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Historic centre · Scottsdale, Arizona
Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s center, with streets of western and Native American art galleries, craft shops, restaurants and the small Museum of the American West.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale’s Old Town grew around the small farming settlement founded at the end of the 19th century. Some adobe and brick houses from that time still stand, like the old school, now the local history museum, and the adobe church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
The surrounding streets concentrate more than one hundred art galleries, many specializing in western painting, bronze sculpture and Native American art, alongside shops selling boots, hats and silver and turquoise jewelry. On Thursday evenings many galleries open at the same time for the art walk, a tradition decades old.
The Western Spirit museum, dedicated to the art and history of the American West, is in the center. The area also has restaurants, bars and the Scottsdale Civic Center, a park with sculptures and lawns.
At the end of winter, baseball teams hold their spring training in regional stadiums, and Old Town fills with fans.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to four hours.
Best time
Late afternoon and evening, especially on Thursday when galleries open for the art walk. In summer, prefer the evening.
How to get there
It is about 20 km from downtown Phoenix and about 15 km from the airport, with public parking. City buses connect the area to Phoenix and Tempe.
Tip
Use the tourist trolley that circulates through the center part of the year. To buy Native American art, prefer galleries that identify the artist and the nation of origin.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Old Town Scottsdale
What is Scottsdale’s art walk?
On Thursday evenings many galleries in the Old Town open at the same time, some with the artists present. It’s a long-standing city tradition; check the schedule.
Can you explore Scottsdale’s Old Town on foot?
Yes. The galleries, shops and restaurants are within a few blocks, and a tourist trolley runs through the area part of the year.
Where to buy Native American art in Scottsdale?
At the Old Town galleries that specialize in Native American art. Prefer those that identify the artist and the nation of origin for each piece.