Desert Shadows Travel Guide
Phoenix
Visit Desert Shadows
Things to do

Phoenix Zoo Admission Ticket

Phoenix Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field

Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Top hotels in Desert Shadows

Talking Stick Resort
"Aersome"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"Clean room, love the pool and quiet"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"Loved everything about it"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
"Absolutely loved my stay! Staff was very informative, professional and extremely kind. Our room was very clean and cozy and the pool was as amazing in person as it was in the photos. Would recommend and absolutely book again."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Hotel Valley Ho
"Lovely hotel with a resort feel. Weekend pool parties were fun."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Desert Shadows

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 Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale.

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.

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.

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.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Cave Buttes Recreation Area and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.












