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Attractions & Adventures

Scottsdale is positively bursting with unique attractions and unforgettable adventures that will keep you busy morning, noon and night. Start your explorations at one of area’s many popular attractions like the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA, as the locals call it), Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts, The Phoenix Zoo and Cosanti, the home and studio of renowned architect Paolo Soleri.

Next, amplify your Scottsdale experience with invigorating outdoor activities that will get your adrenaline pumping. Set in the lush Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale’s sunny skies and idyllic weather make experiencing the beauty of the desert a breeze. Begin your desert adventure with a hike on one of the city’s scenic trails. Kick it up a notch with eco-tours, horseback riding treks, mountain biking adventures and water sports like river rafting and kayaking. And, for a bird’s-eye view, take to the skies with air tours, hot-air ballooning and other aerial adventures.

Scottsdale is yours to explore. And remember, no matter what kind of adventure you crave, you're sure to discover 360 degrees of fun in the Sonoran Desert.

WISH UPON THE STARS THIS VALENTINES DAY WITH STELLAR ADVENTURES

This 3-4 hour outing will put a twinkle in your lover’s eye as they discover the majesty of Arizona’s night sky, known as the "astronomy capital" of the United States. Guests nosh on snacks while gazing at gaseous nebulae - understood to be stellar nurseries spawning many 1000’s of new stars and planetary systems before your eyes. Stargazers sip on beverages while The Pleiades star cluster and the Milky Way galaxy pose in all their beauty.

At distances in the 100’s of trillions of miles, the closest stars to the Earth shine like Jewels. The brightest star in the sky, Sirius, will reveal itself among these gems and the Gemini constellation will bring itself into full view. "The Arizona deserts are a perfect place to watch the night come alive through the eyepieces of a telescope," says owner J.J. Briles. "You truly feel like you are one in a million as this amazing world puts your existence in perspective."

Contact Stellar Adventures at 602-402-0584 or visit our website to reserve your Stargazing Experience!


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