Desert Ridge Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Desert Ridge
Popular places to visit
Musical Instrument Museum
Discover the world’s largest collection of instruments along with audiovisual presentations, interactive displays and workshops.
Penske Racing Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Penske Racing Museum during your travels in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mayo Clinic Hospital
If Mayo Clinic Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Phoenix.
Desert Ridge Marketplace
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Desert Ridge Marketplace during your trip to Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Reach 11 Sports Complex
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Reach 11 Sports Complex, a lovely green space in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wildfire Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Phoenix at Wildfire Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Phoenix with Breakfast
Sedona, Jerome & Montezuma Castle Van Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Small Group Sedona Single Day Tour
1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour
Top hotels in Desert Ridge
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Wonderful and friendly staff - traveled with family. Plenty for the kids to do and good food
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Great value! Every room is a suite, practical layout. Restaurant offers stunning views, especially at sunset
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Awesome place! Would love to stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Yes. Lovely room
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
Quirky room , great bar and friendly staff. Great location to bars and restaurants
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG
Great location if you want to be very close to PHX Int’l. Shuttle to the airport runs 24 hours on the half hour. Tip: go down 10 mins early as it gets filled quickly. Happy hour available. Rooms are a bit dated but very clean. Good front desk service.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Ridge
Kierland
When in Kierland, you can plan a visit to Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paradise Valley Village
While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course.
Paradise Valley Village
If you're spending some time in Paradise Valley Village, Stonecreek Golf Club and Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse are top sights worth seeing.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
DC Ranch
While DC Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Grayhawk Golf Club.
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Happy Valley Towne Centre and Bowlero Union Hills while you're in town.
