Scottsdale

About Scottsdale

The city of Scottsdale, Arizona is located in the Eastern part of Maricopa County and is regarding as a symbol of the American Southwest style. Scottsdale is a popular upscale tourist destination with an abundance of shops, spas and golf courses. Scottsdale is known as the desert version of Miami's South Beach because of its active nightlife and a wide array of hotels that draw tourists from around the world. The city of Scottsdale is divided into four areas; Old Town (downtown), South Scottsdale, North Scottsdale and Central Scottsdale, which is also known as Shea Corridor. The Old Town area of Scottsdale is full of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and museums reminiscent its cowboy era. The Shea Corridor is also known as the Resort Corridor for its several resorts in the area. Scottsdale is among the top ten most affluent cities in the United States. Scottsdale has is an epicenter for Southwestern art. The downtown area of Scottsdale has a high concentration of museums and art galleries geared toward the city's affluent residents and visitors. Many of the world's top designers have boutiques in Scottsdale including Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Bottega Veneta, and Louis Vuitton. Scottsdale is city for sports and is home to more than 200 golf courses and the Scottsdale Stadium where the San Francisco Giants have their spring training. If you can afford a vacation the city of Scottsdale, you won't be disappointed.