What a week in The Scottsdale area.

It has been a good week to be in the Scottsdale area. I have been to 2 Spring Training games this week, 1 more coming over the weekend and now we have 2 days of NCAA men's basketball.

Seems like the last 10 days of Spring Training brings the most night games. That makes it easier for those of us that live and work here to get to more games. The baseball fans visiting the area like it because that can watch 2 games a day now.

As we have always said, when you add the Scottsdale areas events with the sunny weather and add a great place to stay that makes for a great vacation. And with Specialty Lodging Arizona you have your choice of homes, condos, resort rentals, villas and estates to select from.

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The Scottsdale Arts Festival, one of the most premier arts festivals in the country

Another great reason to visit the Scottsdale area is always the events. This weekend we have the Scottsdale Arts Festival, one of the most premier arts festivals in the country bringing tens of thousands of visitors each day over the weekend.

The Festival is known for the high quality and variety of fine arts and fine crafts available, as well as the continuous presentations, performances and demonstrations that take place throughout the weekend.

The Scottsdale Arts Festival spans the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, located in Old Town Scottsdale, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

Live entertainment featuring jazz, folk, classical, blues, rock and world music. Roving entertainers offer impromptu performances throughout the festival grounds. And remeber when planning your Scottsdale area visit, you need to contact SpecialtyLodging.com. "We make traditional lodging prices seem outrageous.