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Buyers who are currently in the market for single-family real estate with pool near me in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area will find a wide array of properties to select from. Phoenix has one of the hottest housing markets in the U.S., with a population that continues to grow as more and more people are choosing to move here for jobs (tech, healthcare, insurance, and finance industries) and take advantage of affordable, quality living. The region’s year-round warm weather and sunshine, strong job market, exciting art and culture, fabulous shopping and dining destinations, 4 professional sports teams, Cactus League spring training baseball, over 200 golf courses, miles of scenic hiking trails, and popular annual events like the (Barrett-Jackson Car Auction and Waste Management Phoenix Open all add up to a great place to settle down and buy a home. Whether you are interested in single-family homes for sale near me in quiet neighborhoods or master-planned developments, homes tucked away in exclusive golf communities, properties zoned for horses, or sprawling luxury estates with breathtaking views, your certain to find the perfect home for your lifestyle and needs, with the help of a qualified REALTOR® near me. Cathy Carter is a luxury home specialist and top REALTOR® in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area with over 25 years of experience. With access to a full complement of real estate tools and resources, Cathy would love to help you find your dream home. Get the process started today by contacting Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or you can get in touch here.
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If you would like more information on single-family homes for sale near me or to schedule a private showing, please contact top-rated REALTOR® near me - Cathy Carter, specializing in newer homes and luxury real estate. In today’s market, you need an agent who is familiar with the area and has the skills and experience to lead you towards a successful home buying experience. Serving the Scottsdale-Phoenix area since 1994, Cathy can help educate you on the best neighborhoods and communities, the types of homes and features offered, the top builders in the region, school districts, surrounding area amenities, attractions, local community developments, and so much more.
Cathy will be able to locate single-family real estate with pool near me that best fits your lifestyle needs and arrange for private showings. She would love to speak with you to discuss the type of home you have in mind and answer any questions you may have about properties, pricing, financing options, and more. Get started on your home search today by contacting Cathy directly at (480) 459-8488 or you can reach her by email.
Why Homebuyers Should Consider Living in the Scottsdale-Phoenix Area
Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and the center of the Phoenix metro area, home to over 4.5 million people. Residents of Phoenix enjoy warm weather and sunshine most days of the year, exciting art and culture, great shopping and dining options, numerous hiking trails, over 200 golf courses, 4 professional sports teams, Cactus League spring training baseball, and popular annual events and festivals. In recent years, downtown Phoenix has experienced a major renaissance. Light rail, growing academic campuses, and a renewed interest in urban living have spurred development in the Phoenix Downtown Core.
Restaurants, art galleries, retail shops, and all types of businesses have popped up along with a series of new developments ranging from apartment complexes to new hotels and high-rises. Downtown Phoenix is also a prominent center for banking and finance. The regional headquarters for several major financial institutions, including JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of America, Compass Bank, and MidFirst Bank, are all located within or near the Downtown Phoenix core.
Located approximately 7.4 miles northeast of Phoenix is the city of Scottsdale. Home to more than 265,249 people, Scottsdale has one of the highest numbers of AAA Five-Diamond hotels and resorts in the country. Scottsdale’s climate, as well as retail facilities, dining, nightlife, and more than 50 golf courses, are what attract visitors from all over. Top employers in Scottsdale include Honor Health, CVS Health, Scottsdale Unified School District, Vanguard, and the City of Scottsdale.
The city is loosely divided into four areas: Old Town (Downtown) Scottsdale, South Scottsdale, Central Scottsdale (Shea Corridor), and North Scottsdale. Old Town is known for its boutique shopping, Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, restaurants, nightlife, art galleries, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and Scottsdale's Museum of the West. The Shea Corridor includes some of the most desirable residential areas in the valley such as Gainey Ranch and McCormick Ranch.
North Scottsdale straddles Scottsdale’s more built-up area to the south and west as well as its more expansive desert terrain. North Scottsdale is home to several world-class golf clubs and some of the most stunning and luxurious properties you will find anywhere. Also located in North Scottsdale is the Mayo Clinic, a leading academic medical center that focuses on specialty and surgical care in more than 65 disciplines.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Jobs
The Phoenix metro area is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the country for technology and software companies. With operational costs 42% less than California, according to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Phoenix area has become a hub of commercial activity as more and more businesses are choosing to relocate here from other parts of the U.S. Technology and bio-science are major economic drivers in the region with health care, manufacturing, and financial services solidly growing industries.
