Old Town is a different place during the night & day. I'm a fan of Old Town. Here's why:
Daytime
- There's plenty of outdoor shopping. Great for walking around during the Fall/Winter/Spring seasons.
- Large variety of restaurants in a small area. You can make last minute decisions/changes and still end up at a nice place to eat.
- Wide variety of restaurants. From fast food to fine dining, there's something for everyone in Old Town.
- Art district. I love walking down the Art district area and window shopping/browsing through all of the art galleries. That's 1/2 a day right there.
Nighttime
- There's not much in terms of nightlife in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Arizona unless you're in Old Town.
- There's a "Vegas-like" vibe here.....nothing compares to Vegas, but it's similar enough for me to keep me going until my next trip back.
- It's the only place in the State of Arizona that has any sign of life after 10 pm.
The only complaints I have about Old Town are the parking and the pedicabs. Parking is hard to find and could cost you $, depending on where you're at. The Pedicabs are a safety hazard in my opinion and they cut you off and disregard traffic....they're very annoying to me.
Return Factor - 90%