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Fountain Hills

· 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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  • #lake

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Taliesin West

    $25–$50

    Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and architecture studio, built into the desert foothills he loved.

    7.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Desert Belle Cruises

    $25–$50

    An 80-minute narrated sightseeing cruise on Saguaro Lake aboard a historic two-level tour boat.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Pinnacle Peak Trail

    Free

    A gentle 3.5-mile out-and-back through saguaro-studded desert, with one of the Valley's best sunsets.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Scottsdale

    Free

    Sonoran Desert resort city known for upscale resorts, Old Town galleries, golf, and desert recreation.

    14 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Mesa Asian District

    Free

    A roughly two-mile Dobson Road corridor of Asian-owned markets, restaurants and shops promoted by the City of Mesa.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Tempe

    Free

    Official tourism office for Tempe, Arizona, home to Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake.

    18 mi awayMore like this