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Experience Scottsdale in a Different Way

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Scottsdale is one of the main tourism centers in the USA. The tourism industry is one of the major contributors to the economy of the city.

A major reason for this is the year-round pleasant and warm weather. The excessive sunshine ensures that Scottsdale never becomes victim to winter blues. Scottsdale tourism is alive and well all throughout the year.

If you and your family want a bit of R&R and escape from the hassles of life, then head on down to Scottsdale. Book your trip today! We have prepared the handy guide below to show you some things to do in Scottsdale. The activities in Scottsdale will leave your family spoiled for choices as to what to do first.

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1.   Dining

No vacation is complete without sampling local delicacies. Luckily for you, Scottsdale has more than a few offerings to tantalize your taste buds.

With a lot of different varieties, Scottsdale will have anything and everything you are looking for in dining.

Head on over to Buffalo Chip Saloon to get the full western experience. You will get to witness some of the craziest people ride a bull while enjoying delicious food and company!

2.   Culture

Scottsdale tourism is not complete without indulging in its many cultural spots. Scottsdale is the center of culture and arts in the greater Arizona area.

Take your family to a recreation of the old Wild West in Old Town Scottsdale. If your children are fans of the Wild West, then this is one spot not to be missed. It is like being transported to land only seen in the movies. Make sure you go and take a look at The Rodeo Scottsdale Museum to get a taste of the rodeo life and the history of Rodeo Scottsdale.

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If you desire modern activities in Scottsdale, then visit the Centre for the Performing Arts. You are sure to find some performance to dazzle you among the 1000 annual performances. You can attend the Scottsdale Arts Festival too which is the number one arts festival in the USA.

3.   Nature

Don’t let the glitz and glamour fool you; you will find in Scottsdale a balance between modernity and nature. Take your children to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Centre where rescued wild animals live. It is always best to start children young on living in harmony with nature.

You can explore our McDowell Sonoran Preserve where you can hike across many trails. Be prepared to keep your hiking equipment ready since some of the trails get very difficult.

4.   Scottsdale Jaycees Parada Del Sol

This is one of the must-attend events of Scottsdale. Rodeo Scottsdale is one you should definitely make special room for. It is a month-long celebration of everything rodeo and Scottsdale in March. It features artists, performances, and attractions from every corner of Scottsdale.

People come from everywhere to attend it where the spirit of Scottsdale is a full show.

This is a small sampling of the things to do in Scottsdale. With many more attractions and offerings, Scottsdale is a treasure in the desert. So head on down and let the hospitality of Scottsdale invite you for a vacation like no other.

Peter Varlet

Peter Varlet’s the cowboy critic you love to hate, until he’s right. Born during a thunderstorm in 1972 in Bismarck, North Dakota, he grew up watching his WWII vet dad battle to save their farm from corporate claws. Now, Peter’s the unapologetic voice of Western culture, with a historian’s grip on America’s past, acknowledging both its heroes and hypocrites. His truth to power articles are a no-holds-barred zone for rodeo reviews, cowboy movie takedowns, and ranching tricks that work. He’ll tell you why your country singer’s a fraud and how to fix a fence with only baling wire and spite. Peter despises corporate factory farms taking over and cherishes the DIY grit of real Americans. Politically correct? Nope. Trustworthy? Damn straight. He’s saving the West, one brutal truth at a time.

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