OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE - Fountain Hills

FORT MCDOwELL & ThE VERDES 

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Welcome 

Welcome To Fountain Hills 

Mayor Jay Schlum 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Fountain 

Hills, a very special place to live or visit. 

Surrounded by rolling hills, spectacular mountains 

and the Sonoran Desert, the Town of Fountain 

Hills and its neighboring Native American 

community, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is 

one of the most scenic, friendly communities in the United States. With five 

world class golf courses, luxury spas, outstanding dining and shopping, major 

art shows, galleries, acclaimed theatre and music, varied outdoor recreation, 

and one of the world’s tallest fountains as our town’s centerpiece landmark, 

Fountain Hills offers a vibrant resort community experience within a relaxing 

small town ambiance. I invite you to be our special guest. 

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 

President Clinton Pattea, Ph.D 

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. 

Fountain Hills Visitors Bureau 

Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce 

P.O. Box 17598-7598, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269 

Physical Address (No mail is received at this address.) 

16837 E. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 

Telephone: 480.837.1654, experiencefountainhills.org 

Fax: General Fax Line: 480.837.3077, Event Fax Line: 480.816.3242 

Office & Visitors’ Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. 

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 

17661 E. Yavapai Rd., Fort McDowell, 

Arizona 85264 

Telephone: 480.837.5121, ftmcdowell.org 

Fax: 480.837.1630 

Fountain Hills & Fort McDowell 

Produced & Published in conjunction with: 

Hennen Publishing & Marketing Group 

Telephone: 480.664.0541, hennenpmg.com 

The Visitor Guide is provided as a free service by the Fountain Hills Visitors Bureau serving Fountain Hills, Fort 

McDowell and The Verdes. The Bureau and Hennen Publishing will assume no responsibility for errors, changes 

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POINTS OF INTEREST 

1 Community Center 

2 Fountain Hills Theater 

3 Fort McDowell Adventures 

4 Fort McDowell Casino 

5 Fountain Park 

6 Golden Eagle Park 

7 L. Alan Cruikshank River 

of Time Museum 

7 Library 

8 Saguaro Lake 

9 Town Hall 

10 Visitor Center and 

Chamber of Commerce 

SONORAN DESERT GOLF TRAIL 

11 Desert Canyon Golf Club 

12 Eagle Mountain Golf Club 

13 Rio Verde Country Club 

14 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 

15 Vista Verde Golf Club 

16 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

17 Comfort Inn Fountain Hills 

18 CopperWynd 

19 Courtyard Marriott at the Mayo Clinic 

20 Eagle View RV Resort 

21 Holiday Inn and Suites at Fountain Hills 

22 Inn at Eagle Mountain 

23 Radisson Fort McDowell Resort 

24 Russo’s Realm Rica Vida Vacation Home 

SHOPPING CENTERS 

25 Avenue of the Fountains Center 

26 Crossings 

27 Crossroads Convenience Center 

28 Eagle Mountain Market Place 

29 Fountain Hills Plaza 

30 Four Peaks Plaza 

31 Palisades Plaza 

32 Plaza Fountainside 

33 Red Mountain Plaza

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire, Thanksgiving Day Parade 

calendar 

of Events 

Silver Car Auction, January 

Fort McDowell Casino, Fort McDowell Road 

Silver has skillfully established a solid reputation for auctioning affordable 

collector cars in this January extravaganza. Thousands of buyers and sellers 

want an auction where they can buy and sell in an arena where they are 

personally comfortable. Silver provides that alternative. Silver’s Fort 

McDowell auction offers real buyers and sellers, real cars and real deals. 

silverauctions.com, 800.255.4485 

Fountain Hills Great Fair, February 24-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

This three-day juried show on the Avenue of the Fountains features nearly 

500 artists, with food booths, beer garden and entertainment. 

Fountain Hills Gem & Mineral Show, March 3-4 

Fountain Hills Community Center 

This is the third year of the annual event and promises to be the best ever! 

Everything for the jewelry, rock, and mineral enthusiast. 

A complete 

Calendar is 

available on 

visitfhfm.com. 

