Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona, is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business. As city employees, we pride ourselves on providing Simply Better Service for a World-Class CommunityScottsdale's vibrant Old Town is considered the finest urban center in Arizona. It is home to more than 90 restaurants, 320 retail shops and more than 80 art galleries. Visit http://oldtownscottsdaleaz.com/Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, in the city's northern reaches, is the largest urban wilderness area in the United States and features more than 60 miles of trails through diverse and scenic desert terrain.