Attractions


Local Activities & Attractions

The Valley of the Sun is home to a wide variety of activities year round.

Outdoor
Due to our ideal winter weather, Scottsdale is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Play on any of our dozens (if not hundreds) of golf courses, take a horse ride on South Mountain or get a view from the top of Camelback Mountain.

Sports
The Valley is home to many major league sports teams. In addition, many sports teams from other states do their spring training right here in the Valley and their exhibition games are open to the public.

Spring Training Teams

Nightlife Clubs
Looking for night life? Don't worry, there's a new club opening up every day leaving you hundreds to choose from. Not only that, but the Valley is host to some of the biggest names in music and sports. Find out what's going on at AZCentral.com's events calendar. Looking for humor? The world famous Tempe Improv is just a few blocks away where many of the most famous comedians in the world got their start.

Eating
Hungry? Not a problem. There are literally thousands of restaurants in the Valley. Scottsdale is home to some of the finest dining in the state. Check out AZCentral.com's Diner's Guide.

Cultural Attractions
The Valley is not without culture, in fact, quite the contrary. Phoenix actually has a growing art district that . Phoenix also prides itself on a wonderful art museum that has seen artwork from all of the old masters. In addition, Scottsdale is world renowned for it's lofty art galleries and hosts an art walk every Thursday throughout the year.

For a current list of events in Scottsdale, click here.