scottsdale
The awe-inspiring landscape of the sun-drenched Sonoran Desert is a testament to nature’s artistry; the desert light on the open plain has created a profound visual inspiration with local denizens for thousands of years, from its ancient Indigenous populations to the Contemporary artists painting there today.
ARTISTIC INSPIRATION
The architect, Frank Lloyd Wright believed this to be the perfect spot for his winter home, Taliesin West, a place of residence, a site of business, and a venue for learning. In Wright’s words: “Finally I learned of a site twenty-six miles from Phoenix, across the desert of the vast Paradise Valley. On up to a great mesa in the mountains. On the mesa just below McDowell Peak we stopped, turned, and looked around. The top of the world.
Taliesin West was the architect’s winter studio and residence from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. It is the headquarters of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and open to the public for tours.
HOSPITALITY
Visitors will find everything from five-diamond luxury resorts to stylish urban hotels to cozy Sonoran Desert hideaways in Scottsdale. You’ll find accommodations to suit all tastes within our roster of over 70 resorts and hotels. The City has more than 800 restaurants from intimate bistros to award-winning culinary experiences. There are multiple culinary options to delight the senses. Learn more >
WEALTH OF THE WEST
Scottsdale is one of the top 5 fastest growing U.S. Cities for millionaires according to CNBC. The City has seen an 88% millionaire growth rate from 2012 to 2022,and is home to 13,900 millionaires, 60 centi-millionaires, and five billionaires. The City has over 300 days of sunshine annually with March being high season for visitors when hotels and resorts near 100% capacity.
Scottsdale has countless attractions and activities to offer, including the McDowell Peak nature preserve, numerous world-class golf courses, aquariums, historic architecture, botanical gardens, a desert resort casino, cozy wine tasting venues, and art museums celebrating the best of the area’s culture.
FASHION
Inspired by local indigenous traditions, Ralph Lauren established his Southwestern fashion line on the global stage and Scottsdale has come to be known as “The Beverly Hills of the Southwest.” There is no shortage of luxurious, high-end, high-fashion retail options found in the City. Shop local boutiques, name brand clothiers and more in Scottsdale Fashion Square, Arizona’s largest shopping mall and one of the most successful in the country with approximately two million square feet of retail. Additionally there is Scottsdale Quarter and the 5th Avenue Shops of Scottsdale in historic Old Town.
NIGHTLIFE
Discover Scottsdale’s best bars and nightlife in Old Town. There are over 100 restaurants, cocktail bars, stylish lounges, and high-energy nightclubs in these walkable neighborhoods. Old Town Scottsdale has a vibrant night life, every night. Learn more >
GOLF
The Scottsdale area is known as The World’s Finest Golf Destination and boasts more than 200 golf courses with mountain vistas and consistently sunny skies. Here is a guide from Experience Scottsdale that offers their picks for best golf courses and insider tips from golf experts. Book your tee time and enjoy a round of golf on your visit to beautiful Scottsdale. Learn more >
