Southern Arizona Things to Do

Located 51 miles East of Phoenix, this lake is popular with swimmers and boaters. Follow Highway 88 from Apache Junction for 15 fully paved miles to the lake, as the winding road and sharp curves traverse colorful desert scener... more

Opened in 1996 in the ravines of the McDowell Mountains, this Scott Miller-designed course is a spectacular representation of man's creation in harmony with nature as it winds through natural box canyons, rolling hills, and lus... more

This tribal casino on reservation land is located just minutes off the Beeline Highway in the Town of Fountain Hills. Besides the 475 slot machines and almost 50 poker tables, players can gamble at high-stakes bingo for a night... more

Enjoy rough-and-tumble desert adventures in one-person, open-air, 4x4 dune buggies. Desert Dog gives you the opportunity to rent one and "pilot" it through the rocky terrain, past scenic panoramas, and perhaps up to the peak of... more

Fort McDowell Adventures, located just a little ways outside Scottsdale, provides unforgettable experiences for groups. From authentic western and Mexican cuisine, authentic cowboy cooking to dancing the salsa, club, pop, coun... more

Located 20 minutes east of Scottsdale, Desert Canyon Golf Club's 18-hole championship course is one of Arizona's top golfing facilities. Desert Canyon has provided a solid golf experience since 1971, featuring elevated tees cou... more

This scenic, desert links-style course features numerous elevation changes in a canyon setting. Accuracy is foremost on this course's rolling fairways surrounded by desert. Strategically placed arroyos provide a good test of go... more

St. Anthony on the Desert in Scottsdale is a beautiful church and offers services on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The church has a worship ministry which offers Acolytes, adult and children's choir, a altar guild, chalice be... more

The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino is the only four diamond resort and casino in Scottsdale and located just 24 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). At Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casin... more

Located just forty miles northeast of Phoenix is this 1,200-acre picture-perfect spot for a day's adventure in swimming or boating. Fish the lake from rental boats at the marina; it is not recommended to fish from the shore. Re... more