Cave Creek

• Cave Creek Museum

  phone: +1 480-488-2764
  address: 6140 E Skyline Dr
  Has a number of exhibits examining the history of the Cave Creek area, from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century.

• Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

  phone: +1 480-488-6601
  address: 44000 N Spur Cross Rd
  Between the town of Cave Creek and Tonto National Forest, the Spur Cross conservation offers a wide expanse of trails through a fertile section of the Sonoran Desert, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. See Hohokam ruins and petroglyphs. Guided tours available.

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Outdoor activities

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• Black Mountain Summit ParkHas a number of good trails, suitable for hiking and mountain biking.

• Spur Cross Stables

  phone: +1 480-488-9117
  address: 44029 N Spur Cross Rd
  Guided horse rides through Spur Cross.

• Cave Creek Trail Rides

  phone: +1 623-742-6700
  address: 37019 N 32nd St
  Guided horse rides through Cave Creek Park.

• Rancho Mañana Golf

  phone: +1 480-488-0398
  address: 5734 E Rancho Mañana Blvd
  A former dude ranch turned golf course.

• Spur Cross Cycles

  phone: +1 480-256-2453
  address: 6061 E Cave Creek Rd #1b
  Road and mountain bike rentals conveniently located near Spur Cross Recreation Area, Cave Creek Park, the Black Canyon Trail and Cave Creek/Carefree area resorts.

• Flat Tire Bike Shop

  phone: +1 480-488-5261
  address: 6149 E Cave Creek Rd
  Weekly Sunday morning bike ride.

• Extreme Arizona ATV Rental

  phone: +1 480-488-8529
  address: 6061 E Cave Creek Rd

Festivals and fairs

• Wild West DaysTakes place annually at the end of October or early November. Parades, rodeos, car shows, arts and crafts, food, music, and various other events.

• Cave Creek Fiesta Days

  phone: +1 480-488-4043
  address: Cave Creek Memorial Arena, 37201 N 28th St
  Weekend rodeo event with parade, music, food, dance, vendors, and a golf tournament. Takes place annually in early April.

• Magic Bird Festivals

  phone: +1 480-488-2014
  address: in downtown Carefree
  Holds several arts and crafts festivals between November and April.

• Thunderbird Arts and Wine FestivalsFine arts and wine tasting.

• Hidden in the Hills Artists' Studio Tour

  phone: +1 480-575-6624
  Annual free self-guided tour among around 45 home studios with 150 participating artists. Takes place over the last two weekends of November.

• Christmas Pageant and Luminaria Run

  address: Spur Cross/Stagecoach Village
  The pageant has been taking place annually in December for over fifty years. The luminaria run was added in 2003.

• AZ Bike WeekTypically takes place at the end of March/start of April.

• Frontier Town

  address: 6245 E Cave Creek Rd
  A faux old-west town with tourist shops and restaurants.

• Stagecoach Village

  address: 7100 E Cave Creek Rd
  A newer western themed shopping plaza set up as a village.

• Art galleries

  address: Main St
  Cave Creek has many fine art galleries along its main street. The second Friday of every month is Art Night – the studios stay open until 9PM.

• Thieves' Market

  phone: +1 480-329-6118
  address: 6424 E Cave Creek Rd
  A monthly flea market where shoppers can find an eclectic mix of items, including second-hand goods and arts and crafts.

Budget

• Big Earl's Greasy Eats

  phone: +1 480-575-7889
  address: 6135 E Cave Creek Rd
  A 50s style burger joint. On Friday nights, classic car enthusiasts can be found in the parking lot.

• Barro's Pizza

  phone: +1 480-488-9250
  address: 6450 E Cave Creek Rd
  A popular pizza shop in Cave Creek. Customers can either eat in at the store or take out. Delivery is extra.

Mid-range

• El Encanto

  phone: +1 480-488-1752
  address: 6248 E Cave Creek Rd
  Fine Mexican dining in a romantic setting. Large duck pond and live classic guitar on the weekends.

• The Horny Toad

  phone: +1 480-488-9542
  address: 6738 E Cave Creek Rd
  Fried food and tourist kitsch.

Splurge

• Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House

  phone: +1 480-488-8031
  address: 6710 E Cave Creek Rd
  Fine dining in a southwest setting.

• Le Sans Souci Restaurant

  phone: +1 480-488-2856
  address: 7030 E Bella Vista Dr
  Fine French dining. Come for dinner or the four course Sunday brunch.

• Tonto Bar and Grill

  phone: +1 480-488-0698
  address: 5736 E Rancho Mañana Blvd
  Next to the Rancho Mañana golf course. Casual gourmet version of Cartwrights.

• Binkley's

  phone: +1 480-437-1072
  address: 6920 E Cave Creek Rd
  Classically influenced gourmet American cuisine.

• The Hideaway

  phone: +1 480-595-0358
  address: 6746 E Cave Creek Rd
  Famous biker bar. Look out for local Sonny Barger.

• Harold's Cave Creek Corral

  phone: +1 480-488-1906
  address: 6895 E Cave Creek Rd
  Local cowboy bar/restaurant with a strong Steelers following. Live music and line dancing. Play poker with the locals and get a few tips on your stocks while you're at the table.

• Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse

  phone: +1 480-488-9118
  address: 6811 E Cave Creek Rd
  Green Bay Packers/Cowboy bar. Live bull ridding on Thursday nights. Free dance lessons. Rival bar of Harold's Corral.

• Full Circle Ranch Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 623-742-0390
  address: 40205 N 26th St

• Spur Cross Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 480-473-1038
  address: 38555 N School House Rd

• Tumbleweed Hotel

  phone: +1 480-488-3668
  address: 6333 E Cave Creek Rd
  Family run hotel consisting of 16 rooms and eight Casita apartments. The only main street hotel in Cave Creek. Local hospitality since 1971.

Camping

• Cave Creek Park

  phone: +1 623-465-0431
  address: 37019 N Lava Ln
  Space for RVs and camping along with clean hot showers, trails, and a rodeo arena. Electric hook-ups available; reservations can be made online.

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• Bartlet Lake

  address: 20808 E Bartlett Rd. Carefee

• Lake Pleasant

  address: 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown
• The town of Carefree shares a main street with Cave Creek.
• Cave Creek is often associated with North Scottsdale (Arizona)

• Tonto National Forest