Things To Do In Scottsdale
Explore Our Surroundings
The beauty of our Sonoran Desert location rests in the abundance of nearby adventure. Surrounded on all sides by natural, cultural, and historical attractions, getting a glimpse into the true character of Scottsdale is as simple as starting with our favorite destinations below.
Mayo Clinic
13400 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | 480-301-8000
A vital part of Arizona and the Southwest, Scottsdale’s Mayo Clinic ranks nationally in ten specialties and provides the highest quality healthcare to patients.
- 11 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 59 Minutes Biking
- 22 Minutes Driving
Top Golf
9500 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 | (480) 240-2402
From aspiring pros to those who've never walked 18 holes, Top Golf is a destination as a high-tech driving range with 102 bays and a lively rooftop terrace.
- 10.6 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 56 Minutes Biking
- 21 Minutes Driving
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 | (480) 941-1225
Experience 140 acres of vibrant tranquility. Desert plants spring amid the red Arizona rocks at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix’s Papago Park.
- 15 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 28 Minutes Driving
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 | (480) 478-6000
Immerse yourself in a world of music. Ranked among the top museums in the U.S., the Musical Instrument Museum has a 300-seat theater for concerts and events.
- 4.9 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 28 Minutes Biking
- 12 Minutes Driving
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 | (480) 860-2700
Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio from 1937 until his passing in 1959 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and among our favorite things to do in Scottsdale.
- 7.1 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 38 Minutes Biking
- 18 Minutes Driving
Scottsdale Quarter / Kierland Commons
15205 N Kierland Blvd Suite 150, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | (480) 348-1577
This open-air shopping and dining destination features various popular and specialty retail stores and chef-driven restaurant experiences.
- 2.6 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 46 Minutes Walking
- 12 Minutes Biking
- 10 Minutes Driving
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 | (480) 291-8000
The largest aquarium in the United States, OdySea is home to more than 30,000 animals and spans more than 200,000 square feet.
- 9.2 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 48 Minutes Biking
- 16 Minutes Driving
Children's Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 | (602) 253-0501
One of the top three children's museums in the nation, and a wondrous place of imagination, inspiration, and creativity with more than 300 interactive play areas.
- 23.9 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 32 Minutes Driving
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008 | (602) 286-3800
Since opening in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo has connected visitors with the natural world through exhibits, conservation efforts, and engaging events.
- 19 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 29 Minutes Driving
Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 | (602) 252-8840
This private museum is the world's preeminent destination for the presentation, interpretation, and advancement of American Indian art.
- 22.8 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 30 Minutes Driving
Cosanti – Paolo Soleri Windbells
6422 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 | (480) 948-6145
Shop for whimsical wind chimes, sculptures, planters and jewelry crafted out of bronze and ceramics by architect Paolo Soleri at this creative outdoor studio and art gallery.
- 7.1 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 34 Minutes Biking
- 14 Minutes Driving
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PKWY, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 | (480) 998-7971
Get outdoors and enjoy the Sonoran Desert for its beauty. Hike, mountain bike and horseback ride on 215 miles of scenic share-use trails at the largest urban preserve. We recommend this area as one of the best places to watch a sunrise or sunset in Scottsdale.
- 4.4 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 24 Minutes Biking
- 12 Minutes Driving
Old Town Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Feel the Wild West spirit of the past as you walk the historic streets of Old Town. One of the best things to do in Scottsdale, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its Western architecture, excellent art galleries, fine dining, and lively nightlife.
- 10.9 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 21 Minutes Driving
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
9051 East Via De Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258 | (888) 935-6878
Visit the past as you join the queen and her royal court for a two-hour hands-on dinner and tournament. Cheer on you knight as he competes against five other knights in a jousting tournament and sword fights.
- 8.9 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 45 Minutes Biking
- 18 Minutes Driving
Legoland Discovery Center
5000 S Arizona Mills Cir STE 135, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 565-7072
Step into this colorful world fun and imagination featuring family-friendly rides, workshops and build stations, play zones, and more!
- 26.2 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 32 Minutes Driving
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | (480) 874-4666
Located in Old Town Scottsdale, this multi-gallery museum is devoted to modern and contemporary art, architecture and design, featuring a rotating selection of influential and lesser known artists.
- 16.6 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 21 Minutes Driving
Scottsdale Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | (480) 686-9539
A Smithsonian Affiliate, this Museum will transport you back in time and explore the history and evolution of culture in the Western Frontier, including the American West, Canada and Mexico.
