Scottsdale is located in central Arizona, just east of Phoenix, between Carefree and Tempe. It is known for its more than 100 art galleries, craft shops and golf courses. It is a popular retirement/tourist community featuring numerous cultural activities January through April.
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Camping & RV Parks
Arizona State Parks 480-542-4174 Arizona National Forests 800-280-CAMP
History
From 800 to1400 AD, the region of current-day Scottsdale was occupied and farmed by the Hohokam. More than 200 miles of canals were built to provide water to support their agricultural needs. It wasn't until 1888 that settlers began to permanently establish homesteads in the area. Army Champlain Winfield Scott and his wife were the first family to settle in the region to farm citrus, sweet potatoes and peanuts. In 1896, the first school house was opened and in 1897, J.L. Davis opened a general store with a post office.
The beautiful year-round weather made the town of Scottsdale a prime location for resorts. The Ingleside Inn was completed in 1909 and was one of Scottsdale's first winter resorts; many others followed. Scottsdale continued to grow with the addition of Cavalliere's Blacksmith Shop in 1910 and a cotton gin in 1920. In 1951, with 2,000 residents, Scottsdale was incorporated as a city and the newly elected mayor, Malcolm White, gave the city its slogan "The West's Most Western Town."
Things To Do
Events Calendar
January:
Annual Parade del Sol (30 days)
Celebration of Fine Art ( starts January 13th)
February:
Annual Arabian Horse Show
Celebration of Fine Art ( all Month)
Indian Artists of America Show Early February
March:
Scottsdale Desert Festival
Celebration of Fine Art
May: Annual Choirmaster's Ball
June: Summer Rodeo Series
July: 4th of July Fireworks
August: Annual Bring in the Clowns
September:
AZ Quarter Horse Fall Event
Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra
October:
Western Art Walk Weekend
Scottsdale AirFair
November:
Dixieland Jazz Festival
Thunderbird Balloon Classic
Desert Fall Festival of Fine Arts
December:
Fiesta Bowl Art Walk
The Borgata Farmers Market
Activities and information
Walking & Hiking - 40 miles of multiuse trails for hikers, bikers, riders & walkers
From 800 to1400 AD, the region of current-day Scottsdale was occupied and farmed by the Hohokam. More than 200 miles of canals were built to provide water to support their agricultural needs. It wasn't until 1888 that settlers began to permanently establish homesteads in the area. Army Champlain Winfield Scott and his wife were the first family to settle in the region to farm citrus, sweet potatoes and peanuts. In 1896, the first school house was opened and in 1897, J.L. Davis opened a general store with a post office.
