What to do in South Scottsdale, AZ

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Sculpture of Winfield and Helen Scott, the founders of Scottsdale. Based upon a historic photograph, Winfield stands alongside "Old Maud" with Helen seated sidesaddle.

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Sculpture of Winfield and Helen Scott, the founders of Scottsdale. Based upon a historic photograph, Winfield stands alongside "Old Maud" with Helen seated sidesaddle.

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Public art installation that is suspended above the Arizona Canal in Scottsdale Arizona. Made from 50,000 colourful ripstop nylon streams attached to monofilament, this lightweight kinetic sculpture harnesses wind currents to rise and fall dramatically. On display from Nov. 17, 2017 to March 5, 2018.
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Come to old towne Scottsdale for some fine dining and boutique shopping.

South Scottsdale Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in South Scottsdale


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Old Town

Old Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town
Downtown Scottsdale featuring street scenes, a small town or village and cuddly or friendly animals

Downtown Scottsdale

While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Downtown Scottsdale
Downtown Scottsdale featuring a church or cathedral

Brown and Stetson Business

Brown and Stetson Business might not have many top sights, but Scottsdale Waterfront and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brown and Stetson Business
Sun setting over Scottsdale, Arizona waterfront area with Camelback Mountain glowing.

Entertainment District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Entertainment District and surrounding area, you can visit Scottsdale Waterfront and Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Entertainment District
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Gainey Ranch

Check out the spas, restaurants and live music while spending some time in Gainey Ranch. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Salt River Fields at Talking Stick or McCormick Ranch Golf Club.

Gainey Ranch
Arts District which includes a statue or sculpture, outdoor art and flowers

Arts District

If you're spending some time in Arts District, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Stagebrush Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Arts District

 

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