Desert Ridge Travel Guide
Phoenix
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Popular places to visit
Musical Instrument Museum
Discover the world’s largest collection of instruments along with audiovisual presentations, interactive displays and workshops.
Penske Racing Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Penske Racing Museum during your travels in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mayo Clinic Hospital
If Mayo Clinic Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Phoenix.
Desert Ridge Marketplace
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Desert Ridge Marketplace during your trip to Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Reach 11 Sports Complex
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Reach 11 Sports Complex, a lovely green space in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wildfire Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Phoenix at Wildfire Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
Sonoran Desert: Sunset Jeep Tour with Tonto National Forest
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Mountain Shadows Sunset Jeep Tour minutes from Scottsdale
1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour
Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride
Top hotels in Desert Ridge
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Wonderful and friendly staff - traveled with family. Plenty for the kids to do and good food
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Wonderful old property with all suite rooms. 7 pools and 7 spas. Dazzling rock formations, amazing hiking and golf. We were warmly greeted by check in. Our room was Hilton clean. The pools are all sparkling and refreshing. The water slide was a blast but a cold plunge in January! The scenery is just ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
First time I have stayed in years. The property is in the process of being renovated as it becomes a Kipton. Nice already, it will be amazing as it progresses.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG
Hotel is a bit old but very close to the airport (and has a shuttle)
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Papago Scottsdale by Reside, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean. Minimal staff. Minimal restaurant hours.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Ridge
Paradise Valley Village
While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course.
Paradise Valley Village
If you're spending some time in Paradise Valley Village, Shadow Mountain Preserve and Stonecreek Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
DC Ranch
While DC Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Grayhawk Golf Club.
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Happy Valley Towne Centre and Bowlero Union Hills while you're in town.
Central Scottsdale
If you're spending some time in Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale Ranch Park and Starfire Golf Club at Scottsdale Country Club are top sights worth seeing.
