Looking for museums that offer free admission? Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on any Thursday in the fall or winter, or the Scottsdale Historical Museum on any day in June. The Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum is free all year round, and at Heard Museum North, admission includes a free guided tour.

Not all gated neighborhoods include resort-style recreational facilities. Most have a community pool and clubhouse but others may not. Some smaller developments offer no more than a playground for the kids or a natural open area where residents can walk their dog.