Season Now
Phoenix–Scottsdale
An earlier Season Now lineup for Phoenix–Scottsdale—sunrise ballooning, museums, standout tables, and three signature stays—saved from the site before the current dining-focused edition.
Desert Mornings, Museum Afternoons, Golden-Hour Magic
Begin the day before dawn with a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert. As the sky unfolds in layers of amber, rose and violet, the vastness feels almost meditative. Cultural immersion takes center stage next at the Heard Museum and Musical Instrument Museum, with the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour as the afternoon's cinematic finish.
Four Tables Worth Crossing State Lines For
Restaurants that would command lengthy waitlists in larger coastal markets are often available with little advance planning. From The Henry's polished all-day appeal and FnB's vegetable-focused Arizona wine program to Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion and LON's at the Hermosa Inn.
Three Properties, Three Ways to Never Want to Leave
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain for privacy and tranquility, The Global Ambassador for dining and energy, and the Hermosa Inn for intimate scale and history. Hotels here distinguish themselves by atmosphere as much as amenities.