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Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America · Arizona

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About Scottsdale

Scottsdale is a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after its founder Winfield Scott, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, the city was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. At the 2020 census, the population was 241,361, which had grown from 217,385 in 2010. Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town". Over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest growing cities and housing markets in the United States.

Best time
Nov - Apr
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Population
241,361
Elevation
383 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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  • Scottsdale Center for The Performing ArtsTheatre · Scottsdale Center for The Performing Arts, 7374 East 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • Scottsdale Civic Center MallPark · Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
  • Lafayette ParkwayPark · Lafayette Parkway, 6745, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • Harkins Camelview at Fashion SquareEntertainment · Harkins Camelview at Fashion Square, 7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • Camelview at Fashion SquareBuilding · Camelview at Fashion Square, 7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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  • The YearlingsSightseeing · The Yearlings, North Brown Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • Jack KnifeSightseeing · Jack Knife, North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • Winfield Scott MemorialSightseeing · Winfield Scott Memorial, East 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • One-Eyed JackSightseeing · One-Eyed Jack, North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America
  • Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the WestMuseum · Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, East 1st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States of America

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Nov - Apr

Location

Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America

Scottsdale, AZ, United States of America

33.4942° N, 111.9260° W

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