The magic of Scottsdale begins with our setting in the heart of the lush Sonoran Desert. Here, indigo skies beckon you out of doors to explore pristine desert trails, rivers and mountains. Championship golf courses stand by to challenge your skills on artful layouts that wind around mammoth boulders and towering saguaros. Local spas tap into ancient Native American healing techniques to soothe your body and soul. And a vibrant downtown tempts you with world-class shopping, fine art galleries, renowned restaurants and high-energy nightlife.

When it comes to golf that makes even the greatest players restless with anticipation, Scottsdale tops the leader board. Here, golfers tee up on nearly 200 area courses which have played host to legends like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Kirk Triplett and Tom Weiskopf – many of whom call Scottsdale home. And not only does Scottsdale serve up gorgeous greens set amidst a stunning Sonoran Desert backdrop, the city also is home to an enviable collection of post-round hotspots that will keep you on par for the 19th hole.

A therapeutic Vichy rain shower massages tense muscles, nourishes your spirit and replenishes your soul, much like summer monsoon rains hydrate the Sonoran Desert. Skilled hands apply curative body polishes and poultices made from native desert cacti, mineral-rich adobe clay and Hopi blue corn meal to soothe, smooth and wrap your worries away. This is the essence of the Scottsdale spa experience – refreshing, restorative and original.

Scottsdale is a stylish Southwestern city that elevates the sport of shopping to haute new heights. With more than 5,500 retail stores, malls, boutiques and outlets, serious shoppers know that Scottsdale is the place to be for the country's finest retail therapy.

Whether you're planning your first visit here or are coming back to enjoy it all again, Scottsdale invites you to experience an unrivaled dining and nightlife scene. The city boasts one of the highest concentrations of internationally recognized chefs, including James Beard Award-winners Nobuo Fukuda of Sea Saw, Deborah Knight of Mosaic, and Douglas Rodriguez of deseo at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. So, no matter what type of cuisine you're craving, you'll find plenty of flavors to savor in Scottsdale.

This is the magic of Scottsdale – capture it today.