Dealers from around Arizona will have crystals, beads, 

fossils, jewelry, geodes, rocks, metals and much more 

available for sale from around the world. Kids activities 

include panning for gold and digging for fossils. Daily 

raffles and door prizes. $2 admission, children under 10 

are free. Contact Rick Obermiller for more information. 

602.826.2218 

Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire, March 23-25 

Thunderbird Artists, the leading producer of world-class festivals, presents 

their Fountain Hills event. For more information, visit thunderbirdartists.com. 

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, November 9-11 

Held on the Avenue of the Fountains, this three-day juried show with nearly 

500 artists, attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors and features food booths, 

musicians, and a beer garden. 

Orme Dam Victory Days, November 

Each year the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation commemorates the 

960-member tribe’s successful struggle to prevent the construction of a dam 

which would have flooded the community. This three-day event includes: 

a parade, rodeo, carnival, cultural performances, frybread contest, rock 

concert performances and much more. For events schedule and concert 

tickets, go to ftmcdowell.org. 

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Stroll In The Glow, Fountain Hills Gem & Mineral Show, Orme Dam Victory Days 

Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 22 

The only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona, featuring local groups and a 

Grand Marshall. A parade theme is chosen each year. Parade starts at 9 a.m. at 

the corner of Saguaro and El Lago Boulevards. 

Stroll In The Glow, December 1, 5 p.m. 

Stroll on Avenue of the Fountains – over 60,000 lights twinkle on the median. 

Santa arrives, carolers sing and shops are open for visitors. 


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Fountain Hills and the Lake That Never Was 

Fountain Hills owes its origin to a lake that never came to be. As part 

of the Central Arizona Project (CAP), construction of Orme Dam, near 

Granite Reef Dam, would have created a lake at the Fort McDowell Indian 

Reservation. The lake would have flooded the homes of Fort McDowell 

residents. The Yavapai and environmentalists defeated the dam proposal. 

Robert P. McCulloch envisioned a community of 70,000 people similar 

to one of McCulloch Properties’ other master-planned 

communities – Lake Havasu City. The development was 

marketed with a “fly-before-you-buy” sales program, 

beginning in 1972. Prospective buyers were flown in from 

Midwestern and Eastern cities to tour the desert ridges in 

white Jeeps and select their properties. 

The 560-foot-high “World’s Highest Fountain” was 

the concept of C.V. Wood, Jr., a planner for McCulloch 

Properties, Inc., who had worked with Walt Disney on 

designing Disneyland. It was built to attract attention 

and buyers. It was turned on for the first time on Dec. 

15, 1970, the “birthday” of Fountain Hills. Today, the 

population is around 24,000, with build-out expected at 

around 35,000 residents. 

Modern Day Fort McDowell 

The people of Fort McDowell have surmounted 

many obstacles to return to and keep their land. They 

have developed several industries. A crisis came in 1992 when the FBI came 

to confiscate their slot machines. The tribe prevented their removal by 

barricading exits with large trucks and equipment. Their stand resulted in 

the passage of Proposition 202 in 2002, assuring that gaming can continue. 

Since then, the tribe has built the acclaimed We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, the Fort 

McDowell Radisson Resort, and the Eagle View RV Resort. They are also 

investing in businesses outside of the reservation, assuring a strong future 

for the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 

Fountain Hills & Fort McDowell 

Although the Town of Fountain Hills and the Fort McDowell Yavapai 

Nation are only 23 miles northeast of Phoenix, it feels as if they are a world 

away. The communities are only 30 minutes from Sky Harbor International 

Airport but they are separated from the hustle and traffic of Scottsdale and 

the metro area 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. 

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Roosevelt Dam, Yavapai Baskets, Yavapai Child

Fountain Park 

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. Galleries and small shops make it easy for shoppers to find 

their own art year round. And, the award-winning Fountain Hills Theater is one 

of Arizona’s leading performing arts organizations. 

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 

Day and Orme Dam Days. A Native American Fine Arts Festival is held in March. 

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. 

Petroglyphs 

Destination Fort McDowell 

10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, 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 white plume of the world famous fountain is 

visible far beyond Fountain Hills. It can be seen from as 

far away as the Superstition Mountains, Carefree and even 

from aircraft. 

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 18inch 

nozzle specially designed and built by Switzerland’s 

Institute of Hydraulic Research. 

