1203. Go to the Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale

 Every time we go to Old Town Scottsdale, I am like I want to go to the Sugar Bowl. Even Brenda Novak, one of the author's I follow, has spoken highly of this place. We usually hit the Old Town Scottsdale in the morning or early evening.. neither time we are hungry for ice cream. Jokingly I told the hubby we could have ice cream for lunch from the Sugar Bowl before going to the Giants game and he agreed.

Sugar Bowl is an ice cream shop in Old Town Scottsdale. It's been around since the '50s. It is open daily from 11-10 with the kitchen being open from 11-8. 

You walk in and it has the old school ice cream parlor feel to it. We sat at the counter. There are also several tables and booths scattered through the long building. The bathrooms are single stall bathrooms so you could be waiting for the restroom by someone's table. Luckily it was pretty empty when we were in there.

The ice cream menu is quite extensive everything from cones to shakes to sundaes and specialty creations. They also serve sandwiches and salads. It was ice cream for us. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted. I wasn't overly hungry but I wanted to try something unique. 

The hubby went with a butterscotch sundae. He got a cherry so I could have it. 

I went with a chocolate mint soda. It even came with extra seltzer on the side. The hubby was surprised I finished it all. It was amazing. Not quite as good as the one from J. Lauber's Ice Cream Parlor but that was lime not mint. I'm sucker for a good ice cream soda.

It was a good choice for lunch as it was light and refreshing. We just then needed beverages at the game. Saved us some money on food at the game. 

Sugar Bowl is a happening place the later in the day you go so it is best to go for an early lunch or mid-afternoon snack. The sandwiches looked good to. I'm sure we will be back on a future trip. 

1194. Go to the Fiesta Bowl Museum in Scottsdale

 I saw on one of the Facebook groups I'm in that someone went to the Fiesta Bowl Museum when they were in Arizona. I was like how did I not know about this place. This is something the hubby would enjoy and it was in Old Town Scottsdale. We always go to Old Town Scottsdale. I put it on the list of things to do this year.

The Fiesta Bowl Museum is located across the river in the more upscale side of Old Town Scottsdale. We usually spend our time in the older section of Old Town Scottsdale. The museum is open 8:30-5 Monday-Friday and closed on weekends. There is no admission to visit the museum. There is a few parking garage across the street. 

It is not a large museum but it is full of history. The Fiesta Bowl Museum tells you the history of the Fiesta Bowl, one of the elite New Year's Six College Football Bowl Games. My favorite exhibits were the yellow jacket exhibit and the how the Fiesta Bowl got started.

They also had replicas of many of the elite college trophies including the Heisman Trophy.

However, the actual Fiesta Bowl trophy is on display... under lock and key. It does come out for special occasions. It weighs over 200 pounds so it is not easy to move. The winner of the Fiesta Bowl gets a new trophy. The volunteer explained everything we wanted to know about the trophy to us. She was wonderful.

The offices of the Fiesta Bowl are actually located above the museum. 

The museum was very interesting. It is a hidden gem that you might miss if you are not looking for it. I am glad someone mentioned visiting it. We enjoyed our visit. Maybe now I have to see if any other bowl game has a museum to visit.