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CrackerJax

Address: 16001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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Miniature golf, go karts, bumper boats and more await your arrival at this fabulous fun park. A great place to bond as a family for an afternoon, it features three different miniature golf courses that accommodate putt-putt novices and experts alike. Sports aficionados can participate in a friendly game of volleyball,...

Downtown Scottsdale Trolley & Neighborhood Circulator

Address: multiple stops, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Originally consisting of a single trolley named Ollie, this fun mode of public transportation now includes a fleet of turn-of-the-century-style trolleys that putter around Scottsdale, giving folks a leisurely ride from one spot to another. The trolleys make numerous stops throughout main shopping areas daily, serving...

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Address: 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-4513

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In 1967, Scottsdale was the beneficiary of 30 acres of land as part of a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Fowler McCormick. Seven years later, construction of the town's beloved railroad park commenced. Today, visitors can board the 5/12-scale train at Stillman Station and enjoy a one-mile ride through the park's...

Paradise Valley Scenic Drive

Address: Paradise Valley, AZ

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Set within the rugged landscape of the Sonoran desert, Paradise Valley is a haven for the wealthy. For a peek into their lifestyle, follow this route: from Phoenix, start at 24th Street and Camelback Road and drive north toward Lincoln Drive. Go east on Lincoln until you reach Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. It's lined...

Scottsdale Historical Museum

Address: 7333 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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This small red schoolhouse serves as a repository of artifacts, photographs, documents, and art pieces detailing Scottsdale's history. You'll find a replica of an original schoolroom from the early years of the 20th century and an exhibit focusing on Winfield Scott, the Civil War veteran and minister who founded...

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Address: 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4414

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Five galleries and a sculpture garden make up the nucleus of this facility. Additional exhibits of interest include displays of international art, architecture and design, with a predominant focus on hometown attributes.

Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum

Address: 10460 N 56th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

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Five millennia of Jewish history are brought to life in this nationally-acclaimed museum. An impressive permanent collection of art and artifacts is supplemented by traveling exhibits of photography, ceremonial items, and other pieces that visually describe the culture of the Jewish people. Favorite features include a...

Taliesin West

Address: 12621 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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A masterpiece of architecture based on indigenous materials and organic forms, this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed complex rests on 600 acres of Sonoran desert at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Wright's crew constructed the site and buildings (conceived as a winter home for his architectural students and for...

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Address: Hwy 87, 10 mi north of Payson, Payson, AZ 85547

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The world's largest natural travertine bridge, Tonto is worth the day trip from Scottsdale. The bridge towers above its secluded valley setting, and visitors may catch views from the bridge itself or take a short hike down into the valley to explore the wildly varied vegetation and snap a few pictures from below....

WestWorld Equestrian Center of Scottsdale

Address: 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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This top-notch equestrian center hosts nationally-recognized equine events (like the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show) and provides facilities for many other Scottsdale favorites throughout the year – the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction and McDowell Mountain Music Festival, for example. The impressive complex...