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Scottsdale,
Arizona
Town."
Scottsdale was voted the Most Livable City by
the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 1993, it is
consistently named among the top cities in the
country which to raise children, to retire, and
is rated the number one resort community in
America. Scottsdale is located just east of
Phoenix.
Scottsdale Geography
and Reputation: Geographically,
Scottsdale covers about 185 square miles.
Scottsdale is referred to by some (who don't
live in Scottsdale) as "Snotsdale" generally
relating to the fact that Scottsdale is
often associated with wealthy residents and
expensive resorts. Although there is quite a bit
of wealth in Scottsdale, and some of the
most beautiful and expensive resorts in the
country are there, there are also middle class
neighborhoods in Scottsdale
Scottsdale City Web Site
Scottsdale, Arizona actually has a
slogan: The West's Most
Western Town. With a population of over 200,000
and more than 300 days of sunshine each year,
Scottsdale continues to grow its population as
well as its tourism. More than 7 million people
visit Scottsdale each year. You may wonder, what
do they do there besides lounge at exquisite
resorts, shop at high end malls and eat at fine
restaurants? Well, here is my list for some of
the best Scottsdale attractions that you won't
want to miss!
- Indian
Wash Greenbelt
This greenbelt in Scottsdale actually
connects four parks: Vista Del Camino,
Eldorado, Indian School and Chaparral. The
greenbelt is 12 miles long, and is the most
popular place in town for inline skaters, as
well as joggers, cyclists, walkers, and
anyone with a dog. There are sports fields,
ramadas, fishing lakes, tennis courts, and
more.
- Golf
If you are a golfer you will find paradise
in Scottsdale. There are about 50 golf
courses just in Scottsdale. Championship
courses of all types can be found here,
including the Scottsdale TPC where the
Phoenix Open is played each January as
the first PGA tournament event of the year.
- Kerr
Cultural Center
Part of Arizona State University, the Kerr
Cultural Center
was originally intended as a hall for
chamber music. Chamber performances are
still held there, as well as other types of
musical programs and concerts. This is a
smaller venue, making the programs intimate
and enjoyable.
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McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Unique park amenities for the young ones
include a lovely carousel. This park is
special because of the trains and
railroad-related exhibits. A ten minute
train ride also takes you through an
arboretum located in the park.
- Old
Town Scottsdale
If it isn't too hot and you like to walk and
window shop, forget that traditional mall
and make your way to downtown Scottsdale.
Here you'll find winding streets full of
unique shops and galleries. You may also
here this area referred to as Fifth Avenue
Shops.
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Scottsdale Art Walk
Every Thursday night you can stroll the
streets of downtown Scottsdale and enjoy
special exhibits with artists' receptions,
demonstrations and more. It's free--unless
you fall in love with a work of art and
decide to take it home with you!
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Scottsdale Center for the Arts
The Scottsdale Center for the Arts holds
musical and
theatrical events, festivals and educational
programs throughout the year. The Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art is in the same
complex.
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Scottsdale Culinary Festival
Each April, Scottsdale hosts a 4 day
festival of food, music, entertainment. Did
I mention food? This very popular event is a
fundraiser for arts and art education
programs for students in the Valley of the
Sun.
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Scottsdale Public Art
In the category of free entertainment, how
about getting in the car and going on a
hunt? Scottsdale has an extensive collection
of award-winning public art, which includes
the lizard-laden walls of the Pima Freeway,
the fishy decor of Indian School Road and
many other indoor and outdoor displays. At
the Web site link provided you can learn
about them, find out where they are, and
hunt them down yourself.
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Scottsdale Symphony
The Scottsdale Symphony provides a regular
season of 5 concert series, plus community
concerts under local sponsorship, concerts
in schools, parks and during local festivals
and celebrations.
- Spring
Training Baseball
During the entire month of March each year
the valley comes alive for baseball fans
with Spring Training Baseball. The Cactus
League allows the fans to see lots of teams
and players up close and personal for a
reasonably priced ticket. The San Francisco
Giants call Scottsdale Stadium home during
Spring Training.
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Taliesin West
Nestled in the foothills of the rugged
McDowell Mountains and surrounded by the
spectacular Sonoran Desert lays a 600-acre
complex called Taliesin West. This
Scottsdale attraction was designed and built
by Frank Lloyd Wright. You can visit this
Frank Lloyd Wright winter residence which is
still home to the Frank Lloyd Wright School
of Architecture. Guided tours of the grounds
and buildings are available.
- Wedge
Skate Park
Got a skateboard or inline skates? At
Eldorado Park in Scottsdale the skate park
is free to the public
Scottsdale Arizona
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