Scottsdale, Arizona is a Rich Place to Live
Named after Major Winfield Scott and founded in 1910, is Scottsdale, Arizona. One of the few cities that has preserved its Western roots, while at the same time, becoming one of the fastest, prestigious growing cities in Arizona. Visitors come in from all over the world to experience a great mix of the Old West in contemporary luxuries and stay in some of finest and best hotels in Arizona .
The Old Town, old Scottsdale is located from Thomas Road to Camelback on the main thoroughfare – Scottsdale Road. Tourists will get to see true Western stores such as Saba’s Western Wear or an old saloon type restaurant – The Pink Pony . Old Town also has upscale restaurants and a very exclusive arts district, which tauts international artists who come to Scottsdale just in order to display their artwork in some of the most prestigious galleries in the West, like Faust Gallery or the Legacy Gallery.
Every year, Old Town host the ‘Parada del Sol’ parade, featuring floats, food, cowboys on horses, food and fun for the whole family; the parade takes place every February. The San Francisco Giants have their spring practice at the Scottsdale Stadium, which hold thousands of fans. The Giants have been coming to Scottsdale every spring for as long as they’ve been around. The Scottsdale Culinary Festival has grown each year and has become world renowned, along with the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts. As for shopping in Old Town, besides all the unique boutiques on 5th Avenue, there’s the Scottsdale Fashion Square, home to Nordstrom’s, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York and 15 restaurants and more than 500 specialty stores.
The Central part of Scottsdale, just a little north of Old Town is one of the richest shopping around; the Borgata and the Hilton Village are 2 specialty malls offering unique stores in a rich, relaxing environment. Both malls are outdoors and feature art galleries, home furnishings, and fine dining. Go a little more north of Old Town, and you’ll happen upon McCormick Ranch, which is an even a more prestigious area with multi-million dollar homes, the McCormick Ranch Golf Club and two outstanding hotels. Head a few more miles north of McCormick, and you’ve entered into one of the most attractive desert Scottsdale communities, where Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West is located, and where you can enjoy the McDowell Mountains while eating real rattlesnake at Rawhide, a western amusement park, or eat the best steak under the star at Pinnacle Peak Patio. This section of Scottsdale host homes in the multi-million dollar range, the property value is overwhelming, but the view is stunningly rich and pristine . You can’t find better desert living than in North Scottsdale.
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I always thought Scottsdale was this pretentious hole in the desert. I had no idea it had so many interesting things — things I’d like to check out. Thanks for giving me a new perspective.