Scottsdale, Arizona · Trip planner

Sun-soaked days, planned your way.

Sunrise hikes up Camelback, Frank Lloyd Wright's desert lab, galleries in Old Town and dinners at sunset. Pick your dates and what you're into, and we'll put together a day-by-day plan you can change, print and share.

~300sunny days a year

35hand-picked spots

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Getting around

Scottsdale is about 30 miles from south to north.

✈️Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is about a 20–25 minute drive from Old Town.
🚗Rent a car or use rideshare. Trailheads, resorts and day trips are spread out.
🚋The Old Town Trolley is free and runs between Old Town, the Waterfront and Fashion Square.
🏜️Where to stay: Old Town for walkability and nightlife, North Scottsdale for golf and hiking, Paradise Valley for luxury resorts under Camelback.
💧Hydrate seriously. Carry about 1 liter of water per hour on the trail, even in winter.