Fortune 500/1000 companies based or having major operations in the Phoenix area include Avnet, Freeport-McMoRan, Republic Services, PetSmart, Apollo Group, Insight Enterprises, ON Semiconductor, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Amkor Technology, Swift Transportation, and First Solar, just to name a few. In-demand Industries in Phoenix include Construction, Professional and technical services, Information Technology, Transportation and warehousing, Health care and Social Assistance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing. For more information on occupational projections, recent employment levels, and wages, please visit the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity.
Scottsdale is known for its concentration of world-class resorts, with hotels, spas, and other tourism businesses making up a large portion of its economy. One of the largest employment centers in Scottsdale and in the state is Scottsdale Airpark, anchored by the Scottsdale Airport. The Airpark encompasses 8.6 square miles and includes over 2,900 businesses that employ more than 51,000 people. Several prestigious companies have their headquarters at the Airpark including GoDaddy, AXON (Taser), JDA Software, Nautilus Insurance, Quicken Loans, CVS Caremark, and Vanguard. The proximity of Scottsdale Airport has helped define the business environment, with one of the busiest single-runway airports in the U.S., which is nearly all corporate or general aviation.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Schools and Education
Phoenix
Phoenix is home to several award-winning school districts filled with top-rated schools. For the 2021 school year, there are 458 public schools serving 253,554 students in Phoenix, with one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona. There are 30 school districts with more than 200 charter and private schools. Under Arizona’s open-enrollment law, children can attend other schools within the district or in another district by applying to that school, so families can be confident their child is receiving the best education possible.
Best Public Schools in Phoenix (2021)
Phoenix has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona. The 3 most top-ranked public schools in Phoenix are Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale, and Basis Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public School Review’s list of highest ranked schools in Phoenix:
- Phoenix Union Bioscience High School Ranked: 10/10 Top 1% (9-12)
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 1% (K-12)
- Basis Phoenix (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 1% (5-12)
- Kyrene De La Sierra School: Ranked 10/10 Top 1% (PK-5)
- Basis Ahwatukee (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (3-12)
- Alhambra Traditional School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-8)
- Madison Traditional Academy: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-8)
- Fireside Elementary School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-6)
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-12)
- Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-6)
- Aaec - Paradise Valley (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (9-12)
- Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (9-12)
- Hopi Elementary School: Rank 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
- Adams Traditional Academy (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-8)
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
- Kyrene De Los Cerritos School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-5)
- Benchmark School (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-6)
- Kyrene De Los Lagos School: Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (PK-5)
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
- Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln (Charter School): Ranked 10/10 Top 5% (K-5)
There are numerous higher-education opportunities situated throughout the Phoenix metro area. Downtown Phoenix is home to the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Arizona State University has campuses in Downtown Phoenix and Mesa, with its main campus in Tempe.
Scottsdale
Scottsdale is served by two nationally acclaimed school districts: Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) and Paradise Valley Unified School district (PVSD), both ranked among the top school districts in the country. SUSD serves the majority of Scottsdale students with 22 schools and is considered to be one of the best school districts in Arizona. The district has 16 elementary schools and three schools that offer grades K-8. There also are 6 middle school buildings and 5 high schools. Paradise Valley Unified School District is a large public school district that provides educational opportunities for a small portion of Scottsdale. With 30 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 high schools, the district provides students with several different alternative programming options, including a S.T.E.M. program, an International Baccalaureate program, and a Digital Learning Center. Many of the charter schools in Scottsdale receive high rankings and are an option for those who are looking for an alternative to the traditional public school system.
Some of the best public schools in Scottsdale include (rated by GreatSchool.com):
- Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep (5-12)
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy - 10/10 rating - Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale (K-12)
Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale - 10/10 rating - BASIS Scottsdale Primary – East Campus (K-5)
Basis Charter Schools - 10/10 rating - Sequoya Elementary School (K-5)
Scottsdale Unified District - 9/10 rating - BASIS Scottsdale (5-12)
Basis Charter Schools - 9/10 rating - Cheyenne Traditional Elementary School (PK-8)
Scottsdale Unified District - 9/10 rating
Highly-ranked private schools in Scottsdale include Bella Vista College Preparatory School, Brightmont Academy, Camelback Desert School, Fusion Academy Scottsdale, Arizona International Academy, Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergarten, and Brightmont Academy. Meeting the higher education needs of the community is Scottsdale Community College. SCC serves approximately 10,000 students a year, offering more than 100 degrees and 60 certificates of completion in diverse occupational areas.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Art and Culture
The Scottsdale Phoenix area offers an abundance of art and culture. The downtown Phoenix art scene has seen major development over the past decade, and dozens of museums span the valley including the Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Capitol Museum, Arizona Military Museum, Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum, Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, and the Heard Museum, among others.
