Top 10 Things You Must Experience While Visiting Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona

If you're coming to Scottsdale and Phoenix Arizona, it is almost impossible to get bored. There are many sights for anyone no matter your age. There are quite a few activities, points of interest and hotspots no matter what the interest.

1. Museums

"The Heard Museum" is well known for Native American Art and quite a few other exhibits. The Phoenix Arizona Art Museum boasts a wide collection of modern art and Western classic art. If you're an avid art lover, you will not be disappointed in what these museums have to offer.

2. Native American Cultural Points of interest

The Native American Tourism Center in Scottsdale is a amazing place to discover about the historic culture of Native Americans. This historic center is situated on 4130 N. Goldwater Boulevard, Suite 114, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. The telephone number is 480-945-0771 and the fax number is 480-945-0264.

3. Botanical Garden

The garden is located following to the Phoenix Zoo. The garden has over 20,000 garden exhibits from various plans worldwide. This is a amazing place for friends with small children offering a fun-filled day at the zoo and a great chance educational trip to Botanical Garden. The attractive plants and flowers will absolutely make a gardener out of any individual who beholds the splendor which nature has to offer.

4. Sports

Phoenix hosts the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (college football), Phoenix Suns (Pro Basketball), Phoenix Coyotes (Pro Hockey), Phoenix Mercury (Women's Pro Basketball), and the Arizona Thunder (soccer). Phoenix also is host to three professional golf tournaments that stopover in Phoenix. The Standard Register Turquoise Classic (LPGA), the Tradition (Senior PGA) and the Phoenix Open (PGA).

If baseball is your "interest", Phoenix is host to seven major league baseball teams who are part of the Cactus League. The Anaheim Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres perform their annual Spring training in Phoenix.

5. Events and Festivals

Annual activities and festivals are the norm in Scottsdale and Phoenix. The following are yearly occasions and festivals in this area:

February - March

Barrett-Jackson Auction - This is one of the largest classic car auctions worldwide. The Yearly Renaissance Festival, Arizona Rodeo (Phoenix) and the Casa grande, that is the largest Indian rodeo, crafts and arts.

April - June

The Tradition Senior PGA golf tournament and the Annual County Fair.

July - September

Fourth of July celebrations, Jazz on the Rocks Festival and the Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering.

October through December

Cowboy Artists of America Sale and Exhibition (Phoenix) and the Original Coors Rodeo Showdown (Phoenix).

6. Golfing

Phoenix and Scottsdale is host to numerous golfing courses and communities. The vast majority of these courses are open to the public.

7. Backpacking and hiking

Phoenix is a terrific place to experience what Mother Nature has to offer with an abundance of hiking tracks which are very easily accessed from the Valley. The hiking trails range in levels of difficulty, thus you can uncover a path that meets the needs of an knowledgeable hiker or novice. If one is a hard-core hiker, the Valley has seven "mini-mountains" that are sure to challenge even the most seasoned hiker.

8. Back Road Travel

This is a excellent way to experience Arizona's heritage and gorgeous scenery.. Traveling on the backcountry roads creates numerous opportunities for fun and adventure.

9. Biking

Road and mountain biking are preferred sports in Arizona because of the countless possibilities. Phoenix has South Mountain Park, which is the United State's largest city park. The park has 16,500 acres for your biking enjoyment. It was believed that last year over two million guests came into the park for hiking, biking and motoring around the picturesque roads. Horseback riding is also available on the lower trails of the park.

10. Scenic Drives

You can easily explore Arizona by passing on the highways or backcountry roads. A well-liked drive for not only tourists but also the locals is the Apache Trail (near Phoenix). It is possible to easily plan a day trip touring alongside this path with the stunning surroundings and hassle-free parks for picnicking; it will easily prove to be a day to remember.

Overall, the Scottsdale and Phoenix town is full of interesting and exciting activities to keep you and your family busy all through the year!

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