“Golf has made these desert pastures green!”

Commonly known as ”the West's most Western town,” Scottsdale attracts more than seven million tourists a year, which suggests it's not quite as gritty and gun-slingin' as you'd expect a Western town to be. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Scottsdale is one of the Southwest's premier resort destinations. In recent years, Scottsdale has continued its inexorable climb to prosperity. It has become one of the wealthiest cities in the country, all while maintaining a distinctive personality based on two of its famous past-times- shopping and golf.

The sun shines on Scottsdale at a whopping rate of 85 percent in terms of daylight hours. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out this may have something to do with its prime location- it's located in the heart of Arizona's “Valley of the Sun.” If you want to catch some rays, you're in the perfect place. If you're interested in walking and tanning, the Old Town area, open-air shopping venues and cultural precincts are perfect for enjoying the sunny climate.

Also, there is plenty to do within the city limits. Luxury spas and resorts offer deluxe pampering among spectacular scenery. Outdoors lovers will find hundreds of things to do along the Salt River, in the rocky city parks and neighboring mountains, or on ranches in and around the bustling city. There's not shortage of adventure!

This young, active and wealthy community borders Phoenix to the east and north. With more than 170 golf courses, spectacular resorts and fabulous restaurants, millions of people come to enjoy the spas and resorts each year.

Will you be one of them?