Travel Eye on Scottsdale (Arizona , USA)

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Scottsdale is located in the southern American state of Arizona. Scottsdale's relaxed lifestyle, rustic steakhouses and passion for rodeos have given the city the affectionate nickname "The West's most Western Town". Its frequent equestrian events and "Rawhide", a replica cowboy town, certainly offer a truly "Old Western" experience but Scottsdale also has a thriving commercial and business district.

Situated in the 'Valley of the Sun', it is not surprising that Scottsdale has about 300 days of sunshine every year. Temperatures vary between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 32 degrees Celsius) in the summer and 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 16 degrees Celsius) in the winter. Visitors should pack a light wrap or jacket because it can turn cooler in the evenings, even during the hot days of a Scottsdale summer.

This area is Predominantly upmarket, appealing to couples of all ages, mostly Americans, British and Japanese. Some of the larger resort hotels offer good summer/holiday programmes for children. Sports/recreation enthusiasts are well served, particularly golfers

There are over 50 hotels, ranging from award-winning 5-stars to more modest motels. Summer visitors willing to brave the three-digit heat can enjoy rates reduced by as much as 60%.

Locality:

Scottsdale is located in the SW United States, in the S-central part of Arizona State. It is 12 mls E of central Phoenix, 117 mls NW of Tucson, 297 mls SE of Las Vegas, 10 mls NE of Sky Harbor international airport. Seattle is a long, narrow city (31 by 11.5 mls) sited on flat ground in the Sonoran Desert, at an altitude of 1,259 ft. Surrounded by mountain ranges, foothills and man-made lakes.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Heard Museum North - Scottsdale, Arizona's acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. The museum's 50,000-square-foot exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art.

Scottsdale Center for the Arts - A cultural must-see when visiting Scottsdale, the center for the Arts plays host to a plethora of exhibitions, festivals and other events in one of Arizona's finest cultural hotspots.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art - Both local and international artists are represented here in this fine institurion of modern art. As well as the large number of resident works, the museum plays host to a variety of toring exhibitions and shows throughout the year.

Buffalo Museum of America - This informative and impressive museum guides visitors through the colorful history of the American buffalo. The many exhibits include buffalo art, collectables and sculptures.

Popular activities in Seattle include golfing (with 174 golf courses within reach), tennis, river floats, horse riding, jeep desert trips, gold-panning, boating; gaming, rodeos, and hot-air ballooning.

Evenings bring over 900 annual events at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, including ballet, plays, concerts, film screenings and art exhibitions. Jazz and cowboy/Western concerts as well as comedy and cabaret revues.There are a handful of nightclubs and live band venues. Major-league baseball spring training at Scottsdale Stadium. Visitors also have the option of riding historic trails with real cowboys or attending an authentic Native American pow-wow.

Seattle also has scores of fine restaurants with a wide variety, making dining on a modest budget fairly easy. Choices range from haute cuisine to dining out in the middle of the desert cowboy-style.