Directly across the street from the Westin Kierland are Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, two open-air shopping centers with restaurants, retail and more. Here are a few recommendations for additional places to eat or grab a drink during your stay in Scottsdale:

Breakfast:

Chloe's Corner
15215 North Kierland Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Located in Kierland Commons

Butterfield's Pancake House
7388 East Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 

Lunch/Dinner:

True Food Kitchen
15191 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Located in Scottsdale Quarter

Oregano's Pizza Bistro
7215 East Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ

The Greene House
15024 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Located in Kierland Commons

Scottsdale is great in October, with loads of outdoor activities for everyone.  Here are a few of our favorites:

Hiking:

Brown's Ranch Trailhead
30301 N. Alma School Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N. 102nd Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Golf:

Kierland Golf Club
15636 Clubgate Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Located on the property of the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Troon North Golf Club
10320 E Dynamite Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Old Town Scottsdale:

This historic area is fun and funky, with an Old West flair. Highlights include colorful souvenir shops, Western Wear boutiques, galleries of Native American jewelry and plenty of places to eat and drink.  Here are some of our favorites:

Bandera
3821 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mission
3815 North Brown Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Sugar Bowl
4005 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Local Mass:

Joan of Arc Catholic Church
3801 East Greenway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032