Old Town Scottsdale
Wander without an itinerary.
Nine walkable districts bring together galleries, boutiques, restaurants, public art and Scottsdale's Old West history. Spend an afternoon wandering, stay for dinner, or come back after dark.
Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Stay close to
what brought you here.
A considered starting point
While
you're here.
A few ways into Scottsdale, whether you came for the desert, the design, the food or the time together.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Get out where Scottsdale gets quiet.
More than 230 miles of trails wind through protected Sonoran Desert, from easy nature walks to mountain climbs. Gateway is an approachable place to start when you simply want to get outside and see the landscape that defines Scottsdale.
Architecture + Design
Designed for the desert.
Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and desert laboratory remains one of Scottsdale's defining landmarks. Tour the spaces, terraces and architecture created to live with — rather than apart from — the surrounding landscape.
Good days end around a table.
From Old Town patios and chef-driven restaurants to Southwestern flavors, cocktail bars and local tasting rooms, Scottsdale gives you plenty of reasons to stay out for one more round.
Old Town
Walkable streets, long lunches and dinner tables made for lingering. Specific recommendations can be added here later.
Southwestern
Look for regional ingredients, bold flavors and the many ways the desert shows up on the plate. Specific recommendations can be added here later.
Drinks + Patios
Find a shaded seat, order one more round and let the evening stretch out. Specific recommendations can be added here later.
Leave room in your suitcase.
Scottsdale mixes independent boutiques, Southwestern finds, galleries and polished shopping districts — whether you're browsing for something local or making an afternoon of it.
Old Town
Browse galleries, small shops and pieces with a sense of place. Specific recommendations can be added here later.
Local + Southwestern
From craft and design to desert-inspired goods, there is plenty to discover close to home. Specific recommendations can be added here later.
Shopping Districts
Make an afternoon of it, moving between considered storefronts and open-air places to pause. Specific recommendations can be added here later.
Bring them along.
Scottsdale works surprisingly well with kids, with indoor attractions, desert adventures and easy ways to turn sightseeing into something everyone actually wants to do.
OdySea Aquarium
A major indoor family attraction with marine life and immersive exhibits.
Desert Exploring
Use the easier trails and nature walks of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve as a family-friendly introduction to the Sonoran Desert.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Trains, playgrounds and classic family fun make this an easy outing with younger travelers.
Find your time