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Inside Background
Architecture 
Frank Lloyd Wright moved here in his old age and founded Taliesin West, his...
Last edited: 04 July 2008
Health & Safety 
Scottsdale is generally safe and has low crime rates.  Common sense precautions...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
History 
Scottsdale began as a home for the Hokoham, indigenous people who built...
Last edited: 04 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
If you want to understand the history of Scottsdale before you visit, check out...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau operates www.scottsdalecvb... and...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Do you like hot weather? That would be a good thing, if you’re headed to...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Interactive Tourism 
The Scottdale Convention and Visitors Bureau offers several unique ways to...
Last edited: 25 October 2006
Introduction 
Scottsdale is part of the larger Phoenix metro area, and many places that...
Last edited: 07 November 2009
Trivia & Fun Facts 
The Sonoran Desert is the hottest desert in North America. It is 120,000 square...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Like its neighboring city of Phoenix, Scottsdale is served by Sky Harbor...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Public Transportation 
There is an extensive Valley Metro Bus system serving all parts of the Phoenix...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
With everything there is to see and do in Scottsdale, your most difficult...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Events & Festivals 
Complete Scottsdale Calendar of Events Scottsdale ArtWalk - Thursday evenings...
Last edited: 18 July 2006
Family Travel 
Certainly you don’t need to look hard for fun family activities in Scottsdale...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Museums & Attractions 
You’ll find hundreds of outstanding opportunities to explore the arts in...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Nightlife 
When the sun sets, Scottsdale’s club scene starts heating up. As the moon...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
Taliesin West- See Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius first hand.  This was Wright’s...
Last edited: 18 July 2006
The Performing Arts 
The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (site located here) offers music...
Last edited: 28 April 2006
Shopping 
Shoppers will enjoy the clusters of shops in different spots around town...
Last edited: 01 February 2007
Sports & Activities 
Golfers will be in paradise in Scottsdale.  With over 50 courses, you'll find a...
Last edited: 19 July 2006
Blue Wasabi 
Blue Wasabi is a great and friendly sushi bar where the wasabi is actually a...
Last edited: 23 February 2006
MacDonald's Ranch 
MacDonald's Ranch is a premiere trail riding stable located in the Valley of...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
The Comedy Spot Comedy Club 
The club is very popular with the college crowd, based on  visit. Non-smoking...
Last edited: 26 February 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Scottsdale has delicious Tex-Mex food and almost every local bar serves...
Last edited: 28 April 2006
Cheap Eats 
Try to make happy hour (4-630p) at Sushi Brokers on Scottsdale Rd and Frank...
Last edited: 07 November 2009
Family-friendly Dining 
Scottsdale is home to more than 600 restaurants, so no matter how finicky your...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Outdoor Dining 
If you're looking to take in great scenery over dinner and drinks, try the El...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
People-watching 
Scottsdale is always a fun place to people watch. From the "$30,000...
Last edited: 10 August 2006
Atlas Bistro 
This concept of byob is great for the valley.  Ever wanted to drink your prized...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Butterfields Pancake House 
This new restaurant which has opened in Scottsdale at Shea Blvd. and Scottsdale...
Last edited: 25 September 2006
Chompies 
There is a bit of NYC in Scottsdale, Arizona at Chompie's Delicatessen.  This...
Last edited: 26 February 2008
Crepes & Bakes 
Best Breakfast 2004, 2005, 2006 AOL City Guide
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Thai Pan 
The correct web address for ThaiPan is ThaiPan.com not ThaiPan.net The prices...
Last edited: 11 October 2006
The Melting Pot 
The Melting Pot official website Four courses of fondue fun. Cheese fondues...
Last edited: 14 June 2009
The Mission 
The Mission is a modern boutique Latin restaurant, locally owned & operated.
Last edited: 28 August 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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