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TIME
Mountain Standard Time


STATE
Arizona

REGION
South West States




Scottsdale: 330 Days of Sunshine

Temperature: The average minimum and maximum temperatures range from 55.7 degrees Fahrenheit to 84.6 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively; more than 330 days of sunshine per year

Rainfall: 7.74 inches per year average

Resorts and hotels: More than 70 hotels and resorts with a combined total of more than 13,500-plus rooms and more than 1.3 million square feet of on-property meeting space.

Golf courses: 51 in Scottsdale, 205 total in the surrounding area

Golf holes: 1,197 holes (includes 51 courses)

Rounds of golf: Scottsdale and the surrounding area host an estimated 12 million rounds of golf a year.

Spas: More than 25 day and resort spas

Spa treatment rooms: 296

Resort swimming pools and Jacuzzis: 238

Resort tennis courts: 101

Art & Culture: More than 125 art galleries, studios & museums; more than 60 public artworks

Restaurants: More than 600

Bike paths: 58 miles

Riding & hiking trails: 40 miles of shared use paths

Blessed with sunshine, ample outdoor activities and spirited Western-flavored culture and history, Scottsdale is one of those special destinations that invites families to come out and play.

Kids, and adults prepared to spoil their inner child, will find endless opportunities here not only to be entertained, but to learn as well (who knew learning could be so much fun!).

Whether watching live demonstrations devoted to Native American culture, listening to a cowpoke rattle off Western lore, or learning about the habits of gila monsters from a desert guide, Scottsdale is a treasure trove of enriching experiences for families ready to explore.

Located in the magnificent Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale is a premier vacation, meeting and group travel destination. The city has more than 60 world-class resorts and hotels, championship golf courses, luxurious resort and day spas, and the colorful cultures that give the Southwest its signature flavor have fortunately left an indelible mark on Scottsdale's more than 600 restaurants.

In addition, Scottsdale is home to an internationally renowned arts and culture scene with more than 125 art galleries and museums. A stroll along Main Street or Marshall Way, both with their wealth of galleries showcasing everything from Western realism to Soho contemporary, is enough to convince anyone of the city's love affair with art.

But Scottsdale's passion for the arts cannot be contained even within these galleries in the city's Downtown Arts Districts. Scottsdale also brims with displays of fine art found in resorts, parks and promenades, world-renowned festivals, museums and even a shrine of modern architecture.

There is horseback riding, rafting, and hiking trails that span not only mountain ridges, but history itself. Hot air balloon rides soar over saguaros, desert washes and scurrying coyotes. Jeep tours plunge into rugged backcountry, proving the Wild West is still alive and well.

Many superlatives have been spent lauding Scottsdale's status as what many consider the world's consummate golf destination. Little wonder. At last count, sunny Scottsdale with its beautiful year-round weather was home to nearly 200 fine public, resort and private courses designed by some of the best golf architects in the business.

Some might think that sunset over the Sonoran Desert signals the end of the day in Scottsdale. On the contrary! The onset of evening signals denizens of the desert, and wildlife of a more sophisticated nature, to embark upon evening festivities. In area bars, restaurants and clubs, nocturnal diversions, ranging from hip clubs serving up progressive dance to salsa, mix it up with other venues offering upscale downtime in cozy wine bars and bistros. In downtown Scottsdale alone, there are more than 50 nightspots, most of which are within walking distance of each other.

Even with so many other diversions to choose from, shopping still ranks at the top of the list for visitors. Scottsdale downtown and its adjoining Main Street Arts & Antiques District wow everyone from bauble browser to serious collector with a vast array of galleries and collectible shops. Extreme shoppers should head directly to the miles of styles available at the region's largest shopping destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square. Heading north, the city also provides for a more intimate, themed shopping experience at The Borgata, an Old World-inspired collection of premium shops, and el Pedregal Festival Marketplace, with its unique finds such as the Heard Museum North gift shop and Native American collectibles.


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Photo courtesy Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

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