Travel Guide of Scottsdale, Arizona for: Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites Rating: Pearls
Scottsdale Summary
Pros
- Outdoors activities, just minutes from the city: hiking, biking, rock-climbing, and more
- Exceptional golf courses
- Superb spa resorts -- some of the best in the United States
- Excellent locally-grown and organic fine dining restaurants
- Top-notch shopping
- Gorgeous desert landscapes
- Kid-friendly Native American cultural activities
- Non-stop sunshine (clear skies about 325 days a year)
Cons
- Searing sun: over 100⁰ F from June to September
- Vast suburban sprawl -- to tour the sights, a car is essential
What It's Like
Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, boulder formations and hefty cacti. It is best known as a luxurious resort destination, and with over 200 golf courses, this city is a golfer's dream come true. For those who are not inclined to golf, the city is surrounded by scenic hiking trails and gondolas that are home to hot-air balloons. The nightlife, shopping and dining are all hip, happening and high-class here. Whatever you choose to do in Scottsdale (and there's a lot to choose from), make sure to wear sunscreen -- the sun blazes 325 days a year!
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Facts
| Languages: | English |
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| Electricity: | 110 V, 60 Hz |
| Tipping: | 15-20% at restaurants |
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