Unique architecture greets shoppers at many of Scottsdale's world-class
venues. Fountains, skylights and bronze sculptures define Scottsdale
Fashion Square, the largest mall in the state, with more than 225 stores
including Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Visitors to the Downtown Scottsdale
Art and Shopping Districts will find a wonderful contrast of Western
charm and New World ambiance. The Borgata was modeled after the 14th-century
Italian town of San Gimignano.
The city's cultural heritage is also reflected in its art and architecture.
With more than 125 galleries and studios and several performing arts
venues, Scottsdale shines as an internationally renowned art center.
The year-round Thursday night "ArtWalks" offer guests the
opportunity to browse through the galleries of Scottsdale's Downtown
Art and Shopping Districts and enjoy special artists receptions, demonstrations
and exhibit openings. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale
Center for the Arts, Fleischer Museum and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin
West are just a few of the must-see attractions lovers of fine art and
architecture will find in Scottsdale.
Home to numerous championship golf courses, Scottsdale is a world-renowned
mecca for golf, with its award-winning course quality, service, conditions
and golf schools. Golfers of all skill levels can choose a different
challenge every day from the pristine rolling fairways of traditional
and links layouts to the natural beauty and excitement of desert-style
golf.
Scottsdale's courses host some of the most popular professional tournaments
including the PGA Tour's Phoenix Open at the Tournament Player's Club
of Scottsdale and the Arizona Open at Troon Golf and Country Club.
Dining options in Scottsdale include over 600 restaurants and culinary
choices that range from Asian Fusion and gourmet Southwestern to mesquite-broiled
steaks served under the starry desert sky. Individuals or groups can
round out their evening with a visit to one of Scottsdale's hottest
jazz or dance clubs.
Scottsdale's year-round calendar of events provides a variety of entertainment
options for both individuals and groups. Highlights include the Scottsdale
Arabian Horse Show, Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, Thunderbird
Balloon Classic, Parada del Sol Parade and Rodeo, Scottsdale Culinary
Festival, Scottsdale Art Festival and much more.
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