Here resides the lion’s share of Greater Phoenix’s famous resorts—as well as the region’s reputation for cowboy chic. Scottsdale boasts the Southwest’s largest shopping mall and a nationally renowned dining-and-nightlife scene. Paradise Valley packs a dozen resorts into 15 square miles, and the rustic towns of Cave Creek and Carefree celebrate Western ways with cowboy bars and live bull-riding.

Things to Do

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Bikers, hikers and horseback riders can all enjoy 50 miles of desert trails.

Taliesin West

Tour the winter home and school of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Adventures Out West Segway

Explore the desert on a guided segway tour.

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Hike or bike through 170 miles of trails on 30,000 acres of or pristine desert preserve including the iconic Tom's Thumb Trail.

Scottsdale Fashion Square

The expansive shopper's paradise features high-end fashion retailers and designer shops such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Jimmy Choo, Burberry and many more.

TPC Scottsdale

Play in the footsteps of pros at the home of the PGA Tour's Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Stellar Adventures

Explore off road on ATV, Hummer or Jeep.

Butterfly Wonderland

Butterfly Wonderland is America's largest butterfly conservatory, where thousands of colorful creatures flutter about.…

Troon North Golf Club

Troon North's Pinnacle and Monument courses are renowned desert golf experiences.

Talking Stick Resort

The Four-Diamond resort is home to a 240,000-square foot casino, summer pool parties and live entertainment venues.

Topgolf Scottsdale

Take a nightclub and restaurant, add golf games for all skill levels, and top it off with scenic mountain views and you've got Topgolf Scottsdale at Riverwalk. …

Kierland Commons

Take a break from shopping at stores such as Michael Kors, Sur La Table and Anthropologie with local dining favorites The Greene House, Zinc Bistro, or North Italia.