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Sunbar Tempe Promo Code

Use promo code DISCO to get 10% discount on your tickets at Sunbar Tempe in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. The promo code is valid for Relentless Beat’s events at Sunbar Tempe.

You can see upcoming events for other venues in the area on our free mobile app.

Sunbar, is a new music venue and nightspot opened in Tempe. The folks behind Shady Park, C.A.S.A., and Charlie Trumbull’s are adding to their collection of bars and nightspots in downtown Tempe. Sunbar offers events daily.

Darkstar Tempe Promo Code

Use promo code DISCO to get 10% discount on your tickets at Darkstar Tempe in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.

You can see upcoming events for other venues in the area on our free mobile app.

Shady Park owner Scott Price has opened a new venue in downtown Tempe, and it’s come in handy when dealing with the fallout from his ongoing legal battle with Mirabella at ASU.

This past weekend, the bar owner and restaurateur opened Darkstar, a 4,500-square-foot music venue located at 526 South Mill Avenue. The two-story spot features multiple bars, a PK Sound system, a large stage dotted with video screens, and a mezzanine level that allows views of the enormous dance floor.

Top 5 Best Pool Parties in Phoenix/Scottsdale in 2023

There is plenty of sun to be had in Phoenix and Scottsdale, so what better way to spend your time outside than at one of their well-known pool parties. The next time you are here visiting in the summer for work or leisure, catch some rays and beats at one of these great pools and make sure to reserve your daybed or cabana on Discotech.

Release Pool

VIP table on the beach at Nikki Beach Miami
It’s time to release with some sun, music and drinks

Release Pool party is put on by Talking Stick Resort and is one of Arizona’s top pool party series. The venue has a capacity of 4,500+ and features events with major global artists throughout the year. Talking Stick Resort (TSR) is a AAA Four Diamond Rated Resort. The parties last all summer long, every Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. – 6 p.m.

Maya Dayclub

The biggest Vegas Style Pool Party in Arizona

Maya Dayclub named for the ancient deity that manifests and perpetuates illusion and dream, is the new standard for high-end entertainment in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Southwest. The biggest Vegas-style pool party in Arizona. Get your party shoes on for this experience like no other poolside party outside of the strip.

Wet Deck

Cabana and pool view at Delano Beach Club Miami
Come reserve a cabana and experience a day of play

Soak up the Sonoran sun and splash around while bold beats play by our resident DJs. Cool off with iconic cocktails and shareable plates, or take a dip in Arizona’s only chilled pool. The WET Deck features private cabanas, VIP tables, daybeds and lounge chairs. The party doesn’t stop because guests can access WET 24/7. Pool party attendees (Friday-Sunday) must be 21+. Hotel guests under 21 may attend with a guardian present.

Oh Pool

Clevelander hosting a massive pool party in Miami
A great weekend pool party at the Hotel Valley Ho

Enjoy a poolside afternoon at the mid-century modern hideaway. The OH Pool at the Hotel Valley Ho is open to those with guestroom, cabana, and daybed reservations. Grab a chaise lounge and savor light fare and refreshing cocktails. DJs will keep the sunny poolside vibes going every Saturday and Sunday, June through September.

Lustre Bar

Rooftop pool hangout in downtown Phoenix

As downtown Phoenix’s only rooftop lounge, Lustre is a truly exceptional outdoor hangout, expertly balancing sociability with tranquility. The handsomely designed space of sleek surfaces and clean lines is inviting and modern. From cabana lounging to summer pool parties complete with a variety of local music, Lustre brings together everything we love about al fresco drinking in one illustrious setting.


Phoenix/Scottsdale Pool Parties FAQ

 

What time do Phoenix/Scottsdale Pool Parties typically open?

The pool parties open 10 AM.

What time do Phoenix/Scottsdale Pool Parties typically close?

Usually 6 or 7 PM.

What is the dress code like at Phoenix/Scottsdale Pool Parties?

Pool attire. Swimwear, flip flops, hats, etc are all ok. Jerseys and wifebeaters (undershirts) are not allowed. Hats are okay.

How can I book bottle service for Phoenix/Scottsdale Pool Parties?

You can book table service using our free mobile app. Or, if you’re on desktop you can use our webapp.

How much is bottle service at Phoenix/Scottsdale Pool Parties?

Cabana and daybed minimums can get pretty expensive, but every venue is different. It can range from 150-300 per person. The best way to find out is to use our app.

 

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Top 10 Best Bachelorette (Hen) Party Activities In Phoenix / Scottsdale

Headed to Phoenix / Scottsdale for a “hen do” – aka bachelorette party – soon? In addition to dayclubs and nightclubs, you’ll need to plan other afternoon and early-evening group activities for the bachelorette and her group that are fun and memorable, while still giving you the most value for your money spent.

