Nestled within nine walkable neighborhoods you’ll find a unique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs, as well as contemporary public art installations, world-class museums and historic sites from the late 1880s. It’s this effortless blend of urban chic and Old West charm that gives our city’s downtown its one-of- a-kind flair and makes it a can’t-miss stop on any Scottsdale itinerary!
With more than 200 golf courses in the Scottsdale area, a portfolio of luxury resorts and year-round sunny skies, it’s no wonder Scottsdale is known as The World’s Finest Golf Destination. Check out, https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/golf/, for their picks for Scottsdale’s best golf courses, as well as insider tips from local golf experts below. Then book your tee time and experience the round of a lifetime!
We may be partial, but we think Scottsdale’s great outdoors is greater than most! Our sunny skies and lush Sonoran Desert create the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities and adventures like hiking, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, off-road tours, river rafting and more. And thanks to our professional guides and outfitters, there’s no experience required to enjoy the best outdoor activities in Scottsdale!
The Scottsdale arts scene vibrates with a creative energy all its own. Experience art-driven events like the free weekly ArtWalk, Canal Convergence and Scottsdale Contemporary Month. Catch Broadway shows at our performing arts theaters. Take a walking tour of public art installations in Old Town. However you’d like to indulge your creative muse, you can do it in Scottsdale!
When you’re ready for a little pampering (or a lot), Scottsdale’s 50+ luxury resort and day spas are among the best you’ll find anywhere. These blissful dens of Zen will soothe you from head to toe with treatments and wellness therapies inspired by Sonoran Desert Botanicals, ancient Native American healing techniques and curative traditions from around the world. It’s the perfect recipe for relaxation!
Scottsdale boasts the best shopping in Arizona with more than 2,500 luxury retailers, one-off boutiques, and upscale malls. Old Town Scottsdale is home to dozens of gift shops, Native American jewelry stores and Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest shopping destination. And in north Scottsdale, Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons delight shoppers with high-end stores in sunny outdoor settings.