The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
The Desert Southwest

Stop 21 · Days 505–508

Phoenix & Scottsdale

Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ

The Valley of the Sun — Arizona's capital, a desert botanical garden, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home, and Scottsdale's resorts and Old West-chic downtown.

Where to stay

  • A Scottsdale resort

    Desert resorts with pools and spas.

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You gotta eat this

  • A Sonoran hot dog

    Bacon-wrapped, with beans and salsa — a Phoenix–Tucson specialty.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 505Day 505 — Desert Gardens & CamelbackFull day · 6h planned
  2. 506Day 506 — Wright & the HeardFull day · 6h 15m planned
  3. 507Day 507 — Free DayFree day
  4. 508Day 508 — Southeast to the Old WestDrive day · 3h drive

What this stop is made of

  • State Capitols
  • Museums & History
  • Outdoor & Water Activities
  • Sports & Gamedays