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Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city of 243,821 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1894.
Why visit Scottsdale
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 289 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 28 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Northcentral University, OdySea Aquarium, Roald Amundsen and Squaw Peak Inn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 99°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Scottsdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a city in eastern Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Named Scottsdale in 1894 after its founder Winfield Scott, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, the city was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. At the 2020 census, the population was 241,361, which had grown from 217,385 in 2010. Its slogan is "The West's Most Western Town." Over the past two decades, it has been one of the fastest-growing cities and housing markets in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article Scottsdale, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do28
Northcentral University
School · 3.5 mi
A private non-profit university
OdySea Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 9.0 mi
Marine aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona
16 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks11
Roald Amundsen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.7 mi
Preserved American private railroad car
Squaw Peak Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.9 mi
Hotel in Phoenix, United States of America
Taliesin West
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Cave Creek Museum
Museum · 11.2 mi
History and culture museum in Cave Creek, Arizona
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Museum · 10.7 mi
Railway museum in Maricopa County, Arizona
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Park · 2.5 mi
Protected area in Arizona, United States of America
Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Fraesfield;Monument Trail Trailhead;Whiskey Bottle Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 5.7 mi
Maricopa Trail Trailhead;Saguaro Trail Trailhead;Bajada Nature Trail
Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes289
Barro's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.5 mi
14850 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Barro's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.6 mi
20701 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Breakfast Club
Restaurant · Breakfast · 13.3 mi
4400 Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
CAKE Nightclub
Restaurant · 13.1 mi
The go-to destination for celebrities, socialites, and A-listers, Cake is Scottsdale’s only premier nightclub destination where guests...
4405 North Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale
Th-Su 09:00-02:00
Canton Dragon Asian Grill and Bar
Restaurant · Chinese · 7.4 mi
10190 North 90th Street, Scottsdale
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 16:00-21:00
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Restaurant · Mexican · 13.6 mi
7228 East 1st Avenue, Scottsdale
Mo,We-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Tu,Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails
Restaurant · Regional · 13.8 mi
7142 East 1st Street, Scottsdale
Mo-Fr 06:30-10:30, Sa-Su 06:30-11:00
Flower Child Healthy Food
Restaurant · Regional · 7.3 mi
10460 North 90th Street, Scottsdale
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
277 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Extended Stay America - Phoenix - Scottsdale
Motel and hotel · 8.1 mi
10660 North 69th Street, Scottsdale
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Scottsdale - Old Town
Motel and hotel · 14.3 mi
3131 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town
Motel and hotel · 13.3 mi
4245 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 9.9 mi
7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale
Motel 6 Scottsdale
Motel and hotel · 13.2 mi
6848 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Churches and places of worship11
Scottsdale Christian Church
Church · Nondenominational · 14.9 mi
2334 North Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
Scottsdale Bible Church - North Ridge Campus
Church · Protestant · 6.1 mi
6363 East Dynamite Boulevard, Scottsdale
NorthWay Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.5 mi
7430 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale
Shopping93
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Basis Scottsdale Primary - West Campus
School · 5.0 mi
7496 E Tierra Buena Ln, Scottsdale
Copper Ridge Math And Science Academy
School · 1.2 mi
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale
Copper Ridge Middle School
School · 1.2 mi
10101 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale
Desert Canyon Elementary
School · 4.0 mi
10203 E Mcdowell Mountain Ranc, Scottsdale
Desert Canyon Middle School
School · 4.0 mi
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd, Scottsdale
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
School · 3.5 mi
16648 N 94Th St, Scottsdale
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
School · 3.6 mi
16537/16576 N. 92Nd Street, Scottsdale
Healthcare109
Abrazo Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.6 mi
21803 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Arthritis Health - Scottsdale
Clinic and pharmacy · 7.0 mi
9097 East Desert Cove Avenue, Scottsdale
Atria Heart Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.8 mi
16427 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Map of Scottsdale
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 49°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 87°F | 62°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 71°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 76°F | 1.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 75°F | 1.2 in |
| Sep | 94°F | 71°F | 0.8 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 61°F | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 50°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinnacle Peak (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
- 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 51 miles away.
- Fountain Hills 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Paradise Valley 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Phoenix 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Anthem 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- New River 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Mesa 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Tempe 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Glendale 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Sun City 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Gilbert 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Scottsdale, Arizona (cropped), Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
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