Scottsdale, Arizona offers travellers an indulgent getaway that promises relaxation, excitement, and discovery in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert. With over 330 days of sunshine annually, Scottsdale offers visitors a cosmopolitan desert retreat.

Scottsdale is home to a wide collection of luxury hotels, boutique desert hideaways and hip, urban hotels. Wherever you stay, you’re surrounded by world-class golf, acclaimed spas, art and culture, outdoor recreation and an endless variety of shopping and dining. There’s plenty to do in the walkable Old Town, which serves up a wide array of shops, nightlife, restaurants, galleries and museums.

Whether visitors are looking to charge up or relax, Scottsdale leaves visitors feeling effortlessly revitalized.

Here are just a few of the reasons why you should visit Scottsdale:

WEATHER

Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert location means the city enjoys more than 330 sunny days each year and an average year-round median temperature of 72.6° Fahrenheit (22.5° C).

HOTELS & RESORTS

Scottsdale’s 70+ outstanding properties range from award-winning resorts and stylish Old Town hotels to limited-service properties.

VIBRANT OLD TOWN

Scottsdale’s city center is comprised of nine easily walkable neighborhoods filled with one-off shops, art galleries, museums, restaurants and nightlife options.

ARTS & CULTURE

The arts take center stage in the Scottsdale Arts District, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and the weekly ArtWalk.

THE SONORAN DESERT

Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert offers plenty of room to roam on 225+ miles of shared-use trails. Plus, Scottsdale is recognized as one of the nation’s safest and cleanest cities.

ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES

Recreational options include horseback riding, off-road tours, hiking and hot air ballooning. Unique attractions include Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, Desert Botanical Garden, Musical Instrument Museum and many more.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Old Town Scottsdale is home to an impressive roster of chef-driven restaurants (most with airy, sun-dappled patios), wine bars and nightclubs, with hundreds of additional options available citywide.

GREAT GOLF

Scottsdale’s more than 200 golf courses include lush traditional tracks and challenging desert golf layouts.

PREMIER SPECIAL EVENTS

Scottsdale’s annual calendar includes the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, MLB Spring Training and Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show.

RENOWNED SPAS

In addition to traditional treatments, Scottsdale’s award-winning resort and day spas offer nutrition and fitness programs to boost health and reduce stress.