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Review & FAQ:
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What is Scottsdale known for?
- Scottsdale is a charming desert city in eastern Arizona, famous for its renowned golf courses, luxury resorts, and premier shopping centers.
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What can visitors find in Old Town Scottsdale?
- Old Town Scottsdale features beautiful 1920s-era buildings, 19th-century olive trees, and the Scottsdale Arts District, home to numerous art galleries and studios.
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What arts and culture experiences are available?
- The city hosts the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and various arts organizations, which participate in the weekly Scottsdale Artwalk on Thursday evenings.
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What historic sites can visitors explore?
- Scottsdale is home to Taliesin West, the famous winter home of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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What outdoor activities are available?
- Nature enthusiasts can hike through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, known for its desert hills and rock formations.
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What is the Scottsdale Arts Festival?
- The city’s annual Scottsdale Arts Festival has been recognized as the top arts festival in the United States by American Style Magazine.
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Jerome
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Needle Rock Recreation Area
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Route 66
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Scottsdale
The Sonoran Desert
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Wupatki and Sunset Crater National Monuments
Slide Rock State Park
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