Things to Do in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale is the resort city of the Sonoran Desert — world-class golf, spa resorts, and a vibrant Old Town with over 100 galleries, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. It sits just east of Phoenix with Camelback Mountain as its backdrop.

Old Town Scottsdale — Walkable district with galleries, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, boutiques, and a Thursday night ArtWalk that opens gallery doors with wine and live music.

Camelback Mountain — Two trails to the 2,704-foot summit. Echo Canyon is the more popular (and harder). Both are steep, rocky scrambles. Bring water — even in winter. The 360-degree view of the Valley of the Sun from the top is extraordinary.

Golf — 200+ courses in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. TPC Scottsdale hosts the WM Phoenix Open (the rowdiest tournament in golf — the par-3 16th hole is a stadium). We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, and Grayhawk are other top-tier options.

Desert Botanical Garden — 140 acres of desert plants in Papago Park. The Chihuly glass art installations (when featured), seasonal flashlight tours, and the luminaria nights in December are special events.

Taliesin West — Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and architecture school. Tours of the desert masterwork run year-round.

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