Discover Unique Scottsdale Attractions & Wild West Fun
Enjoy one-of-a-kind adventures in a beautiful desert city that's infused with the intrepid spirit of the American frontier. Ramble through cactus gardens and roam the historic streets of Old Town. Taste olive oil on the farm where it's produced. Channel your inner racecar driver and take the kids on a giraffe safari. Seek out new experiences at these only-in-Scottsdale attractions.
Cosanti - Paolo Soleri Windbells
Shop for whimsical wind chimes and sculptures made by architect Paolo Soleri at this creative outdoor studio and art gallery. Browse wind bells handcrafted out of bronze and ceramics, along with patio planters and pots plus unique accessories and jewelry. 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Desert Botanical Garden
Shop for whimsical wind chimes and sculptures made by architect Paolo Soleri at this creative outdoor studio and art gallery. Browse wind bells handcrafted out of bronze and ceramics, along with patio planters and pots plus unique accessories and jewelry. 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008View Desert Botanical Garden on Google Map
Old Town Scottsdale
Feel the Wild West spirit of the past as you walk the historic streets of Old Town. One of the best things to do in Scottsdale, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its Western architecture, excellent art galleries, fine dining, and lively nightlife. Scottsdale, AZView Old Town Scottsdale on Google Map
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Get outdoors and enjoy the Sonoran Desert for its beauty. Hike, mountain bike and horseback road on 215 miles of scenic shared-use trails at the largest urban preserve. We recommend this area as one of the best places to watch a sunrise or sunset in Scottsdale. 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
Get up close and personal with exotic large mammals such as black bears, mountain lions and Mexican gray wolves at the largest wildlife sanctuary for animals native to the southwest at the Southwest Wildlife Conservative Center. 27026 N 156th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262View Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center on Google Map
LDV Winery
Enjoy a piece of the vineyard in the city as you sip wine and enjoy a charcuterie or cheese platter, among tree-shaded patios in Old Town Scottsdale. 7134 E. Stetson Dr., #B110 Scottsdale, AZ 85251View LDV Winery on Google Map
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Visit the past as you join the queen and her royal court for a two-hour hands-on dinner and tournament. Cheer on your knight as he competes against five other knights in a jousting tournament and sword fights. 9051 East Via De Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258View Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament on Google Map
Old Adobe Mission
Explore the past at this historic monument, built by hand by the Mexicans who first settled Scottsdale in the late 1910s. One of only three remaining adobe structures in downtown Scottsdale, this beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and handcrafted stained-glass windows provides a unique setting for historical reflection and spiritual solitude. 3817 N. Brown Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251View Old Adobe Mission on Google Map