2008 Annual Meeting: Turning Knowledge into Action

September 7-10

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Area Attractions

NOTE: GHSA strongly urges attendees to consider renting a car, as there are few attractions within walking distance of the hotel.

Taliesin WestTaliesin West

Sunday night's Opening Reception will be held at Taliesin West, which served as architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today, it houses a school for architects and is open to the public for tours. To learn more, visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation website.


Arizona Welcome SignAbout Scottsdale

Scottsdale, a true desert gem, is located in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. Millions of visitors from all over the world gather here each year to bask in the natural beauty of Scottsdale’s blue skies and majestic mountains. Its collective hospitality and price keep Scottsdale right on top as America’s most livable city and best resort community.

Scottsdale boasts over 2,500 boutiques, shops, and galleries to indulge your every want and whim. You will find everything from one-of-a-kind Native American crafts and jewelry, to unique clothing, gifts, and furnishings. The city also offers a wide variety of fine restaurants and exciting night clubs.

Outdoor-minded people find Scottsdale a year round playground. You can relax by the pool, play a round of golf, hike one of the many easy-to-access trails, or ride through the city streets on a trolley. Exploring Scottsdale’s beautiful surroundings and desert beauty can also be enjoyed by Jeep, on horseback or high above the desert floor in a hot air balloon or sight-seeing airplane.

Being centrally located, Scottsdale is the perfect home-base from which to explore the many wonders of this beautiful state. You can easily drive to the magnificent Grand Canyon, see the red rocks of Sedona, visit the London Bridge at Lake Havasu City, walk the streets of Tombstone, ski the trails of Flagstaff, or enjoy a margarita and shopping south of the border in Mexico.


Attractions in and Near Scottsdale

  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Horseback Riding
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Museums

Further Afield

For more information, visit the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau website or the Sightseeing & Tours section of the Fairmont Scottsdale website.