Welcome to Scottsdale
in the Summer. Be prepared and you'll have a hot time
in the city. You'll actually be surprised at how cool
you can feel on the outside terraces that abound with
their misters turned on. Or in the shops, restaurants
and museums. The Art Galleries are also cool places. And
of course, all the beautiful wonderful pools at all the
hotels and resorts. Or you might want to hang out at the
the Ice Den - where the Coyotes (hockey players) practice.
Get cooled off and get an autograph at the same time.
Visit the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch and just wander
around all the pools. Very scenic.
Hat - Sunglasses, definitely.
A cold cloth for your neck during physical activity such
as hiking, climbing, and golf.
Do any outside activity
early in the day! (you knew there was a reason why we
don't have daylight saving time) You might want to invest
in a portable fan with a battery powered mister (great
on the golf course).
Park in the shade - if
you can. Most of these spots will be taken by locals,
otherwise use a sunshade for your windshield. Cover the
steering wheel with a towel (I guess you could borrow
one from the hotel). Or promptly learn to drive with two
fingers. Oh! and don't wear shorts if the car has leather
seats or borrow another towel for the seat!
If you'll just follow our friendly advice you'll love
Scottsdale in the Summer and by time you leave you'll
be able to say "It was 115° today - but not too
bad" without fainting!