Surrounded by the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Cave Creek and Carefree are home to a thriving arts community of hundreds of artists and numerous galleries. These galleries represent local, national and internationally known art and artists. Discover a wide variety of media and styles from traditional to contemporary, paintings to sculpture.

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Scottsdale ArtWalk is perfect for a casual evening with friends and family or for those searching for that perfect piece of art. Many special exhibitions, demonstrations and entertainment are offered each Thursday night.
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Ever dreamed of living the life of a real cowboy or cowgirl? Arizona Cowboy College offers guests the opportunity to live their dream, learning authentic cowboy skills such as roping, shoeing, roundup and branding while working at a genuine cattle ranch. Cowboy up and experience the adventure of a lifetime!
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Adults and kids can make amazing things happen at the touch of a button, a turn of the knob or a hop and a jump. The Arizona Science Center is packed with more than 300 hands-on exhibits that let the participant be part of the action.
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Looking for a cool and wet adventure? Tube down the Lower Salt River rapids in beautiful Tonto National Forest in Mesa, Arizona. Just a short drive from Scottsdale, the Lower Salt River offers you chills and thrills while you float on cool and refreshing mountain-stream waters. Enjoy a floating picnic and experience the natural wonders of the Lower Salt River ... wild horses, blue herons and majestic mountains.
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Casino Arizona's Indian Bend location offers an intimate atmosphere and friendly service. Known for its surprising number of big jackpot wins, the casino features 532 slots, 36 blackjack tables, a 45-table poker room, off-track betting, a keno room and the Wandering Horse Bar and Café.
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With more than 28 acres (11 hectares) of fun for all ages, this park features an automated driving range, golf school, miniature golf, go karts, batting cages, volleyball, arcade, restaurant, clubhouse and more. All the fun is conveniently located within a short distance from shopping and dining at nearby Kierland Commons.
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The Desert Botanical Garden presents the world's finest collection of arid-land plants from deserts around the world. More than 50,000 plants are showcased on its five thematic trails, illustrating conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert and desert wildflowers. Enjoy the Garden's tours, special events, seasonal exhibits, concerts, family activities, outdoor café, and gift and plant shop.
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The Fiddlesticks family fun park has Atlantis Laser Odyssey laser tag – a two-story maze filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. Other fun features are a seven-ride Kiddie Land showcase, Rookie Go-Karts, Kiddie Coaster and Flying Swings.
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The Fort McDowell Casino is a 150,000-square-foot (13,935-square-metre) Native American-run casino. It features 775 slots, 18 table games and five restaurants.
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Taliesin West was built by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices in the 1930s and was constantly expanded and modified by the architect until his death in 1959. Wright and his apprentices literally created Taliesin West out of the desert, by gathering rocks from the desert floor and sand from the washes to keep the design in balance with the surrounding environment. The site, considered one of the Wright's greatest masterpieces, was designed to serve as his home, studio and architectural laboratory. Choose from a broad range of tours that showcase Wright's brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor space.
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Home to 750 slots, live poker, blackjack, keno and a 1500-seat high-stakes bingo hall, Gila River Wild Horse Pass Casino is Arizona's largest. The Lone Butte, its sister casino – a slot lover's destination – is conveniently located a short drive away.
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Treat the kids to hours of outdoor fun at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. Ride the train through the park's scenic settings, take a spin on the carousel and browse the railroad museum and store. See the railroad clubs play with their smaller-scale trains in the old-time bunkhouse. Taste hand-dipped ice cream from Hartley's General Store. Two playgrounds are located in the park, and food, drinks and souvenirs are all available.
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At the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, Native American performers present traditional stories, dances and music from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (some blackout dates apply). Native foods, arts, crafts and jewellery are featured.

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Popular attractions for newcomers and groups, Reata Pass and Pinnacle Peak Patio are replicas of 1880s western towns. They include steakhouse restaurants and live music. (Both are located next to the Resort.)

