The Mesa Southwest Museum has a strong emphasis on education for the youth of today, specifically students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Online resource guides are offered for teachers planning to take their class on a museum field trip, focusing on key topics such as Hohokam and crocodiles.

Grilled food has become more popular as people start to look after their health, and Scottsdale offers a range of luxury restaurants with grilled menus. You can enjoy rotisserie food at the Roaring Fork, the tastiest seafood at the Wildfish Seafood Grille or steak and more at Eddie V's.