Cave Creek

Cave Creek is a small town north of Phoenix and part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. It is a popular destination for equestrians, bikers, and those seeking high-end resort lifestyles.

Cave Creek is most easily accessed by heading north of Phoenix on I-17.

The entire town is connected through a network of horse, hiking and mountain bike trails.

• 🌍 Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E Skyline Dr, ☏ +1 480-488-2764. Oct-May: W-Th 1-4:30PM, F 10AM-4:30PM, Sa Su 1-4:30PM. Has a number of exhibits examining the history of the Cave Creek area, from pre-Columbian to the end of the 19th century. $5 (adults), $3 (seniors), $2 (students 12+), free (children under 12).  
• 🌍 Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, ☏ +1 602-506-2930, fax: +1 480-488-2263, spurcrossranch@mail.maricopa.gov. Daylight hours. Between the town of Cave Creek and Tonto National Forest, the Spur Cross conservation offers a wide expanse of trails through a fertile section of the Sonoran Desert, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. See Hohokam ruins and petroglyphs. Guided tours available.  

• 🌍 Frontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd. A faux old-west town with tourist shops and restaurants.  
• 🌍 Stagecoach Village, 7100 E Cave Creek Rd (Corner of Galloway and Cave Creek Rd). A newer western themed shopping plaza set up as a village.  
• Art galleries, Main St. Cave Creek has many fine art galleries along its main street. The second Friday of every month is Art Night – the studios stay open until 9PM. 
• 🌍 Thieves' Market, 6424 E Cave Creek Rd, ☏ +1 480-329-6118. First Sa of the month Oct-May, 9AM-3PM. A monthly flea market where shoppers can find an eclectic mix of items, including second-hand goods and arts and crafts. $1 (entry fee).  

• 🌍 The Hideaway, 6746 E Cave Creek Rd, ☏ +1 480-595-0358. Daily 10AM-2AM (bar), 10AM-10PM (kitchen). Famous biker bar. Look out for local Sonny Barger.  
• 🌍 Harold's Cave Creek Corral (Gavigan's), 6895 E Cave Creek Rd, ☏ +1 480-488-1906, fax: +1 480-488-9313, haroldscorral@qwestoffice.net. Local cowboy bar/restaurant with a strong Steelers following. Live music and line dancing. Play poker with the locals and get a few tips on your stocks while you're at the table.  
• 🌍 Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse (The Chip), 6811 E Cave Creek Rd, ☏ +1 480-488-9118. Daily 10AM-2:30AM. Green Bay Packers/Cowboy bar. Live bull ridding on Thursday nights. Free dance lessons. Rival bar of Harold's Corral.  

• 🌍 Full Circle Ranch Bed and Breakfast, 40205 N 26th St, ☏ +1 623-742-0390. $50-240.  
• 🌍 Spur Cross Bed and Breakfast, 38555 N School House Rd, ☏ +1 480-321-9982, Carolyn@spurcrossbnb.com. $139-250.  
• 🌍 Tumbleweed Hotel, 6333 E Cave Creek Rd, ☏ +1 480-488-3668, contact@tumbleweedhotel.com. Family-run hotel with 16 rooms and eight Casita apartments. The only main street hotel in Cave Creek. Local hospitality since 1971. $79-189.  

• Bartlet Lake, 20808 E Bartlett Rd. Carefee (20 miles east of Cave Creek). 
• Lake Pleasant, 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd, Morristown (20 miles west of Cave Creek). 
• The town of Carefree shares a main street with Cave Creek.
• Cave Creek is often associated with North Scottsdale (Arizona)
• Tonto National Forest (just north of Cave Creek).