Scottsdale Travel Guide

Scottsdale is found in Arizona, USA. This city is considered a part of the Phoenix Metro Area, and plenty of beautiful galleries, high-end resorts and golf courses are found here. Known among the wealthiest areas of the Phoenix Metro Area, there are plenty of world class shopping malls here for that perfect shopping experience. The Fashion Square Mall for example which is the biggest mall in the US is found in the downtown area of Scottsdale. Feast your eyes and prepare your wallets for splurging in the shops of this mall and many others. Shop until you drop.

Sky Harbor Airport is known to be the biggest and most often used airport in the Phoenix Metro Area and its only about a twenty minute drive to Scottsdale, so getting into this city is really easy and hassle-free. In fact, other airports are also found near the area such as the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and another smaller one found in the Northern part of Scottsdale.

The climate in Scottsdale is quite hot especially during summer. For outdoor activities during this extra hot time, it is best to do them in the morning when the sun isn't too intense yet.

Some of the exciting things to do in Scottsdale includes visiting the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, a big theater that hosts concerts, events, performances and dances. You will surely have a good time here. Make sure you choose the perfect accommodation for you. Owner Direct gives you plenty of choices from condo rentals, apartment rentals, vacation home rentals to great  villa rentals.

Experience a hike to the Piestewa Peak area. This area is a huge mountainous area which was not developed, so its very natural. You can enjoy a fun hike here or a picnic with your family and friends. Mountain biking is also allowed here and its all free.

Another fun thing to do is to get a birds eye view of the all the desert mountains, canyon lakes and scenery in Scottsdale by getting on a ride with the Desert Splash Seaplane Adventures. What's more fun than this is experiencing a smooth landing in the Roosevelt Lake which is one of the highlights of the ride.

The Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale is a perfect tourist spot for those who love to hike in the desert. Whether it be on guided hike tours or on do-it-yourself hikes, this desert will give you all the adventures you are seeking for.

If you want a fun-packed vacation filled with things to do and sights to see, Scottsdale is the choice. From the beginning of the day up until the dark night, there is a perfect place for you to go and a perfect activity for you to enjoy. Owner Direct offers golf vacation rentals and pet friendly rentals in Scottsdale.

Don't miss visiting one of the 200 golf courses available in the area. Most of them charge high fees especially during peak seasons, but you can also find those with reasonably lower fees.

Whether you want to enjoy the luxurious malls, spa treatments, gift shops, galleries, high-end resorts and golf courses and fill your every moment with things to do so that your entire vacation is busy as ever, or enjoy the city in a more relaxed manner by doing things close to nature such as hiking, having a picnic, enjoying the beaches and others, you can certainly have what you want. Scottsdale has a lot to offer and there's always an activity for you to choose depending on how you would want to spend your vacation.

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