At its full 

height of 

560 feet 

is higher 

than the 

Washington 

Monument. 

This fountain is a celebration of life and water where it is most appreciated – 

in the middle of the desert. 


McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Cactus Flower, Salt River, Fort McDowell Adventures 

outdoor 

Recreation 

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 

McDowell Mountain Regional Park has over 50 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. Skills are tested while 

negotiating steep inclines, swooping turns, technical descents and rugged 

terrain at race speed. 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 on the park. A couple of 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. Whether you’re 

going for a short stroll or looking for a challenge, you’ll 

enjoy the trails and the vistas. 

For campers, McDowell Mountain Park has 76 individual 

sites for tent or RV camping. Each one accommodates 

up to a 45-foot RV. The developed sites have water and Saguaro Lake 

electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, barbecue fire rings and a dump station. 

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. 

Tonto National Forest 

Located only minutes away from Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell 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. 


Canyon Lake 

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. 


McDowell Mountains, Photo by Arlon J Sieve, Fountain Hills Artists Gallery, Cactus Flower, Mule Deer 

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Landmarks 

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. Some people see a 

bearded face in the tallest knob. 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. 

Some 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. It, too, bore his name as Camp McDowell and later 

Fort McDowell. The mountain is sacred to Indian tribes, 

including the local Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. 

Four Peaks – Purple Mountain Majesty 

The lyrics “purple mountains’ 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. The 

wilderness area surrounding the peaks is prime habitat 

for black bear and various wildlife. 

Canyon Lake 

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 of Fountain Hills and 

Fort McDowell have grandstand seats for the daily spectacle of the sun rising 

dramatically behind Four Peaks. And when lightning plays about the peaks, it is 

not hard to imagine the mountain spirits of Yavapai lore. 

McDowell Mountains – Ancient Roots 

Some of the oldest rock in Arizona makes up the McDowell Mountain Range 

to the west of Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell. 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. 

The real wealth of these mountains is their beauty and wildlife. 

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 “Mahzahtzahl,” 

meaning “land of the deer.” Deer still roam there, along with javelina, 

coyotes, bears and mountain lions. Locals often say “Matt’-uh-zal,” which sounds 

like “Mad as Hell,” the name of a local ranch – probably given after the owner 

chased his cows through the wilderness. 


Photo by Arlon J Sieve, Fountain Hills Artists Gallery 

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. Saguaro Lake is the closest of its four scenic 

lakes. Upstream from it are Canyon Lake, Apache Lake and Roosevelt Lake. 


G o l F 

Clubs 

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 

Desert Canyon Golf Club 

10440 Indian Wells Drive • 480.837.1173 • desertcanyongolf.com 

Eagle Mountain Golf Club 

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. • 480.816.1234 • eaglemtn.com 

Eagle Mountain Golf Club provides golfers with a stunning desert golf 

experience highlighted by scenic vistas, dramatic elevation changes and 

award-winning course layout. The Scott Miller-designed, 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. 

FireRock Country Club (Private) 

16000 E. Firerock Country Club Dr. • 480.836.3435 • firerockcc.com 

FireRock has it all...Elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach 

shots. As the par 72 course winds around mountain views, each hole presents a 

unique challenge, governed by its own set of circumstances. 

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 Drive • 480.837.5100 • 800.562.5178 • sunridgegolf.com 

Vista Verde Golf Club 

17405 E. Desert Vista Trail • 480.471.2710 • theverdes.com 

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 

18200 E. Toh Vee Circle • 480.836.9000 • 866.660.7700 • wekopa.com 


FireRock Country Club, Child Putter, Eagle Mountain Golf Club

lodGinG 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

Comfort Inn Fountain Hills 

17105 E. Shea Blvd. • 480.837.5343 • comfortinnfountainhills.com 

Copperwynd 

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/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 

Home Away Vacation Rentals 

512.493.0382 • homeaway.com 

Inn at Eagle Mountain 

9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. • 480.816.3000 • innateaglemountain.com 

The Inn at Eagle Mountain provides the perfect location for your next golf 

outing, romantic weekend, corporate retreat or event. 

