Ultimate Scottsdale Travel Guide for Your Bucket List AZ Trip

If you’re looking for a southwest town that’ll blow you away, Scottsdale, Arizona, is a perfect choice.

This Scottsdale travel guide has all the info to help you plan the perfect getaway. I absolutely love Scottsdale for so many reasons and I hope this guide helps you love it too.

Based on my experience as a local, this guide will highlight all my  favorite locations, top eateries, hiking routes, best times to go, and more!

Stop by the Old Town Bischoff General Store, a staple since 1971, for myriad offerings, maybe a Diet Coke or some cowboy attire.

Take a Stroll Through the Old Town

Witnessing the globe from 7,000 feet above ground is the most tranquil and fantastic sensation. You have to go on a hot air balloon ride while you’re in Scottsdale.

Jump on a Hot Air Balloon Ride

You might be wondering; the desert has a garden? Yes! And it’s a gorgeous experience.

Desert Botanical Garden

You can go to Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch to embark on a self-guided, two-hour kayaking adventure.

Kayak on the Salt River

With over 36,000 acres (36 times the size of Central Park), the  McDowell Sonoran Preserve is ideal for hiking, biking, or equestrian  riding.

Go Hiking

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