This area gets more than 300 days of sunshine in an average year, which makes for great weather for golf and other outdoor sports and recreation. Local activities include hiking, camping and fishing in any of several man-made lakes or ponds found throughout the Valley.

For luxury dining in Scottsdale, one option is to visit Barcelona. That's not the city in Spain, but a restaurant offering steak and seafood that will tempt your palate. While sampling the chef's delicacies, you can also enjoy exciting evening entertainment.