Things to Do — Gillian and Adam

The Phoenix Zoo offers animal exhibits and children’s play areas. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is an indoor option especially suited to younger children, while the Desert Botanical Garden offers an introduction to the Sonoran Desert. Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, AZ, Check admission and hours before visiting.
Families can enjoy train and carousel rides at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, or visit Butterfly Wonderland and OdySea Aquarium at Arizona Boardwalk.

Experienced hikers seeking iconic, panoramic views. Extremely difficult, with steep scrambling and approximately 1,400 feet of elevation gain.
Approximately 2.3 miles round trip; allow 2–3 hours.
4925 E. McDonald Drive. Limited parking; arrive at sunrise. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. City of Phoenix
Fit, experienced hikers wanting sweeping city views. Extremely difficult, with rocky steps and approximately 1,200 feet of elevation gain.
2.4 miles round trip; allow 1.5–3 hours.
2701 E. Piestewa Peak Drive. Parking, restrooms and water available at the base. City of Phoenix
Beginners, families and guests seeking a short scenic outing. Easy, with uneven footing and steps; unsuitable for strollers.
Approximately 0.3–0.4 miles round trip; allow 20–30 minutes, plus photo stops.
625 N. Galvin Parkway. Follow signs to Hole-in-the-Rock; nearby parking available. City of Phoenix
Times are suggested allowances and vary with pace.

The North Central Phoenix community has its own eruv. For its boundaries and weekly status, consult a local shul or call the eruv status hotline at 602-264-3788 before Shabbat.
The Valley Eruv Project covers portions of Scottsdale and Phoenix, as well as Paradise Valley. View its detailed boundary information and the interactive eruv map shared by Chabad of Arizona. Please confirm your hotel’s exact location and the eruv’s weekly status with a participating shul before Shabbat.

The shul on the Biltmore grounds will be located in the McArthur Ballroom for your convenience. It will be available from Friday morning, January 1st through Sunday, January 3rd.
Beth Joseph Congregation, 515 E. Bethany Home Road, and Ohr HaTorah, 6741 N. 7th Street, welcome visitors. Contact the shul for current service times and Shabbat arrangements.
Options include Ahavas Torah, 13402 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite B140; Congregation Beth Tefillah, 6529 E. Shea Boulevard; and Chabad of Scottsdale, 10215 N. Scottsdale Road. Please check service schedules directly with each shul.

Smash Grill offers meat dining; La Bella Pizzeria offers dairy dining; and Imperial Market & Deli has groceries and meat takeout.
Kitchen 18 and Fata Morgana offer meat dining. Milk + Honey, inside the Valley of the Sun JCC, is a dairy café. For additional options and current certification details, consult the Greater Phoenix Vaad or contact the establishment directly.

Arizona Biltmore Golf Club offers the Estates and Links courses beside the Arizona Biltmore resort. Papago Golf Club offers a desert setting with views of the Papago Buttes.
Camelback Golf Club offers the Ambiente and Padre courses. Reserve tee times in advance and confirm course availability when planning your visit.