The fabulous weather – and in the few months when it’s not fabulous, they’ve got air-conditioners and heaters! – combined with the relatively low cost of living has drawn 7.3 million residents to Arizona, 4.8 million of which live in the metro area of Phoenix which is the state’s capitol and largest city. A modern and bustling mid-size American metropolis, Phoenix – along with Scottsdale, its ritzy neighborhood that rivals LA’s Beverly Hills and Miami’s Brickell – draws year-round tourist traffic due to its plethora of culinary delights and entertainment options of the indoor and outdoor variety. Along with drawing the snowbirds flying south for the winter, the warm weather long ago cemented Phoenix / Scottsdale as a perennial destination for college and university Spring Break trips; more recently it has evolved into a popular destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, many of whom are returning to the desert after initially experiencing its charms and wild party scenes as college students.

Apart from any wild partying that you and the lasses plan to be doing out in this desert oasis, you’ll absolutely need to do some group activity planning to appease the ones who aren’t really into DJs and dance floors. Some of those options are cliche, but who cares: Scottsdale still a unique Bachelorette Party destination, and cliche bachelorette activities earned their rep for a legit reason, didn’t they???  Look, we know you’re here for a good time, not a long time… so you’ll need some expert guidance to help narrow down your choices to round out your ideal hen-do agenda.

Here, in order of our highly experienced customer service staff’s preferences, is our Discotech Top 10 list of best and most entertaining bachelorette party activities that your classy group of ladies would do well to line up during your wild weekend in Phoenix / Scottsdale:

1) Take Your Horse to the Old Town Road – Nightclubs

  • Venue (Location): Varies by price and music type (click here for recommendations)
  • Cost Per Person: Free (certain guest lists); $10-100 (discounted guest lists & presale tickets); $200 and up (VIP tables)
  • Time Length of Activity: 4-5 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 9:30PM-11:00PM (avoid long lines and waits)

Seems predictable, but sorry not sorry ladies: the activity of nightclubbing HAS to be #1 and #1A on any Phoenix / Scottsdale bachelor party list. Why, you say? The Old Town entertainment district in Scottsdale is a legendary American party epicenter that epitomizes Wild West debauchery; with the exceptions of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami you just can’t really get such high-quality versions of this revelry anywhere else in America. And on top of that, Phoenix / Scottsdale nightlife has got three YUUUUGE advantages over those other cities:

  1. Nearly all the best clubs in the Phoenix / Scottsdale are in walking distance from each other, so bar or club crawling – either planned or impromptu – is easy to pull off.
  2. Clubbing here is 5x-10x cheaper due to no covers, lower drink prices, and VIP lower table prices.
  3. Places open earlier – some open during the day and stay open until 2am – and get packed earlier, so your dollars and the bachelorette’s fun will both stretch longer into the night.

2) Relax, Don’t Do It – Day Spa / Massage / Salon

Camelback Spa, Scottsdale AZ
  • Venue (Location): Varies by price and services offered
  • Cost Per Person: $50 and up
  • Time To Set Aside: 2-4 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 9:00AM-1:00PM (right when you wake up, to combat hangovers)

Every bachelorette party will need some downtime to rest and recover from the festivities of the night before… or the night to come. Spas, massages, and salons are the go-to group daytime activity if your the bachelorette is craving a relaxing atmosphere and a serene respite from all the chaos of the past months’ wedding planning. Most of the major resorts on the Strip offer luxurious spa packages for you and your ladies to wind down, so it’s merely a matter of finding the one that fits your style and price point. For example: The Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa offers unique treatments influenced by ancient Chinese medicine; Jurlique Spa at the Kimpton FireSky Resort specializes in hypo-allergenic, pH balanced, and environmentally friendly desert-inspired treatments; Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch is known for its “science of time” therapy offerings designed to sync with the body’s internal clock. So throw on your comfiest robe, grab a glass of champagne, clear your mind of clutter, assume your favorite position of relaxation, and let your chosen spa take care of the rest. The well-deserved pampering will leave your crew of betches fully refreshed and ready to tackle on another hot desert night in the Wild West.

