Desert Mountain Travel Guide

Phoenix

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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 Mountain

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

4.5 out of 5
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿6,192 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,192
฿8,984 total
26 Jul - 27 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)
"We had a very interesting experience. I have no words to describe how wonderful the hotel was. We really liked the view, the cleanliness, the quality of the staff, the beauty of the hotel interior, the tranquility. I don't know. We came back very satisfied."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
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 ฿9,092 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿9,092
฿12,573 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 ...
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

5 out of 5
7575 E Princess Drive Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿7,250 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿7,250
฿10,382 total
26 Jul - 27 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. ...
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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
The price is ฿5,255 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,255
฿7,530 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place North Scottsdale

Hyatt Place North Scottsdale

3 out of 5
18513 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD Scottsdale AZ
The price is ฿2,662 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿2,662
฿3,034 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsdale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hyatt Place North Scottsdale
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley

3 out of 5
2550 West Charlotte Drive Phoenix AZ
The price is ฿3,234 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿3,234
฿3,657 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Phoenix. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/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 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.

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