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Conveniently located, the Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world. Visit the tropical rainforest or African savannah, listen to a keeper talk, and check out the desert plants and animals of the Arizona Trail. The Zoo has unique nature play areas, bike and boat rentals and an exciting line-up of exhibits, programmes and events.
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The Cosanti Foundation is a unique complex of desert-appropriate, experimental, concrete structures designed and constructed by Paolo Soleri, world-recognised architect and originator of arcology, an urban concept embodying a fusion of architecture and ecology. Arcosanti, a prototype arcology, is the main project of the Cosanti Foundation headquartered here. Visitors may browse the studios where Soleri bronze and ceramic windbells are made and sold.

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The Heard Museum is a private, non-profit museum founded in 1929 by Dwight B. and Maie Bartlett Heard to house their personal collection of cultural and fine art. More than seven decades of history have transformed the world-famous Heard Museum into what USA Today describes as the nation's most prestigious private Native arts centre. Hands-on activities and tours are available for children.
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The Phoenix Art Museum is the largest museum in the Southwest, with world-class exhibitions and a collection of more than 17,000 works of art. Not to be missed are the Thorne Miniature Rooms, showing historic interiors; shopping in the museum store; and gourmet Arcadia Farms lunch in the museum café. The museum also presents a variety of public programmes, including film showings, lectures, family Sundays, gallery talks and more.
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Located in Scottsdale's popular Old Town district, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art features compelling contemporary art, architecture and design from around the globe. The Museum presents a wide variety of changing exhibitions, educational programmes and special events for adults and families.
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Tucked into the Superstition Mountains, the Apache Trail once served as a stagecoach and freight wagon route from Mesa to Globe. Indians, cowboys and miners all roamed the mysterious Superstition Mountains, and Jacob Waltz's Lost Dutchman Mine is still waiting to be discovered in a hidden canyon. Attractions along the trail include the OK Corral Stables, Superstition Mountain Museum, Goldfield Ghost Town, Boyce Thompson Arboretum and more.

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Take a flight from Scottsdale and enjoy incredible sights over Arizona along the way to the majestic Grand Canyon. Upon descent, enjoy a guided tour of the South Rim of the Canyon and visit the quaint shops. Add a 20-minute helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon for more adventure!

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Jerome is an abandoned mining camp perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill. Today it beckons to the art lover as it once did to the miner. Enjoy the shops, restaurants and art centre that line the cobblestone streets, built on the 30-degree slope up from the Verde Valley. The entire town has been declared a National Historic Landmark.
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Montezuma Castle is neither a castle nor an Aztec dwelling, as its name might imply. It is a well-preserved ancient Native (Sinaguan) cliff dwelling, built more than six centuries ago. The Sinagua people are still a great mystery, having vanished without a trace in the early 14th century.
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Oak Creek winds through the rugged Oak Creek Canyon. It is flanked by red rock cliffs and shaded along its banks by sycamore and cottonwood. The waters of Oak Creek first lured Native peoples, then settlers, and attract new visitors today. Two of Arizona’s finest swimming holes are located in Oak Creek; one of them, Slide Rock, has been made into a state park.

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Declared the capital of the Arizona Territory in 1864, Prescott radiates with Western flavour and pre-statehood history. Delightful dining spots also characterise this charming getaway. Surrounding the city is Prescott National Forest, which provides campgrounds, picnic areas, lakes and areas for horseback riding, prospecting and fishing.

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A day trip to Sedona should not be missed! Contact the Concierge to arrange the popular Pink Jeep tour and get advice on what to see while in the area. Be sure to pack a camera, as the stunning red rock vistas offer ample photo opportunities. And save time to visit the galleries in nearby Jerome, an old copper mining town perched atop a picturesque mountainside.
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Among the oldest European settlements in Arizona, Tucson is the state’s second-largest city. Highlights include the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, an innovative and exciting mix of zoo, botanical garden and aquarium, with a mission to tell the story of the Sonoran Desert. Also not to be missed is Mission San Xavier del Bac, acclaimed to be the best example of Spanish mission architecture in the United States.

