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Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale is a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. S.

Type CityPopulation 2,000

Why go

  • City in Arizona, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Talking Stick Resort.
  • 5 hand-picked places to stay.
  • 2 recommended spots to eat and drink.
  • Served by Scottsdale Airport (SCF).

History

Scottsdale is a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after its founder Winfield Scott, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, the city was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. At the 2020 census, the population was 241,361, which had grown from 217,385 in 2010. Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town". Over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest growing cities and housing markets in the United States.

Must-see attractions

Where to stay

7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Indoor
7501 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Indoor
6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Indoor

Eat & drink

Restaurant
Indoor
Restaurant — 4736 North Goldwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Indoor

Airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) 11 mi to the centre
Phoenix, AZ, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 24 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways…) · direct flights to 91 destinations incl. Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 24 airlines, 91 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) 23 mi to the centre
Mesa, AZ, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Appleton, Bellingham, Billings, Bismarck, Bozeman… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Phoenix (27 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 32 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Scottsdale Airport (SCF) 3.5 mi to the centre
Scottsdale, AZ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Falcon Field (MSC) 13 mi to the centre
Mesa, AZ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) 13 mi to the centre
702 W Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sky Ranch At Carefree Airport 17 mi to the centre
Carefree, AZ, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Scottsdale Airport (SCF); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Scottsdale, Arizona. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Metro · Phoenix, Arizona · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.

Tours & experiences