- The list below includes 204 free or cheap things to do in or near Scottsdale, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Malls, Movie Theaters, National & State Parks and Baseball Fields.
- From McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park to Pinnacle Peak Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Scottsdale and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Glendale.
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On a special diet? Need quick ideas for healthy meals? Want your kids to learn to cook? I have the answers and skills!
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1 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85211
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World-class entertainers frequent the Mesa Arts Center because of its pristine acoustics, large stage and experienced staff. The Center's most popular offerings include ballets, classical music concerts, 'straight' plays and music theater productions.
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Experience high-octane, all ages Improv fun at National Comedy Theater, in Mesa. With the audience participating and driving the show, by the end, you will be clutching your sides from laughing so hard.
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Located within the Arizona Mills 25 movie theater, IMAX Theater Tempe is an IMAX 3D auditorium that displays first-run feature films. The auditorium offers digital projection and sound, stadium seating and access to an expanded snack bar.
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185 stores are housed at the Arizona Mills Mall, the largest mal in the state. In here there are also found the largest IMAX theatre in the state, SEA Life, and the Rainforest Cafe.
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5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282
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The SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, octopuses, and
the first rescued sea turtle in Arizona. The aquarium also has a 360 degree ocean tunnel and sea star touch tanks.
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5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85281
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A 26-screen movie theater, Arizona Mills 25 w/ IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service ticketing, 3D movies, an IMAX auditorium and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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5000 Arizona Mills Cir, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282
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SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium is a large aquatic life facility featuring a variety of freshwater and saltwater species. In addition to sharks, octopi, and other exotic animals the aquarium also offers regularly scheduled educational programs as well.
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Located near Arizona State University, Kiwanis Park offers a place for watersport activities in the desert. The park hosts a variety of special events throughout the year such as festivals and concerts, and offers kayaking, scenic jogging trails and picnic areas.
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Aiming to present the heritage of the Native Indians from all around America, with a special interest on the history of the local Natives, the Heard Museum has a collection of over 40,000 artifacts and 34,000 books.
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Children can explore the Phoenix Children's Museum including the Art Studio where they can create art projects, the Book Loft for reading books, the Building Big space for building forts and houses, and Desert Delights introducing children to Arizona painters. The museum can also be rented for parties.