 Discover Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city adjacent to Phoenix in Arizona. It is located in Maricopa County and covers 184.2 sq mi (477.7 sq km). The city of about 250,000 (2011 estimate) is renowned in Arizona for its vibrant nightlife.
Guide to Scottsdale AZ Hotels
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Evidence of human habitation in the Scottsdale area goes back to the 9th century, which remains of prehistoric irrigation canals built by the Hohokam people. After the Hohokam people disappeared, the area was taken over by the Pima people, right up into the 20th century.
Scottsdale waterfront
Author: Joseph Plotz (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Scottsdale was named after two brothers, Winfield Scott and George Washington Scott. The town, established in the early 1880's, was originally called called Orangedale, but was renamed Scottsdale in 1894.
Up until 1951, when it was incorporated, Scottsdale had not more than 2,000 inhabitants. Yet it has grown to 240,710 by 2007. The city is renowned as an affluent premier golfing destination.
Skysong development, Scottsdale
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Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona
By Plane
The most practical way to reach Scottsdale by plane is to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and take a ground transport from there.
Getting around in Scottsdale
You definitely need a car to move about in Scottsdale. Be sure to keep within the speed limit as the city uses monitoring cameras to catch those speeding or running the red light.
Business in Scottsdale
Boasting a strong retail, tourism and corporate entertainment industry, office space in Scottsdale is also the preferred choice for many of Arizona's aviation, manufacturing, IT, design and financial companies.
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Places of Interest in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Cosanti
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
- LOVE Sculpture
- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
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