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Trip Reports

2014 - Mgarfin's 2014 trip to Arizona-Delta glitch
2014 - VacationLover's Sedona and the Grand Canyon TR
2015 - PBaruch's Dreams of Flight - Hummingbirds and Arizona
2016 - Pbaruch's Motorhome Adventures in Utah and Arizona
2016 - drewsky9's Arizona Trip Report
2016 - MahRabuMasecha's Vegas Zion Page Grand Canyon Sedona TR
2016 - ShlockDoc's Midwest Roadtrip - Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming
2017 - Davidmal's Phoenix & Scottsdale for 5 Hours
2018 - Ikelunious99's Arizona Trip Report

Utah has it's own master thread and wiki at https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=15858.0

Activities

Phoenix

Arizona Cardinals (NFL Football)
Arizona Coyotes (NHL Hockey)
Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB Baseball)
Phoenix Suns (NBA Basketball)

Camelback Mountain
Desert Botanical Garden
Encanto Park
Goldfield Ghost Town
Japanese Friendship Garden
Lost Dutchman State Park
Nordstrom Last Chance - one of the few in the world.
Octance Raceway- Extremely fast Go-Karting
Scottsdale Old Town

Arizona Science Center (Indoor)
Museum of Musical Instruments (Indoor)
Queen Creek Olive Mill (Olive farm and mill, with Olive 101 'factory' tour)
Arizona Boardwalk (entertainment complex, with aquarium, butterfly conservatory, etc. www.azboardwalk.com)
Children’s Museum of Phoenix (for kids under age 10, they claim to be top 3 Children's Museum in the country).

Sedona, AZ
Stunning red rock formations and scenery viewable throughout the small city with unique views along the many hiking trails (including Devil's bridge, West Fork Trail, and Sugar Loaf Loop)
Off road jeep tours (e.g. Pink Jeep Tours)
eclectic outdoor shopping
Slide rock state park: Natural water slide in creek (just north of Sedona)


Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)
There are two trails from the south rim that go down into the canyon (and all the way to the canyon floor, which is a strenuous multi-day hike). You can experience a taste of it, by turning around at any point.
  • South Kaibab Trail - One of the top rated trails for the GC (trail descends into the canyon, uphill climb on return)
  • Bright Angel Trail - Also one of the top rated trails for GC (trail descends into the canyon, uphill climb on return)
There are also trails along the south rim (called Rim Trails) that don't descend into the canyon, and are relatively flat. These offer views of the canyon and are dotted with various scenic viewpoints. Some areas of the rim trail are paved others are not. These may be more suitable those with young children or those fear of hiking near the edge of the canyon cliffs. The National park shuttle buses also transport passengers to various points within the park, along the south rim.
A PDF map of grand canyon national park south rim is at https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/upload/sr-pocket-map.pdf
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Nearby attractions outside the National Park include:
  • Skywalk
  • Bearizona Wildlife Park - Williams, AZ

Page AZ
Lake Powell (popular lake for boating, with kayak, motor boat, pontoon boat, houseboat rentals, Jetski, boat tours, and swimming). Lake and surrounding canyon walls are uniquely scenic together (it's actually a huge artificial reservoir surrounded by canyon walls, resulting from the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam
Carl Hayden Visitor Center at the Glen Canyon Dam (Free museum about the Glen Canyon Dam)
Horseshoe bend (popular scenic overlook of a 180 degree bend in the Colorado river)
Antelope Canyon (beautiful slot canyons with stunning photography opportunity, controlled by Native Americans with entrance fees and guided tour, advance reservations are needed. Fees were recently increased to $60-$100/pp)

Tucson

Saguaro National Park

Kosher Restaurants
See the following for up to date info:
--http://www.kosherphoenix.org/index.php/kosher-food-in-phoenix/restaurants/
--https://www.ahavastorah.org/restaurants.html 


Phoenix

Cafe Chenar
LaBella Pizzeria and Restaurant
Manhattan Pizza & Subs
Samarkand Restaurant Glatt Kosher

Scottsdale

Fresh Mint
Kitchen 18
Milk+ Honey Espresso Bar & Eatery

Groceries

Imperial Market & Deli

Shuls

Ohr Hatorah Congregation- Located in Phoenix Map
Chabad Jewish Center of North Phoenix Map
Ahavas Torah:The Scottsdale Torah Center Map


Chabad of Flagstaff AZ (Kosher meals available), Minyanim in the summer and chol hamoed (1 hour south of the Grand Canyon National Park)

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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1220 on: January 25, 2023, 01:21:40 PM »

New food options in casa grande
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1221 on: February 08, 2023, 11:29:06 PM »
Hi,
I’m planning a vacation to Arizona. Base will be Scottsdale but I would like to visit the Grand Canyon one day.
A few questions if anyone can help.
1) I see a full day tour to Grand Canyon from Scottsdale area for around 200 did anyone ever do and recommend/ not recommend
2) anyone who visited Grand Canyon from Scottsdale have a good exact schedule/ intinerary with exact details where to go which roads to take which places to stop, what entrance to go to…
3) any specific attractions/ recommendations that I must do when visiting Arizona?
Thanks so much!
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1222 on: February 14, 2023, 12:38:37 PM »
Best kept secret in phoenix is Manhattan pizza and subs. Right near the Jewish area, tiny mom and pop place. But food is solid and super fresh

Also Fata Morgana is solid (very close to Kitchen 18 in Scottsdale)
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1223 on: February 14, 2023, 02:12:05 PM »
Quote from: SBC on February 14, 2023, 12:38:37 PM
Best kept secret in phoenix is Manhattan pizza and subs. Right near the Jewish area, tiny mom and pop place. But food is solid and super fresh

