Guidebook for Carefree
Food Scene
Carefree Coffee Roastery
7171 E Cave Creek RdBecause it's a slice of Europe in Carefree.
This is a must when visiting Cave Creek. I like to order 1lb of brisket and the amazing fries and/or coleslaw. One lb of Brisket and 1 side is a decent meal for 3-4 adults. This is awarding winning, amazing food and you will love it!
23 locals recommend
Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue
6130 E Cave Creek RdThis is a must when visiting Cave Creek. I like to order 1lb of brisket and the amazing fries and/or coleslaw. One lb of Brisket and 1 side is a decent meal for 3-4 adults. This is awarding winning, amazing food and you will love it!
Essentials
In addition to any grocery items you might need; you can grab Sushi to go here and there is a Starbucks inside. :-)
20 locals recommend
Bashas'
36889 N Tom Darlington DrIn addition to any grocery items you might need; you can grab Sushi to go here and there is a Starbucks inside. :-)
Parks & Nature
This is a great family friendly trail with facilities at the base. Hiking to the summit is a sweet, relatively short hike with great views of the area.
119 locals recommend
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayThis is a great family friendly trail with facilities at the base. Hiking to the summit is a sweet, relatively short hike with great views of the area.
This is a great place to get outside and experience the Sonoran Desert. There are many trails to choose from.
19 locals recommend
Spur Cross Trailhead
44029 N Spur Cross RdThis is a great place to get outside and experience the Sonoran Desert. There are many trails to choose from.
Carefree town center has an amazing cactus garden, with fountains, splash pad and a playground that includes a Gila Monster slide.
Carefree Desert Gardens
101 Easy StCarefree town center has an amazing cactus garden, with fountains, splash pad and a playground that includes a Gila Monster slide.
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AThere is a really fun natural rock, water slide here.
Entertainment & Activities
If you came out west to ride a horse, this is a place where you can do just that!
18 locals recommend
Spur Cross Stables
44029 N Spur Cross RdIf you came out west to ride a horse, this is a place where you can do just that!
Butterfly Wonderland is an amazing way to get up close and personal with beautiful butterflies. It is not only fun but educational too. I loved being immersed in the wonder and beauty of these fluttering lovelies.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaButterfly Wonderland is an amazing way to get up close and personal with beautiful butterflies. It is not only fun but educational too. I loved being immersed in the wonder and beauty of these fluttering lovelies.
Because sea life is so amazing and this aquarium is relatively new and well done! You also have the option to swim with dolphins next door.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaBecause sea life is so amazing and this aquarium is relatively new and well done! You also have the option to swim with dolphins next door.
Because you can experience amazing creatures doing fun things and ride the zip line too.
215 locals recommend
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Arizona 260Because you can experience amazing creatures doing fun things and ride the zip line too.
Grab dinner and watch Bull riding on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
135 locals recommend
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdGrab dinner and watch Bull riding on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Shopping
Outlets at Anthem
4250 W Anthem WayIf you like outlet malls this one is near.
There is a movie theatre here, on Friday and Saturday evenings there is often family, friendly entertainment near the splash pad and lots off food vendors to choose from. As well as, Ross, Marshals and Old Navy for bargain shoppers.
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdThere is a movie theatre here, on Friday and Saturday evenings there is often family, friendly entertainment near the splash pad and lots off food vendors to choose from. As well as, Ross, Marshals and Old Navy for bargain shoppers.
Sightseeing
Some of Arizona's ancient civilization's were cliff dwellers.
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadSome of Arizona's ancient civilization's were cliff dwellers.
Arts & Culture
Many trinkets you would like to purchase from Mexico or the Native American Reservation you can pickup right here in Cave Creek in the many and varied shops. Don't forget to check out the petrified forest at the Rare Earth Gallery.
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Many trinkets you would like to purchase from Mexico or the Native American Reservation you can pickup right here in Cave Creek in the many and varied shops. Don't forget to check out the petrified forest at the Rare Earth Gallery.