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort 

10438 N. Ft. McDowell Road • 480.789.5300 • radissonfortmcdowellresort.com 

Set on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, on Scottsdale’s eastern 

edge; 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 


V Park 

Eagle View RV Resort, Ft. McDowell 

9605 N. Ft. McDowell Road • 480.789.5310 • eagleviewrvresort.com 

You can have outdoor ambiance with big city amenities nearby. State-of-theart 

fitness center. 150 full hook-up sites. Families and pets welcome. We also 

have wireless Internet and phone access available. 

traVel serVices 

AZ Trails Travel 

16650 E. Palisades Blvd., #106 • 480.837.8665 • 888.799.4284 • arizonatrails.com 


arts 

& Culture 

Art on the Avenue & Farmer’s Market 

Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (October – April) 

Visit downtown Fountain Hills and see photography, artwork, jewelry and 

sculpture created by local artisans. Shop for items including produce, baked 

goods and specialty foods at the farmers’ market. 

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. 

As you pass beneath a shade ramada, you’ll learn how the Yavapai migrated 

throughout Central Arizona, moving with the seasons and the availability of 

food. Continue on with explorers and trappers as they travel the river routes. 

Enter a mine as prospectors look for gold and find 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. Check 

out the changing exhibit gallery and the River Bank Gift Store. 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 Blvd., Fountain Hills. Call 

480.837.2612 for hours and tour information or go to: riveroftimemuseum.org. 

Fountain Hills Theater 

Proudly entering its 26th season, Fountain Hills Theater is presenting eleven 

productions during the 2011-2012 season. FHT also offers year-round and 

summer performing arts programs for youth, a full-time six-week Teen camp 

and trip to NYC and an adult theater trip to either New York or London. This 

theater is one the busiest and most highly awarded community theaters in the 

state of Arizona. 11445 Saguaro Blvd. • 480.837.9661 • fhct.org 


The Enduring Family, First Love, The Enduring Spirit, George the Tortoise 

Joy of Music

The Power of Thought, Fusion, Snakes and Horses Don’t Mix, Children’s Mosaic 

Fountain Hills Chamber Players 

In its 16th 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 non-profit organization with all donations going towards 

paying the musicians and keeping the tradition alive. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. 

Fireside Grill at the Holiday Inn, 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.816.9047 

fhct.org/jazz-in-the-hills 

Thunderbird Artists 

480.837.5637 • thunderbirdartists.com 

Thunderbird Artists, the leading producer of world-class festivals, presents 

their Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire, March 23-25, 2012. 

Fountain Hills Cultural & Civic Association 

480.816.1298 • fountainhillscca.org 


A COMMUNITY OF 

Art Lovers & Artists 

Fountain Hills is known as an artist’s community. A collection of 105 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 the first Saturday of every 

month from November 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 selfguided 

tour. No matter where you begin, if you take in all of the artwork, over 

a day or several days, you will find that you have also taken in different parts 

of the world. 

Visitors and residents also delight in the generous amount of artwork with 

an appeal to children, making it an excellent introduction to art. Even those 

just beginning to read will see (once they peek over the sculpture mom’s 

shoulder) what book is featured in A Good Book, just outside the library. You 

can preview all the art at fountainhillspublicart.com. 


Community Center Bathroom, Brothers, Walk Thru Time, A Good Book

Photo by Arlon J Sieve, Fountain Hills Artists Gallery, 

Fort McDowell Adventures, Saguaro Lake Ranch, Desert Dog Hummer Adventures 

actiVities 

& Attractions 

Casino Arizona 

101 & McKellips Road • 101 & Indian Bend Road 

480.850.7777 • casinoarizona.com 

Desert Dog Hummer Adventures 

17212 E. Shea Blvd. • 480.837.3966 • azadventures.com 

Desert Belle Paddleboat Tours 

480.984.2425 • desertbelle.com 

Fort McDowell Adventures 

480.816.6465 • fortmcdowelladventures.com 

Located near Fort McDowell Casino, Fort McDowell Adventures offers a 

touch of the Old West and Arizona’s spectacular desert scenery and wildlife 

on horseback. Learn about the American Southwest with experiences such as 

horseback riding, cattle drives, breakfast, lunch and dinner 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-squarefoot 

rodeo arena. 

• Friday Night Franks – September - May. Every Friday night from 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. 

Relax under the stars and enjoy a cookout with friends. Live music. 

