Scottsdale

Built around an irrigated farming settlement in the Salt River Valley, Scottsdale grew into a resort, arts and dining centre within metropolitan Phoenix. The city lies in the Sonoran Desert, with the McDowell Mountains rising to the northeast and the extensive McDowell Sonoran Preserve protecting desert trails and habitat at its edge. Old Town Scottsdale retains the historic centre and its Western character, while the Scottsdale Museum of the West presents art and stories of the American West. Galleries and public art add a contemporary layer to streets long associated with the region’s ranching past. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Scottsdale and the Sonoran Desert.

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