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Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills is a sightseeing stop in Fountain Hills, AZ, part of the Phoenix & Scottsdale guide. Cost: free.

· Fountain Hills, AZ

Why you should go…

Fountain Hills is a town in central Arizona about a half hour from Phoenix, known for the tall fountain at the center of Fountain Park that runs on the hour. The Town of Fountain Hills publishes an annual visitor guide covering dining, lodging, golf and events. The town's tourism site also highlights the Fountain Hills Public Art Walk and hiking at the Adero Canyon Trailhead into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Fountain Hills, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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