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| − | '''Cave Creek''' is a town in [[Greater Phoenix]].
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| | + | Cave Creek is a small tourist town north of [[Phoenix]]. It caters to equestrian, biker, and high-end resort lifestyles. Cave Creek is included as a part of [[Greater Phoenix]]. |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
| | *<do name="Extreme Arizona ATV Rental" alt="" address="6061 East Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.extremearizona.com/index" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></do> | | *<do name="Extreme Arizona ATV Rental" alt="" address="6061 East Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.extremearizona.com/index" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></do> |
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| − | *The entire town is connected through a network of horse trails. | + | *<do name="Spur Cross Cycles - Bicycle Rentals" alt="" address="6061 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="480-256-2453" url="www.SpurCrossCycles.com" hours="8-5" price="" lat="" long=""></do> |
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| | + | *The entire town is connected through a network of horse, hiking and mountain bike trails. |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
| | *<see name="Cave Creek Museum" alt="" address="6140 E Skyline Dr" directions="" phone="" url="http://cavecreekmuseum.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></see> | | *<see name="Cave Creek Museum" alt="" address="6140 E Skyline Dr" directions="" phone="" url="http://cavecreekmuseum.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></see> |
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| | *<see name="Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area" alt="" address="44000 N. Spur Cross Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Between the town of Cave Creek and Tonto National Forrest, the Spur Cross conservation offers a wide expanse of trails through a fertile section of the Sonoran Desert. See Hohokam ruins and petroglyphs. Guided tours available.</see> | | *<see name="Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area" alt="" address="44000 N. Spur Cross Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Between the town of Cave Creek and Tonto National Forrest, the Spur Cross conservation offers a wide expanse of trails through a fertile section of the Sonoran Desert. See Hohokam ruins and petroglyphs. Guided tours available.</see> |
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| | ==Do== | | ==Do== |
| − | *<do name="Spur Cross Stables" alt="" address="44029 N. Spur Cross Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.horsebackarizona.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Guided horserides through Spur Cross.</do> | + | [[Image:SCC Storefront.jpg|thumb|200px|Spur Cross Cycles]] |
| − | *<do name="Rancho Mañana Golf" alt="" address="5734 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.ranchomanana.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A former dude ranch turned golf corse.</do> | + | *<do name="Spur Cross Stables" alt="" address="44029 N. Spur Cross Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.horsebackarizona.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Guided horse rides through Spur Cross.</do> |
| | + | *<do name="Rancho Mañana Golf" alt="" address="5734 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.ranchomanana.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A former dude ranch turned golf course.</do> |
| | + | *<do name="Spur Cross Cycles" alt="Bike rentals in Cave Creek" address="6061 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="480-256-2453" url="www.SpurCrossCycles.com" hours="8-5" price="" lat="" long="">Road and mountain bike rentals conveniently located near Spur Cross Recreation Area, Cave Creek Park, the Black Canyon Trail and Cave Creek/Carefree area resorts.</do> |
| | *<do name="Flat Tire Bike Shop" alt="" address="6149 E. Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="480-488-5261" url="http://flattirebikes.com/page.cfm?pageID=37" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Weekly Sunday morning bike ride.</do> | | *<do name="Flat Tire Bike Shop" alt="" address="6149 E. Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="480-488-5261" url="http://flattirebikes.com/page.cfm?pageID=37" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Weekly Sunday morning bike ride.</do> |
| | *<do name="Cave Creek Trail Rides" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreektrailrides.com/index.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Guided horse rides through Cave Creek Park.</do> | | *<do name="Cave Creek Trail Rides" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreektrailrides.com/index.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Guided horse rides through Cave Creek Park.</do> |
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| | *<do name="Wild West Days" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreekchamber.org/wildwestdays_01.html" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Takes place annually at the end of October or early November. Parades, rodeos, car shows, arts and crafts, food, music, and various other events.</do> | | *<do name="Wild West Days" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreekchamber.org/wildwestdays_01.html" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Takes place annually at the end of October or early November. Parades, rodeos, car shows, arts and crafts, food, music, and various other events.</do> |
| | *<do name="Fiesta Days" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreekrodeo.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Weekend rodeo event with parade, music, food, dance, vendors, and a golf tournament. Takes place annually in early April.</do> | | *<do name="Fiesta Days" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreekrodeo.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Weekend rodeo event with parade, music, food, dance, vendors, and a golf tournament. Takes place annually in early April.</do> |
| − | *<do name="Magic Bird Festivals" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.magicbirdfestivals.com/festivals_phoenix_arizona.html" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" checkin="" checkout="">arts and crafs.</do> | + | *<do name="Magic Bird Festivals" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.magicbirdfestivals.com/festivals_phoenix_arizona.html" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" checkin="" checkout="">arts and crafts.</do> |
| | *<do name="Thunderbird Arts and Wine Festivals" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine arts and wine tasting.</do> | | *<do name="Thunderbird Arts and Wine Festivals" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine arts and wine tasting.</do> |
