SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 21, 2025) — Cactus League Spring Training under the warm Arizona sun has been a tradition for devoted fans since 1947, this year starting Feb. 20 and running through March 25. Scottsdale is home to Scottsdale Stadium, where the San Francisco Giants play, and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, which hosts the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. Visitors can hit a home run on their spring training getaway with special resort packages, discounted tours and baseball-themed activities, as well as cultural experiences to round out their stay.

HOME BASE

• The “Triple Play Spring Training” package at the W Scottsdale, in the heart of buzzing downtown Scottsdale, includes a $50 food and beverage credit and baseball swag (valid until March 31). Additionally, recover after a day of crowds and sun at the ballpark with the spa's “Performance” and “Cupping” massages.
• At the iconic, midcentury modern Hotel Valley Ho, just steps away from Scottsdale Stadium, the “Play Ball” package welcomes spring training visitors with 20% savings on rooms, a $50 daily food and drink credit and a thoughtful welcome amenity (valid for stays between 19-March 31).
• Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale's “Ballpark” special offer is back with 20% savings, a $50 daily food and drink credit and a curated welcome amenity (valid for stays between Feb. 19-March 31). Guests can fit in an abbreviated round of golf at The Short Course at the resort, a par-3 layout with stunning views of Camelback and Mummy mountains.
• Book early, bring the kids and stay more to save more, at Great Wolf Lodge Arizona. When booking at least 60 days in advance, families save 25% on a one-night stay, 30% on a two-night stay, or 40% on a three-plus-night stay — perfect for a howling good time.
• For visitors who want to stay close to the action but find a quiet escape, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows is the perfect play. Spring training guests receive a $100 resort credit for unwinding at Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary or indulging at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen.

GRAND SLAM FOOD + FUN

• Before going out to the ball game, get amped up on a “Spring Training Pre-Game Bar Crawl” through Old Town — the city's downtown — with Arizona Party Bike. The tour wraps up at Scottsdale Stadium 15 minutes before the first pitch.
• Thanks to its Old West roots, the Sonoran Desert is synonymous with off-the-beaten-path, rugged excursions and cowboy cookout fare. Stellar Adventures' “Backroads & BBQ” takes guests on an off-roading tour in their choice of an H1 Hummer, ATV or UTV, before heading to Frasher's Smokehouse for barbecue and local craft beer.
• “Batter Up: Cactus League” at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is a must see, in which writer, performer and producer Brett Moore will perform feats of incredible baseball memory — while waxing poetic about his obsession — in a show full of news stories, games, laughs and nostalgia, March 13-16.
• Travelers can kick off their day with a hot air balloon flight over the desert, taking advantage of Rainbow Ryders' spring training discount at $175 per person for sunrise flights (valid Feb. 20-March 25). Relish panoramic desert views, spot wildlife and celebrate with a champagne toast.
• Embark on a daytrip to some of Arizona's most iconic outdoor spots with Wandering Heart Adventures, offering 25% off tours through May 31, with an extra 5% off when spring training visitors call to book.

A HIT FOR WESTERN CULTURE

Discover what makes Scottsdale the “West's Most Western Town.”

• Every year, Western Week restokes the embers of Scottsdale's rich heritage with parades, Native American festivals, gold mining, live music and museum exhibits to enjoy, Jan. 25-Feb. 2.
• Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West's new exhibition, “A Fistful of Colors,” showcases over 50 objects that highlight the vast applications of color across different disciplines.
• Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, once home and studio to the “Father of Architecture,” has two new tours that take visitors into rarely seen spaces, scenic desert landscapes and apprentice shelters.

Baseball fans can finish planning their perfect spring training itinerary at ExperienceScottsdale.com.

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