• The Yavapai Experience (Private group tours) – Begin your tour gathered 

around a campfire listening to the stories of the Yavapai: a professional guide 

will facilitate your tour with Yavapai tribal members who were born and 

raised at Fort McDowell. They will explain the ancient culture, history, and 

heritage of their people and then guide you along a one-mile nature trail. 

After the walk enjoy a food tasting while learning more about the Yavapai. 

Fort McDowell Casino 

Highway 27 & Ft. McDowell Road • 480.837.1424 • fmcasino.com 

Fountain Bowl Lanes 

16737 E. Parkview Ave. • 480.816.5048 

Ranch Trail Rides 

13020 N. Bush Highway, Mesa • 480.984.0335 • saguarolaketrailrides.com 

The Dolly Steamboat – Canyon Lake 

480.827.9144 • dollysteamboat.com 


dininG Guide 

Ahnala Room at Radisson 

Resort Fort McDowell 

480.789.5300 

radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz 

Ahnala (Mesquite) Room is the resort’s 

main restaurant, serving three meals a 

day, presenting local Native American, 

Southwestern and Mesquite grilled 

cuisine. Chef Brian will be showcasing 

citrus, pecans, herbs and mesquite 

grown locally at the Fort McDowell 

Yavapai Farm. 

Alchemy at CopperWynd 

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive 

480.333.1880 • alchemy360az.com 

All American Sports Grille 

16872 E. Avenue of the Fountains 

480.816.4625 

allamericansportsgrill-az.com 

Appian Way 

17149 Amhurst Drive 

480.836.7899 • appianway.com 

Best family Italian restaurant in the 

Valley. Open 6 nights, featuring patio 

seating and full bar. Banquet rooms 

available. 

Casino Deli Fort McDowell Casino 

800.THE.FORT • fmcasino.com 

With ample seating, this Deli is open 

24 hours a day and has a wide variety 

of menu items ranging from burgers to 

large fresh hot dogs and sandwiches. 

Chicago Bob’s Hot Dogs & Beef 

16948 E. Shea Blvd., #101 

480.816.3647 • chicago-bobs.com 

The Cottonwood Cafe 



For the very best of Italian dining, 

you’ll find all your favorites in the 

new and comfortable surroundings of 

The Cottonwood Cafe. Open Sunday 

through Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

and Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 

midnight. 


DJ’s Bagel Cafe 

13693 Fountain Hills Blvd. 

480.816.4155 

El Encanto del Fuente 

11044 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.837.1070 

Euro Pizza Café 

12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #11 

480.836.0207 • plazafountainside.com 

Fireside Grill – Holiday Inn 

12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.816.9047 

Fountini’s Bar & Grill 

13407 N. La Montana Drive 

480.837.4201 

The Grill at Eagle Mountain Golf Club 

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy. 

480.816.1248 • eaglemtn.com 

The Grill at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 

18200 E. Toh Vee Circle 

480.836.9000 • wekopa.com 

Ha Ha China Restaurant 

11849 N. Saguaro Blvd. 

480.837.8889 

Little Ceasar’s Pizza 

16605 Palisades Blvd. 

480.816.1001 • littleceasars.com 

Lucky 7 Saloon Fort McDowell Casino 


Every night’s a party at the Lucky 

7 Saloon. Enjoy incredible drink 

specials, sporting events on the 

9’x12’ big screen, and 7 days a 

week of free and fabulous live 

entertainment. Call 1.800.THE. 

FORT and press 180 for our 

nightly entertainment schedule. 

Mountain View Coffee 


480.816.9490

The Peaks Fort McDowell Casino 

480.836.4663 • fmcasino.com 

Experience the all new Peaks 

restaurant at Fort McDowell 

Casino. Watch our master 

chefs redefine classic cuisine 

with the freshest ingredients, 

top-grade steaks and seafood 

in our open-view kitchen. 

The atmosphere is relaxed 

elegance in the heart of 

casino action! Open at 5 p.m. 

Wednesday through Sunday 

for dinner. For reservations call 

480.836.4663. 

