Museum-goers can learn more about Scottsdale’s history in a diverse range of locations, from Scottsdale Historical Museum, to the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum and the Sylvia Plotkin Judaica Museum, each of which features exhibits relating to different aspects of local history.

Every Saturday in winter, staff at Reach 11 Recreation Area run a free bird watching hike where they can help you to spot some of the 120 avian species in the area, including rare birds which you're unlikely to see anywhere else.