Scottsdale is the perfect destination to escape the cold winter temperatures and experience an upscale destination with great warm and dry weather. There will be a unique background of mountains and cactus around every corner. If you are looking for a locations with top-end golf courses, luxurious resorts, adventurous hiking, and relaxing spas, Scottsdale is definitely where you should head. Another benefit of Scottsdale? Warm and dry temperatures almost year-round!
Best time to go:
- The best time to visit is February to early May and September to November.
- Temperatures can get a bit chilly in the winter (November- January). Average temperatures range from 30F to high 60s-70s.
- Summer months can get really hot (over 100 F) but it is known as a dry heat.
- The busiest time of year is March during Baseball Spring Training and school spring breaks
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Things to do:
Scottsdale is a destination that can be pure relaxation or busy with activities depending on what you are looking for for a vacation. Here is a list of things you can do while in the area:
- Hike Camelback Mountain – While this can be a difficult hike, the views are worth it from the top!
- Explore Old Scottsdale – Walking around Old Scottsdale is one of the highlights of the area.
- Relax at the spa at Omni Montelucia or The Phoenician
- Experience the Waste Management Phoenix Open
- Golf on one of the 200 public golf courses in Scottsdale – True golfer’s paradise!
- Take a tour at Taliesen West: A residential home built by Frank Lloyd Wright which currently serves as an architecture school and offers tours to the public.
- Peruse Scottsdale Museum of the West or Museum of Contemporary Art
- Shop at the famous shopping centers including Fashion Square
- Visit McDowell Sonoran Preserve or Pinnacle Peak Park
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