3) Get Wet! – Pool Parties

pool party at Maya Dayclub in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Varies by price and music type (click here for recommendations)
  • Cost Per Person: Free (certain guest lists); $5-100 (discounted guest lists & presale tickets); $200 and up (VIP loungers, daybeds, & cabanas)
  • Time Length of Activity: 4-5 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 11:30AM-1:30PM (avoid long lines and waits)

Pool parties are a legendary daytime activity that epitomizes the sumptuously debaucherous desert oasis feel of Scottsdale, and the ones here are arguably second-best only to those of Las Vegas. At least one of these day parties on your hen do weekend agenda is a must; even for girls in the group who don’t like nightclubs, the eye candy, sunshine, cool plunges to beat the heat (and did we mention eye candy?) make it worth it. For any bachelorette party larger than four 4-5 ladies, it’s a no-brainer to book your own cabana or daybed with bottle service in order to maximize the fun; for a smaller stag-do or one that wants variety, we suggest purchasing presale tickets. Find one of the hottest events going on that weekend using our Discotech app, and go see one of your favorite DJs or performing artists. For a Saturday day party, Maya Dayclub and Wet Deck are the best party scenes especially if money ain’t a thang: between the killer music lineups, badass surroundings, and (did we mention) eye candy, these two venues are head-and-shoulders above the rest if your bride-to-be is into nothing but the best.

4) Vino Before Vows – Old Town Wine Tour

Scottsdale Wine Tour, Arizona
  • Venue (Location): Arizona Food Tours (Old Town Scottsdale)
  • Cost Per Person: $69
  • Time To Set Aside: 2-3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 12:00PM-4:00PM (avoid outdoor midday heat; food included)

Wine is a gift from the gods that will get the bride-to-be through many a rough patch of her upcoming mostly blissful marriage. To celebrate this magical gift, Arizona Food Tours (AFT) offers upscale wine tours on a private reservation basis. Arizona is home to over 100 wineries, and grapes are being grown in 9 of the 15 counties across the state; greater Phoenix is Arizona’s geographical and commercial center, so its best wines are showcased and readily available in its restaurants and via unique experiences like AFT. You’ll spend your afternoon visiting four of Arizona’s favorite wineries and tasting rooms, with wine and food samples and classy ambiances to be enjoyed at each stop. Custom wine tours are designed specifically for your party based on schedule availability and wine preferences (i.e. red or white, sweet or dry). You can expect to be served a variety of signature menu items unique to each winery destination, and they don’t skimp on the food portions so no need to fill up on eats beforehand. Browse, sip, and purchase a few bottles to take home on the plane – you can put them to good use at the wedding reception / afterparty.

5) Men at Work – Male Revue Show

Chippendale's Male Revue show, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Venue (Location): Hunk-O-Mania @ Paris of Scottsdale (Old Town Scottsdale)
  • Cost Per Person: $20 and up
  • Time Length of Activity: 2-3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 7:00PM-10:00PM (show start times for most revues are in evenings)

They call it The Wild West for a reason, so it’s no cause for shame at all if the bachelorette party wants to include a more magical ride on the naughty side. Male revue shows are the quintessential way to get the pulses racing, and Scottsdale is home to Hunk-O-Mania, one of the best male revue shows in the world. Yes you’ll get your fill of good-looking Adonises of all races with chiseled physiques and washboard abs, but along with that you’ll also get expertly choreographed high-energy dance routines that ooze charisma, athleticism, swagger, and sex appeal. For many of the shows, you’ll also be offered the opportunity to snap photos with the hunks of your choice as well as treat the bride-to-be to an up-close-and-personal lap dance. And along with such multi-sensory delights, a bit of light internet research beforehand – or planning advice from your friends here at Discotech – can yield plenty of “bang for your buck” in the form of discounts and bundling packages that include limo rides, fancy dinners, and cocktails as value-added side dishes to your lip-smacking main course.

6) Get Crafty – Adult Arts & Crafts

  • Location: Pinsipiration Phoenix (Desert View / North Scottsdale)
  • Cost Per Person: $30 and up
  • Time To Set Aside: 2-3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 1:30-5:30PM (good after-lunch activity to avoid the late afternoon desert heat)

For the true hands-on experience, round up the ladies, roll up the sleeve, and prepare to get down and dirty… in the most colorful way possible. At Pinspiration, you’ll engage in a variety of individual or team crafts, from painted wine glasses to string art. A full catalog of home decor ideas offers endless possibilities, and you can put a wedding theme spin on any of them to create talked-about reception centerpieces or wedding guest take-home gifts. If you’re looking to release more energy, you can book an appointment in the Splatter Room, where guests suit-up in full-body protective paint suits, goggles, and hair nets to brush, dab, and outright splatter colorful paint onto canvas to create modern art masterpieces. Whichever craft route you select, you’ll not only walk away with unforgettable memories but also personal mementos and keepsakes to commemorate the bachelorette party. Even better: Pinspiration carries a Drinks and Bites menu that offers a variety of alcoholic options to get you and your girls’ creative juices flowing. With both traditional wine and champagne options on the menu – as well as unique selections such as a Cupcake-Prosecco and a “Red Velvet” red wine – you can use this afternoon as a chance to let your minds… and mouths…. run free. It’s much cheaper than your group therapy sessions, and MUCH more fun and productive to boot.

