Get to Know the Uniqueness of Scottsdale
Scottsdale is located in central Arizona in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert. It enjoys an average of 330 days of sun per year and the median temperature is about 72.6 degrees year-round. Combine this fabulous climate with over 200 golf courses within the greater Phoenix area, including the well-known Troon and TPC courses, and you can understand why it has earned the title of Golfer’s Paradise. In addition to golf, the city offers healthy outdoor pursuits for everyone. There are over 58 miles of public bike paths and 40 miles of shared hiking, riding and horse trails. These are in addition to the fabulous walking trails and sidewalks that are part of the design of every planned community. Old Town Scottsdale/Downtown Scottsdale The original downtown area, known as “Old Town” has kept the character of the small storefronts, narrow streets, and has embraced the art community. Enjoy the Art Walk on Thursday evenings when the galleries stay open later for your enjoyment. In addition to the art, Old Town is home to many boutiques and some of the best and hottest restaurants in town. You will also find the Scottsdale Museum of the West, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art as well as the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, which is home to many cultural and food events throughout the year. Just over the canal is the famous Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall and the Scottsdale Waterfront neighborhood, which has blossomed over the past decade. Here, you will find spectacular luxury condo developments, like Optima Camelview and the Scottsdale Waterfront Residences, as well as single-family homes in the surrounding area. Central Scottsdale Continuing north, you enter the Central Scottsdale area. On the southern end, you have many wonderful established communities, like Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch, that put Scottsdale on…