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Before you go
Your trip to Scottsdale.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Scottsdale – Arizona Destination Phoenix and Sedona (United States) — Phoenix; Scottsdale; Sedona about 20 km from Phoenix
How to get there
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Phoenix · 15 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is about 15 km from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and about 20 km from the downtown of the capital. The most practical way is by car or rideshare; city buses connect Scottsdale with Phoenix and Tempe.
How many days
One day allows for Taliesin West in the morning and Old Town in the afternoon. Many visitors stay in Scottsdale and visit Phoenix from there.
When to go
From October to April, when the weather is usually mild and dry, it is the season for art and golf events. In summer the heat is intense and programming decreases.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Helpful tip. Old Town is explored on foot, and a tourist trolley circles it, but Taliesin West and the McDowell mountain trails are about 20 km away and do not have direct public transport.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Scottsdale
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Morning
Taliesin West
Take the Taliesin West tour, with a reservation, and see the desert stone buildings and the view over the valley.
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Afternoon
Old center
Return to Scottsdale’s Old Town and walk the streets of galleries and western shops. On Thursday evenings, many galleries usually open for the art walk.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth staying in Scottsdale instead of Phoenix?
If you want a center with restaurants and galleries within walking distance and easy access to Taliesin West and the McDowell mountain trails, yes. Phoenix is about half an hour away.
What time zone is Scottsdale in?
The same as Phoenix: UTC-7 year-round, with no daylight saving time.
What to do in Scottsdale?
Visit Taliesin West, walk through Old Town and its galleries, hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and, in season, watch spring training baseball games at the end of winter.
Does Scottsdale have public transportation?
There are city buses and a tourist trolley in Old Town part of the year. For Taliesin West and the trails, a car or rideshare is more practical.