You registered for CCIM Live! to expand your commercial real estate network, learn about industry trends, and gain new insights. As an added bonus, you’ll be in the beautiful Southwest during one of the best months to visit. So give yourself a day or two to see the sights when you are here. The conference takes place at the Arizona Biltmore in Scottsdale, which is part of metropolitan Phoenix. Known as the Valley of the Sun, the area has outdoor adventures, upscale dining and shopping, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere.
All these activities are all within a short distance from the Arizona Biltmore, the headquarters for CCIM Live!
I’m looking forward to seeing you all in Arizona in October. Make sure to share other recommendations in the comments section.
All these activities are all within a short distance from the Arizona Biltmore, the headquarters for CCIM Live!
- Mill Avenue – Downtown Tempe is a great place to just walk around and take in the energetic collegiate town atmosphere, even though the Sun Devils will be playing in Oregon on Oct. 15.
- Tempe Town Lake – Enjoy biking and walking on the great trails that loop the lake, or go boating on the lake.
- Old Town Scottsdale – You’ll find plenty of places to eat and shop. A couple of my favorite places to eat are Bungalow Bar & Grill, Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse, and The Breakfast Club.
- Biltmore Fashion Park – This outdoor upscale shopping area is a very short distance from the hotel. If you need help with your iPhone or iPad during the conference, there is an Apple store here. Make sure you save room for cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory.
- Camelback Mountain – Bring your hiking shoes and a bottle of water for a very easy hike and a great view of the Valley. A moderate pace up Cholla Trail will get you there in less than 90 minutes.
- South Mountain Park – Don’t feel like hiking? Well, you can drive to the top of South Mountain and get a view similar to that one at Camelback. Look for this mountain range to the south of Sky Harbor Airport during your landing approach.
- Taliesin West – Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, studio, and school is less than 10 miles from the Arizona Biltmore and is an architectural masterpiece well worth seeing. Todd Clarke recently wrote about other Wright buildings in the area.
- Grand Canyon – Arizona’s most famous sight is a little over 3.5 hours from Biltmore.
- Sedona – Home to some of the most picturesque scenes you will ever see, Sedona is about 2.5 hours north of the Valley.
I’m looking forward to seeing you all in Arizona in October. Make sure to share other recommendations in the comments section.
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