Arizona Master Thread

[Elster]

Snowing in Tucson and North Scottsdale. Wild.
Drive from Tucson to Scottsdale tonight was just brutal.

Glad you’re ok! I saw a video on Twitter of snow in Cave Creek. I’m headed there this morning. They really don’t have enough snowplows or even road salt here for anything like this. A friend of mine last night said she had to pull over.

ETA twitter video https://twitter.com/SirlinJohn/status/1631167824671682562?s=20

[Dawie]

Snowing in Tucson and North Scottsdale. Wild.
Drive from Tucson to Scottsdale tonight was just brutal.

Did you stop by Pinal Airpark (MZJ)

[SBC]

Snowing in Tucson and North Scottsdale. Wild.
Drive from Tucson to Scottsdale tonight was just brutal.

Yeah i went from Kitchen 18 to downtown phx last night, couldnt see the road with the heavy rain, its similar to LA in terms of the flooding

[TexasTotty]

I'm planning a last-minute trip to PHX for 2 nights next week. Any recommendations for cheaper or lower points hotels that are still nice? Skimming through here, I mostly see The Phoenician and Hyatt Regency which are a bit out of budget.

Also, has anyone been to the Musical Instrument Museum? Is it worth squeezing into such a short trip (along with outdoor activities)? What activity can't be missed?

[Elster]

Also, has anyone been to the Musical Instrument Museum? Is it worth squeezing into such a short trip (along with outdoor activities)? What activity can't be missed?

I asked some friends and they said it’s good for older kids and adults but not younger kids and toddlers.

Honestly, though, the next few weeks are going to be the best weather of the year here. It’s just gorgeous right now. Warm but not too hot during the day, cool but not cold at night. I wouldn’t really plan too many indoor activities.

[TexasTotty]

Honestly, though, the next few weeks are going to be the best weather of the year here. It’s just gorgeous right now. Warm but not too hot during the day, cool but not cold at night. I wouldn’t really plan too many indoor activities.

Thank you! So what would you say is the priority from this list?
-Sedona Pink Jeep (or another recommended jeep tour)
-Lake Pleasant
-Canyon Lake
-Lost Dog Wash
-Fountain Hills

[Elster]

Thank you! So what would you say is the priority from this list?
-Sedona Pink Jeep (or another recommended jeep tour)
-Lake Pleasant
-Canyon Lake
-Lost Dog Wash
-Fountain Hills

Really depends on how far you want to drive. Sedona is about two hours from Phoenix/Scottsdale. Everybody I know who does the jeep tour absolutely loves it. Another consideration is that they are expecting some rain there next week. It’s funny that it could be gorgeous in Scottsdale and raining in Sedona, but that’s what it’s like here. So you might want to call the Jeep company to make sure they are open before you get in the car for the drive.

Lake Pleasant and Canyon Lake are also a little bit of a drive but beautiful.

If you want to stay more local, then Lost Dog Wash and Fountain Hills are a nice option. Neither is really a whole day activity - more like a morning or afternoon. 

[Dan]

I'm planning a last-minute trip to PHX for 2 nights next week. Any recommendations for cheaper or lower points hotels that are still nice? Skimming through here, I mostly see The Phoenician and Hyatt Regency which are a bit out of budget.

Hyatt Mission tempe palms isn't fancy and could use a renovation, but they take anniversary certs and even bought us Globalist C"Y breakfast from Imperial Market!

[TexasTotty]

Hyatt Mission tempe palms isn't fancy and could use a renovation, but they take anniversary certs and even bought us Globalist C"Y breakfast from Imperial Market!

It doesn't look like it's bookable with points, though.

[Dan]

It doesn't look like it's bookable with points, though.

Maybe for your dates, but it certainly is.

[davidd75]

I know I am way ahead but can any locals assist please

looking to be near sephardi shul (Preferably Israeli/Yerushalmi crowd, ie does not need to be Bucharian) for Pesach 2024 which shul and area do you recommend I search in VRBO?

or are there better Jewish booking sites?

[Elster]

I know I am way ahead but can any locals assist please

looking to be near sephardi shul (Preferably Israeli/Yerushalmi crowd, ie does not need to be Bucharian) for Pesach 2024 which shul and area do you recommend I search in VRBO?

or are there better Jewish booking sites?

The only Sefardi shuls here are Bucharian. There are some sefardim at the other shuls though.
The main frum area in Phoenix, which has a Bucharian shul and a few Ashkenazi shuls, is near the intersection of 7th St and Glendale.

There is another Bucharian shul near the intersection of 15th Ave and Grovers Ave. This is primarily a Bucharian area.

Ahavas Torah in Scottsdale does have some Israeli families but it’s an Ashkenazi shul.

[davidd75]

The only Sefardi shuls here are Bucharian. There are some sefardim at the other shuls though.
The main frum area in Phoenix, which has a Bucharian shul and a few Ashkenazi shuls, is near the intersection of 7th St and Glendale.

There is another Bucharian shul near the intersection of 15th Ave and Grovers Ave. This is primarily a Bucharian area.

Ahavas Torah in Scottsdale does have some Israeli families but it’s an Ashkenazi shul.

thanks!
 okay which buchari shul is the most "religious"?

as far as booking a house should I just search vrbo/airbnb for best rates and what area should I enter?

[Elster]

thanks!
 okay which buchari shul is the most "religious"?

as far as booking a house should I just search vrbo/airbnb for best rates and what area should I enter?

The one near 7th and Glendale is the most religious. (Not the Rav, they both are, but the people who go there).  Enter zip code 85020 then use the map feature to navigate. The best is 7th st area between Glendale and Maryland. Ocotillo is probably the most frum st.

[davidd75]

The one near 7th and Glendale is the most religious. (Not the Rav, they both are, but the people who go there).  Enter zip code 85020 then use the map feature to navigate. The best is 7th st area between Glendale and Maryland. Ocotillo is probably the most frum st.
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Have people in the past been successful booking large home with pool through vrbo etcc for Pesach in this frum area 7th and glendale ?

[davidd75]

Have people in the past been successful booking large home with pool through vrbo etcc for Pesach in this frum area 7th and glendale ?

[Elster]

New bakery and breakfast place in Phoenix! Opening Sunday.

[davidd75]

cool thanks!

[davidd75]

If we come for Pesach do the local stores have everything some might need like beit yosef meat, shmura hand matztah etc...?

[Elster]

If we come for Pesach do the local stores have everything some might need like beit yosef meat, shmura hand matztah etc...?

Meat yes. Matzoh - they have some, but most people here do a group
order from Lakewood. If you message me as it gets closer I can give you the info on how to be included in the order.