Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
7 Lookouts in Central Arizona That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Schnebly Hill Vista
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By DenieceP - Litchfield Park, United States
The views from Schnebly Hill and the drive to it are AMAZING!!!! This is NOT a typical drive, it is very primitive. Highly recommend renting from one of the local ATV rentals vs using your own 4x4 truck like we did. If you use your own 4x4 will need high clearance. The scenery is absolutely worth making this kidney shaking drive (make sure you go to the bathroom prior to making this trek).
2. Dobbins Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By mikex2017 - Chicago, United States
Drive to the top then climb around to your heart's desire. The drive itself is super fun and scenic too. It's very open with few if any barriers. Great place for a picnic and there are plenty of places you can climb to and be secluded!
3. United Verde Copper Company - Historic Marker
4. Mingus Mountain Vista & Picnic Observation Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 949cookieb - Kingman, United States
We've travel to this incredibly amazing 7,000'+ vista many times. Often packing a light picnic lunch to each at a nearby picnic table and other times just to cherish the superb view of the Cottonwood city vallen and Sedona's majestic mountains in the distance. It's always at least 15 degrees cooler than in lower Cottonwood and the cooler breeze through the Ponderosa Pines always soothes.
5. Seven Canyons
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 144 reviews
Magnificently sited on 200-pristine acres, Seven Canyons private golf club is your premier destination for Sedona golf. Surrounded by miles of National Forest lands, Seven Canyons is in perfect harmony with the natural environment and the spirit of Sedona. It is a one-of-a-kind oasis retreat where golf, social activities, and a luxury residential community are elevated to provide you with a relaxed atmosphere of distinction. Seven Canyons offers 360 degrees of natural beauty. With every swing, you’ll find yourself moved by natural grandeur sculpted over millions of years. It’s ideal for unforgettable golf. Our Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar welcomes you with a warm, contemporary ambiance where sophisticated dishes and relaxed bites pair with a curated wine list. Overlooking the magnificent scene of red rock buttes, our culinary team prepares the season’s freshest ingredients to bring you delightful flavors in a creative presentation.
Reviewed By vaughanm1976 - Amarillo, United States
We went to the restaurant at Seven Canyons for dinner and then returned for lunch so we could see the view from the restaurant. Service was excellent both times. The view is incredible and it is easy to see why it is called the Seven Canyons as seven canyons do converge into this valley where the Seven Canyons Resort is located. We had steaks at dinner which were very well prepared. At lunch we had sandwiches were excellent. Just a short drive from Sedona.
6. Casa Grande, AZ
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By capnkirkofSSEnterpri - Kingsport, United States
This is a very good place to visit. It's proximity to Phoenix, Tucson, and Sedona is very good. For temperature and crowds late spring is the time to go.
7. Monument Hill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
