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1. McDowell Mountain Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. The Fountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Fountain Hills Lake Overlook Trail

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4. Dixie Mine Trail

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5. The Spa at ADERO

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6. Fountain Hills Great Fair of Arts and Crafts

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7. The River of Time Museum

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8. Fort McDowell Casino

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9. Fountain Hills Artists' Gallery

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10. Desert Dog Hummer Adventures

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11. Chocofin Chocolatier

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12. Saddle Bronc Grill

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13. Phil's Filling Station Grill

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14. Fountain Hills Theatre

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15. Dark Skies

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16. Desert Canyon Golf Club

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17. Fountain Hills Public Art Collection

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18. Grapeables Wine Bar and Lounge

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19. Euro Pizza Cafe

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20. Saguaro Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Fountain Hills is a 30-minute day trip from Scottsdale (19.7 mi via E Indian School Rd and AZ-87 N), near the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation reservation. The destination is best known for its downtown geyser fountain, the fourth-tallest public fountain in the world. The 18.2-square-mile Arizona town enjoys a warm, sunny desert climate year-round and is home to a variety of recreational and cultural attractions, including theatrical performing venues, parks and botanical gardens, and art galleries.

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