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If you are considering a trip to Scottsdale, the best thing to know is that Scottsdale is basically a suburb of the larger Phoenix area. This makes Scottsdale most accessible by the Sky Harbor Airport.
Sky Harbor is a hub for both Southwest and America West Airlines, but is also served by all the major domestic airlines as well.
There are only 3 international carriers that come to Phoenix... British Airways, AeroMexico, and Air Jamaica.
Written Jul 19, 2004
Website: http://www.phoenix-phx.com/
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CAR. Phoenix is not known for having great public transportation!
Taxi is fine for short destinations, but for site-seeing, rental car is best.
Written Aug 24, 2002
although the streets are basically laid out in a grid that includes both scottsdale and phoenix, you must pay attention very carefully to their exact names. the main street running north and south through both is central avenue. the numbered "streets" run east from central avenue. the numbered "avenues" run west from central avenue.
one thing that helps is that in most areas, the street signs are large (even for old people like me whose sight is not so great any more!), mark which way is north/south or east/west, and give house address ranges (for example, 2340-2390 for the house numbers on that block).
it helps to have a map, though, because in one place, i found 70th street right next to 1st street!
practically all parking is free in scottsdale; in downtown phoenix, practically all parking is at coin-operated meters, except for specific large attractions, such as the heard museum.
Updated Oct 18, 2005
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This was a wonderful way to get around the historical downtown area free by a neat cool clean trolley car. The Downtown Trolley runs 7 days a week from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, every 10 min., and visits the most significate places to sightsee. So check it out, my boys loved it!
Written Aug 14, 2007
Website: http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/GettingAround.aspx
The best or maybe only commercial airport to fly in to to get to Scottsdale is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. PHX is a nice ariport but it is large. If you are renting a car, you should note that you will have to take a shuttle to the car rental building. This can be a pain if you are with children and have plenty of luggage. I recommend that you take a Sedan or SUV service to your hotel and bypass the hassle of carrying your kids and your luggage to the car rental place via a shuttle. You can reserve a sedan or SUV service with Accent Transportation Services and a professional chauffeur will be waiting for you by the baggage claim. The cars are equipped with in-car WiFI, XM Satellite Radio, local news paper and much more. Child car seats are also available upon request. The hospitable service will blow your mind away.
Updated Aug 29, 2008
Phone: 480-389--2142
Website: http://www.transaccent.com
Written Mar 20, 2009
Providing comfort, style, reliability, and professionalism… Guaranteed. The premier choice for executive luxury transportation and Sky Harbor Airport transportation service in the Phoenix area at the most competitive rates in town. Our limousine and car service provides professional drivers, courteous service and VIP treatment whether you're taking a sedan to the airport or a limo or luxury SUV for a special night out. Never any hidden fees service fees or surcharges.
Written Aug 2, 2010
Phone: 480 502 2221
Website: http://www.scottsdalecarservice.com
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The best way to get around the old town Scottsdale and see the different art districts is the shuttle. It is prompt, coming around every 10-15 minutes, and not crowded when we were there. They have a number of drop off points, to hop on and off to see all the sites.
Written Dec 28, 2010
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A tourist adventure to take the horse drawn carriage. I do not know the cost since we did not do that "touristy" thing-not my style, but imagine it is $30 for 1/2 hour rides around the center of old town.
Written Dec 28, 2010
Website: http://scottsdalehorseandcarriage.com/
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High End in the MIddle of the metro region
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Scottsdale Has Grown Beyond Belief
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