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Mayor Linda Kavanagh I’m Mayor Linda Kavanagh and it is my pleasure to welcome you to Fountain Hills, a very special place to visit. Surrounded by rolling hills, spectacular mountains and the beautiful Sonoran Desert, the town of Fountain Hills is one of the most scenic, friendly communities in the United States. We have world-class golf courses, luxury spas, outstanding dining and shopping, major art shows and galleries and lots of outdoor recreation. Of course, we are also home to one of the world’s tallest fountains. Fountain Hills is a vibrant resort community with a relaxing small town ambiance. I invite you to be our special guest. Come for a day….stay for a lifetime!

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

President Ruben Balderas We proudly invite you to experience and enjoy the many adventures at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation! We are pleased to have you visit our beautiful Nation, located in the midst of Arizona’s stunning desert landscapes and adjacent to the wonderful Town of Fountain Hills. Take advantage of our many offerings, including the breathtaking and challenging We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, dining in one of our lovely restaurants, and of course, enjoying the variety of fun, games and entertainment at the Fort McDowell Casino. We hope you’ll also choose to stay in our AAA Four Diamond luxury resort hotel, the Radisson Resort at Fort McDowell. Our area is full of history, tradition, desert beauty and dynamic enterprises. As you experience it, you’ll see why it is becoming one of Arizona’s most popular destination attractions. Welcome to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Town of Fountain Hills 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 Telephone: 480.816.5100 Fax: 480.837.3145 www.fh.az.gov www.experiencefountainhills.org Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 17661 E. Yavapai Rd., Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264 Telephone: 480.837.5121 Fax: 480.837.1630 ftmcdowell.org Fountain Hills & Fort McDowell

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POINTS OF INTEREST 1 Community Center 2 Fountain Hills Theater 3 Fountain Park 4 Golden Eagle Park 5 L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum 5 Library 6 Town Hall 7 Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce SONORAN DESERT GOLF TRAIL 8 Desert Canyon Golf Club 9 Eagle Mountain Golf Club 10 Rio Verde Country Club 11 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 12 Vista Verde Golf Club ACCOMMODATIONS 13 Comfort Inn Fountain Hills 14 CopperWynd 15 Courtyard Marriott at the Mayo Clinic 16 Holiday Inn and Suites at Fountain Hills 17 Inn at Eagle Mountain

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SHOPPING CENTERS 18 Avenue of the Fountains Center 19 Crossings 20 Crossroads Convenience Center 21 Eagle Mountain Market Place 22 Fountain Hills Plaza 23 Four Peaks Plaza 24 Palisades Plaza 25 Plaza Fountainside 26 Red Mountain Plaza

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H I GHLIGHTS 2014

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts

W eekly E v e nts ART ON THE AVENUE & FARMER’S MARKET Avenue of the Fountains • Every Thursday, November - Mid April, 11am - 5pm Art, clothing & accessories, food, produce & other culinary delights. FRIDAY NIGHT FRANKS at FORT MCDOWELL ADVENTURES Every Friday Night, Labor Day - Memorial Day, 5 - 10pm 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Fort McDowell A unique cookout experience in the Sonoran desert. Live entertainment, games and an old fashioned wiener roast. On the last Friday of the month from 8pm - midnight is Adult Education, must be 21 years or older. Details at: fortmcdowelladventures.com, 480.816.6465, ext. 1. JAZZ IN THE HILLS Every Friday Night 7:30 - 9:30pm See website or call for locations. Reservations: 480.333.1880 or jazzinthehills.org Listen to the best jazz in the Valley along with spectacular views and great food. MILESTONES: A DESERT ODYSSEY THROUGH PUBLIC ART October - April (weather permitting) enjoy a docent-led tour of the extensive public art collection. $5pp. For tour dates and times or to register online at fh.az. A complete Calendar gov, 480.816.5100 Mo nth ly E v e nts

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ART IN THE PARK - FIRST SATURDAY On the first Saturday of each month October - May (weather permitting) enjoy the work of local artists on the patio of Plaza Fountainside. Free Admission. fountainhillsartleague.com/ArtWalk.html Ann ual E v e nts SILVER CAR AUCTION January 17-18 • Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino This year at Fort McDowell is Silver’s 17th year for our Arizona flagship auction during the world-renowned Arizona-in-January extravaganza of collector car auctions. 400 Cars expected. silverauctions.com THE GREAT FAIR February 21-23, 10am - 5pm • Downtown Fountain Hills 500 national artists come to this juried Art Fair. At the Fair you’ll find something for everyone. Enjoy live music, food, beer garden and more than a mile of art to explore. Free Admission

