Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Scottsdale
United States · PHX
Desert golf, spas, and old town galleries.
About
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.
Known for
- shopping · world class
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan66°F5d wet
- Feb71°F3d wet
- Mar77°F4d wet
- Apr88°F1d wet
- May95°F1d wet
- Jun105°F1d wet
- Jul107°F4d wet
- Aug105°F5d wet
- Sep100°F4d wet
- Oct90°F2d wet
- Nov78°F2d wet
- Dec68°F4d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Canyoneering Adventure in PhoenixFrom $388 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike TourFrom $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Sedona Experience - Hiking, Lunch and Wine Tasting (Private Tour)From $375 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Scottsdale Sunset UTV Tour Bigfoot Desert Adventure UTV ToursFrom $189 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Scottsdale UTV Day Tour Bigfoot Desert Adventure UTV ToursFrom $189 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Lower Antelope Canyon Day Tour from Phoenix/ScottsdaleFrom $2,340 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 8 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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