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What’s New in Scottsdale, Spring 2022

by Katie Skrzek

Feb 2, 2022

© Courtesy of Boulders Resort & Spa

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Scottsdale, Arizona, entices visitors with a full roster of happenings this spring.

 

Cactus League Spring Training runs Feb. 26–March 29. During this time, fans have eight daily games to choose from at Scottsdale-area stadiums. Coinciding with spring training, The Gallery at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale features an exhibit, Abstract Athlete. Running through March 31, the exhibit showcases artists who are former athletes as well as military veterans.

 

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Chihuly in the Desert © Experience Scottsdale

Desert Botanical Garden and UNESCO World Heritage site Taliesin West host Chihuly in the Desert. The large-scale exhibition will showcase iconic artist Dale Chihuly’s works at the two locations simultaneously. The exhibition runs through June 19.

 

Adventure-seekers can book a hot-air balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders through mid-March, or a sightseeing day tour with Wandering Heart Adventures. Foodies have a unique culinary experience to look forward to in Scottsdale. Buzzed Bull Creamery will feature alcoholic and non-alcoholic frozen desserts. Alcohol will be infused into ice cream utilizing liquid nitrogen. If you’re interested in a curated experience, check out the numerous tours and workshops offered by Exceptionally Scottsdale.

 

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Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa © Experience Scottsdale

Later in 2022 and Beyond

The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley is slated to debut in late 2022. Caesars Entertainment Corporation will open its first non-gaming hotel in the United States, Caesars Republic Scottsdale, in 2023. SLS Scottsdale is scheduled to open its doors in June 2023.

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