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25TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY DISCRAFT February 26-March 1 Fountain Park The largest event on the PDGA National Tour is back and bigger than ever in 2014! www.memorialchampionship.com SUNDAY CONCERTS IN THE PARK Sundays in March - 2:30 - 4pm Fountain Park Spring is the perfect time to Thanksgiving Day Parade picnic in the Park and enjoy an afternoon concert. Bring blankets, chairs, family and friends! fh.az.gov SOUTHWEST SPINE AND SPORTS MOUNTAIN TO FOUNTAIN 15K March 9 • Competitive race from McDowell Mountain Regional Park to Fountain Park. 30 State Age Group Records Set in 2013! http://www.bandidos15k.com KITE FESTIVAL March 22, 11am - 5pm, Fountain Park Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization (PICO) presents its 11th Annual Kite Flying Festival (Basant Mela). Participate in kite flying, visit with vendors displaying Pakistani arts, crafts, apparel and jewelry. Try traditional Pakistani food, enjoy the music, kids’ activities or a henna tattoo. Admission is free and open to the public.

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C O N T I N U E D ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION March 16, from 10am - 5pm Fountain Park Beer garden, corned beef and cabbage, music and the World Famous Fountain turning green at noon! fh.az.gov 10TH ANNUAL THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS FINE ART & WINE AFFAIRE March 14-16, 10am - 5pm • Avenue of the Fountains Unequaled in its ambiance and the quality of fine art, the 9th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire is the ideal setting for this world-class gathering of artists. 480.837.5637, thunderbirdartists.com EGGSTRAVGANZA! April 12, from 8-10am Golden Eagle Park St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Watch as hundreds of kids scramble to pick up 15,000 eggs stuffed with candy and other prizes, along with a pancake breakfast, inflatable bouncers, and more. LORI PIESTEWA NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES July 9-13 • Venues in Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell gcsg.org/events/nativegames HALLOWEEN IN THE HILLS October 31, 5 - 8pm • Avenue of the Fountains “Trick or Treat” the Avenue of the Fountains, there will be candy, games, bouncers, haunted houses, a petting zoo, pet adoption and the fun and fantastic Pets ‘N Their People contest. For information: halloweeninthehills.com FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CRAFTS November 14-16, 10am - 5pm • Downtown Fountain Hills 500 national artists come to this juried Art Fair. At the Fair you’ll find something for everyone. Food, beer garden, live music and entertainment. Free Admission ORME DAM VICTORY DAYS November 14-16 • Fort McDowell Casino Pow-wow, rodeo, 5K run & walk, Battle of the Bands and other outdoor activities. ftmcdowell.org or call 480.789.7162. 24TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN AND ONE-MILE FITNESS WALK November 27, 7:30am • Downtown Fountain Hills Over 1,200 participants come out on Thanksgiving morning for exercise before the big feast. fh.az.gov/recreation THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE November 27, 9am Downtown Fountain Hills

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Stroll In The Glow

Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts

STROLL IN THE GLOW December 6, 5:30pm • Avenue of the Fountains Over 60,000 twinkling lights and ornaments adorn the trees of Avenue of the Fountains. Santa arrives with his elves. ATHLETA IRON GIRL FOUNTAIN HILLS A complete Calendar WOMEN’S 10K & 5K RUNNING & is available on WALKING EVENT experiencefountainhills.org December 14 • Fountain Park This is the perfect event to kick off of your New Year’s resolution, recover from Thanksgiving and get ready for some holiday cheer! irongirl.com/Events/Fountain_Hills

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Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell offer every key component a top resort community can boast – from spas and shopping to golf; from gaming and entertainment, to arts and culture; from outdoor recreation to dining and relaxing in the scenic beauty of Verde Valley, on the wild side of Arizona. Fountain Hills & Fort McDowell Although the Town of Fountain Hills and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation are next door to Scottsdale and only 30 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport they are separated from the hustle and traffic by the scenic McDowell Mountains. The area is wreathed by majestic mountains, draped in the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert and blessed with panoramic views. The saguaro-studded landscape offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, biking, bird watching and boating. Fountain Hills - A Community Of Art Lovers Fountain Hills has become known as an artist’s community. Sculptures, water features and other works of art adorn the Community Center, the Avenue of the Fountains and public places. Twice a year, The Great Fair and the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts attract hundreds of thousands of art lovers to the downtown area. Fun At Fort McDowell Fort McDowell has become widely known for its casino and its live entertainment. In addition, its visitors can enjoy 36 holes of golf at the acclaimed We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Fort McDowell Adventures, an Old West style recreation facility, offers horseback rides, Jeep rides, cowboy cook-outs and other outdoor fun. Lodging ranges from the luxurious Radisson Resort to the state-of-the-art Eagle View RV Resort. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation has two annual celebrations commemorating milestones in their history: Sovereignty Victory Day and Orme Dam Victory Days. A Native American Fine Arts Festival is held in March. Destination Fort McDowell 10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, fortmcdowelldestination.com, 480.789.5300 Come home to Arizona’s Destination, Fort McDowell. Visit our Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation for the ultimate destination for food, fun and relaxation.

