The Desert Botanical Garden, a living museum, is home to more than 50,000 plants from the world’s deserts nestled on a sprawling 140 acres. Explore the Living Collection, the rare and endangered, and the 4000+ species. Be sure and check for special events that you may not want to miss!
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
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Where do we begin? The Scottsdale area has something for everyone. For those that love the great outdoors we have unlimited hiking and biking trails, jeep tours, balloon rides, horseback riding, river floating and more. If golf and spa are on the agenda, there are many choices as Scottsdale is touted as one of the best spa and golf destinations in the US. Then there is a vibrant art scene with The MIM, The Art Walk in Old Town, The Art District in Old Town, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, and SMOCA. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home is a wonderful experience along with a visit to Cosanti Originals and the studio of Paolo Soleri. Come discover all that Scottsdale has to offer.
The DBG
Shopping Mecca
Scottsdale boasts the best shopping in Arizona with more than 2,500 luxury retailers, one-off boutiques, and upscale malls. In north Scottsdale, only a shuttle ride away is Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons whom delight shoppers with high-end stores in sunny outdoor settings. Old Town Scottsdale is home to dozens of gift shops, Native American jewelry stores and Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest shopping destination. Ready, Set, Shop!
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat that includes an interconnected network of non-motorized, multi-use trails (hike/bike/horse) accessed from multiple trailhead locations. This living treasure has a trailhead less than 5 miles from the hotel. Annually, more than 1 million people visit the Preserve connecting with nature. The Preserve is open from sunrise to sunset, no charge for parking or you may take the hotel shuttle.