8
Reasons to Visit Scottsdale
You’ve
probably heard that summer in Scottsdale is H-O-T hot. While this is true, it's a dry heat - so don’t let those triple digits deter you from booking your Scottsdale getaway this season.
There are dozens of fun-filled things to do in Scottsdale in summer, including air-conditioned indoor adventures and outdoor aquatics. Need a little more convincing? Here are our
top eight reasons why you should be here this summer:
#1 POOLS, POOLS AND MORE POOLS
Scottsdale is swimming with pools. Literally. There are more than 120 hotel and resort pools to choose from in the Scottsdale area, so working on that summer tan is easy! Whether you're looking for the perfect poolside Instagram or a cool pool to lounge beside, Scottsdale has exactly what you need.
#2
RIVERS & LAKES
Believe
it or not, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to explore
Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert
during the summertime…just do it from the water! Try paddle boarding down the
Salt River,
kayaking along the Verde River or exploring some of Arizona’s gorgeous lakes.
You’ll stay cool
while soaking up the sun and the Sonoran Desert scenery.
#3
COOL DRINKS & HOT RESTAURANTS
Scottsdale's
restaurants are always cooking up something new, so this is one of my
favourite topics.
From cool drinks (it’s more than the temperature that makes these cocktails
cool), and spicy
foods that turn up the summer heat even higher, to happy hour musts, there are
plenty of great
opportunities to eat and drink your way through a Scottsdale heatwave.
#4
HOT RATES
Summer
in Scottsdale always brings out some of the year's hottest hotel and resort
rates. And what
will you do with your extra cash? Tack on an extra night to your stay, rent a
poolside cabana,
enjoy a spa treatment (or two) - the options are practically endless, and you
don’t want to
miss out on any of them!
#5
NIGHTLIFE
Scottsdale
has a little bit of everything when you’re looking for a night out. Whether
you’re in the mood
for a dive bar, nightclub, live music, wine bars or beer gardens Scottsdale has
nightlife options
for all types of party people.
#6
DAY TRIPS
Did
someone say "road trip"? A mere two hours away (give or take) and 10
to 20 degrees cooler are
some of our favourite Arizona landmarks and attractions. Explore the
world-famous red rocks
of Sedona, go forest bathing in Payson, or cruise along Route 66 and take in
the sights of Flagstaff.
You can even enjoy the cool depths of Kartchner Caverns, a breathtaking
"living" cave that
is home to Kubla Kahn, the tallest (at 58 feet) and most massive column
formation in Arizona.
#7
COOL INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Being
indoors during the summertime keeps you cool and comfy all day long.
Luckily, Scottsdale
offers plenty of indoor attractions from which to choose, including
aquariums, museums
and upscale shopping centers. Check out our top stay-cool attractions and
make your
plans to beat the summer heat.
#8
FUN EVENTS
Scottsdale
is bustling with fabulous events, even during the summer months. Between
dive-in movies,
concerts in the park, flashlight tours and tiki parties, there's plenty of fun
to keep you busy
all summer long.