HomeHotel and City BlogsScottsdale Blog › Attractions

Attractions in Scottsdale

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

Celebrating National Day of the Cowboy Where the Western Artists Play



Scottsdale, the self proclaimed "most Western town in the West" has a reason to celebrate today. Saturday, July 26, 2008 has been declared National Day of the Cowboy. Although no special events are planned, there are plenty of cowboy-themed things to do in Scottsdale and not just today!

The Bison Museum is home to a premier collection of bison and western artifacts and art including Native American ...

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

McDowell Mountain hikes



With weather as beautiful as we are having these days, what better way to spend a weekend than hike the McDowell Mountains and enjoy nature and its breathtaking views?

The McDowell Sonoran Convervancyis offering 6 public hikes this December, all led by experienced conservancy guides. You don't need to make reservations, but be sure to be on time as hikes begin on the dot at 8:30am. Call the McDowell ...

Monday, November 12th, 2007

Hello Fall! I was wondering where you've been...



It's nice and chilly today. I was awaken with the cool breeze coming through the window. Is Fall really here? I hope so. It feels more holiday-ish. Somehow, just the endless Christmas carols in the malls and supermarkets weren't enough to get me in the holiday mood.  Things feel right and cozy now.

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

will be back to regular programming



Aloha!  Sorry for the lack of posts.  I'm in Hawaii for my best friend's wedding and will be back in a couple of days.  Until then...

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

you still have time to go to the State Fair!



AZ State Fair

Ferris Whell

Funnel Cake

We went to the Arizona State Fair last Friday and had lots of fun...and food!

The fair runs until the 4th of November so be sure to go!  There's still lots of event coming up, including Howie Mendel.

Parking is a pain.  If you want to park near the fair, be ready ...

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

The Taliesin West



The Taliesin West is considered one of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest architectural masterpieces and is also the repository of his work. You don't need to know architecture or FLW to enjoy a trip Taliesin. You will learn, however, to appreciate both through the vast array of designs you will see and experience. You'll find out about the man who's one of the world's most prominent and ...