From Fairmont Scottsdale Best Nearby Sightseeing (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Scottsdale, AZ Downtown Scottsdale Trolley & Neighborhood Circulator (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) multiple stops, Scottsdale  AZ  85251 • 480-970-8130 Distance: ~10.16 mi User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE. Originally consisting of a single trolley named Ollie, this fun mode of public transportation now includes a fleet of turn-of-the-century-style trolleys that putter around Scottsdale, giving folks a leisurely ride from one spot to another. The trolleys make numerous stops throughout main shopping areas daily, serving a variety of destinations of special interest to tourists. The Downtown trolley includes Old Town and the Fifth Avenue Shops, while the Neighborhood Circulator caters more to locals. Historic Heritage Square (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) 115 N Sixth St, Phoenix  AZ  85004 • 602-262-5071 • 602-262-5029 Distance: ~16.07 mi         Description: PHOENIX. Historic Heritage Square is a part of Heritage & Science Park, which also includes the Arizona Science Center and the Phoenix Museum of History. Since it contains several Victorian homes from Phoenix's original settlement, the city block is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the attractive city block is ideal for an afternoon stroll. Be sure to visit the fully restored 1895 Rosson House – it was originally one of the most prominent homes in town. Mystery Castle (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) 800 E Mineral Rd, Phoenix  AZ  85040 • 602-268-1581 Distance: ~21.75 mi User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: PHOENIX. Constructed during the 1930s and '40s, this 18-room castle was built by Boyce Luther Gulley after he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Abandoning his family in Seattle, he came to Phoenix for the climate and built the folk-art mansion from recycled materials and old bricks in honor of his young daughter. After he died, the house went to her, and she and her mother moved in immediately. The daughter still lives there today and conducts tours. A "Life" magazine article put the house on the map in 1948. Paradise Valley Scenic Drive (Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) Paradise Valley  AZ User Rating: 8.5 / 10         Description: Set within the rugged landscape of the Sonoran desert, Paradise Valley is a haven for the wealthy. For a peek into their lifestyle, follow this route: from Phoenix, start at 24th Street and Camelback Road and drive north toward Lincoln Drive. Go east on Lincoln until you reach Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. It's lined with some of the area's most spectacular houses and retreats. Move south on Scottsdale Road and then west on McDonald Drive, which becomes 44th Street and leads back to Camelback Road. On this route, you'll also see Camelback Mountain as well as other well-known ranges and rock formations. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.