7) Grab Life By the Pole – Pole Dancing Classes

  • Venue (Location): Prowess Pole Fitness (Phoenix)
  • Cost Per Person: $20 and up
  • Time To Set Aside: 2 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 4:30PM (required start time for class)

Perhaps the last thing you want to do is go to school while on your bachelorette getaway… unless it’s a fun group class that doubles as an ideal female bonding activity. With classes taught by international championship pole dancer Lindsay Green and her professional dancer and gymnast friends, Prowess Pole Fitness is conveniently located in the center of metro Phoenix and covers all the basic aspects, movements, and techniques for executing lap dances and stripper pole sequences. If you’re feeling more daring, several advanced classes combine the art of pole fitness with Cirque du Soleil-style aerial workouts using suspended hoops. The 60-minute and 90-minute classes are chock-full of expert tips on how to soar, tease, and titillate like Scottsdale’s most seasoned ladies of the night, and the unforgettable experience culminates with a high-energy choreographed routine for the bride-to-be to show off to her fiancee… and for you to show off to friends and strangers at future house parties.

8) This is How We Roll – Party Bus

  • Venue (Location): Valley Hop Bus Co. (Phoenix / Scottsdale)
  • Cost Per Person: $40 and up
  • Time To Set Aside: 3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 6:00PM-11:00PM (prime pregame time before hitting the clubs)

Sticking with school theme from the previous list item, you and the bride tribe should consider how you want to get from class to class and then to your after-school extracurricular activities. If you have a packed bachelorette party agenda and a fairly large group, you should forgo the hassle of calling separate ride shares and – more importantly – arrive places and step out in style as the center of attention, via a tricked-out party bus provided by Valley Hop Bus Co. Their refurbished retro school buses are decked out with LED lights, a dance pole, party props, bluetooth sound system, and a cooler for your snacks and hard seltzers. If you’re not quite sure where to go, the Valley Hop driver can offer advice to help customize your tour to ensure you hit all the hot spots in Phoenix and Scottsdale. And of course, the Discotech help line are party experts who can do the same (we recommend starting on Mill Avenue in Tempe for dinner and a few outdoor bars, then rolling over to Old Town Scottsdale to wrap up the night). So buckle up and hold on ladies: the next stop is Party Town and your inhibitions are in the rear view mirror.

9) Ride ‘Em Cowgirl – Horseback Riding

  • Venue (Location): Arizona Horses @ Ponderosa Stables (South Phoenix)
  • Cost Per Person: $40 and up
  • Time To Set Aside: 1-3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 3:00PM-7:00PM (cooler temperatures, plus desert dusk skies are more colorful)

Is your bachelorette a farmer’s daughter or a good ol’ country girl? Deep in the heart of Tex… – ahem, Arizona – is the perfect activity for the country-loving bachelorette parties. Nestled in the foothills of South Mountain Park, the largest city park in the world, Ponderosa Livery Stable offers over 50 miles of trails criss-crossing through 18,000 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert. Head over from downtown Phoenix, saddle up, squeeze into those stirrups, pull on the rope, and lean back for the most breathtaking horseback riding experience of your life. The desert sky is brilliant blue as your guide trots you through the arroyos and washes toward the summit of South Mountain, ascending in elevation while surrounded by beautiful desert flowers and towering Saguaro cactus. You’ll see plenty of desert rabbits and quail darting along the trails and over the intricate rock formations, and you’ll breathe wonderfully fresh air as you take in the spectacular scenery of the Sonoran Desert. Best of all, you’ll have a wonderful horseback tale to tell those barrel-chested plaid-shirted cowboys looking to line dance at Whiskey Row later that night… especially if you’ve already had a few whiskey shots to work up that liquid cowgirl courage.