The Fountain

A Celebration of Water in the Desert At its full height of 560 feet, the fountain in the center of Fountain Hills is higher than the Washington Monument. It is 10 feet taller than Notre Dame Cathedral, 110 feet higher than the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt and three times as high as Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Park. The fountain is the focal point for community celebrations and the pride of its residents. If you happen to visit during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration, you’ll see the fountain transform to bright green. The fountain is powered by three 500 HP pumps, which force 70,000 gallons of water per minute through an 18-inch nozzle specially designed and built by Switzerland’s Institute of Hydraulic Research. This fountain is a celebration of life and water where it is most appreciated – in the middle of the desert.

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MOUNT McDOWELL – Rugged Red Rock a.k.a. Red Mountain, a.k.a. FireRock One of the most prominent landmarks near Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell is the jagged outline of Red Mountain, at 2,830 feet high. The deep cleft on its western flank is known as “Gunsight” because of its resemblance to the narrow slot in a fort used for firing at attackers. The mountain is composed of sandstone conglomerate, which gives it a distinctive red color that glows dramatically in the last rays of day, leading some to call it FireRock. The mountain was officially named Mount McDowell after General Irvin McDowell, who was responsible for the creation of a nearby military post in 1865. The mountain is sacred to Indian tribes, including the local Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Four Peaks – Purple Mountain Majesty The lyrics “purple mountain majesty” could have been written for these peaks. They change with the light from lavender to violet to deep purple. Fittingly, the world’s finest amethyst is found high on its slopes. Visible from much of the Phoenix Metro area, this mountain is one of the area’s highest points at 7,657 feet. Visitors and residents have grandstand seats for the daily spectacle of the sun rising dramatically behind Four Peaks. McDowell Mountains – Ancient Roots Some of the oldest rock in Arizona makes up the McDowell Mountain Range to the west. The range’s highest is McDowell Peak, at 4,034 feet. The rounded mountain to the south is Fire Necklace Mountain, named when a fire burned down its slopes, encircling it. Indians found shelter here, as evidenced by petroglyphs and artifacts. Prospectors sought mineral wealth but discovered only limited amounts of gold, silver and copper.

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Mazatzal Mountains – “Land of the Deer” North and northeast of the area are the Mazatzal Mountains, some of the most inaccessible country in Arizona. The Mazatzal Wilderness contains over 252,500 acres and extends north to the Mogollon Rim, near Payson. Geologists believe the range was once as high as the present-day Himalaya Mountains. Erosion and mountain-building events created a tortured landscape. Mazatzal is from an old Indian culture in Mexico, and is sometimes pronounced “Mah-ta-zahl” and sometimes “Mahzaht-zahl,” meaning “land of the deer.” Deer still roam there, along with javelina, coyotes, bears and mountain lions. The Verde River – Wild and Scenic The Verde is Arizona’s only “Wild and Scenic” river. It was given the designation by Congress in 1984. Canoers, kayakers and fishermen pit themselves against the river’s challenges between Camp Verde and Horseshoe Lake. For much of those 58 miles, the river flows through the Mazatzal Wilderness with level I, II, and III rapids. Shortly after passing through Fort McDowell, the Verde joins the Salt River near Red Mountain. The Salt River – Nurturing the Valley of the Sun The Salt River was a challenge for early settlers, with either too much or too little water. But, after Roosevelt Dam and four other dams were built, it became a source of both water and power for the Phoenix metro area. Today, it also provides water recreation. experiencefountainhills.org

