Scottsdale, Desert city in Arizona, United States
Scottsdale extends along the eastern edge of Phoenix across 477 square kilometers of Sonoran Desert terrain at an elevation of 380 meters.
The area transformed from agricultural land to an established city in 1894 when retired U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott purchased 640 acres for farming.
Native American art galleries, contemporary museums, and performance venues in the Arts District present exhibitions and events throughout the four seasons.
The public transit system includes free trolleys connecting Old Town with Fashion Square Mall and the Waterfront district between 10 AM and 9 PM.
The McDowell Sonoran Preserve encompasses 30,500 acres of protected desert habitat with 225 miles of marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Location: Maricopa County
Inception: 1894
Elevation above the sea: 380 m
Website: https://scottsdaleaz.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.49306,-111.92611
Latest update: June 5, 2025 23:34
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Desert Botanical Garden
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OdySea Aquarium
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McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
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Hunt's Tomb
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
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WestWorld of Scottsdale
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Pinnacle Peak Park
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Little Red Schoolhouse
234 m
Louise Lincoln Kerr House and Studio
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Udinotti Museum of Figurative Art
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Edward L. Jones House
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Scottsdale Shadows Executive Golf Course
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Webster Auditorium
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Stapley Aquatic Center
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