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Butterfly Wonderland
Downtown Scottsdale
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
The Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Scottsdale Historical Museum
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Octane Raceway
Dominick's Steakhouse
Casino Arizona
FnB Restaurant Scottsdale
Virtu
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
Hula's Modern Tiki
Ling and Louie's
Taliesin West
Sweet Republic
Jalapeno Inferno
OdySea Aquarium
Wonderspaces Arizona
- Q: What is Scottsdale known for besides spas and golf resorts?
- A: Scottsdale is famous for its beautiful desert scenery, art galleries, diverse museums, performing arts, and great restaurants.
- Q: What are some of the top attractions in Scottsdale?
- A: Stroll through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park to view over 7,000 plants, visit The Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, or take a chocolate tour of the city on your day trip or weekend getaway.
- Q: What are some of the best things to do in Scottsdale with kids?
- A: Best things to do in Scottsdale with kids include Butterfly Wonderland, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
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Plan ahead for these events:
- Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show - February 13-23, 2025
- Arizona Taco Festival - October
- Barrett-Jackson Car Auction - October
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