Scottsdale, AZ

This quaint neighborhood in greater Phoenix is a shopping galore with a charming Old West feel. Old Town Scottsdale is the perfect spot for snatching gorgeous turquoise jewelry, but make sure you browse all the unique boutique shops in the area—you'll find a variety of items from high-end pieces to trinkets. Visit the trendy art galleries and the weekly farmers’ market, and pick your favorite diner to get a plentiful meal while walking around the well-preserved streets of the district. Baseball fans can swing by the Scottsdale Stadium to watch the San Francisco Giants spring training. – Tripadvisor

12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-2537

Experience the beauty of the Sonoran Desert through the eyes of Frank Lloyd Wright. Deeply connected to the land from which it was forged, Taliesin West is a celebration of the Arizona desert — a celebration you can step into and explore on a tour, either guided by a Taliesin West expert or at your own pace with an audio tour.

9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2734

Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in America and should certainly top your indoor family fun list of “Things to do in Arizona”. The magnificent glass conservatory provides the ideal tropical rainforest habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world to fly freely. Setting the stage before you enter the conservatory is a 3D movie chronicling the amazing journey of the monarch butterfly, followed by a tour through the Emergence Gallery where you’ll be inches away from live chrysalis as they emerge into beautiful butterflies. Along with the butterflies, you’ll have the chance to see other rainforest animals such as insects and spiders in the Spineless Giants Gallery, colorful and exotic fish in the Tropical Waters Gallery, and unique reptiles and amphibians in the Rainforest Reptiles Gallery.

27026 N 156th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-9524

Tours by appointment only. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation facility specializing in wild mammals. Over 70% of the animals that come into our center are returned to the wild. For those that cannot be released, we offer a home for life in our sanctuary. We conduct guided tours of our sanctuary by appointment only. Reservations are required and can be made on our website under the Visit Us tab.

7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-4513

Climb aboard the miniature replica of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad to explore this park that features famous railroad cars and an antique carousel.

18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ

9500 E Via de Ventura Ste A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2734

OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, is the largest aquarium in the southwest, OdySea Aquarium takes guests on an entertaining and educational oceanic adventure like no other. Voted Best Family Entertainment multiple years in a row, the state-of-the-art facility features an amazing array of animals including sharks, otters, sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, sloths, and more. OdySea Aquarium will quickly become part of your “must see” list of things to do in Scottsdale with immersive experiences like SeaTREK® underwater ocean walking, four different touch exhibits, a giant submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, and the world’s only rotating aquarium, OdySea Voyager.

7017 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4313

Escape the Room is a fun, interactive live event located in old-town Scottsdale. While it looks like any other ordinary room, it's actually a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families, co-workers or strangers. Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and "Escape the Room." You have 60 minutes, so be quick!

26802 N 102nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-8331

9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2700

You'll love playing your favorite games at Talking Stick Resort™ because we deliver the best casino resort experience in Scottsdale. With more than 50 table games, 800 slot machines and poker tournaments almost every day, it's thrilling gaming all in one place. Our Arena Poker Room is home to the Arizona State Poker Championship, featuring a prize pool of over $1,000,000 every August. Join a poker tournament

31313 N 144th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-6875

Cave Creek Outfitters is a riding stable offering rides into the Tonto National Forest and the Scottsdale Preserve. Also available Group activities such as Corporate Events, Teambuilding, Cowboy Cookouts, and Cowboy Games.

3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-5594

Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West celebrates the art, history and unique stories of the 19 states comprising the American West. The rotating exhibitions feature hundreds of Western artworks and rare historic artifacts on loan from some of the world's foremost collectors and institutions. The contemporary, 43,000-square-foot building is an architectural gem that meets the highest standards for sustainability and conservation of natural resources. Located in downtown Scottsdale's arts district, Western Spirit is within easy walking distance of numerous art galleries and restaurants. Scottsdale's Museum of the West is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, and was selected 2023 Best Western Museum in the USA by True West magazine.

7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-1227

Scottsdale Fashion Square is the Southwest's distinctive address for premier shopping, dining and entertainment. Scottsdale Fashion Square offers a compelling retail experience in the heart of the country's fastest-growing major metropolitan area. In Phoenix, where shopping is a top passion for domestic and international visitors, Scottsdale Fashion Square offers the very best in every category. Elite brands beckon at every turn - from Burberry and Boss Hugo Boss to kate spade, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Neiman Marcus.

10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-5663

Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience with two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest. Revered as Scottsdale's crown jewel, the challenge, visual sensation, and special ambiance of Troon North sets the standard by which all other courses are measured. The immaculately groomed fairways, bentgrass greens and exceptional customer service create the renowned Troon Golf Experience. Troon North's Monument and Pinnacle courses consistently rank at the top of every golfer's must-play list. Recent course renovations by original designer and British Open Champion Tom Weiskopf have created two new layouts that bring his original concept to life. Golfers in search of the classic desert golf experience are returning to Troon North Golf Club again and again to enjoy Weiskopf's true vision. Whether you're playing for the first time or a regular at Troon North, these two Scottsdale courses in sunny Arizona offer golf connoisseurs the best in desert golf!

9119 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

America's Best Kart Racing! Octane Raceway features a 1/3 mile indoor/outdoor track, 45+ mph karts, Velocity VR, Axe Throwing, Brickyard Bar & Grill, arcade, and event rooms. Corporate events and private parties from 10 - 500.