| − | *<do name="Hidden in the Hills Artists' Studio Tour" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Anual free self-guided tour among around 45 home studios with 150 participating artists. Takes place over the last two weekends of November.</do> | + | *<do name="Hidden in the Hills Artists' Studio Tour" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.sonoranartsleague.org/hidden.php" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Annual free self-guided tour among around 45 home studios with 150 participating artists. Takes place over the last two weekends of November.</do> |
| − | *<see name="Christmas Pageant and Luminaria Run" alt="" address="Spur Cross/Stagecoach Village" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.luminariarun.com/pageant.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The pagaent has been taking place annually in December for over fifty years. The luminaria run was added in 2003.</see> | + | *<do name="Christmas Pageant and Luminaria Run" alt="" address="Spur Cross/Stagecoach Village" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.luminariarun.com/pageant.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The pageant has been taking place annually in December for over fifty years. The luminaria run was added in 2003.</do> |
| | *<do name="AZ Bike Week" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.azbikeweek.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Typically takes place at the end of March/start of April.</do> | | *<do name="AZ Bike Week" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.azbikeweek.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Typically takes place at the end of March/start of April.</do> |
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| | ==Buy== | | ==Buy== |
| | [[Image:Ft.jpg|thumb|A Few Shops In Frontier Town]] | | [[Image:Ft.jpg|thumb|A Few Shops In Frontier Town]] |
| − | *<buy name="Frontier Town" alt="" address="6245 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.frontiertownaz.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A faux old-west town with tourist shops and resturants.</buy> | + | *<buy name="Frontier Town" alt="" address="6245 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.frontiertownaz.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A faux old-west town with tourist shops and restaurants.</buy> |
| | *<buy name="StageCoach Village" alt="" address="Corner of Galloway and Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.stagecoachvillage.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A newer western themed shopping plaza set up as a village. </buy> | | *<buy name="StageCoach Village" alt="" address="Corner of Galloway and Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.stagecoachvillage.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A newer western themed shopping plaza set up as a village. </buy> |
| | + | *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 9:00 PM. |
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| | ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| − | *<eat name="Silver Spur Saloon" alt="" address="6245 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.silverspursaloon.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Formerly known as The Satisfied Frog or Crazy Ed's, the Sliver Spur is in Frontier Town. The main restaurant offers a family environment. The bar is separate and has live music.</eat>
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| − | *<eat name="El Encanto" alt="" address="6248 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.elencantorestaurant.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine mexican dinning in a romantic setting. Large duck pond and live classic guitar.</eat>
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| − | *<eat name="Big Earl's Greasy Eats" alt="" address="6135 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">'50s style burger joint. On Friday nights, classic car enthusiasts can be found in the parking lot.</eat>
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| | *<eat name="Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House" alt="" address="6710 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.azeats.com/cartwrights/index.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine dinning in a Southwest setting.</eat> | | *<eat name="Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House" alt="" address="6710 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.azeats.com/cartwrights/index.htm" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine dinning in a Southwest setting.</eat> |
| − | *<eat name="The Horny Toad" alt="" address="6738 E. Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.thehornytoad.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fried food and tourist kitsch</eat>
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| | *<eat name="Le Sans Souci" alt="" address="7030 E. Bella Vista Drive" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.sanssoucicavecreek.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine French dinning. Come for dinner or the four course Sunday brunch.</eat> | | *<eat name="Le Sans Souci" alt="" address="7030 E. Bella Vista Drive" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.sanssoucicavecreek.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine French dinning. Come for dinner or the four course Sunday brunch.</eat> |
| | *<eat name="Tonto Bar and Grill" alt="" address="5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.tontobarandgrill.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Next to the Rancho Mañana golf course. Casual gourmet version of Cartwrights.</eat> | | *<eat name="Tonto Bar and Grill" alt="" address="5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.tontobarandgrill.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Next to the Rancho Mañana golf course. Casual gourmet version of Cartwrights.</eat> |
| − | *<eat name="Barro's Pizza" alt="" address="6450 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://barrospizza.com/index.html" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A popular pizza shop in Cave Creek. Customers can either eat in at the store or take out. Delivery is extra. </eat>
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| − | *<eat name="Dairy Queen Brazier" alt="" address="6548 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/store-details/3318/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Dairy Queen is a popular fast-food restaurant that specializes in soft-serve ice cream but also offers sandwiches and beverages. </eat>
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| | *<eat name="Binkley's" alt="" address="6920 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.binkleysrestaurant.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">classically influenced gourmet American cuisine </eat> | | *<eat name="Binkley's" alt="" address="6920 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.binkleysrestaurant.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">classically influenced gourmet American cuisine </eat> |
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| | + | ===Mid-range=== |
