Scottsdale's roots began to take shape at the famed intersection of Scottsdale & Camelback Roads more than a century ago when Chaplain Winfield Scott made a down payment of 50 cents per acre for a section of land in this area back in 1888. Today, in the shadows of former citrus tree farms and cotton fields, it is a bustling epicenter of activity rich with history and filled with the spirit of both the contemporary and old West. As the site of the Southwest's largest, upscale shopping center, Scottsdale Fashion Square, the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback Roads is undergoing yet another facelift with several major developments in the works. New shopping areas such as the Scottsdale Waterfront and SouthBridge and new hotels like the W Scottsdale Hotel and refurbished Hotel Indigo are right around the corner. In this new era where classic luxury blends with new urban sizzle, the retail, dining and entertainment options are sure to please. There's always something new in the collection of unique shops, restaurants, galleries and nightclubs in the heart of downtown.

DOWNTOWN BY THE NUMBERS:

• 786 acres
• Free trolley service - 7 days/week, 12 months/year
• Free downtown parking
• 3,300+ hotel rooms in 20+ hotels
• 100+ art galleries
• 50+ lounges, bars and nightclubs
• 85+ restaurants
• More than 50 public artworks
• 30,000 visitors on any given weekend night, during high season