I know you've been asked many times, where should I go, where should I stay, what should I avoid? Specifics should probably be done by pm.  Thanks!

I'm wondering similar things. I've heard Sedona is really nice and Scottsdale. Other than that I don't know Phoenix at all!

there are a lot of things to do here in the valley.

Climbing Camelback Mountain is fun and has great views of the valley

There is lots of good shopping,  Fashion Square in Scottsdale is a great place to spend some time and money

Taliesin Taliesen West is Frank Lloyd Wright's home and has tours.

Sedona is Beautiful and only an hour and forty five minutes away.

There are lots of great restaurants as well  

Good luck!

'm thinking you'd enjoy the current Chihuly exhibit at the Desert Botanical Gardens... The gardens themselves are worth the effort as you get a nice cross section of plant life from the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Mohave deserts. Add the Chihuly glass sculptures and you get a great outing.. best enjoyed in the early evening given the current weather patterns..

If this is your first trip to the Southwest, Sedona is recommended. A short walk at Red Rock Crossing and lots of fine dining opportunities as well as a lot of great art galleries. Add in the spiritualist atmosphere and it's an altogether great outing.

..and, of course, if this is your first trip to the Southwest, missing the opportunity to see the Grand Canyon would be close to criminal. maybe see if you can pick up some activity in Flagstaff to warrant spending an evening and pop up to the Canyon from there.

The Valley has Old Scottsdale to offer but other than that, it's a soulless expanse of asphalt and concrete with little history and less culture

I would not say it is "soulless" but there is not the same number of cultural activities as New York, but a quick drive up to Cave Creek to see some of the local crafts and have some coffee at one of the many coffee shops would be a good time.  Therevis also the Cosanti bell shop in PVP.  They are wonderful bells and sound great in a nice breeze.  The gardens are beautiful and are worth a visit though.

Musical instrument museum (kinda expensive but very cool)
Spring training
Hiking if that is your thing
Please don't hike the canyon unless very well prepared but a must see
Sedona
In N Out Burger

Considering the length of your stay:
Rent a car, drive up to Sedona, and spend a night up there if your appointment schedule allows it.
If not, get up early and make the drive.  About 90 minutes each way.  Along the way, you must stop at Cordes Junction and see Arcosanti, the futurist vision of Paolo Soleri.

Excellent suggestion for the Desert Botanical Garden and the Chihuly exhibit.  Try to go there late afternoon before sunset and stay for the exhibit lighting.  

Scottsdale area: Musical Instrument Museum. 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix. Many amazing exhibits from around the globe.  You may not be able to make it all the way through.

Cosanti Bell Studio: 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley.  The local sales location for Paolo Soleri's studio.

Hermosa Inn: 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley.  LON's is a lovely restaurant, and beautiful boutique hotel.  

Sanctuary Resort: 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley.  One of my favorite activities is a couples massage, dining on the patio, and fun in the sun beside the pool and spa.  My date said it was the best three hours of foreplay she's experienced.  

I've got some additional ideas, so let me know if you'd like to discuss further in detail.

 

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Take a look at my reply to Claire for some ideas.

The other 11 months i agree it's not too bad

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland is nearly $25.

Now finding a hotel during spring training is another story...

Sadly enough I feel like the Chihuly exhibit is not how it was years ago. They don't have as many of his pieces around the gardens as they did back in 2010 or so. Don't get me wrong...it's still lovely to see.  

I would suggest that if you go to the Chihuly exhibit go when the butterflies have arrived.

I knew of the glass sculptures here, I happen to love them.  Any spas, or exercise buddies? Male or female.  Yes I know it is hot!

It's not hot yet, lol.  Perfect running weather right now or whatever you like to do to get your heart racing.  .  

Enjoy your visit and please return soon.