- Our list of the best things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona, features the top 304 nearby activities — including 106 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Scottsdale, AZ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Scottsdale, AZ , followed by 276 popular activities in nearby cities, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Cave Creek, Peoria, Apache Junction, Avondale, Carefree, Queen Creek, Goodyear, Surprise and Sun City
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Sea-life themed arcade hosts a range of arcade games and Scottsdale’s only indoor carousel
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Saguaro Lake is a beautiful lake that offers a variety of water sports. Guests can boat or rent paddle boards or enjoy the beach side of the lake with a picnic area with tables, grills and big trees for shade.
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The Katydid Museum houses thousands of different specimens of insects, as well as snakes, spiders and lizards. The museum also includes a wealth of information and fun facts to educate visitors about the insect world.
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16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
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The McDowell Mountain Competitive Loops are mountain bike trails located in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The loops consist of 15 miles in total of racing tracks, ranging from beginner to expert level.
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Fountain Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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In addition to an eight-acre garden, the Fountain Hills Botanical Garden complex has a wildlife preserve. Tours are provided by docents on a monthly basis, and there is a meandering trail through the desert slopes.
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Hot Air Expeditions offers hot air balloon rides reaching elevations up to 3,000 feet. After landing, participants eat a gourmet meal from Vincent's on Camelback and get a certificate commemorating their flight.
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Fountain Hills is a small, quiet town that features a notable landmark: the world's fourth tallest fountain. The fountain is at the center of a park, which also features a small splash park and extensive walking trails.
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12625 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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The Rotary Centennial Splash Park is an aquatic park location open to cool off at during the hot summer days. Visitors enjoy splashing in the water and relaxing in the sun on the nearby benches within the park.
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Great Skate is a local roller skating rink that provides memorable and entertaining events and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Birthday parties, skating lessons, a cafe, and a game arcade are among the events and amenities at the rink.
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Fountain Hills Theater is a community-led nonprofit theater that works to bring popular plays and musicals to the local area. In addition to the theater performances, they offer a youth theater program and special educational events.
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The total space available at Fountain Park is roughly 64 acres with 29 acres being attributed to a 100 million gallon lake. Features of the park are an 18-hole championship disc golf course, a large fountain display, children's playground, and multiple picnic tables.