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McDowell Mountain Regional Park McDowell Mountain Regional Park has over 65 miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails through beautiful desert scenery. This 21,099acre regional park is located four miles north of Fountain Hills. For mountain bikers, the competitive track has three loop tracks; a long loop – 8.2 miles, a sport loop – 3.0 miles, and a technical loop – 2.9 miles. A pump track has been added to the Competitive Track trailhead. This twisting combination of table tops, rollers and banked turns is a great way to improve weight shifting and bike handling skills. Wildlife sightings are common; look for deer, Javelina, coyotes and a multitude of bird species around the three ponds in the park. Some hiking trails are less than a mile long; several are one to four miles; and the popular Pemberton Trail is 15.3 miles. Elevations rise from 1,600 feet to 3,000 feet at the base of the McDowell Mountains. The entire park faces the Four Peaks, Weaver’s Needle and Superstition Mountains and provides awesome views. For campers, McDowell Mountain Park has 76 individual sites for tent or RV camping. The developed sites accommodate up to a 45-foot RV. Restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. A separate area in the park has been set aside for tent campers who don’t need hookups and are seeking a more remote feel to their campsite. 480.471.0173. McDowell Mountain Preserve Thanks to the foresight of local residents, the tops of the McDowell Mountains are preserved for wildlife and future generations to enjoy. Through the work of Sonoran Conservancy volunteers, there are now more than five miles of trails. There are three to five scheduled guided hikes each month. Call 480.312.3111 to schedule a hike. scfh.org Tonto National Forest Located only minutes away is Tonto National Forest. With two of Arizona’s largest and most scenic rivers, six lakes, and landscapes ranging from desert to pine forests and high mountain peaks, the forest offers a wide range of recreation opportunities: swimming, boating, hiking, camping, rafting, horseback riding and bird watching, to name a few. Tonto is the fifth-largest National Forest in the United States. With nearly three million acres, there is room enough to roam. Within the forest’s boundaries are eight wilderness areas. Saguaro Lake Saguaro Lake, twenty minutes from Fountain Hills, is one of the loveliest and most popular recreation sites in Tonto National Forest. The golden cliffs and rugged shoreline of Saguaro Lake make a spectacular setting for outdoor activities. One wonderfully relaxing way to enjoy the lake is a narrated tour aboard the Desert Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat. Bald eagles and desert mountain sheep are often spotted in secluded regions. At the Lakeshore Restaurant, diners have splendid views from indoors or outdoors. Boat rentals can be arranged at Precision Marine, which also carries bait, tackle and marine supplies. Boat ramps, fishing pavilions, swimming, picnic tables and restroom facilities are available at two locations. At Butcher Jones Beach, the Shoreline Trail links panoramic vantage points. Horseback riders also have spectacular views of the lake. Horseback riding, kayak and tube rentals are offered at Saguaro Lake Ranch, below the dam. For fishermen, the lake is stocked with plenty of walleye, largemouth and yellow bass, rainbow and brown trout, bluegills, channel catfish and crappie. 602.225.5200.

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The Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell area is home to a number of local, regional and national sporting events each year. Memorial Championship presented by Discraft February 26-March 1 The largest event on the PDGA National Tour is back and bigger than ever in 2014! The Memorial Championship presented by Discraft is returning to Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona for its 26th year. memorialchampionship.com Southwest Spine and Sports Mountain to Fountain 15K March 9 Competitive race from McDowell Mountain Regional Park to Fountain Park. 30 state age group records set in 2013! Bandidos15k.com Lori Piestewa National Native American Games July 9-13 This is one of the largest Native American athletic competitions in the U.S. Participants from across the county compete in numerous sports at venues in Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell. gcsg.org/events/nativegames Orme Dam Days November 14-16 Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s celebration includes Pow-wow, rodeo, 5K run & walk, Battle of the Bands and other outdoor activities. ftmcdowell.org 24th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run and One-Mile Fitness Walk November 27 Over 1,600 participants come out on Thanksgiving morning for exercise before the big feast. fh.az.gov/recreation Orme Dam Days Athleta Iron Girl Fountain Hills Women’s 10K & 5K Running & Walking Event December 14 This is the perfect event to kick off of your New Year’s resolution, recover from Thanksgiving and get ready for some holiday cheer! The Iron Girl event experience provides women with the perfect platform for first timers and experienced athletes to reach their personal bests. irongirl.com/Events/Fountain_Hills

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Nestled in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel in the northeast Valley. Visitors enjoy a full program schedule, over 65 miles of multi-use trails, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The park hosts over 23 local, regional and national events ranging from endurance running to mountain biking. maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell

