The only natural history museum in the valley is the Arizona Museum of Natural History located in the fine city of Mesa. The featured exhibitions change regularly and often offer interactive activities for visitors including panning for gold. And if you love dinosaurs, this is the place to be!

If you want to find some of the best Scottsdale parks, then check out the Indian Bend Wash greenbelt, where many of them are located. This area consists of more than seven miles of prime parkland, where you can jog, skate, bike and walk.