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The City
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Scottsdale, a vibrant oasis in the Arizona desert, offers a diverse array of attractions for every interest. This "desert version of Miami's South Beach," as dubbed by the New York Times, seamlessly blends a rich history and cultural heritage with a modern, dynamic atmosphere.
The 20th century marked the rise of Scottsdale's arts and culture scene. Artist Jessie Benton Evans' Jokake Inn, established in the 1920s, evolved into a renowned tea room and guesthouse. The legacy of the Inn continues today as part of The Phoenician Resort, which maintains its own charming tea house. Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright established his winter home, Taliesin West, in the shadow of the McDowell Mountains, in 1937. Cosmetics pioneer Elizabeth Arden opened the Maine Chance spa in 1940, attracting local and international celebrities and royalty.
In 1970, Scottsdale launched "America's original art walk," now known as the Scottsdale ArtWalk. A testament to the city's commitment to preserving its natural beauty, Scottsdale residents approved a sales tax in the 1990s to fund the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, protecting one-third of the city's land for generations to come.
The 20th century marked the rise of Scottsdale's arts and culture scene. Artist Jessie Benton Evans' Jokake Inn, established in the 1920s, evolved into a renowned tea room and guesthouse. The legacy of the Inn continues today as part of The Phoenician Resort, which maintains its own charming tea house. Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright established his winter home, Taliesin West, in the shadow of the McDowell Mountains, in 1937. Cosmetics pioneer Elizabeth Arden opened the Maine Chance spa in 1940, attracting local and international celebrities and royalty.
In 1970, Scottsdale launched "America's original art walk," now known as the Scottsdale ArtWalk. A testament to the city's commitment to preserving its natural beauty, Scottsdale residents approved a sales tax in the 1990s to fund the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, protecting one-third of the city's land for generations to come.