Explore Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a desert city that lies to the East of Phoenix in Arizona and holds a wealth of diversity.From local golf courses and spa resorts to desert landscapes futher afield, filled with rock formations, hills and cacti.Frank Lloyd Wright,s previous home and studio, Taliesin West is also located nearby as well as 19th-century olive trees and early 20th-century buildings.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY1fj7xtKHY
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Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 11,50 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 85 USD, Combo Meal 7 USDDrinks
Beer 1,79 - 6 USD, Bottle of Wine 9,99 USD, Cappuccino 5 USD, Water 1,31 - 2 USD, Coke/Pepsi 1,50 USD
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,75 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,55 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 25 USDGeneral Transport
Cars are the most efficient means of getting around Scottsdale.Walking can be done but can become uncomfortable during warm months.Buses are available but are not used that often and the Trolley (a bus fashioned to look like one) is free to use.Things to do in Scottsdale
Hike across the McDowell Sonoran Preseve or get aboard a mini-train ride in the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.Watch thousands of butterflies fly inside the Butterfly Wonderland.Filled with unique stores, the Old Town Scottsdale should be thouroughly experienced and enjoyed.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Phoenix) Reusable Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Moisturizer
- Rewetting Drops
- Wide-Brimmed Hat
- Digital Camera
- Sunglasses
- Lightweight Hiking Boots
- Breathable clothing and a First Aid Kit.
