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Old Town Scottsdale

Main St & Scottsdale Rd · Scottsdale, AZ

Why you should go…

Once Scottsdale's original townsite, this district mixes Old West facades with contemporary art galleries, boutiques, and nightlife along Main Street and the Waterfront. Thursday-night Art Walks are a local tradition.

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Good to know

General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Old Town Scottsdale, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Nightlife
    Quirky Fun

    Rusty Spur Saloon

    Free

    A former saddle shop turned honky-tonk, with live country music and sawdust on the floor every night.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

    $25–$50

    Smithsonian affiliate museum in Old Town Scottsdale devoted to Western American art, history and culture.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Scottsdale

    Free

    Sonoran Desert resort city known for upscale resorts, Old Town galleries, golf, and desert recreation.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Camelback Mountain

    Free

    Phoenix's signature red-rock peak and toughest close-in hike, with sweeping valley views from the top.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Desert Botanical Garden

    $25–$50

    140 acres of cactus, wildflowers, and desert trails in the heart of Papago Park.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Tanger Outlets Glendale

    Free

    Open-air outlet shopping center in Glendale with more than 90 designer and name-brand stores.

    20 mi awayMore like this