Hi there!

I will be visiting Phoenix for the first time this coming week. Well, not the first time, but my first time hobbying. I am en route to Los Angeles for some personal business and thought a stop or two on the way would be nice. I'm getting the impression that Scottsdale is the place to stay. Anybody care to chime in if I am correct in this assumption. If I am not, what area is most convenient for the average hobbyist? Thanks in advance for the help and see ya'll soon!