Scottsdale (pop. 210,000) is one of the Southwest's premier resort destinations. This young, active and wealthy community borders Phoenix to the east and north. With more than 170 golf courses, 11,000 hotel rooms, and 500 restaurants, millions of people come to enjoy the spas and resorts in Scottsdale each year.

This short drive along Scottsdale Road is marked with over a dozen informative signs about the vegetation and natural features of the area. Views of the surrounding terrain are great from this road, including Pinnacle Peak and Lone Mountain.

Discover a natural alternative to ordinary golf at the Sanctuary Golf Course at Westworld. Built on the western slope of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountains and adjacent to the nationally recognized Westworld equestrian center, Sanctuary is more than a stunning 18-hole daily-fee golf course.

Scottsdale attracts tourists from around the world, and the unique blend of cultures that formed the present-day Valley of the Sun means that eclectic shops and restaurants can be found on every corner.

Of course, a wide variety of more traditional shopping, including major factory outlet stores and popular chains, is also available.