SCOTTSDALE AZ Guidebook
Sightseeing
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91.
82 locals recommend
Taliesin West
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91.
A space for all forms of art. It has five galleries and a sculpture garden dedicated to fine art, all of which emphasize modern art.
218 locals recommend
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StA space for all forms of art. It has five galleries and a sculpture garden dedicated to fine art, all of which emphasize modern art.
Historic Sites
You’ll find plenty of things to do in Old Town Scottsdale – by day or night! Spend the day browsing the Fifth Avenue shops, trying on Native American jewelry in Historic Old Town or splurging at Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest retail destination.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdYou’ll find plenty of things to do in Old Town Scottsdale – by day or night! Spend the day browsing the Fifth Avenue shops, trying on Native American jewelry in Historic Old Town or splurging at Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest retail destination.
Located in the historic 1909 Little Red Schoolhouse, the Scottsdale Historical Museum chronicles the history and cultural heritage of Scottsdale and the Southwest through a fantastic collection of photographs, artifacts, exhibits, and displays.
25 locals recommend
Scottsdale Historical Museum
7333 E Scottsdale MallLocated in the historic 1909 Little Red Schoolhouse, the Scottsdale Historical Museum chronicles the history and cultural heritage of Scottsdale and the Southwest through a fantastic collection of photographs, artifacts, exhibits, and displays.
Park
Like most nature parks, McDowell Sonoran Preserve serves nature lovers. With six beautiful trails to choose from, this park is a great place for hiking.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyLike most nature parks, McDowell Sonoran Preserve serves nature lovers. With six beautiful trails to choose from, this park is a great place for hiking.
Shopping
This historic corner of the city is packed with an array of souvenir shops, fashion boutiques, award-winning restaurants, vibrant bars, and other forms of entertainment, all within easy walking distance of one another.
65 locals recommend
Downtown Scottsdale
This historic corner of the city is packed with an array of souvenir shops, fashion boutiques, award-winning restaurants, vibrant bars, and other forms of entertainment, all within easy walking distance of one another.
Nature
Rescues and rehabilitates injured wildlife and releases them back into the wild, and it provides a sanctuary for orphaned animals native to Arizona.
19 locals recommend
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
27026 N 156th StRescues and rehabilitates injured wildlife and releases them back into the wild, and it provides a sanctuary for orphaned animals native to Arizona.
Sports
Octane Raceway is full-time indoor/outdoor racing venue that offers casual and competitive kart racing for all ages.
96 locals recommend
Octane Raceway
9119 Talking Stick WayOctane Raceway is full-time indoor/outdoor racing venue that offers casual and competitive kart racing for all ages.
Where to eat?
FnB in the heart of downtown Scottsdale is nationally acclaimed for its inspirational menus.
51 locals recommend
FnB Restaurant
7125 E 5th AveFnB in the heart of downtown Scottsdale is nationally acclaimed for its inspirational menus.
The seasonal, globally influenced menu features a variety of freshly caught seafood, locally sourced meat and dairy products, homegrown vegetables, salads and herbs, and handmade pasta.
11 locals recommend
Pizzería Virtu
6952 E Main StThe seasonal, globally influenced menu features a variety of freshly caught seafood, locally sourced meat and dairy products, homegrown vegetables, salads and herbs, and handmade pasta.
Hula's Modern Tiki is a stylish take on the classic tiki restaurants and bars of the 50s and 60s.
56 locals recommend
HULA'S Modern Tiki Scottsdale
7213 E 1st AveHula's Modern Tiki is a stylish take on the classic tiki restaurants and bars of the 50s and 60s.
Modern Asian influences meet American comfort in Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill.
23 locals recommend
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill
9397 East Shea BoulevardModern Asian influences meet American comfort in Ling and Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill.
Rancho Pinot is a casual restaurant owned by Chef Chrysa Robertson, who shares her rich Northern Italian heritage and passion for food with diners through her creative and seasonally inspired cooking.
Rancho Pinot
6208 N Scottsdale RdRancho Pinot is a casual restaurant owned by Chef Chrysa Robertson, who shares her rich Northern Italian heritage and passion for food with diners through her creative and seasonally inspired cooking.