Local Attractions
Discover Scottsdale
From the stirring beauty of the lush Sonoran Desert to a host of luxury resorts, restaurants and attractions, Scottsdale is the place to make a memorable getaway.
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Best known as a world-class spa and golf destination. Scottsdale is home to the highest number of spas per capita in the United States and also boasts some of the finest golf courses with an average of 330 days a year of sunshine. Scottsdale also offers an intriguing art and food scene, as well as a laid back vibe that attracts travelers from near and far. Scottsdale is the place to be for a relaxing stay or an adventure.
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Things To Do In Scottsdale
When we say endless adventure, we mean it!
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You can choose your own adventure here, whether you enjoy playing golf, a day at the spa, shopping, discover some amazing museums or exploring the incredible outdoors by hiking, touring the desert or paddling one of the many lakes or the Salt River.
Sonoran Desert
This arid region provides a glimpse of an untouched Arizona-beauty. Home to a diverse range of flora and fauna with Instagram-worthy moments.
Explore the desert by horseback, ATV, Jeep, kayaking or by foot.
Salt River Paddle Boarding/Kayaking
The lower Salt River is a picturesque getaway a short drive from Scottsdale. Known for it’s distinctive desert landscape , abundant wildlife and vegetation, the river provides an impressive backdrop for paddle boarding, kayaking, tubing, fishing and a chair of sighting wild horses.
Hiking
There are many hiking opportunities within Scottsdale, if you are a seasoned hiker or beginner there is a perfect trail for you.
Hot Air Balloon Tour
Explore the Desert from above through one of many air ballon tour organizers.
Golf Courses
Known for some of the world’s finest golf courses and home to the TPC, Scottsdale hosts the Waste Management Open every year, the most-attended tournament in the PGA Tour.
Museums and Attractions
With a rich culture as part of the great westward expansion in American history, Scottsdale is home to many museums and attractions. To name a few;
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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – Showcases the culture and heritage of the American West through a display of fine art, historic artifacts, and cultural treasures.
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Heard Museum – Learn about the Native American history of Scottsdale and see genuine artifacts from the Navajo.
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Musical Instrument Museum – Get to see and play instruments from around the world, with more than 5,000 instruments on display.
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The Penske Racing Museum – A must-visit for motorsport enthusiasts, housing an impressive collection of over a dozen Penske Team Race Cars, including Indy Cars and NASCAR vehicles.
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Taliesin West – The home and laboratory of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, now a UNESCO World Heritage site open to the public.
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Desert Botanical Garden – Covers 140 acres in Papago Park along with Phoenix Zoo and several hiking trails, featuring plants from all over the world with more than 4,400 different species and 27,000 individual plants.
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Chase Field – Home of baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks; a great Phoenix experience for baseball fans.
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Scottsdale Stadium – Located in the middle of historic Old Town, this venue was built in 1955 and serves as the spring training home for the San Francisco Giants in February and March.
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OdySea Aquarium – The largest aquarium in the Southwest, with over 30,000 animals.
Events
Waste Management PGA Tour
Known as "The People's Open," this event hosts the largest crowds in the game, as well as the most iconic hole on the PGA Tour—the famed 16th-hole Coliseum. Featuring hall-of-fame champions, after-hours concerts, and breakfast clubs, this February event brings in the crowds.
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
One of the world’s most prestigious horse shows. Since 1955, the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and Shopping Expo has set the pace in the Arabian Horse World.
Barrett-Jackson Car Auction
An American collector car auction company headquartered in Scottsdale, featuring auction and car show events.