McCormick-Stillman Park (pictured)

Scottsdale’s very own McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park was recently named best park and open space in the country by ELGLKnope. Not only is the park a historical hub but unique spot to experience an exclusive train ride. On Saturdays and Sundays, the Arboretum Train travels through McCormick-Stillman’s two acres of desert. After 10 minutes of breathtaking views unique to the Valley, guests can plunge into United States’ history in the Scottsdale Railroad Museum. The museum contains Arizona’s Merci car sent by France after WWII, the copper-hauling Engine No. 6 built in 1907, The Roald Amundsen Pullman Car used by every president from Herbert Hoover to Dwight Eisenhower and much more. Entrance to the nationally renowned park is free. Guests can board the Arboretum Train for $3 and enter the museum for $2.

Century Grand – Platform 18

Century Grand is a new local concept that transports its guests back in time to the roaring 20’s. Created by Barter & Shake Creative Hospitality, the experience is modeled after a train station one may have walked into during the Prohibition Era. Century Grand is complete with craft cocktails, unique spirits, one-of-a-kind wines, beer options and locally-sourced food served from a rolling cart. For a truly extraordinary experience, the staff is costumed as porters, ticket takers and conductors. Century Grand’s main bar, Platform 18, is modeled after the presidential Roald Amundsen Pullman Car, located at McCormick-Stillman Park. The 90-minute ride through a mountainous terrain includes award-winning cocktails ranging from mixes of Perrier-Jouët Champagne to Tennessee Whiskey. Both experiences bring historical fiction stories to life, awakening the fun that accompanied the twenties. Century Grand is located off Indian School Road and highly encourages reservations.