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REASONS TO VISIT SCOTTSDALE THIS SUMMER
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. Need a little more convincing? Here are my 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 favorite 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 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 favorite 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 SCOTTSDALE GOLF
Scottsdale is known as “The World’s Finest Golf Destination,” and it’s easy to see why when you consider the city’s roster of luxury resorts, 330 days of annual sunshine and high-caliber courses like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North and Grayhawk. Top it all off with stellar dining and nightlife scenes, exciting desert adventures and a boatload of top-notch attractions, and you’d be hard pressed to find a more welcoming place to enjoy the round of a lifetime.
List of Golf Courses in Scottsdale
- CAMELBACK GOLF CLUB
7847 N. Mockingbird Ln. Scottsdale, AZ 85253
CONTACT: (480) 596-7050
- GAINEY RANCH GOLF CLUB
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85258
CONTACT: (480) 444-1234
- GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB
8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255
CONTACT: (480) 502-1800
- LEGEND TRAIL GOLF CLUB
9462 E. Legendary Ln. Scottsdale, AZ 85262
CONTACT: (480) 488-7434
- MCCORMICK RANCH GOLF CLUB
7505 E. McCormick Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85258
CONTACT: (480) 948-0260
- MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
10690 E. Sheena Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255
CONTACT: (480) 502-8200
- PAPAGO GOLF COURSE
5595 E. Karsten Way Phoenix, AZ 85008
Contact: (602) 275-8428
- RAVEN GOLF CLUB
3636 E. Baseline Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85042
CONTACT: (602) 243-3636
- STARFIRE GOLF CLUB
11500 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CONTACT: (480) 948-6000
- TALKING STICK GOLF CLUB
9998 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale, AZ 85256
CONTACT: (480) 860-2221
- THE PHOENICIAN GOLF CLUB
6000 E. Camelback Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
CONTACT: (480) 423-2450
thephoenician@luxurycollection.com
- THE SHORT COURSE AT MOUNTAIN SHADOWS
5445 E. Lincoln Dr. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
CONTACT: (480) 624-5433
- THE WESTIN KIERLAND GOLF CLUB AT THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA
15636 N. Clubgate Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85254
CONTACT: (480) 922-9283
- TPC SCOTTSDALE
17020 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255
CONTACT: (480) 585-4334
- TROON NORTH GOLF CLUB
10320 E. Dynamite Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262
CONTACT: (480) 585-5300
- AK-CHIN SOUTHERN DUNES GOLF CLUB
48456 W. Hwy. 238 Maricopa, AZ 85139
CONTACT: (480) 367-8949
- BOULDERS CLUB
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. Carefree, AZ 85377
CONTACT: (480) 488-9009
- WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB
18200 E. We-Ko-Pa Way Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
CONTACT: (480) 836-9000
- WICKENBURG RANCH GOLF & SOCIAL CLUB
3430 Club Terrace Way Wickenburg, AZ 85390
CONTACT: (928) 415-8120
- DESERT CANYON GOLF CLUB
10440 N. Indian Wells Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
CONTACT: (480) 837-1173
- AGLE MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB
14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
CONTACT: (480) 816-1964
- SEDONA GOLF RESORT
35 Ridge Trail Dr. Sedona, AZ 86351
CONTACT: (928) 284-9355
- RANCHO MANANA GOLF CLUB
5734 E. Rancho Manana Blvd. Cave Creek, AZ 85331
CONTACT: (480) 488-0398
- SUNRIDGE CANYON GOLF CLUB
13100 N. SunRidge Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
CONTACT: (480) 837-5100
Source: https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/stories/post/top-8-reasons-to-visit-scottsdale-this-summer/