2025 FEDA Annual Executive Leadership Conference
EXPERIENCE SCOTTSDALE ATTRACTIONS Old Town
Located about 5 miles south of the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale is the vibrant heart of the city. Filled with unique restaurants, shops, historic sites, and public art installations, Old Town is a blend of urban chic and Old West charm. Recommended restaurants include Maple & Ash, Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse, Marcellino Ristorante, and Toca Madera. The one-square-mile area is made up of nine walkable neighborhoods that each boast their own attractions, including the Scottsdale Fashion Square, which is home to 200 premium retailers, making it the largest shopping destination in the Southwest.
Old Adobe Mission Built in 1933 using more than 14,000 adobe bricks, the Old Adobe Mission
is the first Catholic parish and oldest standing church in Scottsdale. Included in Arizona’s Historic Register, the church underwent several renovations and restorations in the 2000s and 2010s, including the construction of a 1,200-square-foot addition. That work has made it one of the most visited sites in historic Old Town Scottsdale, attracting people from all over the world who want to learn more about the region’s early days. Those interested in scheduling a tour may call 480-947-4331.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Offering attractions for visitors of every age group, the McCormick-Stillman
Railroad Park sits on 30 acres in the heart of Scottsdale. Visitors can explore a century of railroad history, including a Roald Amundsen Pullman Car, several relocated historic depots and other railroad artifacts and memorabilia. The park’s centerpiece attraction is the 5:12 scale reproduction of a Colorado gauge railroad that guests can ride in, while its newest exhibit is a 10,000- square-foot building that houses three model railroad layouts. Admission to the park, Scottsdale Railroad Museum and the Model Railroad Building are free, while tickets to ride the train are $3.
Desert Botanical Garden
Located in nearby Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Garden is home to 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Visitors can take in the beauty of Sonoran Desert plant life while strolling through five themed trails. There is also a 3,200-square-foot open air butterfly pavilion that enables guests to immerse themselves among thousands of butterflies in a natural environment. Those wishing to learn more can sign up for a self- guided audio tour or a docent tour. Admission prices vary by the day, but are typically $24.95.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Situated in Old Town Scottsdale and residing on the historic grounds of the
Loloma Transit Station, Western Spirit is one of Scottsdale’s premier cultural institutions and a Smithsonian affiliate. The museum’s sprawling two-story layout showcases the art, culture and rich history of the American West, Western Canada and Mexico. With regularly changing exhibits that feature Native American artifacts, Old West cowboy gear, paintings, and Hopi pottery masterwork, Western Spirit has been named the “Best Western Museum” in the nation by True West magazine. Tickets are $28 for adults.
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