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Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ

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Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale is a shop in Scottsdale, AZ, part of the Phoenix & Scottsdale guide. Cost: free.

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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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

  • Shopping
    Local Favorite

    Elite Jewelry & Loan

    Free

    Family-run Tempe jewelry store and pawnbroker since 1952, selling estate and designer jewelry, luxury watches and Native American turquoise pieces at discount.

    3.9 mi awayMore like this

  • 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