Popular performing arts venues include the Phoenix Symphony Hall, Arizona Opera, and Ballet Arizona, Orpheum Theatre, Dorrance Theater, and Herberger Theater Center. Concert venues include Talking Stick Resort Arena and Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix, and Gammage Auditorium in Tempe (the last public building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). The Mesa Arts Center in Mesa also supports regular independent musical and theater performances.
Scottsdale is renowned for its exceptional arts and culture with the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts, the Musical Instrument Museum and over 100 galleries. You can also enjoy art-driven events such as the free weekly Scottsdale Art Walk, Canal Convergence, and Scottsdale Contemporary Month or take a walking tour of public art installations in Old Town. Additionally, Scottsdale is the site of Taliesin West, the Arizona home and studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the winter campus for the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The site of the Cosanti Foundation, founded by the Italian architect and builder Paolo Soleri is also in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Shopping
From quaint antique shops to chic boutiques and some of the most fashionable shopping centers you will find anywhere, the Scottsdale-Phoenix area has it all. Scottsdale alone has more than 2,500 luxury retailers, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and upscale malls. Old Town Scottsdale is home to dozens of gift shops, Native American jewelry stores, and Scottsdale Fashion Square, the Southwest’s largest shopping destination. In North Scottsdale, Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter feature high-end stores in sunny outdoor settings.
- Scottsdale Fashion Square is an upscale, super-regional luxury shopping mall located in the downtown area of Scottsdale. It is the largest shopping mall in Arizona with approximately 2 million square feet of retail space. Scottsdale Fashion Square offers a compelling retail experience with over 220 specialty stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. The mall offers the very best in every category. Elite brands include Burberry, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., St. John, Max Mara, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus.
You’ll also want to explore the many great shopping destinations in Phoenix:
- Kierland Commons, a major upscale, master-planned shopping, residential, and resort community, is located on the eastern edge of Phoenix, on the border with Scottsdale.
- Desert Ridge Marketplace, located north of Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix is anchored by AMC Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, and Target. The outdoor lifestyle center features premier shopping, chef-driven restaurants, entertainment, and more.
- The Shops at Norterra Mall is a 354,000 square foot lifestyle center featuring specialty retailers and junior anchors in the North Phoenix area known as the Black Canyon Corridor. The mall includes Harkins Theaters, DICK’s Sporting Goods, BevMo, Victoria’s Secret, Best Buy, and others, with full-service and fast-casual restaurant options: Mellow Mushroom, Sauce, Pita Jungle, P.F. Chang’s, Chipotle, and Panera Bread.
- The Paradise Valley Mall, which opened in 1978, has long been the hub of Paradise Valley Village, a lively residential suburb and a master-planned community in Phoenix. The Mall is currently closed (except for JCPenny and Costco) with major redevelopment underway. An exciting mix of retail shops, a grocery store, restaurants, multi-family residential units, entertainment, office, self-storage, and other uses, all in a walkable area, is coming soon.
- CityScape is an entertainment destination and shopping center in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The office tower and residential apartments are centered around a lively courtyard, retail shops, bars, restaurants, a boutique hotel, and a live stand-up comedy club —perfect for a quick lunch, happy hour, date night, or anything in between.
- Biltmore Fashion Park is an open-air lifestyle center, Arizona’s original luxury retail destination, featuring Saks Fifth Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Hyde Park Jewelers, Lululemon, and more, plus a stellar line-up of restaurants including The Capital Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and True Food Kitchen.
