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| 12th Annual Conference: Travel
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Scottsdale:
Scottsdale is a thriving Southwestern city
with the luxurious amenities of the new west and all the charm
of the old west. Scottsdale is located in central Arizona
in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Stunning sunsets, flowering
Saguaros, and curious javelina are common encounters that
result in more than a bit of awe and wonder. For visitors
and newcomers, the Sonoran Desert can be a mysterious place
full of peculiar plants and animals. The spirit of Scottsdale
is built on three, rich cultures: Native American, Spanish,
and western pioneer where each society has left its imprint.
Each presence can be tasted in the foods served, experienced
in the architecture built, and appreciated in the art displayed
in galleries and public spaces. |
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| As the lifestyle capital of the American Southwest,
Scottsdale entertains, educates, and excites with exceedingly
diverse activities and events. There are also equestrian activities
of all types- everything from English and Western performances
to roping, jumping and halter events, as well as those that
feature the elegant Arabian and the Quarter Horse. If your interests
run to golf, tennis, fine cuisine, classic cars, art, music,
or hot air ballooning, Scottsdale delivers all of this in extraordinary
style. |
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| With sunshine throughout most of the year, Scottsdale
is the perfect playground to indulge in your favorite adventure
– or even discover a new one. Reach new heights with a
hot air balloon ride. Or see the beauty of the Sonoran Desert
up close with a morning hike in the McDowell Mountain foothills
and watch the desert come alive around you. Want more? Float
down the cool waters of the Salt River on a raft, dive into
the crystal blue waters of the resort pool, and kayak on Saguaro
Lake. Go biking, take a Jeep tour, - well you get the idea.
Outdoor adventures include hiking, taking a stroll in the desert,
horseback riding, hot air ballooning and soaring, jeep and hummer
tours, river rafting, fishing, water sports, desert and mountain
biking, rock climbing and rapelling. |
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| Scottsdale is easily accessible via two airports,
Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Scottsdale Municipal |
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| Brilliant blue skies reign supreme in the American
Southwest. In Scottsdale, they promise more than 300 sun-filled
days each and every year. That’s more sunshine and more
outdoor playtime than just about any other U.S. city. Scottsdale
enjoys relatively low humidity year round and the average high
in June 102 F (39C) degrees and the average low is 68 F (20C) degrees. |
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Statistics:
- Official food: chili – by mayoral proclamation
- Golf courses: 174
- Bike paths: 58 miles (93km)
- Riding & hiking trails: 40 miles (64km) of shared
use paths
- Restaurants: More than 500
- Art galleries: More than 120
- State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
- State Bird: Cactus Wren
- State Tree: Palo Verde
- State Gem: Turquoise
- Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time
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