Discover ancient Native American history and luxury resorts in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a desert city located near to Arizona’s state capital, Phoenix. Set against the Camelback Mountains and bordered by the Tonto National Forest, it is a slice of green in the dusty red desert. Home to luxury spa resorts and over 200 golf courses, Scottsdale offers an enormous range of activities.
Scottsdale’s Native American history dates back to 300 BC when the Hohokam people first settled here. Learn about their legacy at the Scottsdale Museum of the West and Gilbert Ortega Native American Galleries. Discover the fascinating traditions of the 22 tribes still here today and learn about their ancient origins. The Scottsdale Old Town area promises buzzing shopping malls, lively saloon bars and delicious South West eateries. Enjoy a culinary tour of Scottsdale, hire a Segway to cruise its beautiful parks or leave the bustle behind for a vineyard tour. The possibilities are endless.
Step into the wild outdoors to witness sweeping panoramic vistas, enchanting geological formations and the sublime Sonoran Desert. This region offers a unique colour scheme of reds, yellows, oranges and greens just waiting to be explored. Desert, mountain and forest landscapes showcase rare wildlife, attracted by each complex habitat. Visit the Tonto National Forest to see bald eagle and cougar and observe the elusive bighorn sheep and collared peccary in the Sonoran Desert.
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