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Ballet Under the Stars This will be the 10th year Ballet Arizona has presented the Ballet Under the Stars at Fountain Park. September 25, 7p.m., Fountain Park L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum The River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills recounts the captivating past of this desert valley. Here you’ll trace the steps of ancient people who passed through the Valley following the river for game and water. Learn about the large communities that grew here centuries ago and why they disappeared. You’ll learn how the Yavapai migrated throughout Central Arizona, moving with the seasons and the availability of food. Enter a mine as prospectors look for gold and find the world’s most prized amethyst. Learn about Fort McDowell and the struggle to bring peace to the Valley. Then join the “river tamers,” as they build dams and canals. See how “the dam that never was” brought about the development of Fountain Hills. The River of Time Museum has something new around every bend. The Museum is located in the Library Museum Building at 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills. Call 480.837.2612 for hours and tour information or go to: riveroftimemuseum.org. Fountain Hills Theater Proudly entering its 28th season, Fountain Hills Theater is an award-winning theater that also offers year-round and summer performing arts programs for youth, a full-time six-week Teen camp.This theater is one of the busiest and most highly awarded community theaters in the state of Arizona. 11445 Saguaro Blvd. 480.837.9661 • fhtaz.org Fountain Hills Chamber Players In its 17th season of professional chamber music concerts, the chamber players present a joyous and exciting concert series in Fountain Hills featuring music for strings, woodwinds, and piano. The ensemble performs professional concerts and educational events. fountainhillschamberplayers.org Fountain Hills Community Chorus The chorus presents a holiday concert in early December and a spring concert in early April. The chorus and small ensembles from the group also perform at community functions and private parties. fountainhillscommunitychorus.org Jazz In The Hills – A Regular Friday Night Event! The best jazz in the Valley can be heard on Friday nights in Fountain Hills. Jazz in the Hills is a nonprofit organization with all donations going towards paying the musicians and keeping the tradition alive. Music starts at 7:30 pm. jazzinthehills.org Fountain Hills Major Art Fairs The Great Fair, February (the last full weekend in February) and the Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts, November (the second full weekend in November). 480.837.1654 fountainhillschamber.com Thunderbird Artists 480.837.5637 • thunderbirdartists.com Fountain Hills Cultural & Civic Association 480.816.1298 • fountainhillscca.org

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Fountain Hills is known as an artistâ€™s community. A collection of 110 pieces of public art can be enjoyed from just about any angle. Sculptures, water features and other works of art adorn the downtown streets, plazas, parks and other public places. Docent-led art walk tours are available every month October through April and can also be arranged by special appointment for groups by calling 480.816.5151. An art walk map is also available at kiosks and online for those who wish to conduct their own self-guided tour. You can preview all the art at fountainhillspublicart.com.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort Inn Fountain Hills 17105 E. Shea Blvd. • 480.837.5343 comfortinnfountainhills.com Copperwynd Resort & Club 13255 N. Eagle Ridge Dr. • 480.333.1900 Courtyard Marriott at the Mayo Clinic 13444 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale 480.860.4000 • 800.321.2211 • marriott.com/phxmy Located on campus, compassionate staff in a soothing environment. On-demand shuttle for clinic, full service dining, fitness room, business center & more. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Fountain and Fireside Grill 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.837.6565 • holiday-inn.com/fountainhills Inn at Eagle Mountain 9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. • 480.816.3000 • innateaglemountain.com The perfect location for your next golf outing, romantic weekend, corporate retreat or event.

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Radisson Fort McDowell Resort 10438 N. Ft. McDowell Road • 480.789.5300 • radissonfortmcdowellresort.com Enjoy mountain views, generous amenities, championship golf, the Fort McDowell Casino and AAA Four Diamond service. Russo’s Realm Rica Vida Home Near Tejon & Rica Vida 425.802.5588 • 888.899.4632 http://SunnyVacationHome.com

TRAVEL SERVICES AZ Trails Travel 16650 E. Palisades Blvd., #106 480.837.8665 • 888.799.4284 arizonatrails.com

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The Sonoran Desert Golf Trail features six spectacular desert golf courses set in Arizona’s Lower Verde Valley, a lush desert environment with some of the Southwest’s most unspoiled vistas. The courses are surrounded by breathtaking views on every side of the McDowell Mountains and the Tonto National Forest. For more information visit sonorandesertgolftrail.com CLUBHOUSE AT TONTO VERDE 18401 El Circulo Dr. 480.471.3566 Desert Canyon Golf Club 10440 Indian Wells Dr. 480.837.1173 desertcanyongolf.com Eagle Mountain Golf Club 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. 480.816.1234 • eaglemtn.com Scenic vistas, dramatic elevation changes & award-winning course layout. The Scott Millerdesigned, 18-hole course (par-71 and 6,800 yards from the back tees) incorporates the property’s natural box canyons and native Sonoran Desert into the design of the golf course.. Eagle Mountain Golf Club FireRock Country Club (Private) 16000 E. Firerock Country Club Dr. • 480.836.3435 • firerockcc.com

Rio Verde Country Club (Private) 18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd. • 480.471.7010 877.RIO.VERDE • rioverdecc.com SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 13100 N. SunRidge Dr. • 480.837.5100 800.562.5178 • sunridgegolf.com We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle • 480.836.9000 866.660.7700 • wekopa.com FireRock Country Club

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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

Whether you play the award-winning Cholla Course or the newer Saguaro Course, you’re in for a desert golf experience unlike any other in Arizona – it’s just you, your ball and good old Mother Nature.