Phil’s Filling Station Grill 

16852 E. Parkview Ave. • 480.816.8200 

phillsfillingstationgrill.com 

Que Bueno 


480.837.2418 • quebuenoaz.com 

Redendo’s Pizzeria & Pasta 

16948 E. Shea Blvd., #104 

480.816.1356 • fhaz.com/redendos 

The Ridge Room at 

Sunridge Canyon Golf Club 

13100 N. Sunridge Drive 

480.837.5396 

sunridgecanyongolf.com 

Saddle Bronc Grill 


480.816.5900 

Sapori D’Italia 

11865 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.816.9535 

Senor Taco 

16948 E. Shea Blvd., #105 

480.816.8226 • senortacoaz.com 

Family-owned authentic fresh 

Mexican food passed down by 

previous generations. Home of the 

unforgettable Shrimp Burrito. 

Silver Platter Fort McDowell Casino 

480.437.1424 • fmcasino.com 

The Silver Platter is open from 

7:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday until 

midnight. The Silver Platter prides 

itself on serving the best burgers 

and shakes plus a wide variety of 

food items from the 50s. 

Sofrita’s 

16848 Avenue of the Fountains 

480.816.5316 

The Steakhouse at 

Desert Canyon Golf Club 

10440 Indian Wells Drive 

480.837.1561 • thesteakhouse.us 

Verde River Buffet 


480.437.1424 • fmcasino.com 

For a square deal on a square 

meal, make your way to the Fort’s 

famous all-you-can-eat buffet! 

Just steps away from all the 

casino action, enjoy incredible 

surf n’ turf in a relaxed and 

comfortable setting. 

Wendy’s 

15504 E. Greystone Drive 

480.837.2551 


Avenue of the Fountains Center, Sami Fine Jewelry, Fountainside Arts 

sPecialty 

Shops 

Chocofin Chocolatier 

13404 LaMontana Drive, #2 

480.836.7444 • chocofin.com 

Colors Design 


480.816.1703 • ilovecolors.net 

Crystal Blues 

16425 E. Palisades Blvd., #104 

480.816.3710 

crystalbluesboutique.com 

Designs by Judi Yates 

16858 Avenue of the Fountains, #103 

480.837.6645 • yatesgallery.net 

Flower & Gift Shoppe 

of Fountain Hills 


480.837.1456 • 877.837.1456 

theflowerandgiftshoppe.com 

Voted Fountain Hills’ “Best Florist” 

Fountain Fashions 

16605 Palisades Blvd., #156 

480.837.9014 • 866.909.9014 

fountainfashions.com 


Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery 


480.836.9919, 

fountainshillsartistsgallery.com 

Showcases 40 artists with styles 

ranging from contemporary southwest 

to traditional fine art. The unique 

gallery is actually owned and operated 

by the artists, thus making consumers 

able to purchase directly, avoiding 

gallery commissions. Open daily in 

high season from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Fountainside Arts 


480.243.5749 • fountainsidearts.com 

Grapeables Fine Wines 


480.816.5959 • grapeableswinebar.com 

Gridleys of Fountain Hills 

16830 Avenue of the Fountains 

480.837.1090 • gridleysfh.com 

Take home a bit of Fountain Hills. 

Southwestern gifts, t-shirts, books, 

salsa, children’s gifts, art supplies, 

rocks. FREE Fountain Postcard! 

Nonny’s 


480.837.4558 • nonnyscreations.com 

Fountain Park

Avenue of the Fountains Center, Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery, Chocofin Chocolatier 

Randy Polk Designs 


480.445.0345 • randypolk.com 

River Bank Store 


480.837.2612 • riveroftimemuseum.org 

Sami Fine Jewelry & Unique Gifts 


480.837.8168 • arizonagems.com 

Sami Fine Jewelry is the destination 

for Arizona gems and jewelry! Named 

one of America’s Top 5 cool Jewelry 

Stores by Instore Magazine 2008 


shoPPinG 

Centers 

Avenue of the Fountains 

Downtown Fountain Hills 

This Main Street setting features 

restaurants, art galleries, jewelry 

stores, a florist and real estate 

companies. 

Crossings 

Palisades Boulevard & La Montana 

Drive. Featuring a bakery, cleaners, 

take-out pizza and 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. 

Four Peaks Plaza 

Shea Boulevard just west of Saguaro 

Boulevard. Anchored by a department 

store and several chain retail stores.

