Historic Arizona Day Trips from Scottsdale | Old West Towns & Cultural Sites Arizona is more than desert sunshine, golf, hiking, and Spring Training. For travelers who enjoy history, culture, scenic drives, photography, Native heritage sites, Old West towns, mining history, ghost towns, and local character, Scottsdale can be an excellent home base for exploring some of the most memorable places in the state. Within a reasonable drive from Scottsdale, guests can visit historic