Attractions & Adventure

Attractions & Adventures

Scottsdale is positively bursting with unique attractions and unforgettable adventures that will keep you busy morning, noon and night. Start your explorations at one of area’s many popular attractions like the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA, as the locals call it), Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, The Phoenix Zoo and Cosanti, the home and studio of renowned architect Paolo Soleri.

Next, amplify your Scottsdale experience with invigorating outdoor activities that will get your adrenaline pumping. Set in the lush Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale’s sunny skies and idyllic weather make experiencing the beauty of the desert a breeze. Begin your desert adventure with a hike on one of the city’s scenic trails. Kick it up a notch with eco-tours, horseback riding treks, mountain biking adventures and water sports like river rafting and kayaking. And, for a bird’s-eye view, take to the skies with air tours, hot-air ballooning and other aerial adventures.

Scottsdale is yours to explore. And remember, no matter what kind of adventure you crave, you're sure to discover 360 degrees of fun in the Sonoran Desert.

2-Night Railway Getaway PLUS

Grand Canyon Railway
5/30 - 12/31

2-Night Railway Getaway Package includes:

~Vintage, round trip Coach Class train travel from Williams, AZ to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
~Two night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, AZ (one night prior to train travel and one night after train travel)
~Two breakfasts and two dinners at Max & Thelma's Restaurant.

For specific pricing on your 2-Night Railway Getaway Package PLUS please visit www.thetrain.com or call 1-800-THE-TRAIN (1-800-843-8724)

Arizona Desert Tour & Cowboy Cookout

Arizona Desert Events
9/9 - 5/31

Climb aboard a custom rigged 4x4 and travel back in time to the “Old West”.

The Sonoran Desert, often referred to as the "living desert", boasts an abundance of plant and animal life like no other desert in the world. Visitors are constantly amazed to discover how lush and green our desert actually is, and at the incredible number of animal species that make this desert their home.

Undoubtedly, the best way to experience the spectacular beauty of the Sonoran Desert is up close and personal on your own private four-wheelin' adventure. From the front door of the hotel, authentic cowboy and Native American guides in western and traditional garb will take you north to the magnificent Granite Mountain trails where the effects of man have not yet spoiled the natural desert landscape.

Expert guides knowledgeable in Arizona History and legend, conduct entertaining and informative nature walks identifying the numerous varieties of cacti and other desert plants to be found. They will explain how the indigenous peoples learned to utilize these tremendous resources for food, clothing and shelter. Occasionally, visitors may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an eagle, jackrabbit, coyote or the elusive javelina... and, yes, even the infamous rattlesnake of which there are more than a dozen varieties in the desert southwest.

After your fun in the desert you'll enjoy some authentic cowboy grub under a star filled desert sky at our private scenic cookout site complete with bathrooms and rain backup.

Singing around the campfire is mandatory. Even the coyotes like to join in.

Minimum of 10 guests required.
Valid through May 31, 2010