- Outlets at Anthem offers a pet-friendly open-air shopping experience with more than 60 designer brand shops.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Restaurants
From top chefs to award-winning cuisine, the Scottsdale-Phoenix area benefits from entrepreneurism in its restaurant scene with numerous fine dining establishments to savor and enjoy. The best fine dining restaurants in Scottsdale-Phoenix include:
- Different Pointe of View - Phoenix
- Kai - Phoenix
- LON’s at The Hermosa Inn - Phoenix
- T. Cook's - Phoenix
- Binkley's Restaurant - Phoenix
- Vincent on Camelback - Phoenix
- Steak 44 - Phenix
- Quiessence at the Farm - Phoenix
- The Capital Grille - Phoenix
- Durant's - Phoenix
- Deseo - Scottsdale
- Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Scottsdale
- The Mission - Scottsdale
- Nobuo at Teeter House - Scottsdale
- J & G Steakhouse - Scottsdale
- Rancho Pinot - Scottsdale
- Roaring Fork - Scottsdale
- Wright's at The Biltmore - Scottsdale
- Dominick's Steakhouse - Scottsdale
- Orange Sky - Scottsdale
- Mastro's Ocean Club - Scottsdale
- Mastro's Steakhouse - Scottsdale
- Ocean 44 - Scottsdale
- Atlas Bistro - Scottsdale
- Talavera - Scottsdale
- FnB Restaurant - Scottsdale
- Ocean Prime - Scottsdale
Scottsdale-Phoenix Nightlife
The Scottsdale-Phoenix area has one the most vibrant and busy nightlife scenes in the west, offering plenty of places to enjoy an exciting night out. Nightlife in Downtown Phoenix Includes the Roosevelt Row Arts District with spots such as The Churchill, Sazerac, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., and Angels Trumpet Ale House; Crescent Ballroom, where local and national music acts take to the stage almost every night; Cobra Arcade Bar; Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour; Little Rituals; Dust Cutter; and the two-block CityScape complex, which includes Chico Malo, and Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails. Central Phoenix is where the locals play after work at neighborhood hangouts such as Culinary Dropout at The Yard, The Vig Uptown, Linger Longer Lounge, The Womack, Across the Pond, The Casual Pint, and more.
Old Town is known as the entertainment hub of Scottsdale and is the place to go for nightlife with a lot of venues and clubs within blocks of each other. One of the most glamorous nightclubs is The Mint Ultralounge, a 7,000 square foot space (formerly a bank) designed to evoke the Hollywood Regency style. AZ88 Bar & Restaurant in Old Town is the perfect place for a relaxing nightcap with friends. Rockbar Inc. bills itself as the city's top rock 'n roll destination and features live music, rock DJs, and exclusive performances from local and national acts. Check out Paris of Scottsdale if you're looking for a Latin-inspired nightlife spot.
Maya Day + Nightclub brings a touch of Vegas flash to the desert and is one of the most popular dance clubs in Scottsdale. The Beverly is an Old Town Scottsdale gem full of old-school glamour and sophistication. Casablanca Rooftop Lounge is a good option when you're looking for a quieter, sophisticated night in Old Town with panoramic views of both Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain from the lounge balcony. Dakota is a popular Old Town hybrid restaurant, bar, and nightlife venue, offering casual and fun with a touch of glam. For a night of comedy, head to any of the comedy clubs in Scottsdale-Phoenix. Check out the Laugh Factory Club in Scottsdale, and Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ, Stand Up Live, and Torch Theater in Phoenix.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Outdoor Recreation
The Scottsdale-Phoenix area provides an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for all age groups. Hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and golfing are among the most popular activities in the region and can be enjoyed year-round. In Phoenix, McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers spectacular features spectacular views and more than 21,000 acres of pristine desert, with miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. South Mountain Park & Preserve, the largest municipal park in the U.S. includes over 51 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking for all ability levels. Salt River also provides plenty of recreational fun with bike paths and picnic areas that surround the lake.
Camelback offers some of the best urban hiking in the U.S. and attracts over 300,000 hikers every year. Some of the best trails can be found around Lost Dutchman State Park or Desert Foothills Park. You’ll also find some great local park options like Echo Canyon Recreation Area or Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The Best hiking trails in Phoenix can be found at Piestewa Peak / Dreamy Draw, South Mountain Park/Preserve, and Papago Park. McDowell Sonoran Preserve located in North Scottsdale offers many trailheads with a variety of trails for both beginners and experts. Gateway Trail and Sunrise Peak are among some of the local favorites. Peak hiking season begins in late October and can run through winter into spring. There are 59 moderate trails in Scottsdale ranging from 1.9 to 52.2 miles and from 1,686 to 5,209 feet above sea level.
Some of the best trails in the Scottsdale area
- Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon Trail is a 2.5 mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
- Pinnacle Peak Trail is a 4-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
- Gateway Loop Trail is a 4.2-mile heavily trafficked loop trail and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
- Blue Wash Trail is a 2.8-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back trail that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and horses. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
- Lost Dog Wash Trail to Ringtail Trail Loop is a 4.4-mile heavily trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
- Inspiration Point is a 5.7-mile out-and-back trail that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
Scottsdale-Phoenix Golf
Home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Scottsdale-Phoenix area boasts more than 200 golf courses, many of which are accessible to the public. Each year when the PGA Tour converges on TPC Scottsdale for the “Greatest Show on Grass,” thousands of recreational golfers escape the cold winter weather for sunny skies set against picturesque desert mountain vistas in central Arizona.
