Desert Ridge & Surrounding Areas
Local Neighborhood
Cashman Park which is located east of 40th Street between Deer Valley Road and Pinnacle Peak Road. This park is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix and features plenty of shade, benches, lighted basketball and volleyball courts, a softball field, an exercise course, swimming pool, ramada and a picnic area with grills.
Cashman Park
22222 N 44th StCashman Park which is located east of 40th Street between Deer Valley Road and Pinnacle Peak Road. This park is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix and features plenty of shade, benches, lighted basketball and volleyball courts, a softball field, an exercise course, swimming pool, ramada and a picnic area with grills.
Neighborhoods
As one of the largest master-planned communities in the Northeast Valley of Phoenix, Desert Ridge is a highly desirable residential community perfect for families and young professionals seeking direct access to freeway systems plus plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Desert Ridge is an ideal area that offers its residents access to community events, great schools, shopping, dining, parks and recreation.
66 locals recommend
Desert Ridge
As one of the largest master-planned communities in the Northeast Valley of Phoenix, Desert Ridge is a highly desirable residential community perfect for families and young professionals seeking direct access to freeway systems plus plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Desert Ridge is an ideal area that offers its residents access to community events, great schools, shopping, dining, parks and recreation.
Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, fine dining, luxury shopping and upscale neighborhoods, North Scottsdale is a highly desirable residential destination. Many of North Scottsdale’s premier communities feature championship golf courses and lighted tennis courts plus resort-style pools and spas, clubhouses and restaurants. Sophisticated, elegant homes with amenity-rich backyards and expansive alfresco patios allow you to enjoy outdoor living at its finest and to soak in every magnificent world-famous sunset.
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Scottsdale
Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, fine dining, luxury shopping and upscale neighborhoods, North Scottsdale is a highly desirable residential destination. Many of North Scottsdale’s premier communities feature championship golf courses and lighted tennis courts plus resort-style pools and spas, clubhouses and restaurants. Sophisticated, elegant homes with amenity-rich backyards and expansive alfresco patios allow you to enjoy outdoor living at its finest and to soak in every magnificent world-famous sunset.
City/town information
Cave Creek, along with its sister city of Carefree, is nestled just north of Scottsdale, Arizona. Know for its beautifully preserved open spaces and multiple-acre homesites, Cave Creek offers magnificent 360-degree Sonoran desert and mountain views for all its residents.
Enjoy these cute local towns just a few miles North of Desert Ridge.
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Cave Creek
Cave Creek, along with its sister city of Carefree, is nestled just north of Scottsdale, Arizona. Know for its beautifully preserved open spaces and multiple-acre homesites, Cave Creek offers magnificent 360-degree Sonoran desert and mountain views for all its residents.
Enjoy these cute local towns just a few miles North of Desert Ridge.
Another point of interest is the charming town square, home of the Yavapai County Courthouse. The blocks surrounding the town square are filled with antique shops, restaurants and hotels. But, the most famous section of the square is Whiskey Row, located on Montezuma Street. Whiskey Row got its nickname during the mining days when nothing but saloons occupied the street.
Just a few miles outside the town is Granite Dells, a geological formation with two reservoirs: Watson Lake and Willow Lake. The area features distinct granite boulders and recreation such as boating and hiking.
Prescott is approximately a two-hour drive from Phoenix.The fastest route to Prescott from Phoenix is north on Interstate 17 to Cordes Junction, then northwest on State Route 69.
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Prescott
Another point of interest is the charming town square, home of the Yavapai County Courthouse. The blocks surrounding the town square are filled with antique shops, restaurants and hotels. But, the most famous section of the square is Whiskey Row, located on Montezuma Street. Whiskey Row got its nickname during the mining days when nothing but saloons occupied the street.
Just a few miles outside the town is Granite Dells, a geological formation with two reservoirs: Watson Lake and Willow Lake. The area features distinct granite boulders and recreation such as boating and hiking.
