for all the replies, i guess i will stay overnight to see either sunrise or sunset in GC, would you suggest i come from scottsdale to sedona spend half day there going around and sleeping there and then continuing in the moring to GC, or is it better to stay in sedona on way back? also for the big question, our youngest is 10, does it pay to go to bryce or zion if i am already in GC area, or is it too much driving? [we are paying regardless for the house in scottsdale for he 2 weeks]

Not sure what to tell you about your house in Scottsdale, but generally speaking it is totally worth going to Zion/Bryce once you're there. Though if you think you'll make it back to the region soon (they're closer to Vegas), then maybe you'll want to save it for then.

nyapartmentdeals · « **Reply #1142 on:** June 07, 2022, 02:28:52 PM »

my question was how to best structure the trip, it seems bryce is very far, should i do the following, if i am going mostly for the sights, and not much for the hikes, as my family arent into big hikes, or does anyone have better ideas.
leave Scottsdale 10am to sedona do jeep tours, and then head to GC catch sunset, sleep over in GC, next morning, drive to horseshoe bend and antelope canyon, then head back to scottsdale?

klumklum · « **Reply #1143 on:** June 26, 2022, 01:27:22 PM »

Anyone had experience with vacation in Arizona/Casa Grande in the summer (Jul - Aug)? My concern is the temperate, is the heat unbearable??

Elster · « **Reply #1144 on:** June 26, 2022, 01:29:25 PM »

Quote from: klumklum on June 26, 2022, 01:27:22 PM

Anyone had experience with vacation in Arizona/Casa Grande in the summer (Jul - Aug)? My concern is the temperate, is the heat unbearable??

I live in Scottsdale. What can I say, it’s really really hot. You have to be very careful. 15 ladies on a tour were rescued from a hike the other day right near me. You really need to plan indoor activities during the day, drink tons of water when you are outside, and go in the pool a lot. For people who aren’t planning to take precautions or want to be able to tour freely outdoors, it’s really not the right place/time for the vacation here.

coffeebean · « **Reply #1145 on:** June 26, 2022, 05:42:24 PM »

Quote from: klumklum on June 26, 2022, 01:27:22 PM

Anyone had experience with vacation in Arizona/Casa Grande in the summer (Jul - Aug)? My concern is the temperate, is the heat unbearable??

Its not that bad, just drink lots of water you’ll be fine.

michael6933 · « **Reply #1146 on:** July 06, 2022, 01:36:23 PM »

Does anyone know where the frum areas in PHX are- like what blocks/areas do Jews specifically live?

EliyahuF · « **Reply #1147 on:** July 06, 2022, 01:54:48 PM »

For Scottsdale search around Ahavas Torah. For main phoenix search around La Bella pizza.

Elster · « **Reply #1148 on:** July 06, 2022, 01:59:10 PM »

Quote from: michael6933 on July 06, 2022, 01:36:23 PM

Does anyone know where the frum areas in PHX are- like what blocks/areas do Jews specifically live?

Maryland & 7th St (La Bella Pizza) is kind of the epicenter. Most people live in the rectangle bordered by 12th St, Bethany Home on the South, 7th Ave and Glendale on the North. Lubavitch is in a different area, right off of Glendale but east of the 51. I’d say the most popular street for non Lubavitch is Ocotillo.

michael6933 · « **Reply #1149 on:** July 06, 2022, 03:46:33 PM »

Quote from: Elster on July 06, 2022, 01:59:10 PM

Maryland & 7th St (La Bella Pizza) is kind of the epicenter. Most people live in the rectangle bordered by 12th St, Bethany Home on the South, 7th Ave and Glendale on the North. Lubavitch is in a different area, right off of Glendale but east of the 51. I’d say the most popular street for non Lubavitch is Ocotillo.

Got it thank you. I see 2 Airbnb just east of 12th is that still solid? Some areas in cities it's very Jewish on 1 side but on the other side of a street there are no jews at all.

Elster · « **Reply #1150 on:** July 06, 2022, 03:51:12 PM »

Quote from: michael6933 on July 06, 2022, 03:46:33 PM

Got it thank you. I see 2 Airbnb just east of 12th is that still solid? Some areas in cities it's very Jewish on 1 side but on the other side of a street there are no jews at all.

Totally fine in terms of safety. The “borders” here are mostly because it’s HOT. So people don’t want to live very far from the shuls at all.

michael6933 · « **Reply #1151 on:** July 06, 2022, 04:02:23 PM »

Ah ok. Yea I just want a Jewish vibe like if my kids play outside or go for a walk (this is for winter break) I'd want to see other Jewish families etc.

Elster · « **Reply #1152 on:** July 06, 2022, 04:07:22 PM »

Quote from: michael6933 on July 06, 2022, 04:02:23 PM

Ah ok. Yea I just want a Jewish vibe like if my kids play outside or go for a walk (this is for winter break) I'd want to see other Jewish families etc.

Got it. There are a few there but you’d do better west of 12th.

michael6933 · « **Reply #1153 on:** July 08, 2022, 10:37:31 AM »

Are you familiar with Scottsdale? Is there a certain area there that is more Jewish and in general where is the community bigger?

Elster · « **Reply #1154 on:** July 08, 2022, 10:41:33 AM »

Quote from: michael6933 on July 08, 2022, 10:37:31 AM

Are you familiar with Scottsdale? Is there a certain area there that is more Jewish and in general where is the community bigger?

Yep, I live in Scottsdale! There are two areas near Ahavas Torah and Young Israel. North of Thunderbird, the area bordered by 68th, Hearn, 71st and Thunderbird. There are religious families distributed fairly evenly through that area. There is also the plaza apartment/condo complex north of Hearn with about 10 religious young couples and families.

South of Thunderbird, the area bordered by 64th, Thunderbird, Scottsdale Rd and Sweetwater. Pershing rd is kind of the center/most popular in that area.

michael6933 · « **Reply #1155 on:** July 08, 2022, 10:47:03 AM »

Oh awesome so this place would work for a frum family? https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52567481?check_in=2023-01-29&check_out=2023-02-05&adults=2&children=3&infants=1&source_impression_id=p3_1657291585_dxZi7nYpzyt3FSlc

Elster · « **Reply #1156 on:** July 08, 2022, 10:51:30 AM »

Quote from: michael6933 on July 08, 2022, 10:47:03 AM

Oh awesome so this place would work for a frum family? https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52567481?check_in=2023-01-29&check_out=2023-02-05&adults=2&children=3&infants=1&source_impression_id=p3_1657291585_dxZi7nYpzyt3FSlc

Yes definitely!! Perfect location. Message me when you come – we are right near there!

pinigee · « **Reply #1157 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:54:26 AM »

Can any locals please advise which one of these are walking distance to shul

https://abnb.me/N27xe9azxrb
https://abnb.me/boTH6C6yxrb
https://abnb.me/A1vpZAuzxrb

Elster · « **Reply #1158 on:** July 10, 2022, 12:58:05 AM »

Quote from: pinigee on July 10, 2022, 12:54:26 AM

Can any locals please advise which one of these are walking distance to shul

https://abnb.me/N27xe9azxrb
https://abnb.me/boTH6C6yxrb
https://abnb.me/A1vpZAuzxrb

Hi, the middle one is. The other two aren’t close at all unfortunately.

This one: https://abnb.me/boTH6C6yxrb

SBC · « **Reply #1159 on:** July 13, 2022, 01:10:04 AM »

Fata Morgana, excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Scottsdale

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