Scottsdale

Pure holiday inspiration in the Sonoran Desert!

From the stirring beauty of the lush Sonoran Desert to the luxury resorts, chef-driven restaurants, and exciting activities and attractions; Arizona’s Scottsdale is bursting at the seams with everything for a memorable getaway.

Scottsdale’s 330 sunny days each year mean pool season runs year-round, hiking trails and golf courses are always open, and any time is a great time to visit! Stay cool with indoor adventure, water parks, and beat-the-heat activities like sunrise hikes, night vision jeep tours, and concerts under the stars!

There’s plenty of fun ways to see the sights; from Rydables, Party Bikes, E-Bikes, and Segway Tours to luxury sedans and limousines. Get outdoors with off-roading, hot-air ballooning, horseback riding, hiking, and more.

Getting to Scottsdale from the UK couldn’t be easier!

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the primary airport serving the Scottsdale area and is known as America’s Friendliest Airport. Located just nine miles north of Old Town; the airport offers convenient non-stop service to more than 117 domestic and 23 international destinations.

You can fly from London Heathrow in the UK to Phoenix in 11 hours with American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia all offering non-stop direct flights. There are also connecting flights available from Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham to Phoenix using a variety of major airlines.

Discover Old Town Scottsdale’s one-of-a-kind flavour in its nine walkable neighbourhoods

Fifth Avenue Shopping, Entertainment, Brown & Stetson, and Scottsdale Waterfront & Southbridge Districts; Scottsdale Civic Center, Historic Old Town, and Scottsdale Fashion Square reveal shops, restaurants, galleries, nightclubs, public art installations, and historic sites.

Enjoy retail therapy at Scottsdale Fashion Square; step back in time at Rusty Spur’s Saloon Shop; gaze at Old Adobe Mission’s stained-glass windows; witness the importance of solar movement at Soleri Bridge; and visit ‘One-Eyed Jack’, ‘The Doors’, and ‘Passing the Legacy’.

You can also look forward to a joy ride by guided open-air electric vehicles with JoyRides, Puzzle Rides by golf cart, Arizona Food Tours, Exceptionally Scottsdale’s curated experiences, the Wine and Ale Trails, and so much more!

Satisfy all your cravings and discover the vibrant local flavours of Scottsdale!

With more than 800 restaurants in Scottsdale to choose from, there is never a shortage of choice whatever your culinary tastes. With Scottsdale benefiting from over 300 days of sunshine a year dinning al fresco is of the of cities favourite pastimes.
 
Savour Maple & Ash’s vibe and upscale food; get outdoorsy and head to Lon’s at Hermosa Inn; relish The Thumb’s hardwood-smoked barbecue; take Arboleda’s Mediterranean culinary journey; feast on Course’s vegetable-driven prix-fixe menus; or Biggie Shakes satiate a sweet tooth at JoJo’s ShakeBAR.

However you’d like to indulge your creative muse, you can do it in Scottsdale!

The Scottsdale arts scene vibrates with a creative energy all its own. Experience art-driven events like the free weekly ArtWalk, Canal Convergence, and Scottsdale Contemporary Month. Catch Broadway shows at performing arts theatres and take a walking tour of public art installations in Old Town.

Scottsdale’s famed museums offer cutting-edge exhibits, film screenings, festive special events, and interactive exhibits – from Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, Wonderspace, Heard Museum, Musical Instrument Museum, and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to S’edav Va’aki Museum and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where to stay and play when you’re seeking a healthy reset on life!
 
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa are just some of the enchanting havens to tick the boxes for wellness treatments and activities on any spa enthusiast’s bucket list. 
 
Experience a Nopales massage at the Four Seasons, which uses cactus leaves as part of the treatment. Get in touch with your inner cowboy or cowgirl on a guided horseback ride, MacDonalds Ranch, has been welcoming riders of all levels since 1970. Take a scenic hike along McDowell Sonoran Preserve’s eco-friendly trails; enjoy Salt River’s kayaking and white-water thrills; or balance your mind, body, and spirit with Second Nature Clinic’s Ayurvedic sampling.

Sonoran Desert Fun and Family-Friendly Adventures under the Scottsdale Sun!

Get off-road in the desert on a u-drive sand buggy adventure, guided jeep or Bronco tour, or custom UTV sunset ride; and sightsee from above on a sunrise hot-air expedition. Go rock climbing and hike to gaze at the sunset from the top of Camelback Mountain or Tom’s Thumb at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Family units can make a beeline for OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, Museum of Illusions, Pangea Land of the Dinosaurs, Musical Instrument Museum, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, and MacDonald’s Ranch.

The World’s Finest Golf Destination

With more than 200 golf courses in the Scottsdale area, a portfolio of luxury resorts, and year-round sunny skies; Scottsdale is known as The World’s Finest Golf Destination. Make it worth your time to visit the golf courses in Scottsdale, book your tee time, and experience the round of a lifetime!

Experienced golfers find TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Greyhawk Golf Club, and Troon North Golf Club a challenge; and beginners like Kierland Golf Club, Talking Stick Golf Club, The Short Course, and Papago Golf Course.