A Traveler's Guide to Scottsdale

Scottsdale is an affluent city just outside the city limits of Phoenix in the state of Arizona. It has been referred to as "a desert version of Miami's South Beach" with a busy hotel and nightlife scene. Scottsdale is surrounded by Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Tempe. The region around Scottsdale was once used to grow peanuts, almonds, figs, and potatoes. It was one of the most successful desert farming communities in the southwest. The city grew over time and was eventually incorporated in 1951.

The Indian Bend Wash was a natural river that flowed through the area of Scottsdale. It was cemented in the 1960's and a steady stream of water flowed into Scottsdale for the first time ever. This allowed the city to build a large number of golf courses and resorts. These amenities gave builders the opportunity to build luxurious homes around the resorts and golf courses which led to an influx of wealthy inhabitants from surrounding cities, including Phoenix.

The climate in Scottsdale is arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The record high in Scottsdale is 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temperatures generally surpass the 100 degree mark Fahrenheit while winter temperatures generally stay in the 50's Fahrenheit.

The Scottsdale Arts Festival has been declared the number one arts festival in the country by American Style Magazine. It features local art as well as featured artists from all over the world. Downtown Scottsdale contains the highest concentration of art galleries, many of which are open to the public. The Scottsdale Art walk is held every Thursday evening and is a tour of the downtown art district. One of the most popular annual events in Scottsdale is the Barrett-Jackson Auto Show which takes place each January. Automobile enthusiasts from all over the country come to Scottsdale to view and display automobiles from every genre imaginable. The
city has also begun holding annual culinary and fashion expos that are highly attended as well.

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