10) Get Lost, Take A Hike – Outdoor Hiking

Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Camelback Mountain (Phoenix)
  • Cost Per Person: Free to enter (free / paid parking near trail entrances)
  • Time To Set Aside: 4 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 4:00PM-8:00PM (avoid brutal midday heat, plus sunset skies are more colorful)

Got some gym rats and health nuts in the hen do demanding to break a healthy sweat at some point in the weekend? Located just twenty minutes from Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain – yes, it is indeed shaped like two humps or two lovely lady lumps, whichever you prefer – is worth the short commute and offers a variety of challenging hiking trails, and world-class climbing. We know you’re all about the picturesque views though, and Camelback is the perfect half-day trip for nature/photography lovers and Instagram influencers alike. If you’re lucky, you might even see some wild rabbits and other critters while you’re out on those trails getting your exercise on and sweating out the night before… or preemptively burning calories for the night to come. Oh, you meant a different kind of beautiful views? Camelback has those too: it’s a not-so-secret outdoor workout hotspot for the many professional athletes who train in the Phoenix area, as well as those fit minor-league baseball players and ASU and U of Arizona guys who tend bars, serve cocktails, or otherwise drive the local nightlife economy on the basis of their boyish good looks.


In conclusion: Despite being more cost effective for a bachelorette party than Las Vegas or Miami, Phoenix / Scottsdale is nevertheless a place where things can escalate quickly in terms of bachelorette party expenses.  That being said, it’s still a magical city where tons of fun can be had at great value for your bride tribe’s budget big or small… if you know the lay of the land. Your friends and nightlife guides here at Discotech are an essential part of that equation – we help you browse and book free guest lists and cheap presale tickets or VIP bottle service for the hottest nightclubs and pool parties in Phoenix / Scottsdale. What are you waiting for? Download our app now – featured on BBC Travel and highly reviewed on Yelp! – in the App Store or Google Play.

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MLB Spring training lawn seats @ Scottsdale

Top 10 Best Bachelor Party Activities In Phoenix / Scottsdale [Updated 2023]

Headed to Phoenix / Scottsdale for a bachelor party soon? On top of dinners and nightclubs, you’ll need to plan afternoon and early-evening group activities for the bachelor and his group that are fun and memorable, while still giving you the most value for your money spent.

The Arizona that most out-of-town visitors know is the one of extreme summer temperature, expansive scrublands, colorful rock formations, and an abundance of outdoor activities. It’s also known as a warm-weather haven for snowbirds, i.e. seasonal residents and visitors who during the winter escape the colder climates of their hometowns for the Desert Southwest’s supremely pleasant October-to-March calendar stretch. In fact, many Arizonians themselves are transplants to the state who once upon a time visited from parts of the U.S. further north – or their parents / grandparents / great-grandparents did – and decided they loved it here so much that they didn’t want to leave.

The fabulous weather – and in the few months when it’s not fabulous, they’ve got air-conditioners and heaters! – combined with the relatively low cost of living has drawn 7.3 million residents to Arizona, 4.8 million of which live in the metro area of Phoenix which is the state’s capitol and largest city. A modern and bustling mid-size American metropolis, Phoenix – along with Scottsdale, its ritzy neighborhood that rivals LA’s Beverly Hills and Miami’s Brickell – draws year-round tourist traffic due to its plethora of culinary delights and entertainment options of the indoor and outdoor variety. Along with drawing the snowbirds flying south for the winter, the warm weather long ago cemented Phoenix / Scottsdale as a perennial destination for college and university Spring Break trips; more recently it has evolved into a popular destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties, many of whom are returning to the desert after initially experiencing its charms and wild party scenes as college students.

Here, in order of our highly experienced customer service staff’s preferences, is our Discotech Top 10 list of best and most entertaining bachelor party activities that your classy group of gents would do well to line up during your wild weekend in Phoenix / Scottsdale.

 

1) Take Your Horse to the Old Town Road – Nightclubs

  • Venue (Location): Varies by price and music type (click here for recommendations)
  • Cost Per Person: Free (certain guest lists); $10-100 (discounted guest lists & presale tickets); $200 and up (VIP tables)
  • Time Length of Activity: 4-5 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 9:30PM-11:00PM (avoid long lines and waits)

Seems predictable, but sorry not sorry gents: the activity of nightclubbing HAS to be #1 and #1A on any Phoenix / Scottsdale bachelor party list. Why, you say? The Old Town entertainment district in Scottsdale is a legendary American party epicenter that epitomizes Wild West debauchery; with the exceptions of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami you just can’t really get such high-quality versions of this revelry anywhere else in America. And on top of that, Phoenix / Scottsdale nightlife has got three YUUUUGE advantages over those other cities:

  1. Nearly all the best clubs in the Phoenix / Scottsdale are in walking distance from each other, so bar or club crawling – either planned or impromptu – is easy to pull off.
  2. Clubbing here is 5x-10x cheaper due to no covers, lower drink prices, and VIP lower table prices.
  3. Places open earlier – some open during the day and stay open until 2am – and get packed earlier, so your dollars and the bachelor’s fun will both stretch longer into the night.

