Desert Highlands Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Desert Highlands
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 Desert Highlands
Talking Stick Resort
"It was my grandsons 3rd birthday and I rented the private casita with private pool with full pool service. It was an amazing experience and the staff was amazing also and welcomed him fr his birthday. I would recommend this place 100% for a kids birthday party they are awesome"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"We were looking for a staycation and came across Tapatio. It looked amazing in the photos and when we drove up it was beautiful. It’s in the cliffs so it’s very hilly. Parked to check in and that was a breeze, then we backed out of the parking space, our rear bumper dragged the parking lot so be ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hotel Valley Ho
"Wonderful property with an amazing pool."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
"Kids loved the water park, lots to do and see around the area too."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
"Went on 4th of July weekend. They oversold the hotel it appears and were severely understaffed for the amount of people that were on the property. Pools were overcrowded with people without wristbands that weren’t guests. Trash was overflowing and there were no pool towels most of the day. Had to ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
"We had a pretty bad experience but maybe they were just having an off day. Lights in bathroom didn’t work. Tv remote didn’t work and then the actual tv wouldn’t turn off for us to sleep. Had to unplug from the wall."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Desert 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.
