Fountain
Hills is a small, scenic desert
community located east of Scottsdale
and about 45 minutes from Sky Harbor
International Airport. The town is
surrounded by mountains with
sweeping mountain views including
Four Peaks, the Superstition
Mountains and the McDowell
Mountains, and boasts a natural
desert landscape.
Even though Fountain Hills is
a town and not a city, and it is a
relatively small community compared
to some of its neighbors, there is
still plenty to do there. Here are
some of my top picks for attractions
and activities in Fountain Hills,
Arizona:
With a name
like Fountain Hills, of
course there is a fountain. But not
just any fountain. Built 30 years
ago, this dramatic landmark is a
centerpiece of the town in
Fountain Park.
The fountain is located in the
middle of a man-made 28-acre lake in
the heart of Fountain Hills.
One of the world's highest
fountains, the 560-foot tall plume
of water, shoots to the sky and is
visible for many miles. The Fountain
spouts on the hour for 15 minutes
every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
There are
several beautiful
golf courses
in the beautiful surroundings of
Fountain Hills.
Fountain
Hills really knows how to put on
a party! The
Fountain Hills
Great Fair
takes place each February. Over 500
artists and artisans line the Avenue
of the Fountains Boulevard and a
variety of music and food make this
Fair another 'must do' event for the
Town. The annual Hot Air Balloon
Rally, which is a highlight of the
Fair, takes off early Sunday
morning. Then, in November, you can
enjoy the Fountain Hills Festival of
Arts and Crafts . This Festival
attracts more than 100,000 visitors
every year to enjoy the artwork, the
entertainment, the food and the
hospitality of Fountain Hills.
Out of Africa
Wildlife Park
is not really a zoo. There are shows
throughout the day where animals can
just be themselves, and the humans
provide fun and interesting
information about them to the
audience.
At
Fort McDowell
Adventures
you can experience the wild west
just minutes from one of the biggest
cities in the country. Located on
the 25,000 acre Yavapai Indian
Reservation, you can enjoy horseback
riding, cattle drives, hayrides and
much more.
Enjoy boating
and fishing?
Saguaro Lake
is close by!
One of the
favorite pastimes in the Phoenix
area is riding an inner tube down
the Verde and Salt rivers just
southeast of Fountain Hills.
Salt River
Tubing & Recreation
will help you have a great time on
the river.
Interested in
camping, hiking, biking or horseback
riding?
McDowell
Mountain Regional Park
is one of the largest and most
scenic recreational areas in
Maricopa County.
Fort McDowell
Casino
boasts the state's largest card
room, classes and free
entertainment. Try your luck!
Fountain Hills
Community Theatre
is a small, non-profit theatre
presenting shows throughout the year
for both the general community as
well as for children.
River of Time
Museum
was developed by members of the
Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River
Valley Historical Society
