Scottsdale is the fashion and design jewel of Arizona! Just a few short miles of Phoenix, the city attracts visitors with amazing shopping, great restaurants, the unique Soleri designs and one-of-a-kind architecture. It also pays tribute to the Wild Wild West and provides a sneak peak into the old times. Scottsdale has not forgotten its ancestry either! Tributes to Native American culture can be seen all around and one of the best Native American festivals is right here - Native Trails. For the nature fans, there are great hiking trails among the beautiful surrounding nature of the Southwest.
Scottsdale is the fashion and design jewel of Arizona! Just a few short miles of Phoenix, the city attracts visitors with amazing shopping, great restaurants, the unique Soleri designs and one-of-a-kind architecture. It also pays tribute to the Wild Wild West and provides a sneak peak into the old times. Scottsdale has not forgotten its ancestry either! Tributes to Native American culture can be seen all around and one of the best Native American festivals is right here - Native Trails. For the nature fans, there are great hiking trails among the beautiful surrounding nature of the Southwest.
This interactive railroad themed park is a real treat for kids and adults. Train aficionados will see a great collection of model trains and observe 360 views of various operating train layouts. The interactive exhibits keep visitors of all ages engaged and exited.
For all automobile aficionados, Barrett-Jackson is an iconic name, world famous for putting together the greatest collector car auctions in the world. The Scottsdale based company puts together annual collector car auctions and various automotive lifestyle events where rare finds are displayed and sold along with a wide variety of memorabilia. Various years, Barrett-Jackson actually holds world records in collector car sales and automotive artifacts sales.
Old Town Scottsdale is where the Old West meets the New West. Enjoy the cowboy theme and the Native American jewelry shops, the colorful souvenirs and the fun activities. Shop, dine, chill, cool or just browse... Whatever you like to do, Old Town is not to miss!
Butterfly Wonderland is a great way to spend the day! Enter the enormous indoor rainforest and observe the gorgeous butterflies all around you, play with them, touch and see how they interact. It is especially cute when you see kids of all ages scream with joy as they play with the beautiful creatures. But that's not all, the Butterfly Wonderland has even a 3D theater, stingray touch-tank, honey-bee display and much more to keep the whole family entertained.
Cosanti is the home and studio of Paolo Soleri, one of Arizona's most distinguished architects, artists and writers, pioneer of the Arcology concept and founder of the Arcosanti town. At Cosanti, you can learn about Soleri's work, observe how his world famous wind bells are made and even buy them as a souvenir.
This amazing museum houses thousands of instruments from all around the world and displays in a very vivid way the cultural context around them. Explore the rooms dedicated to various parts of the world while you listen and observe the singing and dancing performed on video screenings throughout the museum. If you are lucky, you may even witness some of the live performances. Ensure you visit the Experience Lab for some hands-on entertainment playing instruments you may not have even imagined existed...
The Scottsdale Indian Wash Greenbelt must be the most genius flood avoidance system ever! Built to alleviate the constant floods right in the middle of the city, the greenbelt is now a major Scottsdale site - an 11 mile oasis right in downtown. Take a walk along the green path passing by lakes, parks, golf courses and not even having to deal with traffic as there are numerous cross-walks to avoid the streets.
Scottsdale 5th Avenue is every shopper's dream! With the incredible selection of shops, focused rather on small unique boutiques than chains, this area of the city is legendary. The shopping district is also perfectly complimented by amazing restaurants and cafes along with charming saloons and spas where shoppers can take some well deserved rest and pampering before heading to the next great-find chase.
Taliesin West blends perfectly with the nature around the house-complex, perfectly aligned with Frank Lloyd Wright's famous style. This gorgeous structure was Wright's winter home and studio. Today, it is still used as schooling facility for architects and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Take a tour around the unique house and the surrounding structures to learn more about the architectural genius of Wright.
One of the most recognizable symbols of Scottsdale is definitely the Soleri Bridge and Plaza. Designed by the famous architect, the bridge and plaza carry out the large scale internationally known signature - silver wind bells. The Soleri Bridge connects Downtown with Old Town Scottsdale and the plaza is a favorite gathering place for locals and tourists where various events take place including the solstice celebrations.
