Here are some nearby attractions with their approximate driving times: ★ Old Town Scottsdale: 20-minute drive ★ Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall: 20-minute drive ★ Desert Botanical Garden: 25-minute drive ★ Camelback Mountain: 25-minute drive ★ Phoenix Zoo: 25-minute drive ★ OdySea Aquarium: 15-minute drive ★ McDowell Sonoran Preserve: 10-minute drive I have lived in Arizona since 2005. Check out the section of our local guides within our profile/listing, or ask! ★The Neighborhood★ "The West's Most Western Town," Scottsdale, Arizona, has a population of over 200,000 and boasts more than 300 days of annual sunshine. Over seven million people visit Scottsdale each year, as it has a reputation for being a posh resort town where the rich and famous come to play and shop. But there is plenty to do in this city besides lounging at exquisite resorts and eating at fine restaurants. Scottsdale is loaded with attractions that are both easily accessible and free, suiting the budget traveler's itinerary and wallet. ✔ 20-35 minute drive from the Phoenix International Airport ★ PICKLEBALL★ Public parks are offering both outdoor and indoor play with plenty of parking. Courts are located in Cholla Park, Horizon Park, and Victorium (Indoor Courts). At most 3-15 minutes away from home. ★ BASEBALL★ Spring training Cactus League, home to Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants, Scottsdale Stadium combines big-league entertainment with small-venue charm. Held during the perfect 75-degree weather of March, little leaguers can get up close and personal with their idols during the designated autograph time. Families are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and watch from the grassy lawn seats behind the outfield wall. Other Cactus League favorites, Colorado Rockies and Arizona's very own Diamondbacks, will have the last at-bat at the new Salt River Fields at Talking Stick starting in spring 2011, where the 11,000-seat ballpark's scenic location provides awe-inspiring views of the Camelback and McDowell Mountains, and the game too! ★EXPLORE THE SONORAN DESERT★ Next door is the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a desert landscape of hills, rock formations, and cacti. Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's former home and studio, is nearby, and downtown Old Town Scottsdale has Roaring Twenties-style buildings and 19th-century olive trees. ★DISCOVER BUTTERFLIES★ Butterfly Wonderland features exotic species from around the world. Activities include a 3-D feature film on Monarch butterflies, the Butterfly Emergence Gallery, and the spacious Pavilion with thousands of free-flying butterflies. ★LISTEN TO WORLD MUSIC★ The Musical Instrument Museum allows you to see, hear, and play instruments from around the world! More than 5,000 instruments and cultural artifacts are on display. Stay for lunch and enjoy global cuisine, as well as kid-friendly favorites, at MIM's Cafe Allegro. ★SEE UNDER THE SEA★ OdySea Aquarium, the Southwest's largest aquarium, takes you on a one-of-a-kind voyage through the rivers and oceans of the world. You'll see thousands of sea creatures, including sharks, penguins, sea turtles, and exotic fish. ★EXPLORE THE GARDEN★ Learn how plants and animals thrive in arid environments at the Desert Botanical Garden! The Garden offers five thematic trails as well as seasonal activities like the Monarch Butterfly Exhibit (fall and spring) and after-dark Flashlight Tours (summer). ★TAKE FLIGHT★ iFly Phoenix is an indoor sky-diving simulator that lets you experience the freedom of flying! This adventurous experience includes all necessary equipment, a personalized training session, and flight time in the wind tunnel. ★ SHOPPING★ With more than 250 stores and restaurants, Scottsdale is where everyone can shop. The wealthy and famous will rub shoulders with the everyday locals at the mall that has more than 40 exclusive retailers not represented anywhere else in Arizona. The anchor, or leading stores, at Scottsdale Fashion Square, include Macy's, Dillard's, and Nordstrom. Scottsdale Quarter, located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, is an open-air center where the vibe of the city meets the serenity of the desert. ... The center continues to add tenants that further position Scottsdale Quarter as the premier shopping destination in the Valley. Scottsdale Fashion Square is close to Scottsdale's Fifth Avenue Shops, Scottsdale Arts District, Old Town Scottsdale, and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Across Camelback Road is a mixed-use project called The Waterfront, with more retail shops and more restaurants. The Fiesta Bowl Museum is there, too. ★ NIGHTLIFE★ The downtown Scottsdale nightlife scene has gone through many changes over the years. What used to be a wonderland of massive nightclubs with packed dance floors and pricey bottle service, now is quite eclectic, with more casual spots cropping up in recent years. Today revelers will find everything from trendy lounges to craft beer pubs to western saloons. Downtown Scottsdale is a nightlife paradise. Here are our top bars and nightlife spots in the bustling area. ✔ Fox Cigar Bar ✔ Wasted Grain & 100 Proof Lounge ✔ Maya Day + Nightclub ✔ Coach House ✔ Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row ✔ The District ✔ Beverly on Main

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