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Old Town Scottsdale
Come for walkable boutiques, great restaurants, galleries, and an easy glide from dinner into the evening.
The Scottsdale guide
Scottsdale looks good on you.
A smart, stylish shortlist for your Scottsdale getaway—from choosing the right neighborhood to planning the pool, dinner, and everything in between.
Choose your neighborhood
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The Waterfront
A polished, central stretch for canal-side walks, excellent restaurants, and a slower daytime reset between plans.
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North Scottsdale
Choose resort space, golf, spas, and desert views when the stay itself is part of the weekend.
Plan the mood
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A desert morning
Start hikes early, bring water, and schedule a cool-down stop after. Camelback and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve are popular starting points.
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A pool afternoon
Reserve pool or cabana time before you arrive, especially during Scottsdale’s busiest spring and fall weekends.
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Dinner worth dressing for
Book Friday and Saturday dinner early, then choose an after-dark plan nearby so the whole night stays seamless.
Seasonal Scottsdale
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Spring training season
Late winter through early spring means baseball energy and higher demand for stays, reservations, and group transportation.
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Summer pool season
Plan around the heat: early desert time, long pool afternoons, and dinner after the sun begins to drop.
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Fall through winter
Outdoor dining, golf, art walks, and desert exploring shine when daytime temperatures cool. Check official event calendars before you lock it in.
Build the weekend around your people.
Save the ideas that fit, then turn your shortlist into a plan everyone can say yes to.