Fountain Hills AZ 85268
Information about Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, Arizona is located at the base of the McDowell Mountains surrounded by the lush Sonoran Desert and gorgeous mountain views. Scottsdale is to the west on the other side of the McDowell Mountains, the McDowell Mountain Regional Park is located directly north, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is to the east, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is to the south.
Fountain Hills is an upscale community known for its small town atmosphere and volunteerism. It has been ranked as the Number 1 "Best Place to Live" in the Valley of the Sun by Phoenix Magazine, and named Arizona's "Best Affordable Suburb" by Business Week.
Fountain Hills' many amenities include Fountain Park with its world famous fountain, excellent disc golf course, children's splash park and playground, walking paths, outdoor amphitheater, veterans' memorial, public art, and lakeside dining and shopping. Other popular amenities are its world-class golf courses, tennis, the River of Time Museum, Community Center, public library, botanical garden, award-winning Fountain Hills Community Theater, many clubs and organizations, and a variety of independently owned restaurants and shops.
Outdoor recreation areas are just a short drive away – hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, water sports, camping, horseback riding, Hummer & Jeep tours – to name a few. You can go tubing down the Salt River during the summer, or you can go to nearby Saguaro Lake for boating, fishing, water sports, or a narrated tour on the Desert Belle paddle boat year-round. Feel like a cowboy and experience the "Old West" at Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides. Go to neighboring Fort McDowell for fun-filled outdoor activities at Fort McDowell Adventures. For camping, hiking, biking, and horseback riding you can't beat McDowell Mountain Regional Park. And in Fountain Hills' own backyard is access to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve with even more spectacular trails for hiking.
If you prefer more relaxing activities, you can dine at one of the many restaurants – some have live entertainment in the evenings and on weekends. Go to a play at the Fountain Hills Community Theater, listen to chamber music, or try your luck at the Fort McDowell Resort and Casino. Take a relaxing stroll through the farmers market on Thursdays. Admire the public art in and around the Community Center, library, town hall, & Fountain Park.
Fountain Hills hosts many events throughout the year. The Great Fair in February and the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts in November are its two biggest draws with hundreds of thousands of people attending. A few of the other outstanding events in Fountain Hills are Ballet Under the Stars in September, Oktoberfest, Halloween in the Hills, Thanksgiving Day Parade and Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk, Holiday Stroll in the Glow and Luminarias Lighting in December, Elegance of Fountain Hills Antique Show in January, Concerts in the Park in March, St. Patrick's Day Celebration, and Movies in the Park.
The motto "Come for a day, stay for a lifetime" holds true for beautiful Fountain Hills.