Also Fata Morgana is solid (very close to Kitchen 18 in Scottsdale)

Agreed - had great experience with Manhattan in December. Fresh food. Great subs.
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1224 on: February 14, 2023, 05:48:41 PM »
Quote from: Lsutton on February 08, 2023, 11:29:06 PM
Hi,
I’m planning a vacation to Arizona. Base will be Scottsdale but I would like to visit the Grand Canyon one day.
A few questions if anyone can help.
1) I see a full day tour to Grand Canyon from Scottsdale area for around 200 did anyone ever do and recommend/ not recommend
2) anyone who visited Grand Canyon from Scottsdale have a good exact schedule/ intinerary with exact details where to go which roads to take which places to stop, what entrance to go to…
3) any specific attractions/ recommendations that I must do when visiting Arizona?
Thanks so much!


2 - It's a relatively simple park to understand. When visiting the south rim, there are trails that go down into the canyon and trails that go along the top/edge of the Canyon. There are buses in the park to take you to different points along the edge of the canyon. There is plenty of parking. See the wiki for more. 
3 - It depends on your interests. See the wiki (and/or tripadvisor) for ideas. Sedona is very unique and on the way to the Grand Canyon.
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1225 on: February 16, 2023, 07:12:28 PM »
CY Dairy:
Manhattan Pizzeria (PHX)
LaBella (PHX)

Meat:
Kitchen 18 (Scottsdale)
Fata Morgana (Scottsdale)

Anything else I'm missing?
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1226 on: February 16, 2023, 08:26:58 PM »
Quote from: Dan on February 16, 2023, 07:12:28 PM
CY Dairy:
Manhattan Pizzeria (PHX)
LaBella (PHX)

Meat:
Kitchen 18 (Scottsdale)
Fata Morgana (Scottsdale)

Anything else I'm missing?

That’s it right now. Cafe Chenar (Phoenix - fleish) and Zabari bite (Scottsdale - fleish - cloud kitchen/pickup) are temporarily closed right now. Zabari bite opens week by week I think. Chenar is being redone by new owner.
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1227 on: February 17, 2023, 10:37:44 AM »
Quote from: Elster on February 16, 2023, 08:26:58 PM
Cafe Chenar (Phoenix - fleish) and Zabari bite (Scottsdale - fleish - cloud kitchen/pickup) are temporarily closed right now.
Do you know when they will reopen?
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1228 on: February 17, 2023, 10:56:36 AM »
Quote from: Dan on February 17, 2023, 10:37:44 AM
Do you know when they will reopen?
Just asked in a local group - if no one knows then I’ll ask around on Shabbos. 👍🏻
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1229 on: February 17, 2023, 11:11:20 AM »
Quote from: Elster on February 17, 2023, 10:56:36 AM
Just asked in a local group - if no one knows then I’ll ask around on Shabbos. 👍🏻
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« Reply #1230 on: February 17, 2023, 11:24:25 AM »
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1231 on: February 17, 2023, 11:26:27 AM »
Quote from: Dan on February 17, 2023, 11:24:25 AM

Oh my gosh!! I had no idea. Wow.
Also - Imperial Market in Phoenix has Fleishig takeout under the Phoenix vaad. Really good meat/dinner type foods. A lovely Bucharian lady is the cook on-site.
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1232 on: February 19, 2023, 08:16:31 AM »
Gm
Any local Arizonanians here or anyone with knowledge
Im thinking of doing sukkes this year and need info on rentals with pools and built sukka walking distance to a shul ( perhaps even a few villas for extended family)
Any area in AZ would work
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1233 on: February 19, 2023, 09:05:45 AM »
Quote from: Ell Eee on February 19, 2023, 08:16:31 AM
Gm
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Im thinking of doing sukkes this year and need info on rentals with pools and built sukka walking distance to a shul ( perhaps even a few villas for extended family)
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https://arizonakosherresorts.com
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1234 on: February 19, 2023, 04:08:19 PM »
Quote from: Dan on February 17, 2023, 10:37:44 AM
Do you know when they will reopen?
Re: Cafe Chenar, the restaurant was sold and will reopen as a different kosher restaurant. Response from a local FB group:
“The new restaurant is called My Spot Mediterranean grill. It will be a Glatt kosher shawarma joint, with burgers and falafel. It should open in about a week or so!”

(Obviously can’t verify the Kashrus till we find out the agency.)
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1235 on: February 19, 2023, 04:09:54 PM »
Quote from: Elster on February 19, 2023, 04:08:19 PM
Re: Cafe Chenar, the restaurant was sold and will reopen as a different kosher restaurant. Response from a local FB group:
“The new restaurant is called My Spot Mediterranean grill. It will be a Glatt kosher shawarma joint, with burgers and falafel. It should open in about a week or so!”

(Obviously can’t verify the Kashrus till we find out the agency.)
That's too bad. Chenar menu look interesting.

But keep us posted when they open :)
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1236 on: February 19, 2023, 05:54:25 PM »
The JCC in Scottsdale is none CY. But they have great parve items available.
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« Reply #1237 on: February 19, 2023, 06:26:06 PM »
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1238 on: February 19, 2023, 07:30:19 PM »
going to be arriving in phoenix tonite around 7/8pm. Is there any store where i can buy chalav yisroel milk at that hr?
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Re: Arizona Master Thread
« Reply #1239 on: February 19, 2023, 07:37:15 PM »
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The bread is pas Yisroel

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