if you like to hike a good hike close to PV is Camelback Mountain.its still kinda warm in late september so take plenty of water & allow at least 3 hrs for a rountrip to the summit


john (moved here from SE portland)

Taliesen West
www.franklloydwright.org/index.cfm It's not far from where you're staying.
It's in North Scottsdale, 5-10 minute drive from Paradise Valley.

The whole premesis was created by Frank Lloyd Wright and his many students back before virtually ANYONE was living out here. The whole story behind how they made that building in the searing Arizona heat with no accomidations is a feat in and of itself.

They have gorgeous guided tours on the property. It's not too expensive, different rates depending on what season you go. Part of the premesis also houses the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in the winter season.

I would highly, highly recommend this. I just recently went for the first time with guests form out of town. They were amazed, so was I. Something you don't want to miss.