Scottsdale, Arizona is an Arizona desert city located east of Phoenix. It is known for its golf courses and spa resorts, including TPC Scottsdale. Further north, you can find trails that wind through McDowell Preserve, which is a desertscape with hills, rock formations, and cacti. Nearby is Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's former studio and home. Old Town Scottsdale is home to many 1920s-era buildings and 19th century olive trees.