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Biltmore Fashion Park is a leader in Arizona for elegant shopping and dining. It is located on Camelback Road in central Phoenix, within a park-like setting featuring beautiful landscaping, brick walkways, flowers and hacienda fountains.
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Find unique merchandise at The Borgata of Scottsdale, a shopping experience of local and national specialty shops and restaurants. The Borgata, a re-creation of the Tuscan village of San Gimignano, has cobblestone walkways, fountains and an open-air setting, offering residents and visitors a bit of Renaissance Italy in the sunny Southwest.
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El Pedregal Festival Marketplace is a colourful desert environment featuring apparel, galleries, restaurants and gifts.

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Kierland Commons gives you the Valley's finest shopping, with more than 70 high-end specialty stores, fine dining and entertainment. You may choose from a variety of regional cuisine, whether Mexican, French or Japanese. Or you may stroll through Kierland Commons, simply enjoying its dancing fountains and terrace seating.
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Old Town Scottsdale, where Scottsdale began more than a hundred years ago, gives you the flavour of the Old West. The area's more than 150 shops and restaurants offer a wide variety of traditional, Southwestern and contemporary merchandise.

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Scottsdale Fashion Square is the Southwest's largest shopping destination and most distinctive address for premier shopping, dining and entertainment. It offers a collection of more than 225 retailers, including such standouts as Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus and Kenneth Cole.
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Offering a series of linked outdoor plazas and buildings reflecting an upscale rustic village atmosphere, the Shops at Gainey Village is a distinctive blend of upscale shops, boutiques, trendy eateries and fine dining establishments.

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The Phoenix Suns invite you to experience the most exciting sports and entertainment venue in the country.
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Major League Baseball is a hit in Arizona! See the world-championship Arizona Diamondbacks play at chase Field.
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For a great night out, nothing beats the non-stop action of the Phoenix Coyotes and NHL hockey. Come see the team Wayne Gretzky assembled as he begins his quest for yet another Stanley Cup.
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There's no better entertainment option in the Valley than college football at Sun Devil Stadium. Catch the action live as the Arizona State University Sun Devils host college football's elite teams.
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The University of Phoenix Stadium, with its retractable natural grass playing field and roof, is unlike any other stadium in North America – a marvel of design, engineering and technology. The stadium is home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, as well as the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the newly created BCS National Championship game, concerts, trade/consumer shows, corporate events and other special occasions.
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Arizona Opera was founded in 1971 in Tucson, by a dedicated group of opera enthusiasts. The company currently produces a five-opera season, with three performance dates in Tucson at the TCC Music Hall and four performances at Symphony Hall in Phoenix.
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Arizona State University brings the best of Broadway, international dance, music and theatrical productions to ASU's Gammage Auditorium, Kerr Cultural Center and the Sundome Center for Performing Arts.
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Now in its 19th season, Ballet Arizona is the Southwest's premier professional ballet company. Dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating and commissioning new, innovative works, Ballet Arizona offers more than 60 performances each season.

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Opening its doors in 2001 and known as the Valley's ticket to great entertainment, the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre offers expert performances, a comfortable yet luxurious ambience and fine food.
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The Dodge Theatre is a state-of-the-art entertainment venue designed specifically for concerts, Broadway shows, family stage shows, boxing and convention meetings.
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The Herberger Theater Center is a three-theatre complex featuring music, drama and dance performances, presented year round by the four resident dance and theatre companies and others.
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After 12 years, $14 million and a great deal of perseverance, the historic Orpheum Theatre has been renovated for adaptive reuse – its previous visual splendour has been restored, and it has been retrofitted as a modern theatre, capable of handling anything Broadway might send.

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The Phoenix Symphony offers a wide variety of programming each year, including regular series of classics, symphony pops, chamber orchestra and family offerings, as well as special community presentations celebrating various holidays and area events.
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Scottsdale Center for the Arts blends entertainment and interactive, thought-provoking education in a year-round performing arts season. The Center promotes creative expression, from classical to cutting edge, and encourages awareness of cultural heritage and diversity in thought.
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