Desert Foothills North Travel Guide

Phoenix

A desert landscape with tall cacti and rocky mountains.

Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

฿1,337
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets

฿724
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk

฿1,004
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

฿1,415
per adult
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert

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

฿3,421
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

฿569
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
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Top hotels in Desert Foothills North

Talking Stick Resort

Talking Stick Resort

4 out of 5
9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿4,511 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,511
฿6,103 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (4,937 reviews)
"Quick check in. Great room with corner floor to ceiling windows. In room refrigerator. 2 main pools. One with loud booming music. Other quieter but crowded with not enough umbrellas and chairs. Great casino. Lots of slots and tables. Good eating options ( especially fig snack bar with great sandwich ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 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 ฿8,016 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿8,016
฿11,049 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ฿4,104 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿4,104
฿5,966 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,309 reviews)
"Excellent stay as always."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows

5 out of 5
6114 N Scottsdale Road Scottsdale AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,368 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿7,368
฿10,301 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
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 ฿9,050 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,050
฿12,515 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Warm cookies when we arrived, super helpful staff, great amenities for a family vacation"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

4.5 out of 5
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿6,163 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿6,163
฿8,942 total
23 Jul - 24 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 ...
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
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Where to stay in Desert Foothills North

Find the best Desert Foothills North 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 Scottsdale Fashion Square – 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.

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The Islands

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

Desert Foothills North Travel Guide