Scottsdale, AZ is known for a lot of things. First, you have the numerous golf courses (about 50 in the entire city). Then you have the ultra-hot nightlife that regularly holds in excess of 40,000 people. Then you have the music and outdoor sporting. However, it's hard to overlook one aspect of Scottsdale: the shopping!

Over the least several years, Scottsdale has evolved into one of the premiere shopping cities in all of the southern United States. The city houses many high-end stores, catering to youthful, fashion-conscious and wealthy consumers. There are corporate retail outlets just as there are smaller family-owned boutiques. Some of the stores you find in Scottsdale are actually unique to the state and region.

All over the Valley farmers markets are available Monday thru Sunday with varying times and dates depending on that particular farmers market.

By Marilyn Hawkes
Old Town Scottsdale: City of Contrast
Old Town Scottsdale's skyline has changed dramatically over the past few years. Contemporary high-rise condos and hotels now stand next to Old West storefronts and low-rise ranch-style buildings. Modern boutiques, with up-to-the-minute fashions go toe-to toe with Western wear shops. A combination of short and tall, old and new, big and small, Scottsdale offers visitors shopping, dining and sightseeing to satisfy everyone's expectations. This guide will help you choose an experience to fit your mood.