- 11.6 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 24 Minutes Driving
The Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St, Phoenix 85004 | (602) 716-2000
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, this highly interactive attraction will engage your mind and imagination with a variety of hands-on exhibits and demonstrations.
- 23.7 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 32 Minutes Driving
Pioneer Living History Museum
3901 W Pioneer Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086 | (623) 465-1052
Ever wonder what it was like to be a pioneer discovering the Wild, Wild West? This 90 acre outdoor museum will transport you back in time to the late 19th century to discover history in an immersive way.
- 24 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 36 Minutes Driving
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Via de Ventura F100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 | (480) 800-3000
The largest butterfly conservatory in North America, Butterfly Wonderland showcases thousands of international species in a tropical garden paradise. Observe the Emergence Gallery where caterpillars transform into butterflies before your eyes, and discover the importance of all insects to the environment and life cycle of all organisms.
- 9.3 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 49 Minutes Biking
- 18 Minutes Driving
Arizona Cowboy College
3208 N 152nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 | (480) 471-3151
3Howdy, partner! Calling all city slickers to saddle up for the adventure of a lifetime and learn and experience a day in the life of true, Arizona cowboys. Discover a range of classes and experiences that will have you saying “yee-haw”!
- 16.9 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 28 Minutes Driving
Bearizona
1500 E Rte 66, Williams, AZ 86046 | (928) 635-2289
See animals in their natural environments in this 160-acre Ponderosa Pine Forest zoo. Drive through in the comfort of your own vehicle, a Wild Ride Bus Tour, or walk through at your leisure. Observe a variety of exotic wildlife like never seen before!
- 171 ft from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 2 h 30 Minutes Driving
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | (602) 955-8400
Located in the charming Biltmore district of Phoenix, this outdoor luxury shopping center features a variety of premium shopping and dining destinations.
- 16.3 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 25 Minutes Driving
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | (480) 941-2140
As the largest shopping mall in Arizona, this mall boasts over 240 premium retail destinations spread over 2 million square feet, including a variety of dining destinations for every type of foodie.
- 10.8 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 57 Minutes Biking
- 23 Minutes Driving
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W Northern Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 | (623) 935-9453
Showcasing over 600 species of exotic and endangered animals, this Litchfield Park attraction encourages you to explore the wildlife through their safari park, aquarium, dragon world, adventure land and zoo.
- 37 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 39 Minutes Driving
State Farm Stadium: Home of the Cardinals
1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305 | (623) 433-7101
Home to Arizona’s NFL team the Cardinals, this stadium is open rain or shine due to its retracting roof. Make a blitz over to Glendale to catch America’s favorite game!
- 34 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 30 Minutes Driving
Chase Field: Home of the Diamond Backs
401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 | (602) 514-8400
Catch a fly ball at this downtown Phoenix Stadium equipped with a retractable roof. Home to Arizona’s Major League Baseball team, the Diamond Backs, Chase Field will have you root, root, rooting for the home team.
- 25 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 30 Minutes Driving
Pinnacle peak
Scottsdale, AZ 85262.
Take in the Sonoran landscape with this 4.0-mile roundtrip hike with over 1,000 ft. elevation is considered a moderately challenging route, with a completion time of 2 hours.
- 10 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 21 Minutes Driving
Camelback
Scottsdale, AZ
Located in the heart of Scottsdale, this aptly named mountain features over 1300 ft. in elevation gain over this 1.23-mile hike to the summit. At the top, you’ll experience a panoramic view of The Valley as you take a breather for the trek back down.
- 13.3 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 29 Minutes Driving
Tom’s thumb
Scottsdale, AZ
Catch the sunrise from this scenic 4.0-mile roundtrip hike with over 1,200 ft. in elevation gain. Considered a challenging hike, it takes roughly 2.5 hours to complete.
- 14.2 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 27 Minutes Driving
Gateway
Scottsdale, AZ
Enjoy the local flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert on this popular 4.4-mile loop trail is a moderately challenging hike located in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
- 5 Miles from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 35 Minutes Biking
- 15 Minutes Driving
Grand Canyon
o South Rim: Grand Canyon Village, Arizona o North Rim: North Rim, Arizona
Only a few hours drive away, the Grand Canyon is a must when visiting Arizona. Take in the majesty of the Painted Desert from the North or South Rims, where there is a variety of options for viewing and exploration.
- 224 ft from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 3h 28 Minutes Driving
Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
This breathtaking Northern Arizona town is red rock country and a hiker’s paradise. Surrounded by buttes, steep canyons, and pine forests, it’s great for adventuring or exploring New Age shops, vortexes, spas and art galleries.
- 111 ft from Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 1h 25 Minute Driving