Desert Ridge Travel Guide

Phoenix

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Stay near popular Desert Ridge attractions

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Musical Instrument Museum

8.2/10 (43 reviews)
Discover the world’s largest collection of instruments along with audiovisual presentations, interactive displays and workshops.
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Things to do

Sonoran Desert: Sunset Jeep Tour with Tonto National Forest

Sonoran Desert: Sunset Jeep Tour with Tonto National Forest

Rp3.432.350
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sonoran Desert: Sunset Jeep Tour with Tonto National Forest
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Rp2.225.247
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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Sedona, Jerome & Montezuma Castle Van Tour

Rp3.034.920
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Sedona, Jerome & Montezuma Castle Van Tour
Unforgettable views of Phoenix city lights

Phoenix Mountains Preserve Night Glow Hike

Rp1.354.875
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Phoenix Mountains Preserve Night Glow Hike
Red rocks of Sedona in Arizona

Small Group Sedona Single Day Tour

Rp4.425.925
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Sedona Single Day Tour
1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour

1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour

Rp1.250.130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour
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Where to stay in Desert Ridge

Find the best Desert Ridge areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Phoenix

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.

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Rio Verde Foothills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Golf Club Scottsdale and Tom's Thumb Trail.

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Old Town

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Camelback East

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.

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The Islands

The Islands might not have many top sights, but Gilbert Civic Center and Gilbert Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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