 

2) Play Ball! – Professional Baseball Games

girls at MLB Spring Training, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Cactus League Stadiums (Feb / March / October); Chase Field (April thru September)
  • Cost Per Person: $15 and up
  • Time Length of Activity: 3-4 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 1 hour before scheduled game time (so you can pregame tailgate plus be in your seat for the National Anthem)

You haven’t lived until you’ve sprawled out under the Arizona sun with a cold brewski in hand at an afternoon or early evening baseball game. For five weeks every spring, Phoenix / Scottsdale hosts Major League Baseball Spring Training, where sun-drenched fans get to watch professional superstar athletes up-close-and-personal as they tune up for the start of their regular season in April. If you can line up your bachelor party during this time, it’s the most happening time of the year in Arizona. You get to rub the beautiful weather and one of the best day-drinking scenes in America in the world’s chapped winter faces, with bonus points if you snap photos and post them to social media so your friends freezing at home under 2 feet of snow can hate you cuz they ain’t you. If you can’t come in February or March, you’ll miss Spring Training but you can still catch MLB action at Chase Field, the downtown Phoenix home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a bachelor party tourist, a die-hard baseball aficionado or someone who doesn’t know an RBI from an ERA, baseball is a deep source of pride for Arizona and a quintessential part of the true local experience. 

 

3) Get Wet! – Pool Parties

pool party at Maya Dayclub in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Varies by price and music type (click here for recommendations)
  • Cost Per Person: Free (certain guest lists); $5-100 (discounted guest lists & presale tickets); $200 and up (VIP loungers, daybeds, & cabanas)
  • Time Length of Activity: 4-5 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 11:30AM-1:30PM (avoid long lines and waits)

Pool parties are a legendary daytime activity that epitomizes the sumptuously debaucherous desert oasis feel of Scottsdale, and the ones here are arguably second-best only to those of Las Vegas. At least one of these day parties on your bachelor weekend agenda is a must; even for guys who don’t like nightclubs, the eye candy, sunshine, cool plunges to beat the heat (and did we mention eye candy?) make it worth it. For any bachelor party larger than four 4-5 gents, it’s a no-brainer to book a cabana or daybed with bottle service in order to maximize the fun; for a smaller stag-do or one that wants variety, we suggest purchasing presale tickets. Find one of the hottest events going on that weekend using our Discotech app, and go see one of your favorite DJs or performing artists. For a Saturday day party, Maya Dayclub and Wet Deck are the best party scenes especially if money ain’t a thang: between the killer music lineups, badass surroundings, and (did we mention) eye candy, these two venues are head-and-shoulders above the rest if your bachelor is into nothing but the best.

 

4) Get to the CHOPPAAHH!!! – Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

Helicopter tour of Grand Canyon
  • Venue (Location): Southwest Tours
  • Cost Per Person: $165
  • Time To Set Aside: 13 hours (leaves in morning, returns at ~8:00PM)
  • Best Time of Day to Go: leaving at sunrise is your only option

OK, so you and the bachelor know every word from every Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie and apply quotes from them to everything from coffee runs to yard work. Now is your chance to overuse your favorite quote, grab your aviator shades, and take to the blue skies for the Grandest (pun intended) aerial adventure possible. Your birds-eye tour of the Grand Canyon departs from the Deer Valley airport in Northern Phoenix then passes over the Red Rock formations of Sedona, the Painted Desert, and the Navajo Indian Reservation before touching down at the south rim of the Grand Canyon 7,000 ft above sea level. A professional tour guide then takes you to the best scenic overlooks inside the Grand Canyon National Park while educating you on facts about the geology, flora, fauna, and history of one of the largest, most well-known, and most colorful landmark treasures in all of America. (We mean the Canyon, not The Terminator / Kindergarten Cop.)

 

5) Drive for Show, Putt for Dough – Golf / TopGolf

Topgolf at sunset, Phoenix, AZ
  • Venue (Location): TopGolf (Phoenix – Talking Stick Resort)
  • Cost Per Person: $30.00 and up per hour (bay rental; does not include club rental or buckets of balls)
  • Time To Set Aside: 3-4 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 5:00PM-9:00PM (twilight skies offer majestic backdrop for watching balls take flight)

