Scottsdale Travel Guide

Scottsdale is a city in Arizona, Arizona. This guide covers how to visit it, what to expect and how to build a day around it.

Quick Facts

Place type	City
Coordinates	33.6843, -111.8614

Getting There

Scottsdale sits at 33.6843°N, 111.8614°W in Arizona. Most visitors reach it by car from the state route network; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name — Scottsdale names repeat across US states, and rural entries often lack street addresses.

Best Time to Visit

the desert Southwest runs hot from June to September, so spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are the most comfortable months for hiking and outdoor plans.

Things to Do

• Arrive with the exact coordinates (33.6843, -111.8614) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
• Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
• Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
• Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route

Nearby Places Worth Combining

• Pinnacle Peak — place, about 5 km (3 mi) away
• McDowell Peak — place, about 5 km (3 mi) away
• East End — place, about 6 km (4 mi) away
• Rock Knob — place, about 7 km (4 mi) away
• Dixie Mine — place, about 8 km (5 mi) away
• Fraesfield Mountain — place, about 9 km (6 mi) away

Planning More of Your Trip

See all destinations in Arizona on the Arizona state hub.

Source Verification

This guide's facts come from official public datasets: Census record 0465000. Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.