Art lovers will find Scottsdale museums such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum are ‘must-see’ locations. The Museum of Contemporary Art showcases modern art and architecture, while the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum features artifacts from the local Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native American community.

Gated townhouse and condominium developments make ideal second homes. Part-time resident homeowners are drawn to communities with controlled access gates. With property exterior, landscaping, and common areas maintained by a Home Owner’s Association, residents don’t have the upkeep that a similarly priced single-family home requires.