The aforementioned incredible weather throughout most of the year makes Phoenix / Scottsdale a prime destination for grabbing the sticks and hitting the links. If the bachelor in your group fancies himself more “Tiger Woods” than “Tiger King” then there are plenty of wonderful golf courses around town with different levels of challenge and volume/formality to whet his appetite for gripping and ripping. Whether or not your crew hits the actual links in the daytime, you’ll want to find your way to TopGolf in the late afternoon. Now operating in 50 US cities, TopGolf is interactive video game golf come to life: a high-tech driving range facing a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets of varying distances in the ground. Players hit golf balls into the wild blue yonder with the goal of landing them at the center of these targets, which are marked by flags to resemble golf greens. The balls contain computer microchips that track each shot’s distance and accuracy, and players score points for proximity which are displayed on a high-definition interactive video touchscreen in the comfort of their air-conditioned luxury bay. All the while, food and beverages are served to golfers tableside (or is it teeside?) by peppy, buxom waitresses. And if some in the big bachelor group want to wander, the facility has a full-service restaurant and three bars, pool tables, shuffleboard, Xbox games, cornhole and more.

 

6) Set ‘Em Up, Knock ‘Em Down – Bowling

Skylanes bowling - Scottsdale, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Skylanes (Old Town Scottsdale)
  • Cost Per Person: $10 ($60.00 per lane per hour, up to 6 guests per lane; shoe rental included)
  • Time To Set Aside: 1-2 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 4:00PM-9:00PM (Happy Hour from 5-6pm, plus young / hip / lively crowd starts here before heading to the Old Town nightclubs)

Located in walking distance from the Old Town Scottsdale club circuit, Skylanes is an ultra-hip upscale bowling alley with a kitchen serving bar food classics. Skylanes successfully transplanted the nostalgic 50s/60s retro swagger into a modern venue – with swanky chesterfield sofas, boutique decor, accommodating wait staff, full-bodied craft beers and cocktails. That being said, Skylanes is anything but your grandfather’s bowling alley: the scene caters to Scottsdale’s younger 21-and-over crowd, pampering each guest with personalized lane service in an exquisite and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for pregaming before hitting the dance clubs. It also offers guests unique VIP lounges and bottle service, giving the venue the feel of a swanky singles lounge and putting a unique spin (pun intended) on bowling as you’ve come to know it.

 

7) Get Lost, Take A Hike – Outdoor Hiking

Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Camelback Mountain (Phoenix)
  • Cost Per Person: Free to enter (free / paid parking near trail entrances)
  • Time To Set Aside: 4 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 4:00PM-8:00PM (avoid brutal midday heat, plus sunset skies are more colorful)

Got some gym rats and health nuts in the bachelor party demanding to break a healthy sweat at some point in the weekend? Located just twenty minutes from Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain – yes, it is indeed shaped like two humps or two lovely lady lumps, whichever you prefer – is worth the short commute and offers a variety of challenging hiking trails, and world-class climbing. We know you’re all about the picturesque views though, and Camelback is the perfect half-day trip for nature/photography lovers and Instagram influencers alike. If you’re lucky, you might even see some wild rabbits and other critters while you’re out on those trails getting your exercise on and sweating out the night before… or preemptively burning calories for the night to come. Oh, you meant a different kind of beautiful views? Camelback has those too: it’s a not-so-secret outdoor workout hotspot for the impossibly fit ASU and U of Arizona co-eds and local women who tend bars, serve cocktails, or otherwise drive the Phoenix nightlife economy on the basis of their stunning good looks.

 

8) Hold ‘Em or Fold ‘Em – Poker Lessons

Talking Stick Casino Poker Room, Phoenix, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Poker Room @ Talking Stick Resort & Casino
  • Cost Per Person: ~$10/hour to tip dealer, plus $100-200 poker chips buy-in
  • Time To Set Aside: 2-3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 2:00PM-6:00PM (less crowded plus good post-lunch activity)

For a bachelor party group that enjoys partaking in games of chance – or just doesn’t want to venture outdoors into the searing midday desert heat – a group game of poker could be what the doctor ordered. It’s common Arizonian locals knowledge that Talking Stick Casino is one of the best Native American casinos in America and has arguably the best poker room in the state. At over 5,000 square feet and featuring 47 high-quality tables and 16 pristine flat-screen TVs for live sports viewing, the Talking Stick poker room has ample space to cordon off a private table plus card dealer for the bachelor and his rounders. Drinks and food may be ordered while playing cards, and for a modest gratuity you can enlist a staff member – or one of the poker pros that hang out here – to teach the novices in your group the basics of classic game like Texas Hold ‘Em or an exotic format like Pot-Limit Omaha. Added bonus: when the cards run dry for any of the fish in your group, you’re just a few steps away from a much needed release from the cards: a cool dip in Talking Stick’s upscale and upbeat Release Pool.

