Location: Cave Creek
Top Things to do in Cave Creek
Top 9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Cave Creek, Arizona (AZ)
Cave Creek is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is 27 mi (43 km) northeast of Phoenix. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town was 5,015.
Restaurants in Cave Creek
1. Cave Creek Trail Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 484 reviews
Located just north of Phoenix, we offer a variety of horseback rides through the beautiful Sonoran Desert. All of our horses are gentle and experienced and take great care of our guests. We specialize in family friendly, safe horseback rides that are perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike. Our trails provide an excellent view of the Go John Mountains and the Phoenix valley below. We offer THE best horseback rides in the Phoenix area. Here at Cave Creek Trail Rides, we are known for our warm hospitality and our well cared for horses. Our guides are always friendly and courteous and love to share their knowledge about horses, the Sonoran Desert, and Cave Creek's history. Our horses are gentle, well mannered and always well cared for. Cave Creek Trail Rides offers a true western experience! We even include cowboy boots, hats and chaps to wear on your ride or just for great picture opportunities. We are dedicated to making your trail ride with us the highlight of your trip.
Reviewed By mifried - Chicago, United States
We had a wonderful one hour trail ride with Kailie. What set this ride apart was the path we went on-- it was quite hilly, narrow, and full of beautiful scenery, one of the more interesting trails that I have done on a beginner recreational ride. I also enjoyed learning about the horses that we were riding-- we learned some silly and interesting facts about them. Kailie was lovely to chat with in general. We had a small group and it did not feel like a "factory" although it was a busy period!
2. Spur Cross Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By 57gwenc - Prescott, United States
This area displays the Sonoran Desert at its finest! The trails are wide and clearly marked. We hiked the Spur Cross to Dragonfly Trails. These take you across the Flowing Cave Creek on a wooden plant bridge, from the desert to the mountains with awesome views, through a saguaro forest, past petroglyphs , down to along a riverbed ( dry at this time of year) past an old mine tunnel and back up to a large dirt parking area approx 3.5 miles. There are many hiking trails and you can add to the length of your hike should you want to. The conservation area is staffed by volunteers who are extremely friendly and helpful. For $3 each they provide you with a trail map. If you’ve already paid to visit Cave Creek Regional Park or are camping there you don’t need to pay the fee. It is an amazingly beautiful area and we look forward to returning next year perhaps toward the end of February in hopes of seeing the desert wildflowers in full bloom.
3. Cave Creek Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By 468evat - San Diego, United States
I enjoyed hiking Go John and Overton trails during my visit to Cave Creek. The park is a short drive from the center of Cave Creek and the folks at the Nature center are super helpful. Lovely solo hiking. Very peaceful and quiet on a weekday in October
4. Arizona Horseback Adventures at Spur Cross
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Phoenix, Arizona horseback riding in Cave Creek is at Arizona Horseback Adventures at Spur Cross - providing guided horse trail riding for Phoenix, Scottsdale and Cave Creek. All levels ages 5 and up. Pony rides available for younger. Cantina available for ride n dines or special events.
Reviewed By sjessick17
We had a great ride, our guide Jordan was helpful with my young daughter and gave us a great tour with lots of facts about the area.
5. Desert Foothills Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Member supported 501 (c) 3 public library offering full library service, passport office, book store and lifelong learning programs for all ages.
Reviewed By flyguide - Pagosa Springs, United States
I have visited libraries all over the country. This is one of the best. It is very responsive and proactive. There are programs for everyone. Check out the monthly calendar of events and take advantage of the classes, movies, events etc. There are always new books by your favorite authors. The staff is terrific. You can get your passport here. This library offers more services. There is plenty of room for reading, computers for your use, a large selection of movies and digital books. There is a large reading area. It is a terrific community library that also has a separate room for children.
6. Cave Creek Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
The museum is CLOSED for the summer and will reopen on October 1st. The Museum’s interior exhibits are located in four areas: Central Ansbaugh Auditorium, the Archaeology Wing, the Pioneer Wing and the “Mini-wing.” Exiting the building through the mini-wing, you will find outdoor exhibits that include ranch implements and other large tools, the gazebo, the first church of Cave Creek and the last known original Tubercular Cabin in Arizona, which is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. North of the front steps, find the miner’s arrastre, an authentic, recovered mill for crushing ore. At the front entry, explore the desert garden with plants identified. The Museum Store is conveniently located between the Ansbaugh Auditorium and the Archaeology Wing, offering unique Arizona gifts and an extensive selection of books that capture life in the Southwest. Photography for personal memories are acceptable without a flash.
Reviewed By 508pattyr - Scottsdale, United States
This museum is filled with information about the Cave Creek area. It is amazing for its size and run by volunteers.
7. Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Explore268057 - Pinckney, United States
There is no better place to be on a Friday night! The best atmosphere, live bull riding, great music, drinks & variety of bars to order food. Hands down Go There - anytime I fly into AZ its top of my list!
8. Frontier Town
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By appliancerepairaz - Carefree, United States
Such a fun little shopping area! I absolutely loved visiting the "Udder delights" organic goats milk beauty products store and testing out all the different lotions, Creams and soaps. I came home with the best smelling vanilla lotion, lemongrass and lime lotion, as well as the tee tree and mind foot cream!
9. Way out West, Off Road Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