| | + | *<eat name="Silver Spur Saloon" alt="" address="6245 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.silverspursaloon.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Formerly known as The Satisfied Frog or Crazy Ed's, the Sliver Spur is in Frontier Town. The main restaurant offers a family environment. The bar is separate and has live music.</eat> |
| | + | *<eat name="El Encanto" alt="" address="6248 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.elencantorestaurant.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fine Mexican dinning in a romantic setting. Large duck pond and live classic guitar on the weekends.</eat> |
| | + | *<eat name="The Horny Toad" alt="" address="6738 E. Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.thehornytoad.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Fried food and tourist kitsch</eat> |
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| | + | ===Budget=== |
| | + | *<eat name="Big Earl's Greasy Eats" alt="" address="6135 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.bigearlsgreasyeats.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">'50s style burger joint. On Friday nights, classic car enthusiasts can be found in the parking lot.</eat> |
| | + | *<eat name="Barro's Pizza" alt="" address="6450 E Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://barrospizza.com/index.html" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A popular pizza shop in Cave Creek. Customers can either eat in at the store or take out. Delivery is extra. </eat> |
| | + | *<eat name="The Hot Dog Guy" alt="" address="6032 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ. 85331" directions="" phone="" url="www.hotdogguy.net" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Hot Dog Cart experience, serving Vienna Beef Chicago Style hot dogs</eat> |
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| | *<drink name="Cave Creek Coffee Company" alt="C4" address="6033 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreekcoffee.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Local hotspot. The coffee bar is open during the day. The wine bar opens in the evening. Great for lunch and dinner. Live music six nights a week.</drink> | | *<drink name="Cave Creek Coffee Company" alt="C4" address="6033 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.cavecreekcoffee.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Local hotspot. The coffee bar is open during the day. The wine bar opens in the evening. Great for lunch and dinner. Live music six nights a week.</drink> |
| | *<drink name="Harold's Cave Creek Corral" alt="Gavigan's" address="6895 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://haroldscorral.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">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.</drink> | | *<drink name="Harold's Cave Creek Corral" alt="Gavigan's" address="6895 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://haroldscorral.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">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.</drink> |
| − | *<drink name="Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse" alt="The Chip" address="6811 East Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.buffalochipsaloon.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Green Bay Packers/Cowboy bar. Live bull ridding on Thursday nights. Rival bar of Harold's Corral.</drink> | + | *<drink name="Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse" alt="The Chip" address="6811 East Cave Creek Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.buffalochipsaloon.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Green Bay Packers/Cowboy bar. Live bull ridding on Thursday nights. Free dance lessons. Rival bar of Harold's Corral.</drink> |
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| | *<do name="Cave Creek Park" alt="" address="37019 N Lava Ln" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.maricopa.gov/PARKS/CAVE_CREEK/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Space for RVs and camping along with clean hot showers, trails, and a rodeo arena. Electric hook-ups available.</do> | | *<do name="Cave Creek Park" alt="" address="37019 N Lava Ln" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.maricopa.gov/PARKS/CAVE_CREEK/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Space for RVs and camping along with clean hot showers, trails, and a rodeo arena. Electric hook-ups available.</do> |
| − | *<sleep name="Tumbleweed Hotel" alt="" address="6333 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.tumbleweedhotel.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long=""></sleep> | + | *<sleep name="Tumbleweed Hotel" alt="" address="6333 E. Cave Creek Rd" directions="" phone="(480) 488-3668" url="http://www.tumbleweedhotel.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="$79-$189" lat="" long="">Family run hotel consisting of 16 rooms and eight Casita apartments. The only main street hotel in Cave Creek. Local hospitality since 1971.</sleep> |
| | *<sleep name="Spur Cross Bed and Breakfast" alt="" address="38555 N. School House Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.spurcrossbnb.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long=""></sleep> | | *<sleep name="Spur Cross Bed and Breakfast" alt="" address="38555 N. School House Road" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.spurcrossbnb.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long=""></sleep> |
| | *<sleep name="Full Circle Ranch Bed and Breakfast" alt="" address="40205 North 26th Street" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.fullcircleranch.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long=""></sleep> | | *<sleep name="Full Circle Ranch Bed and Breakfast" alt="" address="40205 North 26th Street" directions="" phone="" url="http://www.fullcircleranch.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long=""></sleep> |
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| | *The town of [[Carefree]] shares a main street with Cave Creek. | | *The town of [[Carefree]] shares a main street with Cave Creek. |
| | *Cave Creek is often associated with North [[Scottsdale_(Arizona)]] | | *Cave Creek is often associated with North [[Scottsdale_(Arizona)]] |
| | + | *<see name="Tonto National Forest" alt="" address="" directions="Just north of Cave Creek" phone="" url="http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/home.shtml" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></see> |
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| | Image:Hotrod.jpg|Hotrod parked at Big Earl's | | Image:Hotrod.jpg|Hotrod parked at Big Earl's |
| | Image:Javelinaxing.jpg|Javelina X-ing on School House Road | | Image:Javelinaxing.jpg|Javelina X-ing on School House Road |
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| | + | Image:Thechip.jpg|The Buffalo Chip |
| | + | Image:Ranchomananagolf.jpg|Rancho Mañana Golf Club |
| | </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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