Cave Creek
Cave Creek located in the foothills of Black Mountain to the south, and Elephant Butte to the North, is known as a quirky western town with the motto “Where the Wild West Lives.” The beautiful Sonoran Desert surrounds this town and offers amazing views and Sunsets. The outdoor activities are plenty with, hiking trails, ATV trails, horseback riding and weekend rodeos. This one time artist community also offers multiple galleries to view and purchase local artist’s work. The strip on Cave Creek Road offers tons of shopping, great dining, live music and lots of motorcycle watching. The local Museum is a place great visit to learn about this once mining town on the far north end of Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Favorite Things to do:
- Spur Cross Conservation – hiking
- Black Mountain Trail
- Frontier Town
- A Time To Ride AZ off road rentals
- Buffalo Chip Rodeo
- Cave Creek Museum
- Rare Earth Gallery
Favorite Restaurants:
- Big Earls Greasy Eats
- El Encanto
- The Grotto
- Harold’s Corral
- The Horny Toad
- Tonto Bar and Grill
Favorite Local Events:
- Cave Creek Rodeo Days March
- Taste of Cave Creek October
- Stamp Mill Saturdays
- Desert Foothills Library Charity Golf Tournament – May