South Mountain Travel Guide
Phoenix





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Popular places to visit

Mystery Castle
You can find out about the history of Phoenix with a visit to Mystery Castle. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Arizona Grand Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Phoenix at Arizona Grand Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Oasis Water Park
Enjoy an outing to Oasis Water Park during your stay in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Raven Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Phoenix at Raven Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
South Mountain Post Acute
If South Mountain Post Acute is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Phoenix.
Jesse Owens Parkway
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Jesse Owens Parkway in Phoenix. Make time for the shops and golf courses in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale

Magical Sunset Yoga Experience, Unique Views

Wings of Fire & Whispers of the Desert Phoenix Ghost Tours

Discover Phoenix! 2 hr City Tour
Top hotels in South Mountain

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Rooms were really good
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Legacy Golf Resort
Overall good experience. The only issue I found was that the wall between rooms is kind of thin. I could hear the conversations of the family living in the next room.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
Clean room! Loved the kick back in the evening
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
It was find
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

FOUNDRE Phoenix
Great atmosphere and the bartenders really care.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Talking Stick Resort
It was fine—quiet for a casino but we really needed just a ½ hr late checkout and they not only wouldn’t do it ( which I have NEVER encountered) but were so rude about it. Also when we needed to extend our stay (our granddaughter was a little overdue) they didn’t really make an effort to find another ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Mountain

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.

Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is known for its exciting water parks, and with sights like Foothills Golf Club and Desert Foothills Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Phoenix.

Encanto
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Encanto. You can visit top attractions like Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, and jump on the metro at Thomas Rd - Central Ave Station or Osborn Rd - Central Ave Station to see more of the city.

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.

Downtown Scottsdale
While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

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

