If you read the "Near Collision" article, you seen that our day got off to a very blood pumping start. We did not let it hinder our ride though.
has been a destintation that we wanted to visit for a long time on the bike. We had once been there back in 1998 (rental car). How things have changed! To give some perspective on Scottsdale in general, it is a very artistic, fashionable city. Bordering on the edge of , it brings out a whole new look with a lot of the up to date fancy restaurants, malls, etc, etc..
This particular monument is of Winfield and Helen Scott.
The Old Scottsdale area has its own flavor of fashion and art galleries art galleries line both sides of the streets. The galleries carry everything from modern art to western art to Indian art. Several other galleries carry pottery and jewelry. During these times of economic crisis, sales were everywhere! Let's just say I was glad we were on the bike that day or else I am sure we would have had a truck load of "stuff" to take back home.
One of the restaurants that we visited back in "98" was still there. It is an Italian pizza shop called "". They are known for their brick oven pizzas which are out of this world and the prices are very reasonable. One of the things we enjoy of about Grimaldi's is their outdoor dining area. Should you visit during the cooler times of year, they have the outdoor lamp heaters which make it a perfect experience!
After filling up on pizza, we made a quick stop to our favorite coffee shop "". What better way to top off a meal than with a nice cup of mocha!
After a lot of window shopping and walking around, it was time to get back on the Harley. We wanted to ride through Phoenix via Camelback Road. This particular road is a main thoroughfare through Phoenix. Several spas are located on this particular stretch.
We finally made it to a cross street and turned in to the long stretch of I believe Main Street which takes you literally through downtown.
US Airway Center is where the play hoops. No game in session this day, Thank God!!
And finally Chase Field is where our beloved play. Maybe next season fellas!
Total Revs for this ride = 4 Simply because it was all interstate and inner city roads.Route Taken: From West Peoria, AZ we took 101 East to Indian Hills exit. There you make a left until you get to Scottsdale Road. Turn right and you will end up in Old Scottsdale.
From Old Scottsdale to Phoenix: Simply turn left onto Camelback Road from Scottsdale Road. After approximatley 3 miles you will see downtown Phoenix on your left and you can take any crossroad at that point to get there.
Total miles for this trip = 98
Rubber Side Down!
B
2 comments:
Nice ride. Sounds like you went down Central Avenue from Camelback.
A few weeks back we went the back way to Prescott through Wickenburg and Congress. Now that's a beautiful ride. 200 miles for the day.
We live in Peoria, too. We've probably seen you on the road. :)
Hi Ann, I believe your correct about Central Ave.
We have also taken the backway to Prescott. We went via Yarnell, not sure if you have went up that way. If not, you need to try it.
Small world though! I am sure we'll see you around.
Thanks for stopping by the site!
B