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AHNALA ROOM AT RADISSON RESORT FORT MCDOWELL 10438 N. Ft. McDowell Road 480.789.5300 radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz Local Native American, Southwestern and Mesquite grilled cuisine. ALCHEMY AT COPPERWYND 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr. 480.333.1880 http://copperwynd.com/dining/ ALL AMERICAN SPORTS GRILLE 16872 E. Avenue of the Fountains 480.816.4625 allamericansportsgrill-az.com CAFE 87 FORT MCDOWELL CASINO 800.THE.FORT fortmcdowellcasino.com Casual dining in comfortable surroundings. CASINO DELI FORT MCDOWELL CASINO 800.THE.FORT fortmcdowellcasino.com EL ENCANTO DEL FUENTE 11044 N. Saguaro Blvd. 480.837.1070 www.elencantorestaurants.com EURO PIZZA CAFÉ 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #11 480.836.0207 • europizzacafe.com FIRESIDE GRILL – HOLIDAY INN 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.816.9047 THE GRILL AT EAGLE MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. 480.816.1248 • eaglemtn.com

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THE GRILL AT WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle 480.836.9000 • wekopa.com KIMMIE’S RESTAURANT 13014 N. Saguaro Blvd. 480.816.5323 Overlooking the fountain & lake – open 7 days a week 8am-9pm LITTLE CEASAR’S PIZZA 16605 Palisades Blvd. 480.816.1001 • littleceasars.com NOODLES SUSHIYA FORT MCDOWELL CASINO 480.836.4663 fortmcdowellcasino.com Traditional sit-down sushi bar as well as tables, features fresh, spicy noodle & vegetable bowls with savory sauces. OYO YOGURT 12625 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste. 7 www.O-yogurt.com PHIL’S FILLING STATION GRILL 16852 E. Parkview Ave. • 480.816.8200 phillsfillingstationgrill.com QUE BUENO 13207 N. La Montana Dr. 480.837.2418 • quebuenoaz.com

REDENDO’S PIZZERIA & PASTA 16948 E. Shea Blvd., #104 480.816.1356 • fhaz.com/redendos SADDLE BRONC GRILL 11056 N. Saguaro Blvd. 480.816.5900 • saddlebroncgrill.com SAPORI D’ITALIA 11865 N. Saguaro Blvd. 480.816.9535 • saporidiitaliaaz.com SENOR TACO 16948 E. Shea Blvd., #105 13525 N Fountain Hills Blvd # 101 480.816.8226 • senortacoaz.com Family-owned authentic fresh Mexican food passed down by previous generations. Home of the unforgettable Shrimp Burrito.

Desert Canyon Bar & Grill 10440 Indian Wells Dr. 480.837.1561 • desertcanyongolf.com

SILVER PLATTER FORT MCDOWELL CASINO 480.437.1424 fortmcdowellcasino.com Burgers & shakes plus a wide variety of food items from the 50s.

VERDE RIVER BUFFET FORT MCDOWELL CASINO 480.437.1424 • fortmcdowellcasino.com

Smokey’s BBQ Plaza Fountainside 480.837.2267

THE Wicked Six Bar & Grill AT SUNRIDGE CANYON GOLF CLUB 13100 N. Sunridge Dr. 480.837.5396 sunridgecanyongolf.com

SOFRITA’S 16848 Avenue of the Fountains 480.816.5316 • sofrita.com

WENDY’S 15504 E. Greystone Dr. 480.837.2551

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CARDSMART FOUNTAIN HILLS 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Ste. 6 480.837.4908 CHOCOFIN CHOCOLATIER 13404 LaMontana Dr., #2 480.836.7444 • chocofin.com COLORS DESIGN 13430 N. Saguaro Blvd., #100 480.816.1703 • ilovecolors.net

FOUNTAIN FASHIONS 16605 Palisades Blvd., #156 480.837.9014 • 866.909.9014 fountainfashions.com FOUNTAIN HILLS ARTISTS’ GALLERY 16858 Avenue of the Fountains, #103 480.836.9919, fountainshillsartistsgallery.com GRAPEABLES FINE WINES 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #9 480.816.5959 • grapeableswinebar.com GRIDLEYS OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 16830 Avenue of the Fountains 480.837.1090 • gridleysfh.com Southwestern gifts, t-shirts, books, salsa, children’s gifts, art supplies, rocks. FREE Fountain Postcard!

