Monopoly is coming to Scottsdale, and you're invited to help determine which local landmarks will be on the board.
Top Trumps USA is making a Monopoly Scottsdale version of the popular board game, set to appear in January 2023. The new game will replace Boardwalk, Park Place and the other classic Atlantic City locations with Scottsdale businesses, nonprofits and points of interest.
Previous custom Monopoly games include Greenwich, Connecticut; San Antonio; Manhattan Beach and Palm Springs, California; Brooklyn, New York; Cambridge and Worcester, Massachusetts; and Texas Hill Country.
“Scottsdale has an incredibly unique identity as ‘The West’s Most Western Town,’” Katie Hubbard, a representative of Top Trumps USA, said in a press release. “From bustling nightlife to legendary art galleries and everything in between, we are excited to create an accurate portrayal of what the Valley and visitors love about Scottsdale.”
Top Trumps USA, which makes card and board games, is looking for public input about what should be featured on Scottsdale Monopoly. Public submissions and business inquiries can be sent to scottsdale@toptrumps.com.
In the meantime, here are 10 famous Scottsdale landmarks that we think deserve a spot on the board.
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Sugar Bowl, a vintage ice cream parlor with charming details — heart-shaped chairs, pink booths and bubble-gum pink walls — sits in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. It's one of the oldest restaurants in the Valley, dating to 1958. This restaurant will delight both Monopoly fans and ice cream aficionados.
Details: 4005 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-946-0051, https://sugarbowlscottsdale.com.
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Those who love elegant architecture will be fans of adding Taliesin West to Scottsdale Monopoly. The structure — built in 1937 — was the influential architect’s winter home until his death in 1959. And, with the property overlooking the metro area, it might be one of the best places to see an Arizona sunset and city lights.
Details: 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-860-2700, https://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west.
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Smack in the middle of historic Old Town, Scottsdale Stadium is the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Fans love the ballpark for its vintage charm, complete with turn-of-the-century-style lamps, framed antique baseball gloves and sidewalk bricks in the shape of home plate. Easy access to bars and restaurants is a plus too.
Details: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. 480-990-7972, https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium.
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is a family favorite because it has multiple swimming pools, water slides and special events throughout the year, such as Christmas at the Princess, with an outdoor ice skating rink, holiday characters and millions of lights. Adults can unwind and be pampered at the spa, and four restaurants give diners lots of options.
Details: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive. 480-585-4848, https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com.
Why wouldn't you put the largest mall in Arizona on the Scottsdale Monopoly board? With about 2 million square feet of retail space and more than 240 specialty stores and restaurants, Scottsdale Fashion Square is a shopper's dream. Coach, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Rolex stores are among the highlights, while restaurants like Nobu and Ocean 44 satisfy fine diners.
Details: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road. 480-941-2140, https://www.fashionsquare.com.
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The original Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture is in the Indiana Museum of Art, but Arizona has a replica at the Scottsdale Civic Center. The statue is iconic, to say the least, its image decorating everything from postage stamps to mugs to T-shirts since Indiana created it for a Christmas card in 1964.
Note: Due to renovations at the Scottsdale Civic Center, the sculpture is not currently on display. It will retake its original spot just north of the Scottsdale Civic Library when the work is done.
Details: Scottsdale Civic Center, 3806 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
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Just across the street from Scottsdale Fashion Square is Scottsdale Waterfront, a 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use space with restaurants, stores, office buildings and residential buildings along the Arizona Canal.
The Scottsdale Waterfront is home to the annual Canal Convergence event — the city's free outdoor water, art and light show.
Details: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road. https://scottsdalewaterfront.shopkimco.com.
This 3,000-square-foot entertainment emporium is the ideal location for a night out or a midday brunch. It's also a concert venue with a stage and DJ booth where national and local artists pack fans into the upscale, outdoor concert area.
Details: 7295 E Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. 480-970-0500, https://wastedgrain.com.
This historical landmark is a must-have for the Scottsdale Monopoly board. Known as the first Catholic parish and oldest standing church in Scottsdale, the Old Adobe Mission is a staple in Old Town. The church was fashioned from 14,000 adobe bricks in the early 1910s, and it's still being cared for and restored today.
Details: Old Adobe Mission, 3817 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale. 480-947-4331, https://www.oldadobemission.org.
Imagine an 11-mile lawn that's perfect for all of your outdoor adventures: walking, biking, running or just laying on a blanket on a nice day. That's Indian Bend Wash.
A convergence of parks, lakes, gardens and golf courses, the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt extends from Shea Boulevard in central Scottsdale for 11 miles south to Tempe Town Lake.
Arizona might be known for its desert landscapes but for these miles, visitors find themselves awash all things green — and for that, it's become a fan favorite.
Details: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/greenbelt.
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