Museums
History BuffWestern Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
$25–$50Smithsonian affiliate museum in Old Town Scottsdale devoted to Western American art, history and culture.
Photo: Dru Bloomfield from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
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Camelback Mountain
Camelback Mountain is an outdoor activity in Phoenix, AZ, part of the Phoenix & Scottsdale guide. Cost: free.
4925 E McDonald Dr · Phoenix, AZ
Why you should go…
The Echo Canyon and Cholla trails climb roughly 1,300 feet to the summit of this landmark, making it one of the most photographed peaks in the Valley of the Sun. Trails are steep and exposed, so an early start is essential in warmer months.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Camelback Mountain, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
- ShoppingLocal Gem
Old Town Scottsdale
FreeWestern-themed storefronts, art galleries, and patio bars packed into a walkable historic district.
2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
- NightlifeQuirky Fun
Rusty Spur Saloon
FreeA former saddle shop turned honky-tonk, with live country music and sawdust on the floor every night.
2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife
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Desert Botanical Garden
$25–$50140 acres of cactus, wildflowers, and desert trails in the heart of Papago Park.
3.4 mi awayMore like this
- Sport & OutdoorLocal Gem
Papago Park (Hole-in-the-Rock)
FreeRed sandstone buttes and an easy scramble up to a natural window with views over the whole valley.
3.6 mi awayMore like this
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South Mountain Park and Preserve
FreeOne of the largest municipal parks in the country, laced with more than 50 miles of desert trails.
14 mi awayMore like this