Prescott is approximately a two-hour drive from Phoenix.The fastest route to Prescott from Phoenix is north on Interstate 17 to Cordes Junction, then northwest on State Route 69.
Tucson
Tucson is two hours south of Phoenix on Interstate 10.
Home of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff is located 146 miles north of Phoenix on Interstate 17. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on this Arizona town. If you like snow skiing, Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff offers the best skiing experience in the state. Often referred to as just Snowbowl, the resort is known for good snow, long runs, and plenty of terrain. ... The elevation of the base is 9,200 feet, higher than many of the major resorts in Colorado.
A visit to the Lowell Observatory atop Mars Hill, where the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930, is recommended. The Museum of Northern Arizona features an extensive exhibit of Native American art. Snow skiers will find some of the best conditions in the country at Arizona Snowbowl, located in the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Flagstaff is 2 hours from Phoenix, north on Interstate 17.
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Flagstaff
Home of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff is located 146 miles north of Phoenix on Interstate 17. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on this Arizona town. If you like snow skiing, Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff offers the best skiing experience in the state. Often referred to as just Snowbowl, the resort is known for good snow, long runs, and plenty of terrain. ... The elevation of the base is 9,200 feet, higher than many of the major resorts in Colorado.
A visit to the Lowell Observatory atop Mars Hill, where the planet Pluto was discovered in 1930, is recommended. The Museum of Northern Arizona features an extensive exhibit of Native American art. Snow skiers will find some of the best conditions in the country at Arizona Snowbowl, located in the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Flagstaff is 2 hours from Phoenix, north on Interstate 17.
Sightseeing
The cultural community of Sedona is a mecca for both art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by the towering red sandstone cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona’s deep red-rock buttes provide a beautiful backdrop to boutiques and art galleries selling authentic Native American and Southwestern arts and crafts. Amazing Hikes trails with breathtaking scenery.
Visit Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tah-la-key-pock-ee), a shopping village named after a small Mexican town that was once that country’s leading producer of crafts and glassware.
Sedona is a 2-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north from Phoenix to Junction 179.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
The cultural community of Sedona is a mecca for both art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by the towering red sandstone cliffs of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona’s deep red-rock buttes provide a beautiful backdrop to boutiques and art galleries selling authentic Native American and Southwestern arts and crafts. Amazing Hikes trails with breathtaking scenery.
Visit Tlaquepaque (pronounced Tah-la-key-pock-ee), a shopping village named after a small Mexican town that was once that country’s leading producer of crafts and glassware.
Sedona is a 2-hour drive from Phoenix. Take Interstate 17 north from Phoenix to Junction 179.
This magnificent geological fault, named after Jean Ignacio Flores Mogollon, governor of Mexico (1712-1715), is referred to locally as the “rim.” The dramatic face of the rim is a multi-colored wall of rock, dotted by pine, manzanita and shrub oak. This giant wall of rock jutted upward a mile above sea level when the earth’s surface shifted thousands of years ago. The rim was made famous by author Zane Grey who hunted and fished in this beautiful area. It served as inspiration for many of his novels.
From Phoenix the rim is a two-hour drive. Take Highway 87 northeast of Phoenix to Payson. Just beyond Payson, turn right on Highway 260. Continue 31 miles past Tonto Creek (a great place to picnic) to the Woods Canyon Lake exit. Turn left at the sign and you’ll be on the Old Rim Road.
The road becomes an unpaved forest highway and frequently winds within a few feet of the fault line, providing a breathtaking view of the rim.
45 locals recommend
Mogollon Rim
This magnificent geological fault, named after Jean Ignacio Flores Mogollon, governor of Mexico (1712-1715), is referred to locally as the “rim.” The dramatic face of the rim is a multi-colored wall of rock, dotted by pine, manzanita and shrub oak. This giant wall of rock jutted upward a mile above sea level when the earth’s surface shifted thousands of years ago. The rim was made famous by author Zane Grey who hunted and fished in this beautiful area. It served as inspiration for many of his novels.
