South Scottsdale Local Expert: Find Things To Do in South Scottsdale

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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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

Diverse and fascinating stories of the states that make up the American West are explored through this large collection of art and relics.

Made from over 50,000 colourful and metallic streamers attached to monofilament. Public exhibit at the waterfront in Scottsdale.

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Scottsdale Waterfront

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Scottsdale Waterfront during your trip to Scottsdale. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Visit this superb museum for the very best in modern art, architecture and design from the 1950s to the present.

Really nice family park with a carousel, a train the kids can ride, other train attractions, and plenty of space for kids to run around in.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park during your trip to Scottsdale. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Coot and American Wigeon in an urban lake.

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Chaparral Dog Park

Chaparral Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Scottsdale, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Scottsdale Fashion Square

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You can search for that perfect souvenir at Scottsdale Fashion Square during your trip to Scottsdale. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

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Catch an event at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and enjoy other activities in Scottsdale such as running.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Scottsdale Stadium

Catch an event at Scottsdale Stadium and enjoy other activities in Scottsdale such as running.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

If HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Scottsdale.

Areas of South Scottsdale

Old Town

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

Downtown Scottsdale

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

Brown and Stetson Business

Brown and Stetson Business might not have many top sights, but Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Fashion Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Fashion Square and Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West.

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.

Panoramic aerial view over Downtown Phoenix, Arizona

Security Acres

Security Acres might not have many top sights, but Scottsdale Stadium and Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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