Free & Cheap Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ

  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
  • The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
  • From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
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Clients explore their inner artist in a fun and social environment at a studio that specializes in BYOB events and parties
3.1 Miles
96% 3678 votes
National & State Parks 7301 E Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 MoreLess Info
Playgrounds, picnic areas, and miniature railroad await children and adult alike at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The building which houses the miniature railroads has 10,000 square feet.
16.6 Miles
94% 2431 votes
National & State Parks 26802 N. 102nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
Covering 150 acres, Pinnacle Peak Park is visited annually by more than 200,000 people. It is very popular among wildlife watchers, with many species being spotted, including in here coyotes, bobcats, various species of snakes, mule deer, and others.
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80% 12483 votes
Neighborhoods Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
There are plenty of things to do and to see when visiting Old Town Scottsdale: from restaurants and pubs, to art galleries and jewelry shops.
11.4 Miles
98% 3132 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
4 trails await the hikers at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Other activities which can be performed in here are rock-climbing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The area is also popular among the birdwatchers, being the home of more than 100 bird species.
8.6 Miles
94% 10376 votes
Architectural Buildings 12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 MoreLess Info
Winter home for Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin West is now the campus of the School of Architecture and the base of Franck Lloyd Wright Foundation. Among others, it has an enclosed garden, a sunken garden, and Franck Lloyd Wright's office and studio.
4.1 Miles
Home to Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, Salt River Fields can welcome up to 13,000 spectators. In here there are also 2 soccer fields, 1 manmade lake, and a kid's zone.
0.5 Miles
81% 395 votes
Baseball Fields 7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 MoreLess Info
Home to the San Francisco Giants, the Scottsdale Stadium is popular during Spring Training season. The stadium is conveniently located in old town Scottsdale, in close proximity to bars, nightclubs and shops.
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98% 2597 votes
Food Tours Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
Arizona Food Tours presents A Taste of Old Town Scottsdale offers its clients a culinary tour of the city, with stops in 6 restaurants, for tasting local specialties and sipping local produced wines.
21.1 Miles
97% 381 votes
Horseback Riding 31313 N. 144th Street, Scottsdale, AZ MoreLess Info
Providing well mannered and highly conditioned horses, Cave Creek Outfitters is able to work with riders of all ages including children who are at least six years old. The business provides guided trail riding across their ranch in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.
0.6 Miles
92% 331 votes
Malls 7014-590 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 MoreLess Info
For premier shopping, dining and entertainment in Arizona, visit Scottsdale's Fashion Square Mall. The mall features multiple levels of high-end stores including Burberry, Tiffany and Co. and Hugo Boss.
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