Scottsdale, Arizona was not incorporated until 1951, although
the area has been inhabited since the late 1880's. The famous
architect Frank Lloyd Wright established his winter camp in the area
in 1937. Today, Scottsdale is the upscale and posh suburb of
Phoenix. It is home to the Phoenix area's most prominent and
wealthy residents, and it is the most popular area of the metropolitan
area for
tourists. In fact, a
New York Times travel article in 2010 called Scottsdale a "hip
and happening" party.
What is the best time to visit
Scottsdale?
As mentioned, Scottsdale is an Eastern suburb of
Phoenix, and the weather is essentially the same as the surrounding
city. The Winter season is an excellent time to visit,
especially when most other locations in North America are snow
packed. Spring and Fall can be okay, but temperatures often
exceed 100F (38C) even at those times of year. Summertime
visitors will likely be restricted to air conditioned buildings,
vehicles, and the many popular swimming pool bars. In general,
we feel that Flagstaff
is nicer in the Summer and
Sedona is pleasant in the
Spring and Fall. |