A Walk Around Old Town Scottsdale

The other day we had some Family in town, and when you live in Arizona, and have family in other states, especially back East, having Family in town is almost a monthly thing,  so we decided to take them to Old Town Scottsdale and walk around a bit.

 Scottsdale is regarded as an upscale tourist and shopping destination and as a representation of western American style. The New York Times described downtown Scottsdale as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach” and as having “plenty of late night partying and a buzzing hotel scene”. 

 Eating & Shopping and Shopping & Eating are the main attractions to this vibrant little cultural hub. If you are into Art or Jewelry, Scottsdale’s Arts District is home to a high concentration of galleries showcasing some of the best Western and Southwestern art in the country. Throughout “Old Town”, shopkeepers sell quality Native American crafts, offering everything from hand-woven Navajo rugs to Zuni silver and turquoise jewelry.

One of my favorite things to do while visiting Old Town Scottsdale is the “Walking Tour”. scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/images/Downtown/Old+Town/Historic+Old+Town+Scottsdale+Walking+Tour.pdf 

Along the way you will really get to experience the full array of fun and festivities that take place in Old Town Scottsdale on a daily basis.

If you get tired of walking …you can always jump on a Horse Drawn Carriage Ride …

or catch the Scottsdale Trolley Car …to the Scottsdale Stadium or the Fashion Square Mall

When you want to take a break and get out of the heat or if your thirsty and you want to ”cut the dust” as Grandpa H. says…you can pop into a number of watering holes, one of my favorites is the “Rusty Spur” where you will have to squeeze into the saloon style doors to watch one of the live bands playing one of their favorite country, folk, or rockabilly songs.

http://www.rustyspursaloon.com/Home.aspx

One of the main attractions to Old Town is the Scottsdale Mall.

It is a beautiful park that is lined with Shops and Eateries and is buttressed by the ‘Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ scottsdaleperformingarts.org/  and the Hotel Oriental Mondrian. mondrianscottsdale.com/

The Scottsdale Mall is where on any given weekend you can find some sort of Festival, whether it be the world famous Scottsdale Culinary Fest, scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org/

or the always packed Arts Festival, or any number of smaller venues. scottsdaleaz.gov/events.asp

For the real History Buff’s or even the novice, a real can’t miss along the Walking Tour is the “Little Red School House”, that has been turned into the Scottsdale Museum.

 scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/documents/historiczoning/SHRrptLittleRed.pdf

There is something for everyone in Old Town Scottsdale…

You all come back now…”Ya Hear”!

 For more information on Old Town Scottsdale or anything else please contact me directly @ 480-650-7712 or email me brian@scottsdaleparadise.com