Fun Activities in Scottsdale, Arizona: Outdoor Adventure & Entertainment cover

Fun Activities in Scottsdale, Arizona: Outdoor Adventure & Entertainment

Curated byFreeway4 cardsUpdated Oct 2026
Scottsdale activities beyond golf: hiking the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak, OdySea Aquarium, and Topgolf Scottsdale. For visitors and locals looking for things to do in Scottsdale.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
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McDowell Sonoran Preserve

A permanently protected, 30,500-acre Sonoran Desert habitat in Scottsdale offering about 120 miles of non-motorized hiking, biking, and horseback trails.

Pinnacle Peak Park
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Pinnacle Peak Park

A 150-acre city park centered on the iconic Pinnacle Peak granite summit, offering a 2-mile (one-way) trail with roughly 1,300 feet of cumulative elevation gain.

OdySea Aquarium
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OdySea Aquarium

The largest aquarium in the Southwest U.S., holding over 2 million gallons of water and 6,000 animals across more than 65 exhibits, including SeaTREK underwater walking experiences.

Topgolf Scottsdale
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Topgolf Scottsdale

An entertainment venue at the Talking Stick Riverwalk district combining golf with microchipped balls, connected scoring monitors, and a full-service restaurant and bar.