Desert Mountain Travel Guide

Phoenix

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Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

฿1,312
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

฿986
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

฿6,866
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

฿1,389
per adult
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona

฿558
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

฿6,406
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
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Top hotels in Desert Mountain

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
5350 E Marriott Dr Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿9,920 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿9,920
฿13,467 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Phoenix. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful stay with my boys (3&7). Usually stay at the Fairmont Princess but will definitely move my stays to JWM"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
34631 N Tom Darlington Dr Scottsdale AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,853 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,853
฿7,043 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great communication"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

4.5 out of 5
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿6,078 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿6,078
฿8,818 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful stay for my first time in Arizona. Will be back"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

5 out of 5
7575 E Princess Drive Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿7,116 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿7,116
฿10,191 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy 6 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"As always Fairmont princess takes guest care to the next level."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch

3.5 out of 5
7300 E Gainey Suites Dr Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿3,119 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿3,119
฿4,689 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
"The property was located next to a shopping area with groceries and restaurants. Breakfast was good. Overall great stay"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley

Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley

4 out of 5
2335 W Pinnacle Peak Rd Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,384 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿3,384
฿3,826 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,525 reviews)
"The hot tub was closed the entire time we were there . The pool was very small. That week we were there, it must have been something going on. It was very crowded."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
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Where to stay in Desert Mountain

Find the best Desert Mountain areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Golf Club Scottsdale.

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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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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.

North Phoenix

While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Cave Buttes Recreation Area and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.

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