Cave Creek and Carefree sit just north of North Scottsdale, and they feel like a different place. Both have a small-town character, desert views and a slower pace. For a group that wants a change of scene without a long drive, they make an easy half day or full day.
Back to the estateFrom North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek are a short drive north. Driving times are estimates, and they change with traffic and the route you take. Check a live map before you leave, and plan the return so the group is back for lunch or dinner.
Drive times are estimates and are not measured.
Go in the morning or the cooler months. From June through September, afternoons regularly pass 100°F, so save the walking for early and finish the trip before midday.
A day trip works well between two days at the house. Leave after breakfast, return for lunch, and use the pool, the spa or the golf simulator in the afternoon. For the rest of the weekend, see things to do in North Scottsdale for a group weekend and the Sedona day trip.
See also horseback riding in Scottsdale.
A short drive north. About 20 to 30 minutes by car is an estimate, so check a live map before you go.
Yes, for a quieter town with desert views and a relaxed pace. It works well as a short stop on a day trip.
Yes. A morning in each town, with lunch in between, fits well into a half day or a full day.
Drive times are estimates. Check live traffic and road conditions before you travel. Heat figures are from the Arizona State Climate Office Phoenix normals.
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