We stopped by the Parada del Sol Rodeo Museum at Noriega Livery Stable, dedicated to Scottsdale’s long running annual rodeo, for Jen’s museum quest. We had a nice chat with Mike, who runs the place and grew up in the neighborhood; I especially enjoyed his photos of early Scottsdale from the 1950s.

A rustic building houses the Old Town Scottsdale Rodeo Museum, featuring a wooden exterior, a Livery Stable sign, and a colorful mural and artistic Arizona flag at the entrance.A collection of saddles, ropes, and cowboy gear is displayed in a rustic setting with a mural of horses and a figure in the background.A collection of cowboy-themed memorabilia, including framed photos, posters, boots, and vintage suitcases, is displayed in a rustic museum setting.A rodeo-themed display features a life-sized bull model surrounded by hay bales, cowboy gear, and various Western memorabilia.A mechanical bull named El Diablo is positioned next to a staircase with numbered steps, surrounded by western-themed decor and artifacts.A Western-themed display showcases a cowboy outfit, framed photos and documents, a saddle, and boots.