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Things To Do
Old Town Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale, the vibrant heart of our celebration weekend! This unique district effortlessly blends rich Western history with a chic, modern buzz, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Explore charming streets lined with fascinating historic sites, browse world-class art galleries, and discover unique boutiques.
OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Southwest. It offers an incredible underwater journey with interactive exhibits, touch pools, and unique experiences like the "Voyager," the world's only revolving aquarium. OdySea Aquarium is located in the Arizona Boardwalk entertainment district, about a 15-20 minute drive from Old Town Scottsdale.
Wonderspaces Arizona
Wonderspaces, located within Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, offers a unique and ever-evolving art experience just a short distance from the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. This immersive venue showcases a rotating collection of extraordinary and interactive art installations from around the world, often incorporating elements like projection mapping and AI. It's designed to be an engaging and thought-provoking space for all ages, where you can enjoy signature cocktails while exploring the exhibits. Being situated in Fashion Square, Wonderspaces is very close to Old Town, typically just a 5-10 minute drive, making it an easy and accessible addition to your Scottsdale itinerary.
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting. The Garden has more than 50,000 desert plants on display throughout five thematic trails that illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. Visit the Garden and enjoy specialized tours, special events, seasonal exhibits, concerts, family activities, Gertrude's restaurant, Patio Café and the Garden's gift and plant shop.
Dining
With more than 800 restaurants in Scottsdale from which to choose, finding your next bucket-list dining experience might seem overwhelming. But we’ve got you covered! Below are our recommendations for some of Scottsdale’s best restaurants, as well as stories that will give you the scoop on our city’s dining scene from an insider’s point of view.
Scottsdale Bars & Nightlife
Discover the best of Scottsdale bars and nightlife in Old Town! These walkable neighborhoods are home to more than 100 of the city’s best restaurants, craft cocktail bars, swanky lounges and high-energy nightclubs. You’ll even find a high-tech bowling alley and chic pool parties where the locals go to see and be seen. There are so many diverse bars and hangouts that everyone will enjoy! It’s all in Old Town Scottsdale – every night of the week!