From Phoenix the rim is a two-hour drive. Take Highway 87 northeast of Phoenix to Payson. Just beyond Payson, turn right on Highway 260. Continue 31 miles past Tonto Creek (a great place to picnic) to the Woods Canyon Lake exit. Turn left at the sign and you’ll be on the Old Rim Road.
The road becomes an unpaved forest highway and frequently winds within a few feet of the fault line, providing a breathtaking view of the rim.
Arizona’s White Mountains, located in the eastern part of the state, offer a variety of attractions in a climate 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix. With an elevation of 9,000 feet, summer activities include golfing, camping, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and just relaxing.
In winter, the White Mountains become just that — white. Sunrise Ski Resort offers outstanding ski runs and other winter sports opportunities, including snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country skiing. Much of the White Mountains area is on Native American land, including the Hon-Dah Casino. Rodeos, cultural festivals and parades are common events in the White Mountains region.
The White Mountains area is a four-hour drive from Phoenix with a wide range of accommodations available.
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White Mountains
Arizona’s White Mountains, located in the eastern part of the state, offer a variety of attractions in a climate 30 degrees cooler than Phoenix. With an elevation of 9,000 feet, summer activities include golfing, camping, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and just relaxing.
In winter, the White Mountains become just that — white. Sunrise Ski Resort offers outstanding ski runs and other winter sports opportunities, including snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross country skiing. Much of the White Mountains area is on Native American land, including the Hon-Dah Casino. Rodeos, cultural festivals and parades are common events in the White Mountains region.
The White Mountains area is a four-hour drive from Phoenix with a wide range of accommodations available.
Food scene
If you're looking for a home in a centrally located residential community, South Scottsdale may be just the ticket to your dream. Roughly boundaried from McKellips Road north to Thomas Road on the south, this neighborhood is home to several major employers and is surrounded by grassy parks with upscale shopping and a bustling nightlife nearby. Along with close proximity to freeway access for business commuters and students, this newly revitalized, diverse and family-friendly area offers affordable housing and an unbeatable lifestyle.
South Scottsdale
If you're looking for a home in a centrally located residential community, South Scottsdale may be just the ticket to your dream. Roughly boundaried from McKellips Road north to Thomas Road on the south, this neighborhood is home to several major employers and is surrounded by grassy parks with upscale shopping and a bustling nightlife nearby. Along with close proximity to freeway access for business commuters and students, this newly revitalized, diverse and family-friendly area offers affordable housing and an unbeatable lifestyle.
Desert Ridge Marketplace is a super-regional shopping mall located just off the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard in North Phoenix, Arizona.
At the center of the community, Desert Ridge Marketplace offers great shopping, chef-driven restaurants and a place to connect with friends and family. Voted Best Place to Shop in North Valley Magazine’s 2021 Best of North Phoenix contest.
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdDesert Ridge Marketplace is a super-regional shopping mall located just off the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard in North Phoenix, Arizona.
At the center of the community, Desert Ridge Marketplace offers great shopping, chef-driven restaurants and a place to connect with friends and family. Voted Best Place to Shop in North Valley Magazine’s 2021 Best of North Phoenix contest.
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Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdWe’re on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to spread positively delicious vibes and healthy food in Phoenix. Whether you’re craving a taste of our bowls, grains, greens and wraps or looking to refresh with our flavored lemonades, kombucha or organic wine and beer, we’re here to take you to a happy place. We make every last bite on the Flower Child menu from scratch, using farm-fresh ingredients from close to home. That’s our promise to you, whether you’re vegan, paleo, gluten-free or just hungry.
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Kierland Commons
Excellent Shopping experience and wonderful restaurants
Trendy, open-air shopping center offering gourmet eateries, a kids' splash fountain & movie theater.
Address: 15059 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdTrendy, open-air shopping center offering gourmet eateries, a kids' splash fountain & movie theater.
Address: 15059 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85254