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ASK THE LOCAL


Kristin Heggli, public relations director at Hotel Valley Ho, shares Scottsdale’s top spots for culture vultures


DAVID AND GLADYS WRIGHT HOUSE


Recently opened to the public, this property was built by Frank Lloyd Wright for his son and daughter-in-law. A veritable architectural gem, it occupies 10 acres of


citrus groves at the base of Camelback Mountain and was created in the form of a spiral rising from the ground with 360-degree views of the mountains. Said to be a precursor to the Guggenheim Museum in NYC, it was one of


ABOVE: Tom’s Thumb roadside diner


Wright’s last residential masterpieces. Tours are free. davidwrighthouse.org


best-preserved examples of mid-century architecture. Back in the 1950s, fashion shows were held around the hotel’s ‘OH pool’ – designed in the shape of a martini glass (what else?) – and screen- darling Natalie Wood famously held her wedding reception on the premises. Today, the glam squad still flock to Zuzu, Valley Ho’s kooky diner, for its delectable burgers, and to hang out with Ace Bailey, the hotel’s concierge, who used to sneak into the Valley Ho’s pool as a teenager. She’s got a story or two, let us tell you. For a taste of old-school Scottsdale, send your clients to Arizona Cowboy College, a dusty equestrian centre on the outskirts of town. Lori, who runs the place, is a no-nonsense twinkly-eyed


horsewoman with a heart of gold, who’ll get them trotting about and lassoing like pros in no time. Nearby, Toms’ Thumb, a roadside diner- cum-gas station, provides the perfect pit-stop for newly initiated cowboys. Smoked hickory wood gives pulled pork and chopped beef brisket a depth of flavour that speaks to the soul, and no one gives a damn if you’re covered in sawdust and horsehair. Downtown Scottsdale presents a more gentrified food scene. FnB, a neighbourhood favourite, does an exquisite line in Hungarian street food and local Arizona wines. There’s also The House, a charming grandma’s-kitchen- style joint filled with familiar flavours and bonhomie. The Mission, a Latin-inspired


WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST This brand-new museum showcases the unique stories of the American West with rare historical artefacts, interactive exhibits and rotating art displays. scottsdalemuseumwest.org


TALIESIN WEST


Frank Lloyd Wright’s former winter home and thriving architectural school is renowned for its ‘organic’ desert architecture. Tours help visitors explore the living areas,


students’ ‘desert shelter’ projects and the extensive grounds. franklloydwright.org


MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM


More than 6,000 instruments and objects from around the globe are on display here. As you walk around, your headset changes to play you sounds from different cultures. mim.org


HEARD MUSEUM


A great place to learn about American Indian culture and history, featuring unique exhibitions from up-and-coming artists, personal stories from Native people, and a permanent collection over 75 years in the making. heard.org


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