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Scottsdale ARIZONA
The desert has long been a magnet for artists, dreamers and nature lovers. In sunny Scottsdale, this spirit is thriving, from the trails that crisscross the Sonoran landscape to the chefs redefining desert dining. By D ave L ank
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ith its world-class fairways, high-end shopping malls, spas offering every type of treatment you can imagine (and some you can’t: prickly-pear cactus massages and CBD gemstone facials), it’s easy to see why Scottsdale is a popular destination all year round. Golfers come for the more than 200 scenic courses; celebrities come for a lavish desert hideaway. But beyond the links and luxury, there’s another beat to Scottsdale, thrumming just beneath its sun-kissed surface. You’ll find it in the tucked-away mid-century-modern marvels, on the trails where hiking boots trump golf shoes, and in a culinary scene that’s as surprising as a desert bloom.
