If an annual average of 330 days of crystal-clear skies, and a backdrop of knock-your-socks-off scenery is not enough to lure you to Overture’s premier senior apartments in Scottsdale, Arizona, consider the jewel in its crown: Old Town – or downtown – Scottsdale. Merging the historic with the dynamic, and just the right amount of chic, Old Town’s nine districts create the beating heart of the city.

Whether you are looking for entertainment, art, shopping, eclectic dining, or just want to whet your whistle and watch the world go by, Old Town is where the action is.

The Historic

Fun and funky with an authentic Old West flair, Historic Old Town boasts Western wear boutiques as well as Native American jewelry stores surrounded by actual historic sites. It’s also the home of the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market which is open every Saturday and features the produce of local growers.

The Artistic

Old Town is all about the arts.

  • Two museums, Western Spirit, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, and Scottsdale Museum of contemporary art, showcase western art of yesterday and today.
  • The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers a lively and diverse season of dance, music, theater, comedy and films. The center presents more than 1000 annual events.
  • Wonderspaces provides a unique 80-minute art experience that highlights the works of a revolving roster of world-renowned artists.
  • Beginning in 1975, The Scottsdale ArtWalk is an Old Town mainstay. Every Thursday night, the galleries along Main Street and Marshall Way draw crowds of art lovers and browsers alike. 
  • You don’t have to go to a museum or gallery to enjoy the art of Old Town. There are over 40 public art pieces and installations to enjoy as you meander around. To make sure you don’t miss any, try one of the self-guided public art walking tours.
 

The Retail Therapeutic

Shoppers will want to focus on these Old Town districts.

  • The Fifth Avenue Shopping District offers dozens of unique shops as well as restaurants and the famous Bob Parks Horse Fountain.
  • As the largest shopping destination in the Southwest, Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall is home to more than 200 upscale retailers, a luxury theater, and a host of top tier restaurants
  • Scottsdale Waterfront and Southbridge Districts, on the banks of the Arizona Canal are both popular shopping and dining locales.
 

The Gastronomic

There are tons of awesome dining choices for seniors in Old Town. To name a few:

  • Seniors flock to the Old Town Tavern for its relaxed ambiance, live music and cool cocktails. Its claim to fame: Every hour is happy hour thanks to ongoing drink specials. They have an outdoor patio, upper deck and are wheelchair accessible.
  • Tucked inside Old Town’s historic Craftsman Court, FnB was awarded “Best New Restaurant" by numerous Phoenix magazines when it burst on the scene in 2009.Since then, it has been called the “epicenter of creative Arizona cuisine.” Its chef, Charleen Badman is known for her locally sourced artistic vegetable creations. With co-owner Pavle Milic’s wine expertise, a meal at FnB promises to be an unforgettable culinary experience.
  • Fans of Latin cuisine will love The Mission’s modern interpretation of favorites like tableside guacamole, duck confit empanadas with orange habanero glaze, and steaks cooked over pecan mesquite wood.

Old Town Scottsdale never gets, well…old. Imagine living at Overture North or Overture Arcadia,Overture’s  premier senior apartment communities in the Scottsdale area and having easy access to this vibrant, energetic city center. Book a tour today.

And don’t forget your good sunglasses. Retirement in Scottsdale will be bright - literally and figuratively.