Southern Highlands Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Southern Highlands
Stay near popular Southern Highlands attractions
Things to do
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
Top hotels in Southern Highlands
Talking Stick Resort
"Cactus"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"It was our 2nd time staying there and it did not disappoint"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"This hotel is very outdated. My room was not clean at all. Would not stay here again"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
"We love the Buttes. I wish there was music by the pool. It was a little too quiet."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hotel Valley Ho
"We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Valley Ho! It completely exceeded my expectations. I've stayed at a lot of hotels over the years and I'm usually pretty neutral about them, so I wasn't expecting to be this impressed. What really made this hotel stand out was the staff. Every single person we interacted ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
"The room looked like it would be really nice. The bed was comfortable and the campus was fine, too. When we sat down in our room we were able to see that the floor was VERY dirty with giant hair piles and tinsel, dried something’s on the wall, and the shower had scum all over the floor and the walls. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Southern Highlands
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.
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.
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.
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.
