Visit Scottsdale
Old Town is a walkable area for galleries, Civic Center museums, and evening dining, with short rides between stops when you are ready to move on.
The historic district concentrates Western storefronts, boutiques, and restaurants in a compact grid that rewards walking. Arrive for the afternoon or evening you planned, then stay on foot until dinner or a Fashion Square transfer. Continuous short rides rarely save time here.
The Arts District runs along Main Street from Scottsdale Road toward Goldwater Boulevard and north on Marshall Way. ArtWalk evenings with the Scottsdale Gallery Association typically offer free Thursday gallery hours from 7–9 p.m., with occasional Gold Palette theme nights on a published seasonal calendar. Confirm the current schedule on the Arts District site before locking reservations.
Civic Center gathers public space, performing arts, and museums within easy walking distance of Old Town lodging and dining. Treat it as a half-day cultural block when you plan more than one venue.
Scottsdale — Civic Center
A focused contemporary museum beside the performing arts campus—a solid indoor visit without leaving downtown.
Scottsdale — Old Town / Arts District edge
Western art and culture collections that pair naturally with gallery browsing on Main Street and Marshall Way.
Scottsdale — Civic Center
Evening performances that shape a downtown night when tickets are secured in advance.
Old Town boutiques, galleries, and tasting rooms change with the season. Build a progressive evening when walking distances stay comfortable; otherwise reserve hourly coverage between dinner and a second stop.
Scottsdale Fashion Square sits immediately north of Old Town and is covered in the shopping guide. Choose a central meeting point for your return pickup, especially after dinner or an event.
ArtWalk nights, progressive dinners, and curtain calls benefit from a chauffeur who stays available as the evening unfolds. Hourly service keeps the vehicle nearby while you walk the Arts District, then ready for the next stop or a return to your resort.
Share reservation times, party size, and whether a second venue follows so pickups stay on schedule even when sidewalks are busy.
