Life in the Valley January 18, 2024

New to the Valley Hot Spots

As Phoenicians, we’re lucky to live in a growing metropolitan area with many new to the valley hot spots. Here are a few of my favorites and I hope you’ll discover one or two you’d like to try.

 

DRAFTKINGS SPORTSBOOK

Adjacent to TPC Scottsdale, DraftKings Sportsbook is a fun place to watch sporting events with lots of TV’s/video screens, a beautiful outdoor patio, VIP cabanas, and fire pits. See their website for more information about upcoming ticketed events for the Superbowl and WM Phoenix Open.

https://draftkingssportsbook.tpc.com/scottsdale

 

TREVOR’S

If you haven’t experienced Trevor’s yet and you appreciate a cocktail from time to time, you’re missing out. It’s like an amusement park for adults. At it’s core, it’s a liquor store with a great selection, but they also have a cigar lounge, indoor bar with a limited menu featuring wood-fired pizza, pet-friendly patio, simulated golf at the Mayo Trevor’s. They also have locations in Scottsdale and Arcadia, plus one coming soon as part of the PV mall redevelopment. ⁠

https://www.trevors.com/

 

SCHEELS

Scheels opened it’s first store in Arizona last year in Chandler. It’s a sporting goods store…and a whole lot more, including a ferris wheel, 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, a wildlife mountain, arcade games, sports simulators, restaurant and candy shop. Talk about FUN!

https://www.scheels.com/store?StoreID=026

 

POPSTROKE

Tiger Woods is one of the owners of Popstroke, an outdoor mini golf experience where you’ll find 18-hole putting courses, foosball, cornhole, a playground, and ping pong. You purchase an all-day pass and they have lower rates Mon.-Thurs. They have local craft beer, wine, ice cream, and food to enjoy on or off the course. Current locations in the valley are Glendale and Scottsdale.

https://popstroke.com/

 

PUTTSHACK

If you haven’t been to Puttshack at the Scottsdale Quarter, reserve your tee time today for super fancy, tech-infused indoor mini golf! Of course, they have plenty of food and beverages as well.

https://www.puttshack.com/locations/scottsdale

 

BACKYARD

Coming to the Valley from the Dallas area, Backyard is a pet friendly bar and grill that will be opening in Desert Ridge where Sandbar used to be. It’s expected to open in the first quarter of 2024 and will be a great place to check out. with your furry friend.

https://backyardusa.com/phoenix/

 

MATTEL ADVENTURE PARK

Scheduled to open in Glendale near State Farm Stadium sometime in 2024, here’s what you can expect at Mattel Adventure Theme Park:

  • 2 Hot Wheels roller coasters
  • Hot Wheels go karts⁠
  • Barbie Beach House with a Dream Closet Experience and rooftop bar⁠
  • 7 Thomas & Friends rides and attractions plus an indoor play space ⁠
  • Masters of the Universe laser tag arena ⁠
  • Mattel toys and games mini golf course ⁠
  • Uno climbing structure⁠
  • Lots of good food⁠

https://www.matteladventurepark.com/