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Wild at Heart
Spur Cross Ranch Trail
Cave Creek Regional Park
Cave Creek Trail Rides
Cave Creek Museum
Black Mountain Trail
Desert Foothills Library
Frontier Town
The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill
Johnny Ringo’s Carefree Adventures
Watson’s Hat Shop
Grotto Cafe
Tonto Bar & Grill
Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts
El Encanto
Arizona Balloon Safaris
MTM Ranch
Rare Earth Gallery
Cave Creek Olive Oil Company
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steak House
- A quirky town 45 minutes northeast of Phoenix and 2.5 hours from Tucson, Cave Creek is an Old West style Arizona town where it’s just as common to see horseback riders trotting along Main Street as it is to see a motorcycle cruising by.
- It’s got that small town charm where locals are friendly and excited to share their town with visitors.
- With the Sonoran Desert and Tonto National Forest nearby there is no shortage of outdoor adventures to be had on your day trip.
- Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hot air ballooning are a few favorites.
- It’s also home to several mouthwatering restaurants and numerous unique shopping opportunities.
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