Christmas is a time for jingling bells, candy canes, wreaths, garlands, decorated trees, and bright, colorful lights—not to mention Christmas carols & hymns, church services, angels, and of course Old St. Nick with his bag of gifts. Whatever Christmas means to you and your family, you can find it in Scottsdale. Start a new tradition while enjoying the old ones and come to Scottsdale for Christmas with our winter rentals in Scottsdale AZ.
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Holiday Festivities
Old Town’s Scottsdazzle lasts for an entire month and there really is something for everyone! This historic town center lights up with live concerts on the canal, the lighted Christmas tree on the Soleri Bridge, Sugar Plum Avenue (complete with sugar plum fairies and elves, candy canes and candy land bounce houses), the Miracle of Roses Pageant, the Santa Wine Around, and a live nativity at the Old Mission. Check their website for a complete list of concerts, wine tastings and other events. Plus, you can take care of any last-minute shopping in the many unique stores and galleries!
Take the kids to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for the tree lighting ceremony, train rides through their festive winter wonderland and Santa. Plus, the train museum stays open for all those train enthusiasts in the group. Admission to the park is free, and but you will need to purchase tickets for the train and carousel rides.
Pack up the kids and head to the nearby Phoenix Zoo and their holiday extravaganza – ZooLights! It’s one of the largest light displays in the area, featuring over two-and-a-half million lights. Kids of all ages will enjoy all of the animal-themed displays and the hourly orchestrated light show. Watch your kids as they ride the carousel, visit the stingray touch tank, or try a camel ride – now there’s something your kids won’t ever forget!
Or, grab the whole group and head to the Fairmont Princess Resort to experience their holiday party. Ice skate on the desert rink surrounded by the lighted cacti garden, or stroll through the grounds after dark and enjoy the singing Christmas tree and the millions of lights sparkling through trees and poinsettias.
There are plenty of plays and other activities too, including the ever-popular A Christmas Story: The Play at the Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre and the Annual CHEEZ-IT Bowl.
More of a concert goer? From mariachi to more traditional classical holiday music (like the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s Holiday Show), the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers something for everyone. Plus, The Musical Instrument Museum has a month-long list of holiday concerts including David Benoit: a Charlie Brown Christmas, the Canadian Brass: Christmas Time is Here, and the Klexmatics: A Happy Joyous Hanukkah.
Holiday Dinner & Gatherings
Whether you decide to eat out on Christmas or dine-in, Scottsdale is ready and so are our winter rentals in Scottsdale AZ. Many local restaurants offer holiday buffets and themed menus, and you can choose from traditional menus of turkey and ham or start a new tradition with smoked ham tamales or a “Christmas Story” Chinese Christmas menu.
Dress up and dine out. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has four top restaurants to choose from for your holiday brunch or three-course dinner; you can also try the Fat Ox for an amazing four-course Italian dining experience.
The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is nestled at the bottom of the McDowell Mountains, and whether you want to enjoy casual or formal dining, the food is delicious and the views amazing. The Mid-Century modern Hotel Valley Ho, Mountain Shadows Resort and Spa, the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa and the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort are several other great options. Don’t forget to make reservations for these gourmet dining experiences!
You can reserve your meal, pick it up and have your holiday feast on the patio by the pool, overlooking the desert. Enjoy your holiday meal without all the work! Or, since all of our rentals have fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, you can cook your holiday meal yourself. Many of our rentals have gourmet kitchens and outdoor kitchens. Impress everyone when you serve up a grilled herbed rack of lamb!
Or go native and enjoy a few tamales on Christmas Eve! These traditional staples of the southwestern diet can be found anywhere. Masa stuffed with amazing spicy centers, all wrapped up in a hot corn husk – they’re like tasty little packages. YUM!
Most of our rental properties in Scottsdale AZ have large open spaces inside and out, providing lots of space for all that holiday entertaining and family gatherings. Porches, patios and decks are perfect for watching those amazing desert sunsets. And, each of our rental properties comes with all the amenities you need to make your stay here complete, including free Wi-Fi and large HD flat screens, fully equipped kitchens and dining areas, and cool comfy linens perfect for snuggling during the cool winter nights. You can enjoy all your family’s holiday traditions, whether it’s a family movie night watching old holiday movies or gathering together around the fire pit roasting marshmallows or chestnuts. Or, do both! Many of our rentals have outdoor TVs. Watch It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, Trading Places or Home Alone while teaching the kids to make s’mores and start a new tradition.
Parsons Villas Rental Properties in Scottsdale AZ
If your family is spending the Christmas holiday here in lovely Scottsdale, let our staff at Parsons Villas help you with finding the perfect rental. We have rentals that can accommodate up to 20, so you can bring the entire family. And our rentals are scattered throughout the area, so no matter where you want to be, we have a rental there. Whether you want to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Old Town (the better to enjoy every bit of Scottsdazzle), or out on the edge of the desert where it’s just you and the saguaro, or in-between so you’re close to both the desert and the nightlife, we’ve got you covered.
Let us help you plan the perfect Phoenix Christmas holiday. Our staff can answer questions about holiday activities or where to find that perfect Christmas dessert. Give us a call today!
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