Things to Do

We’re the ideal base for exploring the treasures of arizona.

Located in the foothills north of Phoenix, Cave Creek and Carefree Arizona are adjacent towns with a unique natural environment in common but contrasting personalities. The air is cooler and cleaner than in the city and the location is ideal for day trips south to Phoenix or north to Sedona, Prescott, Jerome, and Flagstaff. With so much going for them, it’s hardly surprising that these sister communities have been capturing the hearts and imaginations of countless visitors for well over a century.
In Cave Creek you’ll find the Wild West still alive in Frontier Town and in the authentic rough and tumble saloons from the 1930’s, such as Harold’s, where you are likely to see motorcycles parked next to the horse someone rode in on. More than 30 restaurants from fine dining to cowboy cookouts find a peaceful coexistence there. The restaurants line Cave Creek’s main road along with fun western stores, art galleries and specialty shops like those in the new Stagecoach Village shopping and dining district. Hiking, biking and horseback riding through natural Sonoran Desert terrain are also inviting Cave Creek activities. The lovely Rancho Manana resort, with its acclaimed golf course, spa, and restaurant, top off Cave Creek’s amenities.

 

Carefree has a reputation for its beauty — the unique rock outcroppings and boulders that are visible for miles and its recreational amenities — including its upscale resorts with gorgeous golf courses, tennis and spa facilities and shopping. Downtown Carefree has quaint shops and boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and a small amphitheater that hosts the farmer’s market and cultural events, and it’s not far from the lovely El Pedregal shops. In the center of town you’ll see the largest sundial in the country. Overall, Carefree is characterized by its charming small town feel and quaint street names like Ho Hum Road, Tranquil Trail and Easy Street.
We welcome you to Cave Creek and Carefree, and invite you to experience the beauty and allure of this fascinating area of Arizona. Some of the most spectacular—and serene—sights await you, and two towns full of gracious hosts eagerly anticipate your visit. Visit Soon… and Often.

Your Local Resource

The Carefree Cave Creek Visitor Center staff is happy to assist you with directions, travel planning, details about an attraction, dining suggestions or local history regarding Carefree and Cave Creek and surrounding areas. For personal assistance, call 480-488-3381 or e-mail us.

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