Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Scottsdale, Arizona, is located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, at the foot of the picturesque McDowell Mountains. It is bordered by Phoenix to the west, the Tonto National Forest to the north, the McDowell Mountains to the east, and the Salt River to the south. Surrounded by mountain ranges, the Phoenix metropolitan area encompasses more than 500 square miles of the Sonoran Desert and is comprised of a total of 24 municipalities, each with a distinct set of features, attractions and flavors that offer visitors a unique view of the country's fifth largest city. The Phoenix metropolitan area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States, with approximately 5 million people living here.
Scottsdale, city, Maricopa County, residential and tourist suburb of Phoenix, south-central Arizona, USA UU. Its business district (inspired by the western border) is an arts and crafts center that features Arizona-oriented fashion along with the latest offerings from Milan and Paris. Metro Phoenix, also known as the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Valley of the Sun or simply the Valley, is a metropolis in the center of Arizona. A visitor staying at a resort in Scottsdale can explore a museum in Phoenix, just as a visitor staying in Tempe can dine in Scottsdale.
