Scottsdale
United States · ArizonaUS
City in Arizona, United States
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 241,361
- Coordinates
- 33.509, -111.899
- Timezone
- America/Phoenix
- Elevation
- 380 m
Overview of Scottsdale
Scottsdale belongs to Arizona, United States and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 241,361. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nightlife, wellness and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Scottsdale
Nightlife in Scottsdale
(2)Looking for nightlife? Scottsdale has Events and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Scottsdale.
Wellness in Scottsdale
(2)Scottsdale's wellness entries include Spa and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Scottsdale is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Scottsdale
(1)Under adventure, Scottsdale is tagged with Shooting Ranges. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Scottsdale.
Family in Scottsdale
(1)Family in Scottsdale covers Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Scottsdale.
Nature in Scottsdale
(1)The nature shortlist for Scottsdale: Desert. All of it is drawn from Scottsdale's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Scottsdale
(1)Under shopping, Scottsdale is tagged with Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Scottsdale.
Sports in Scottsdale
(1)On the sports side, Scottsdale offers Horse Trails. All of it is drawn from Scottsdale's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Scottsdale
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Scottsdale by regional transport from the nearest hub in Arizona; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Phoenix.
Similar destinations
Places near Scottsdale that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scottsdale known for?
- Scottsdale, in Arizona, United States, is best known for nightlife, wellness and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 241,361 residents.
- What can you do in Scottsdale?
- Recorded activities in Scottsdale include Events, Wine Bars, Spa, Wellness and Shooting Ranges. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Scottsdale located?
- Scottsdale is located in Arizona, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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