• Extended Stay America, 15501 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254; Tel. (480) 607-3767. For inexpensive lodgings (think Motel 6 for the business traveler) in North Scottsdale, try this hotel. They have studios, with built-in kitchens, for very low prices, particularly for longer stays. The location is right across the street from a large, upscale Scottsdale mall, and right off of Scottsdale Road near the outer-loop (Route 101) freeway. • Quality More...
Founded in 1871, Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona. At an elevation of 1100 feet, it is situated in the biologically unique Sonoran Desert. With a population of 1,321,045 (2000 census) and anchoring a metro area of 3,251,876, it is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States. Why would anybody want to start a city More...
• La Fonda del Sol, 1126 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281; Tel. (480) 966-8001. La Fonda is a great restaurant if you're looking for Mexican food. The problem with posting this restaurant in the budget section is that many will instantly assume that the food is mediocre. The food is excellent, and the atmosphere is friendly; good pricing is an added benefit, not a factor. • Guedo's Taco Shop, 71 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85225; Tel. (480) More...