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CRYSTAL BLUES 16425 E. Palisades Blvd., #104 480.816.3710 crystalbluesboutique.com FLOWER & GIFT SHOPPE OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 16715 E. Palisades Blvd., #105 480.837.1456 • 877.837.1456 theflowerandgiftshoppe.com Voted Fountain Hills’ “Best Florist”

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RANDY POLK DESIGNS 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #16 480.445.0345 • randypolk.com SAMI FINE JEWELRY & UNIQUE GIFTS 16704 Avenue of the Fountains, #100 480.837.8168 • arizonagems.com Arizona gems and jewelry. Named one of America’s Top 5 cool Jewelry Stores by Instore Magazine 2008 SPIKES TREATS, LLC 12645 Saguaro Blvd. #14 480.334.1949 • spikestreats.com

shopping AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS This Main Street setting features restaurants, art galleries, jewelry stores, a florist and real estate companies. CROSSINGS Palisades Boulevard & La Montana Drive. Featuring cleaners, take-out pizza, a travel agency, and fitness services. CROSSROADS CONVENIENCE CENTER Shea Boulevard & Beeline Highway. The center is filled mainly with fast-food dining. EAGLE MOUNTAIN MARKET PLACE Shea Boulevard & Eagle Mountain Parkway. Featuring a supermarket, restaurants and spa services. FOUNTAIN HILLS PLAZA Palisades Boulevard & La Montana Drive. Anchored by a supermarket and also a bank, a hardware store, retail shops, restaurants and professional services.

Centers

FOUR PEAKS PLAZA Shea Boulevard just west of Saguaro Boulevard. Anchored by a Target store and several chain stores. PALISADES PLAZA Fountain Hills & Palisades Boulevards. Anchored by a supermarket and includes retail and fast-food dining. PLAZA FOUNTAINSIDE 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., plazafountainside.com Plaza Fountainside, a unique retail destination offering ample opportunity to dine, shop and play in the shadow of Fountain Hill’s towering 560’ fountain. RED MOUNTAIN PLAZA Palisades Boulevard & Avenue of the Fountains. Featuring a coffee shop, restaurant, women’s boutique, beauty salon and professional services.

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Desert Dog Hummer Adventures 17212 E. Shea Blvd. 480.837.3966 azadventures.com Fort McDowell Adventures 480.816.6465 fortmcdowelladventures.com A touch of the Old West and Arizona’s spectacular desert scenery and wildlife; horseback riding, cattle drives, breakfast, lunch and dinner Steamboat Dolly rides, pony rides, hay wagon rides and private rodeo shows, Yavapai Jeep tours, hiking tours, cowboy story-telling, trick roping and strolling cowboy guitarists. With its open courtyard and ramada covered seating, The Ranch can accommodate from 50 to 450 guests. Private rodeos are available at the nearby 1,800-square-foot rodeo arena. Friday Night Franks – September - May. Every Friday night from 5 pm - 10 pm. Relax under the stars and enjoy a cookout with friends. Live music, games, wagon rides and more The Yavapai Experience (Private group tours) – Yavapai stories around the campfire followed by nature walk & food tasting. Fort McDowell Casino Highway 87 & Ft. McDowell Road 480.837.1424 • fortmcdowellcasino.com Providing state-of-the-art gaming machines, live table and poker games, and tableside food service our 24-hour casino is a premier gaming destination.

The Enduring Spirit by Martha Pettigrew

THE STABLES AT FORT MCDOWELL Highway 87 & Ft. McDowell Road 480.816.6465 • fortmcdowelladventures.com Horseback rides, cattle drives on 25,000 acres of Sonoran Desert.

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fitness,

ANYTIME FITNESS 16650 E. Palisades Blvd., #109 480.837.5151 • anytimefitness.com AT THE FOUNTAINS, SHERRY’S SKIN SOLUTIONS 17007 E. Colony Dr., #104 480.980.4272 myspaonline.com/sskinsolutions BLU SOL RESORT SPA Inn at Eagle Mountain, 9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. 480.423.0145 • blusolresortspa.com Experience Arizona’s best kept secret, a golfer and spa goer’s oasis.