Phoenix, the metropolitan oasis of the Valley of the Sun, where the desert sun shines year-round, the stars are brighter and the sunsets will take your breath away. What better setting than that for soothing spas, unique golf courses and restaurant patios with unbelievable views. Hike the greater Phoenix area branch out and in, explore the urban parks and national reserves where the desert landscape is so inspiring that it unveils a different world, a world you've seen in the western movies where giant cacti and Native American tribes rule the land. Then go back to the today's reality by exploring the inviting city with its trendy restaurants, amazing shopping, great design and grand sports. You can even branch out to the Wild Wild West themed spots and be a cowboy for a day.
Phoenix, the metropolitan oasis of the Valley of the Sun, where the desert sun shines year-round, the stars are brighter and the sunsets will take your breath away. What better setting than that for soothing spas, unique golf courses and restaurant patios with unbelievable views. Hike the greater Phoenix area branch out and in, explore the urban parks and national reserves where the desert landscape is so inspiring that it unveils a different world, a world you've seen in the western movies where giant cacti and Native American tribes rule the land. Then go back to the today's reality by exploring the inviting city with its trendy restaurants, amazing shopping, great design and grand sports. You can even branch out to the Wild Wild West themed spots and be a cowboy for a day.
Sedona, the vibrant center of the red-rock country, dense with New Age art galleries, shops and spas, will motivate you to connect with yourself and find our own inspiration. What will help in that regard is also the famous power of the Vortexes. Visit those amazing formations to get the earthly energy of the Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and more. Numerous scenic hiking trails will take you on a self-discovery tour among the fascinating landscape of Red Rock State Park and the historical past of the area. Pick a spot to watch the mesmerizing sunset when the landscape shades of red, orange and yellow are further enhanced. Stay after the sunset, lay comfortably on the ground and stare at the starry sky, so clear and bright that you can spend hours star-gazing.
Sedona, the vibrant center of the red-rock country, dense with New Age art galleries, shops and spas, will motivate you to connect with yourself and find our own inspiration. What will help in that regard is also the famous power of the Vortexes. Visit those amazing formations to get the earthly energy of the Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and more. Numerous scenic hiking trails will take you on a self-discovery tour among the fascinating landscape of Red Rock State Park and the historical past of the area. Pick a spot to watch the mesmerizing sunset when the landscape shades of red, orange and yellow are further enhanced. Stay after the sunset, lay comfortably on the ground and stare at the starry sky, so clear and bright that you can spend hours star-gazing.
The mysterious power of vortex entices visitors to Sedona who want to feel the earthy energy, get inspiration and re-discover oneself. These cyclones, spurring out from the earth and releasing rejuvenating powers through the uniquely shaped rocks of Sedona, are a natural wonder which can only be discovered on a personal level. Visit the famous Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa and see for yourself... What was your inspiration?
The mysterious power of vortex entices visitors to Sedona who want to feel the earthy energy, get inspiration and re-discover oneself. These cyclones, spurring out from the earth and releasing rejuvenating powers through the uniquely shaped rocks of Sedona, are a natural wonder which can only be discovered on a personal level. Visit the famous Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Airport Mesa and see for yourself... What was your inspiration?
We could only stand speechless before the grand beauty and mighty creativity of mother nature! What an outstanding experience it is to hike the small paths through mountains and valleys, admire the mesmerizing views revealed with each turn, each step and each breath. What are you waiting for?! Go, explore!
We could only stand speechless before the grand beauty and mighty creativity of mother nature! What an outstanding experience it is to hike the small paths through mountains and valleys, admire the mesmerizing views revealed with each turn, each step and each breath. What are you waiting for?! Go, explore!
Asia is such an incredible destination with countless treasures to discover. Here are some of the best places to visit where natural beauty, cultural diversity and outstanding architecture will make the experience absolutely unforgettable.
Asia is such an incredible destination with countless treasures to discover. Here are some of the best places to visit where natural beauty, cultural diversity and outstanding architecture will make the experience absolutely unforgettable.
Known for being one of the most beautiful countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is surprisingly lesser known for its beaches... That means, now is the time to visit them! Enjoy the sand dunes, blue warm waters, palm trees and spectacular vistas before they become overcrowded. Here are the absolute best beaches to escape, relax and forget about everything else!
Known for being one of the most beautiful countries in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is surprisingly lesser known for its beaches... That means, now is the time to visit them! Enjoy the sand dunes, blue warm waters, palm trees and spectacular vistas before they become overcrowded. Here are the absolute best beaches to escape, relax and forget about everything else!