Guidebook for Fountain Hills

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Guidebook for Fountain Hills

Parks & Nature

An easy day trip to this must see site! Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural arch in Arizona, USA, that is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583A
164 locals recommend
An easy day trip to this must see site! Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural arch in Arizona, USA, that is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world
This is one of my favorite hiking trails in Fountain Hills. It provides a gentle workout, but amazing views of Fountain Hills and the famous fountain!
Lake Overlook Trail
Lake Overlook Trail
This is one of my favorite hiking trails in Fountain Hills. It provides a gentle workout, but amazing views of Fountain Hills and the famous fountain!
Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fountain Hills, Arizona that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round.
20 locals recommend
Sunrise Trailhead
12101 N 145th Way
20 locals recommend
Sunrise Peak via Sunrise Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fountain Hills, Arizona that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round.
This is a great lake that is only minutes from the estate! Enjoy boat rentals and boat tours!
189 locals recommend
Saguaro Lake
189 locals recommend
This is a great lake that is only minutes from the estate! Enjoy boat rentals and boat tours!

Sightseeing

This is an ideal park for enjoying family time. There is a ton of room for flying kites, walking, running, doing yoga, and more! There is large playground area with fun musical instruments. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course, plus many shaded picnic areas. In the middle of the lake there is a large fountain that erupts on the hour for 15 minutes from 9am – 9pm. Enjoy free parking!
59 locals recommend
Fountain Park
12925 N Saguaro Blvd
59 locals recommend
This is an ideal park for enjoying family time. There is a ton of room for flying kites, walking, running, doing yoga, and more! There is large playground area with fun musical instruments. There is also an 18-hole disc golf course, plus many shaded picnic areas. In the middle of the lake there is a large fountain that erupts on the hour for 15 minutes from 9am – 9pm. Enjoy free parking!
Old Town Scottsdale is famous for its nightlife, unique eateries, craft beer and wine, and souvenir shops. This is great place to visit day or night - you will find something to do!
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale is famous for its nightlife, unique eateries, craft beer and wine, and souvenir shops. This is great place to visit day or night - you will find something to do!
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona which were built and used by the Sinagua people,
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle Road
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona which were built and used by the Sinagua people,

Food Scene

Elevated Mexican classics are served amid rustic-chic decor at this family-run restaurant.
11 locals recommend
El Encanto Restaurant
11044 North Saguaro Boulevard
11 locals recommend
Elevated Mexican classics are served amid rustic-chic decor at this family-run restaurant.
Wood-fired pizza, traditional Italian fare & wine served in a comfortable setting with happy hours.
15 locals recommend
Sapori D'Italia
11865 N Saguaro Blvd
15 locals recommend
Wood-fired pizza, traditional Italian fare & wine served in a comfortable setting with happy hours.
Easygoing strip-all restaurant specializing in oven-baked pancakes, waffles & other breakfast fare.
6 locals recommend
Flapjacks
16758 E Glenbrook Blvd
6 locals recommend
Easygoing strip-all restaurant specializing in oven-baked pancakes, waffles & other breakfast fare.
Relaxing cafe crafting fine handmade chocolates, cakes, brownies & cookies. Yummy!!!
Chocofin Chocolatier
13404 N La Montana Dr
Relaxing cafe crafting fine handmade chocolates, cakes, brownies & cookies. Yummy!!!
If you are looking for a great local bakery - here it is! Comfort food · Breakfast · Outdoor seating!
Sun Baked Food 4 The Soul
16842 E Parkview Ave
If you are looking for a great local bakery - here it is! Comfort food · Breakfast · Outdoor seating!

Drinks & Nightlife

Sports bar/grill offering a hefty pub fare menu, 30+ TVs & weekend live music, plus a patio.
14 locals recommend
All American Sports Grill
16872 E Ave of the Fountains
14 locals recommend
Sports bar/grill offering a hefty pub fare menu, 30+ TVs & weekend live music, plus a patio.
Bar games · Happy hour drinks · Fast service.
Brunos Bar & Grill
16737 E Parkview Ave
Bar games · Happy hour drinks · Fast service.
Western-themed sports bar & grill with a wide selection of local craft beers & Southwestern eats.
13 locals recommend
Saddle Bronc Grill
11056 N Saguaro Blvd
13 locals recommend
Western-themed sports bar & grill with a wide selection of local craft beers & Southwestern eats.
Bustling venue with slot machines, a card room, varied dining options & a nearby resort hotel.
48 locals recommend
Fort McDowell Casino
10438 N Fort McDowell Rd
48 locals recommend
Bustling venue with slot machines, a card room, varied dining options & a nearby resort hotel.
Home to the Phoenix area's hottest nightly poker & events. The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick hosts the annual Arizona Championship Poker Tournament. Tons of slots, restaurants, and more! Home of the famous Release summer pool parties.
218 locals recommend
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
9800 Talking Stick Way
218 locals recommend
Home to the Phoenix area's hottest nightly poker & events. The Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick hosts the annual Arizona Championship Poker Tournament. Tons of slots, restaurants, and more! Home of the famous Release summer pool parties.

Entertainment & Activities

Catch a Chicago Cubs Spring Training game!
286 locals recommend
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy
286 locals recommend
Catch a Chicago Cubs Spring Training game!
Catch a San Francisco Giant's spring training game!
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn Rd
379 locals recommend
Catch a San Francisco Giant's spring training game!
Catch a Arizona Diamond Back's spring training game! This field is also home to local festivals!
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima Rd
344 locals recommend
Catch a Arizona Diamond Back's spring training game! This field is also home to local festivals!
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a marine aquarium, and the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States. It holds more than 2,000,000 US gallons of water and spans over 200,000 square feet.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de Ventura
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a marine aquarium, and the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States. It holds more than 2,000,000 US gallons of water and spans over 200,000 square feet.
The premier entertainment and event venue in Scottsdale with fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels, upscale bar food and drinks, music and more!
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick Way
597 locals recommend
The premier entertainment and event venue in Scottsdale with fun point-scoring golf games for all skill levels, upscale bar food and drinks, music and more!
iFLY makes the dream of flight a reality with indoor skydiving in a safe and fun environment
151 locals recommend
iFLY
9206 Talking Stick Way
151 locals recommend
iFLY makes the dream of flight a reality with indoor skydiving in a safe and fun environment

Essentials

Grab everything you need! From groceries to pharmacy care! About an 18 min walk or 2 min drive!
6 locals recommend
Target
16825 E Shea Blvd
6 locals recommend
Grab everything you need! From groceries to pharmacy care! About an 18 min walk or 2 min drive!
Nearby dry cleaners for those delicate items that need extra care.
Sunset Cleaners
12605 N Saguaro Blvd
Nearby dry cleaners for those delicate items that need extra care.
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center Emergency Department
9003 E Shea Blvd
Emergency hospital.

Arts & Culture

Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Schedule a tour by visiting their website.
82 locals recommend
Taliesin West
82 locals recommend
Taliesin West was architect Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school in the desert from 1937 until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Schedule a tour by visiting their website.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona on the former site of the Loloma Transit Station, and opened in January 2015.
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall Way
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona on the former site of the Loloma Transit Station, and opened in January 2015.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in the state of Arizona is a museum in the Old Town district of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting modern works of art, design and architecture.
218 locals recommend
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd St
218 locals recommend
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in the state of Arizona is a museum in the Old Town district of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting modern works of art, design and architecture.