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. 

transPortation 

F. H. Taxi & Limousine Service 

480.837.3539 

assisted liVinG 

Palisades Plaza 

Fountain Hills & Palisades Boulevards. 

Anchored by a supermarket and 

includes retail and fast-food dining. 

Red Mountain Plaza 

Palisades Boulevard & Avenue of the 

Fountains. Featuring a coffee shop, 

restaurant, women’s boutique, beauty 

salon and professional services. 

Desert Paradise – Assisted Living Home 

17409 E. San Marcus • 480.836.0982 • desertparadiseassistedliving.com 

Family owned and operated, offering all levels of care, private or semi-private 

rooms, and a caring staff. 

Fountain View Village – ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS 

16455 E. Avenue of the Fountains • 480.836.5000 • fountainviewvillage.com 

Fountain View Village offers a campus of care: independent and assisted living, 

memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and skilled dementia care. 


Fitness, 

Beauty & Spa 

Anytime Fitness 


480.837.5151 • anytimefitness.com 

At the Fountains, 

Sherry’s Skin Solutions 

17007 E. Colony Drive, #104 

480.980.4272 

myspaonline.com/sskinsolutions 

Bodyworks Center for Perfect Health 

16751 N. Parkview Ave., #1 

480.816.3900 

bodyworkscenter.net 

Champions/ Focus 21 Fitness Club 


480.837.0315 

Curves of Fountain Hills 


480.837.8688 

Discover Massage 

12609 N. La Montana Drive, #204 

480.235.0770 

Fantastic Sams 

16650 Palisades Blvd., #101 

480.816.1113 

Fitness Center at Radisson 

Fort McDowell Resort 

10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, 

480.789.5300 


Great Clips 


480.837.2319 

Grecian Beauty Salon 

13225 Verde River Drive, #103 

480.837.9031 

Jazzercise 

15225 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., #103 

480.661.3948 • jazzercise.com 

Judy Tekesky/Mary Kay Cosmetics 

17337 E. La Posada Drive • 480.620.7759 

Massage From the Heart 

14637 N. Kingsway • 480.816.3200 

Midwest Muscle Massage 

13125 N. La Montana Drive, #2D 

480.734.1865 

Radiant Brides 

17210 E. Rosita Drive 

480.720.4233 

Russo Salon 

16715 Parkview Ave. 

480.837.8300 • russosalon.com 

Skin Oasis Institute 

480.816.4945 • skinoasisintitute.com 

Trufit Studios 

15051 E. San Blas Circle 

480.272.0547 • trufitstudios.com 

VU Salon & Day Spa 

14815 E. Shea Blvd., #100 

480.368.0087 • vusalon.com

eal estate 

& Rentals 

Anderson Group 

Real Estate - Carrie & Ginny LaPenta 

16872 Avenue of the Fountains #103 

480.224.6315 • 480.837.5542 

RentalsinFountainHills.com 

Karen DeGeorge – Coldwell Banker 

Residential Brokerage 

13125 N. La Montana Drive #F 

480.225.3766 • 480.837.1010 

karendegeorge.com 

“Don’t make a move without me!” 

Coldwell Banker 

Residential Brokerage 

13125 N. La Montana Drive, #J 

480.837.1010 

earlenenelson@azmoves.com 

Nationally ranked as the # 1 Real 

Estate Company for the last 12 

consecutive years. 

MCO Realty, Inc. 


480.837.2500 • mcorealty.com 


eal 

& 

estate 

Rentals 

CONTINUED 

Nabers Property 

Management & Real Estate 

13404 N. La Montana Drive, #4 

480.837.9807 • 866.837.9807 

nabersrealty.com 

Seasonal furnished and unique rentals. 

Condos, homes, and investment 

property for sale. Managing and 

selling properties in Fountain Hills 

since 1974. 


RE/MAX Sun Properties 

16704 E. Avenue of the Fountains, #101 

480.837.9801 • 866.272.7578 

sunpropertiesaz.com 

Specializing in Fountain Hills homes 

for sale, you have found your realtor 

resource for buying and selling your 

next home. 

Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate 

480.816.5557 • SonoranLifestyle.com 

Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate is a 

specialty real estate firm, focused 

on luxury residential marketing and 

property management.

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