Scottsdale
Championship golf, magnificent views, plenty of lifestyle options
Previous issues of Retreats Arizona Living highlighted communities in the Southwest, Southeast and Northwest sections of the Phoenix metro area. This issue focuses on one of the Northeast Valley’s most vibrant communities: Scottsdale. If you love being close to stunning mountain and desert landscapes, but want to live just a hop, skip and jump from a wealth of golf courses, nightclubs and high-end shopping, dining and entertainment, Scottsdale just might be calling your name.
Views, golf, shopping, nightlife
“There’s so much natural beauty in Scottsdale plus you’re never far from world-class cuisine, neighborhood hotspots, shopping, art galleries, museums and nightlife,” said Jackie Contaldo, Old Town Marketing Manager for the City of Scottsdale. “For outdoor adventures, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a vast urban preserve encompassing 30,500+ acres with 225+ miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.”
Famous as a golfing destination, there are 200+ golf courses in the Scottsdale area. The city is also home to numerous pools and aquatic centers, neighborhood parks and several specialty parks including McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park where you’ll find train rides, a vintage carousel, ramadas and more. Known for its hundreds of restaurants and nightclubs, Scottsdale also boasts numerous shopping venues including Historic Old Town, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland Commons and more.
Housing and lifestyle options
Trending toward the high and higher end of the pricing spectrum, housing and lifestyle options in Scottsdale include townhomes and condos, mid- and upperend single-family homes, sprawling ranch-style homes in lush lake-rich communities and magnificent manymulti-million-dollar estates in private gated neighborhoods. Scottsdale is also a first-class choice for those looking for the finest in Senior Living residences.