If you want to play TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, you will be paying a hefty price. In the weeks after the Phoenix Open, which is the high season for golf in the area, the TPC Scottsdale green fee is as high as $384 at the peak of the day. The green fee goes down to $259 after 2 p.m. Prices start to go down in April to a maximum of $289 per player.
Yes, you can easily pay a couple of hundred dollars for a round of golf in Scottsdale but you can also find deals even during peak season. Many courses cut their greens fees by more than 50% for late-morning or early-afternoon tee times. Three courses to try out include the Silverado Golf Course (afternoon tee times for $50 or less), the McDowell Mountain Golf Club (afternoon tee times are around $100), and the Boulders Club offering two scenic championship courses ((afternoon tee time are around $180).
Many Scottsdale golf clubs, including We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Wildfire Golf Club, have multiple courses and offer bounce-back rates so you can play the courses for a discounted fee on different days. Or, consider teeing off at one of these municipal courses: Continental Golf Course, Coronado Golf Course, or Papago Golf Course. There are also many great courses outside Scottsdale’s city limits that have fewer golfers, incredible views, and lower prices such as the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Course, Verde River Golf & Social Club, and Desert Canyon Golf Club, among others.
Best golf courses the public can play in the Scottsdale area
- Troon North (Monument & Pinnacle) Scottsdale
- We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro & Cholla)—Fort McDowell (Located 40 minutes northeast of downtown) Scottsdale)
- The Boulders Golf Club - Scottsdale
- Grayhawk (Raptor & Talon)—Scottsdale
- TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course)—Scottsdale
- Quintero Golf Club—Peoria (North of the greater Phoenix area )
- Talking Stick Golf Club - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community - Scottsdale
- Sunridge Canyon Golf Club - Fountain Hills (North of Scottsdale)
- Ak-Chin Southern Dunes - Ak-Chin Indian Reservation (Located 41.9 miles from Scottsdale)
- Wickenburg Ranch’s Big Wick (located northwest of Phoenix in Wickenburg)
- Papago Golf - Phoenix
Best private golf courses in Scottsdale
Professional Sports & Events
For sports fans, the Phoenix area offers a wide variety of professional sports & events such as the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) /Chase Field, Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Coyotes (NHL), ASU Sun Devil Football, ASU Cardinals Football, Phoenix International Raceway (NASCAR), Turf Paradise (Thoroughbred Racing), Waste Management Phoenix Open, and The Cactus League Spring Training Baseball. Phoenix professional sports facilities: Chase Field - Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, tours available year-round; Talking Stick Resort Arena - Home of the Phoenix - Suns, Mercury, and Arizona Rattlers.
Transportation
Public transportation in the Phoenix metro area is provided by Valley Metro, which includes trains, buses, and a rideshare program. The 26-mile Valley Metro Rail, referred to simply as "the light rail" by locals, connects downtown Phoenix to Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by way of the PHX Sky Train. From end to end, there are currently 38 stations, including 11 park-and-ride stations. Use Valley Metro's trip planner to find the best route to your destination using light rail and busses (Metro Rail Maps and Schedules). Bicyclists may bring their bikes aboard the train.
Metro light rail trains depart stations at each end of the route every 12 minutes from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every 20 minutes at other times. Trains start running at about 3:30 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends and holidays. The last full trip of the day on Monday through Thursday begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at about 12:25 a.m. early the next morning. On Friday nights and Saturday nights (Saturday and Sunday mornings) the last full trip is at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at 3:25 a.m.
Metro light rail fares: single-ride tickets cost $2; an all-day pass is $4. Passes for seven days ($20), 15 days ($33), and 31 days ($64) are also available. Certain groups can get a discount—including seniors ages 65 and older, students, Medicare cardholders, and the disabled—children five and under ride for free with an adult. Passengers must have proof of eligibility to qualify for reduced fares.
In addition to the light rail system, Valley Metro operates the local, express, and RAPID bus services and rural and neighborhood circulars - covering 513 square miles. Many attractions, including the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Arizona Science Center, are along the light rail's route. Valley Metro Rail is also ideal for events. Parking in downtown Phoenix can be a challenge for sporting events, concerts, and First Fridays, so many people park at one of the park-and-ride lots and take the light rail to their desired destination.
Scottsdale's free trolley system connects with the Valley Metro's transit system, providing easy access to the greater Phoenix metro area. Scottsdale has four free trolley routes to help you get around town: Camelback Road Route, Downtown Trolley, Neighborhood Trolley, and Miller Road Trolley. The Scottsdale Municipal Airport is a single-runway airport located in North Scottsdale that's used primarily for corporate and transient aviation traffic. It is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country. The closest major airport serving both Scottsdale and Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with over 1000 flights per day.
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