Beauty & Spa

BODYWORKS CENTER FOR PERFECT HEALTH 16810 E. Avenue of the Fountains 480.816.3900 bodyworkscenter.net CURVES OF FOUNTAIN HILLS 13771 Fountain Hills, #112 480.837.8688 • curves.com FANTASTIC SAMS 16650 Palisades Blvd., #101 480.816.1113 FITNESS CENTER AT RADISSON Fort McDowell Resort 10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, 480.789.5300 • fantasticsams.com JAZZERCISE 15225 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., #103 480.661.3948 • jazzercise.com RUSSO SALON & SPA 16715 Parkview Ave. #1 480.837.8300 • russosalon.com Hair Care and Color, Nail Care, Waxing, Facials and Massage. TRUFIT STUDIOS 15051 E. San Blas Circle 480.272.0547 • trufitstudios.com

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assisted LIVINg, Services and TRANSPORTATION Desert Paradise – Assisted Living Home 17409 E. San Marcus 480.836.0982 desertparadiseassistedliving.com

Services

Hospice of the Valley 602.530.6900 • hov.org We support patients and families and relieve suffering in all realms – physical, emotional and spiritual.

Fountain View Village – ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS 16455 E. Avenue of the Fountains 480.836.5000 • fountainviewvillage.com Indevpendent and assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and skilled dementia care.

Hollywood’s Body and Paint 602.11645 N. Desert Vista 480.836.72525 hollywoodsbodyandpaint.com Family owned and operated body shop that still believes in good customer service and quality automotive repair.

TRANSPORTATION DRIVING MISS DAISY, AZ 480.800.6040 F. H. Taxi & Limousine Service 480.837.3539 ISMART CAB LLC 480.309.3792

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McDowell Mountain Regional Park

With more than 50 miles of hiking trails at your doorstep you can spend an hour or the entire day hiking or biking. Bring plenty of water and sturdy shoes to a ranger-led Friday Fitness Hike at the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Or make a photo safari of it with an easy hike on the Lake Overlook trail with access near the Fountain. Often your Fountain Park picnic spot will include not only views, but views of plein air artists capturing the views – of the iconic Fountain and surrounding mountains. Meet and talk with the artists in Fountain Park about the plein air art tradition and what inspires their work. You will see top-notch creativity and craftsmanship on display on a self-guided walking tour of the town’s 100-plus-piece art collection. Or take a docent-led art tour and learn the back-story and the biographical details that inspired the sculptors, painters, and other artists who chose Fountain Hills as home for their artwork. Stroll and shop the Avenue of the Fountains. Stop in and talk with the artists who show and sell at The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery, owned and operated entirely by local Arizona artists. Four Peaks Amethysts, Anthill Garnets and bright-green Peridots are among the extensive collection of Arizona Gemstones you will find at Sami Fine Jewelry.

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Explore the history of the Lower Verde Valley and the important role of water in the Valley at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum. Learn about the ancient people who passed through the valley up through the modern day communities of Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Find gifts with a connection to local history at the River of Time Museum Riverbank store, including Native American jewelry, pottery, metal sculpture, books and more. A quick change in your Fountain Hills lodging and it’s off to Grapeables Wine Bar or “The Grape,” as locals call it, named as one of the Phoenix Magazine 50 best wine bars. Discover a new favorite vintage before the curtain rises at Fountain Hills Theater or spend Friday evening listening to live music at a local venue. experiencefountainhills.org

real estate CPL PROPERTIES - CARRIE & GINNY LAPENTA 480.837.4663 WeSellFountainHillsHomes.com CPLPropertiesonline.com All real estate; residential, land, property management, investment, rentals & commercial COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 480.837.1010 earlenenelson@azmoves.com Nationally ranked as the # 1 Real Estate Company for 12 years. FOUNTAIN HILLS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & REAL ESTATE 480.837.5226 fhpropertymanagement.com Specializing in HOA property management, furnished & unfurnished rentals, sales KAREN DEGEORGE – COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 480.225.3766 • 480.837.1010 karendegeorge.com “Don’t make a move without me!”

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Red Mountain

MCO REALTY, INC. 9617 N. Saguaro Blvd. 480.837.2500 • mcorealty.com N’MARIE CRUMBIE “CRUMBZ” - KELLER WILLIAMS ARIZONA REALTY 480.719.0779 • showmearizonahomes.com For all of your real estate needs – No Problem Mon! NABERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & REAL ESTATE 13404 N. La Montana Dr., #4 480.837.9807 • 866.837.9807 nabersrealty.com Since 1974. Seasonal furnished & unique rentals. Condos, homes, and investment property for sale. RE/MAX SUN PROPERTIES 16704 E. Avenue of the Fountains, #101 480.837.9801 • 866.272.7578 sunpropertiesaz.com Specializing in buying and selling Fountain Hills homes. SONORAN LIFESTYLE REAL ESTATE 480.816.5557 • SonoranLifestyle.com Specialty real estate firm focused on luxury residential marketing & property management.

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