Scottsdale is renowned as one of the world's best golf destinations, and it's easy to see why. With its luxury resorts, 330 days of sunshine a year, and top-notch courses like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North and Grayhawk, it's no wonder why golfers flock to the city. But Scottsdale is more than just a golf destination; it's also a place of natural beauty. The Sonoran Desert provides a stunning backdrop for the city, with its hillsides teeming with Saguaro cacti and picturesque foothills.
The city offers nearly 100 miles of walking, horseback riding and biking trails, including popular spots like Pinnacle Peak Park, Camelback Mountain and the expansive McDowell Sonoran Preserve. With 20,000 acres of pristine wilderness, it's the perfect place for outdoor adventurers. Scottsdale is also home to the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center, one of the premier performing arts salons in the western United States. The center hosts more than 1,000 performances each year, both indoor and outdoor, as well as festivals and learning programs.
Its educational and outreach programs involve more than 20,000 adults and children each year. The city also has an interesting gift shop selling unusual items on site, as well as several restaurants offering outdoor dining in the immediate vicinity. Plus, there's the modern art museum located nearby. All in all, a visit to Scottsdale would provide an interesting time for everyone.
Scottsdale is famous for its beautiful resorts, spas, expensive restaurants, shops, art galleries, golf courses, nightclubs and country clubs. It's also home to some of Arizona's best luxury resorts clustered around picturesque Camelback Mountain. Notable regional hubs include Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter in North Scottsdale, and Scottsdale Fashion Square in downtown Scottsdale – a major destination for high-end retailers. The downtown trolley runs through downtown Scottsdale, while the neighborhood trolley runs from downtown Scottsdale to the neighborhoods of South Scottsdale. It connects to the city of Tempe's own free public circulator – Tempe Orbit on Roosevelt and Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale is also home to three distinct art districts: The largest is the Scottsdale Main Street Arts District which is home to the largest and most diverse collection of styles and genres; the more contemporary Marshall Way Arts District; and the more touristy Western-themed Old Town District with the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. In 1999, the school opened a second campus at Scottsdale Airpark allowing it to serve the business community north of Scottsdale.
The city also hosts an annual month-long event – The Scottsdale Jaycees Parada del Sol – which has been held in Scottsdale since 1954. Located on the corner of Scottsdale and Indian Bend Roads is Papago Park which was once home to a German prisoner of war camp. Today it houses a unique model railway building that spans 10,000 square feet and includes four model railway clubs and a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive. All these features make Scottsdale an incredibly unique destination that offers something for everyone. From its luxury resorts to its stunning desert landscape; from its championship golf courses to its vibrant art scene; from its high-end shopping malls to its outdoor adventures – there's something for everyone in this beautiful city.
