Best 153 things to do in Scottsdale, AZ

Pedal Tempe Town Lake with chocolates and floral décor

Paddle Saguaro Lake with a guide on a kayak or stand up paddleboard

Pick up an inflatable paddleboard in Tempe for lake or river paddling

Pick up a hard kayak in Tempe and paddle lakes or rivers

Rent an inflatable float tube with Tempe shop pickup

Rent a lightweight Kokopelli packraft for rivers and lakes

Rent a tandem hard-shell kayak with seats, paddles, and roof transport gear

Pick up a rigid paddleboard in Tempe and head to local lakes

Guided kayak or paddleboard run on the Lower Salt River, April–October

Portable kayak gear for an easy river or lake paddle

Ride a sunset ATV or UTV with a guide and included safety gear

Drive an ATV or UTV on Sonoran Desert trails with a guide

Ride a Hummer H1 through Bulldog Canyon desert trails

Explore rugged Sonoran Desert trails in a military-style M1009 Blazer

Drive a 2-seat sand buggy on challenging desert trails for a fun, fast-paced off-road outing

Drive a 2-seat sand buggy on Sonoran Desert trails at sunset

Private guided buggy adventure with flexible routes and scenic desert photo stops

Ride the Sonoran Desert on a private, guided mountain bike tour

Ride a relaxed 60-minute summer group trail near Phoenix (ages 7+)

Learn horse care and riding skills, then enjoy a guided trail ride in a 90-minute session for ages 7–17

Early-morning 60-minute guided horseback ride through the desert

Sunset horseback ride with a Cowboy Margarita and chips and salsa (21+ only)

Ride privately with your party on a 90-minute Sonoran Desert trail

Ride privately with your own wrangler on a 60-minute Sonoran Desert trail