Speaking of spas, we ventured off the beaten path to explore another renowned spa called CIVANA. The Phoenician offers a wonderful Body & Soul treatment that is not to be missed. Spa culture is big in Scottsdale, with many properties offering unique treatments highlighting their natural surroundings. The sprawling Southwestern-style complex features 750 guest rooms, six heated pools, and a 44,000 square-foot Well & Being Spa. It’s one of the most LGBT-friendly resorts in the region and is set against the picturesque McDowell Mountains range. If you’re craving a bit of luxury, check in to the magnificent Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The space hosts a variety of speakers, art events, and fitness classes throughout the year. Ten small businesses surround an open-air courtyard intended for dining, drinking and socializing. He knew we were in town for gay pride, so he included some information about the city’s LGBT history and culture.īefore checking in to our hotel, we stopped for lunch at The Churchill, a locally owned community-driven gathering spot in the heart of the Roosevelt Row neighborhood. He knew everything about every nook and cranny of the city from the history of buildings to the meaning of some of city’s most iconic murals. Our wonderful tour guide Billy was a hoot.
