Desert Highlands Travel Guide

Phoenix

A desert landscape with a dirt path, cacti, and rocky formations under a clear sky.

Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

฿1,344
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

฿680
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

฿1,098
per adult
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

฿993
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Picture 1 for Activity Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

฿3,382
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

฿562
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
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Top hotels in Desert Highlands

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

4 out of 5
11111 N 7th St Phoenix AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,335 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,335
฿5,211 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿4,349 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,349
฿5,894 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,065 reviews)
"I enjoyed the layout and cleanliness of the property as well as the room. The room was beautiful and very large."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Talking Stick Resort
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

5 out of 5
2400 E Missouri Avenue Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿7,504 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿7,504
฿10,419 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

4 out of 5
7677 N 16th St Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,469 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,469
฿5,215 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Phoenix. Enjoy free parking, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

4 out of 5
4949 E Lincoln Drive Paradise Valley AZ
The price is ฿7,486 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,486
฿10,136 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Paradise Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Hotel Valley Ho

Hotel Valley Ho

4.5 out of 5
6850 E Main St Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿4,331 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,331
฿4,936 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Hotel Valley Ho
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Where to stay in Desert Highlands

Find the best Desert Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, including a Chase bank and a Sheraton hotel.

Downtown Phoenix

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.

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Old Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Rio Verde Foothills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Tonto Verde Golf Club.

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Camelback East

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.

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The Islands

The Islands might not have many top sights, but Chandler Center for the Arts and Golfland Sunsplash are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Desert Highlands Travel Guide