Scottsdale Attractions

Scottsdale once famously billed itself as "the West's Most Western Town." Today, the cowboys and saloons are a thing of the past, replaced by ultramodern, luxury resorts, a revolving selection of nightlife hot spots, a cutting-edge culinary scene, and some of the world's best golf. With so much going on, it's no surprise that there are so many things to do in Scottsdale.

Our number one pick is exploring Old Town Scottsdale on foot. Although quite kitschy, the rustic Old West storefronts are also a lot of fun. This is the perfect place to pick up souvenirs, grab a bite, and shop for high quality jewelry, art, and Mexican imports.

The Scottsdale art scene, while still one of the best places to see quality cowboy art, has also become one of the leading centers for contemporary art. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is a great place to check out the latest developments in the arts. For a look back at the way things were, the Scottsdale Historical Museum, housed in the city's first schoolhouse, offers an intriguing glimpse at what the city looked like before the multimillion dollar developments sprung up all over town.

If you want a taste of Old Scottsdale as people might have experienced it decades ago, head to one of the city's favorite riding stables for an afternoon of exploring the lush desert on horseback. MacDonald's Ranch offers popular horseback riding sessions for riders of all skills and ages.

Old Town Scottsdale

Main St. & Brown Ave.

Rustic storefronts and Old West souvenirs...
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West

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12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
At Cactus/114th St

Genius Lurks Here...
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Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art

7374 E. Second St

Cutting-edge art on display...
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Downtown Scottsdale Shopping District

Fifth Avenue and Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale's own Fifth Avenue...
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Troon North Golf Club

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expert pick

28190 North Alma School
Suite 111

Spectacular course in North Scottsdale...
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

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7301 E. Indian Bend Rd
At Scottsdale Rd

Railroad Enthusiast's Dream...
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Scottsdale Historical Museum

7333 East Scottsdale Mall

Treasures from Scottsdale's early days...
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MacDonald's Ranch

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26540 North Scottsdale Road

Horsing around in North Scottsdale...
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ArtWalk

Main Street and Marshall Way
Scottsdale Arts District

"America's Original Artwalk"...
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Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

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expert pick

6902 East Greenway Parkway
(AZ-51 Exit Greenway Parkway)

Golf & Spa Resort...
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Camelback Golf Club & Resort

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expert pick

7847 N Mockingbird Ln

Two quality 18 hole resort courses...
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Scottsdale Center for the Arts

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7800 East Second St

A cultural mecca in Scottsdale...
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Gainey Ranch Golf Club

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7600 E Gainey Club Dr

Top quality variety...
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The Foothills Golf Club

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2201 East Clubhouse Drive

7000 yard from the tips...
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Agave the Spa at the Westin

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6902 East Greenway Parkway
(AZ-51 Exit Greenway Parkway)

Specializing in native American-based treatments...
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Cellular One Ice Den

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9375 E Bell Rd

Phoenix Coyotes skate here...
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The Phoenician

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6000 East Camelback Road

Superb golf resort offers wide variety on 27 holes...
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Lamar Everyday Spa (The)

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5115 North Scottsdale Road

Not an Everyday Thing...
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Crackerjax Family Fun and Sports Park

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16001 North Scottsdale Road

Top-Rated Mini Golf...
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Spa at Camelback Inn

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5402 East Lincoln Drive
(Tatum & Lincoln)

Award winning relaxation...
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