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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Scottsdale

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Scottsdale, Arizona

Updated January 2, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Scottsdale

Frank Lloyd Wright Spire

Scottsdale, Arizona

Frank Lloyd Wright Spire

Originally conceived as part of a proposed Arizona State Capitol building in the 1950s, this structure built in 2004 stands as a monument to the architect's legacy.
Robert McCall Space Windows at Kilgore Chapel

Scottsdale, Arizona

Robert McCall Space Windows at Kilgore Chapel

An out of this world experience.

Scottsdale, Arizona

The Stand

An open-air, roadside eatery celebrating a historic indigenous cuisine of complicated significance.
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Overhead photo of the viewing deck

Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona Falls

A historic hydroelectric power plant serves as the unusual backdrop for a public park.
1 mile from Scottsdale
Granite lying on top of the softer, younger sandstone.

Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.
3 miles from Scottsdale
Governor Hunt's pyramid tomb.

Phoenix, Arizona

Governor Hunt's Pyramid Tomb

The unusual burial monument of Arizona's first governor.
3 miles from Scottsdale
Eisendrath House after restoration.

Tempe, Arizona

Eisendrath House

The historic “pink house on the hill” is an architectural gem that now serves as a center for water conservation.
3 miles from Scottsdale

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Scottsdale, Arizona

The Stand

An open-air, roadside eatery celebrating a historic indigenous cuisine of complicated significance.
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