 

9) Ride ‘Em Cowboy – Rodeo / Bull Riding

  • Venue (Location): Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse (Cave Creek, AZ – 45-minutes north of Scottsdale)
  • Cost Per Person: Free to enter (Dinner / drinks optional)
  • Time To Set Aside: 3 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 6:00PM-10:00PM on Fridays (dinner plus live bull-riding shows)

Is your bachelor a good ol’ country boy? Deep in the heart of Tex… – ahem, Arizona – is a rodeo-themed gem of a drinking post that draws country lovers from all over the Four Corners region. A renowned steakhouse and a cowpoke watering hole voted “Best Country Bar in Phoenix” by the Phoenix New Times in 2019, Buffalo Chip is a sprawling open-air backyard barbecue scene featuring a DJ booth blasting country favorites and big screen TVs lining multiple bars. However, its crown jewel – or is it its shiny, oversized belt buckle? – is its live bullriding pen, which on Fridays showcases rodeo activities and bull rides by local cowboys and ranch hands… and even ballsy tourists looking for the ultimate 8-second (or less) thrill. Get on up, squeeze tight, pull the bull rope, and lean back for the greatest ride of your life… getting bucked will never feel so good, especially if you’ve already had a few shots at the bar to work up that liquid cowboy courage. Giddy up!

 

10) Kick Up Desert Dust – Dune Buggies

  • Venue: Arizona Outdoor Fun (greater Phoenix)
  • Cost Per Person: $75
  • Time To Set Aside: 4-5 hours
  • Best Time of Day to Go: 9:00AM-12:00PM (to ensure you return early enough to rest, shower, and grab a bite before going out)

If the bachelor party is looking for less chill and more thrill, then there are a handful of daytime activities that require participants to sign a Death or Dismemberment waiver. Dune buggies and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are one of these unforgettable heart-pounding experiences: you careen through the Sonoran Desert in one-person or two-person dune buggies, holding onto your camera phone with one hand and holding on for dear life with the other. You can do a leisurely tour through the desert, or true adrenaline junkies can opt for a bumpier, twistier, more adrenaline-filled course – including a gun-firing session at. a desert shooting range – to get your blood flowing, and sweating out the toxins from last night. Because the answer to “But did you die?” in reference to any bachelor party trip should always be “Almost!”

 

Bonus Activity: Strip Clubs

Skin Cabaret, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Venue (Location): Varies
  • Cost Per Person: $20 cover charge (lap dance / champagne room prices vary)
  • Time To Set Aside: Umm… zero hours. None of you were ever here, right?
  • Best Time of Day to Go: Anytime

For 99% of bachelor parties, a late-night strip club trip is a standard item on the agenda. Scottsdale is one of the better cities in America for gentlemen’s clubs, not only for variety of young “talent” but for low costs of drinks and dances. When it comes to quality of women, Skin Cabaret is the #1 choice as much in daytime as it is at night; it’s also close to Old Town Scottsdale so the best choice after you’ve struck out at the nightclubs. If you are willing to hoof it further, route the herd to Bourbon Street near Phoenix Airport for a classier, roomier, more upscale experience that’s the tried-and-true way to put the cherry on top of your epic Scottsdale bachelor party (and might be the last time the bachelor can get away with going to an establishment of this nature).

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In conclusion: Phoenix / Scottsdale is definitely a bachelor party destination where a lot of good times can be had by a group of lads for not too much money spent. It is a magical desert oasis where both indoor and outdoor activities can spice up any bachelor party agenda… if you know the lay of the land. Your friends and nightlife guides here at Discotech are an essential part of that equation – we help you browse and book free guest lists and cheap presale tickets or VIP bottle service for the hottest nightclubs and pool parties in Arizona. What are you waiting for? Download our app now – featured on BBC Travel and highly reviewed on Yelp! – in the App Store or Google Play.

Phoenix Scottsdale Nightclubs and Bars Currently Reopen After Coronavirus

Many nightclubs and bars have reopened as of Memorial Day Weekend, 2020. Social distancing is required and nightclubs and bars are required to enforce reduced capacity.

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Phoenix / Scottsdale Nightclubs Currently Open

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One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, MORE! Scottsdale Bar Crawl de Mayo is back for another year, giving Scottsdale the opportunity to blissfully throw back a few drinks with friends, and even make new ones on the way! Get out to the best bars in Old Town to celebrate!

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WHERE: Old Town’s Best Bars including: El Hefe, Goodwood Tavern, Old Town Gringos, Riot House, and Wasted Grain (subject to change)

WHY: Friends, beers, drinks, fun, etc. etc…..also, why not?!

WRISTBANDS: You MUST wear your wristband during the crawl!

Must be 21+ with valid ID.

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