Scottsdale is home to nearly a dozen fascinating museums with fascinating exhibits preserving local and state history. Visit the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum to view artifacts created by the local Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native American community, and the Scottsdale Historical Museum to learn more about the city’s past.

When you’re in the mood to watch the herons or king fisher birds, head to Canal Park. Found just off College Ave and south of Mckelllips Road, the lake and islands make for a desert oasis. Such a spot of beauty is shared between visitors who choose to fish on the side of the lake or explore the park’s trails.