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A Broad Scope Of Activities, To Suit Every Interest
Enjoy an intensely active vacation at Carefree Resort & Villas,
or pursue a more relaxed agenda. As a guest of this Resort, the choice
is entirely yours. Experience the wide variety of activities available
at this dynamic Phoenix area resort -
both indoors and out. Use the tabs below to explore the options of
greatest interest to you.
Onsite Activities At Carefree Resort & Villas
- Carefree Kids Club and Copper Mine - A fun supervised day camp
for children 3 years of age and up. They'll enjoy arts, crafts, games, and even digging
for minerals in their very own onsite Copper Mine!
- Glasshopper Glass Studio - Learn how to make glass art through
the techniques of etching, painting, and plasma fusion from classes taught by internationally
renowned glass artist Peggy Pettigrew Stewart. Workshops are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Saturdays, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cowboy Barbecue Cooking Classes (for men) - Claim your throne as king
of the grill! These savory classes will teach you the art of cooking Texas-style ribs, steaks,
chops, and brisket.
- Dive-In Movies - Sit back and enjoy the movie of your choice from a wide selection.
- Night Vision Nature Hikes - Experience the wonder of the Sonoran Desert after sundown.
- Legendary Campfire Storytelling - Regaling you with folkloric
tales of Native American wanderers and spirits, cowboys, lost gold, and colorful
bandits.
- Botanical Gardens - Adjacent to the main pool area, allowing
you to stroll among wildflowers, giant ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, and mountain vistas
- Desert Animals and Birds of Prey - A fun treat for the whole
family. View the Sonoran Desert from the vantage point of its indigenous creatures.
- Trail Rides at Black Mountain - Follow in the footsteps of cowboys
and miners with this high-country adventure.
Sporting / Recreational Activities
- Bartlett Lake Boating & Fishing - Allow the Resort to arrange a boating or fishing excursion to experience this great year-round national park, perfect for the whole family. (17 miles)
- Spur Cross Stables - Whether you're a first-time or veteran horseback rider, you'll enjoy exploring the gorgeous trails of the Sonoran Desert, Cave Creek, and Carefree. Select one of the Resort's pre-planned trips, or design your own. (7 miles)
- Carefree Desert Jeep Tours - Both fun and educational, you'll four-wheel from our resort lobby into the Sonoran Desert. Learn how to live off the land while possibly encountering indigenous desert "critters." (5 miles)
- Legend Trail Golf Club - A premier 18-hole course, designed by Rees Jones, just minutes from the Resort. (3 miles)
- Troon North Golf Club (7 miles)
- Grayhawk Golf Club (12 miles)
- TPC of Scottsdale (15 miles)
Cultural Activities
- Heard Museum North - This unique, world-renowned museum spotlights the Native American culture that has dramatically influenced the Southwest. (5 miles)
- The Carefree Giant Sundial - The world's second-largest sundial. Unless you want to travel to India to visit the largest, this should be on your list of things to see. (5 miles)
- Cave Creek Mistress Mine - Built in 1883, showcasing antique mining tools and equipment, a working mine, and an old-fashioned rock shop. (10 miles)
- Cave Creek Museum - Celebrating the area's rich history, with artifacts, fascinating exhibits, and replicas. (10 miles)
- Cave Creek Trail Rides - Allowing you to journey back 150 years to experience the Old West cowboy-style. Cave Creek Trail Rides will outfit you with boots, hats, chaps, and a horse and guide. (10 miles)
- Norby Gallery of Fine Art - Exhibiting some of the finest local artists since 1979, conveniently located near Scottsdale, the fine-art capital of the Southwest. (2.5 miles)
Local Excursions
- Desert Mountain Luxury Home Tours - Enjoy a tour of the area's finest residences.
- Kierland Commons - A 730-acre "main street" development that offers unique shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.
- DC Ranch - One of America's premier private golf and residential communities, with outstanding shops and restaurants.
- Frontier Town - Travel back in time to a 1870s gold-mining camp. This historic replica of the Wild West is home to steakhouses, saloons, shops selling Western and Native American crafts and antiques, and the Black Mountain Brewing Company, which brews Cave Creek Chili Beer. (2.5 miles)
- The Hideaway Grill - A haven for motorcycle enthusiasts, featuring great food, weekly bike events, and information about area bike shops. (2 miles)
- The Spanish Village - Allowing you to sample the flavor and allure of "Old Mexico." Bursting with picturesque shops, boutiques, and restaurants. (1 mile)
- El Pedregal - A two-tiered shopping plaza at the foot of a 250-foot boulder formation, with posh boutiques and specialty shops. In the spring and summer, there are open-air Thursday-night concerts in the courtyard amphitheater. (5 miles)
- Tonto Hills - Located east of Carefree, these rolling foothills are home to a giant Kachina. Motorists can see it on their way to Bartlett Lake. An excellent place for an autumn or spring picnic. (10 miles)
- Tonto National Forest - One of the largest national forests in Arizona. Popular recreational pursuits include camping, hiking, trail riding, and water sports. (10 miles)
Click here for more about Upcoming Events & Things To Do near this Scottsdale AZ Resort.
Nestled in the scenic foothills surrounding Scottsdale, Carefree Resort & Villas offers a luxurious vacation and conference spot - with sophisticated lodging, access to endless recreation, and savory dining choices.
Book your hotel reservations online today for preferred rates.
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