Looking for museums that offer free admission? Visit the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art on any Thursday in the fall or winter, or the Scottsdale Historical Museum on any day in June. The Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum is free all year round, and at Heard Museum North, admission includes a free guided tour.

Pet owners can breathe a sigh of relief when they discover Chaparral Park on the border of Paradise Valley. Here it's okay to let your dog off the leash and hundreds of people do so daily. Pets exercise and have fun, while you meet new people.