Desert Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Desert Ridge
Popular places to visit
Musical Instrument Museum
Explore the fascinating world of musical instruments at this specially dedicated museum, through audio-visual presentations, interactive displays and workshops.
Penske Racing Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Penske Racing Museum during your travels in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mayo Clinic Hospital
If Mayo Clinic Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Phoenix.
Desert Ridge Marketplace
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Desert Ridge Marketplace during your trip to Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Reach 11 Sports Complex
Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Reach 11 Sports Complex, a lovely green space in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Wildfire Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Phoenix at Wildfire Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix
Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride
Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Adventure
Sonoran Desert: Sunset Jeep Tour with Tonto National Forest
1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour
Sedona, Jerome & Montezuma Castle Van Tour
Our pick of the best Desert Ridge Hotel Deals
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Wonderful and friendly staff - traveled with family. Plenty for the kids to do and good food
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Scottsdale Parkview Resort
Pros: Staff was nice Checking in and out was easy Room and bathroom was clean Cons: “resort” is a loose word my opinion it was more like an old motel, turned into resort, but needed to be updated. Everything was clean, but definitely outdated. It’s 2 levels and there is no elevator so if you’re on ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Room was pretty clean but one bed comforter had stains. Property is nice, parking is kinda crazy. Server at pool tipped herself on 2 drinks so watch out and don't tip twice.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Clean room. Friendly staff. Everything you need is there.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North
The helpful staff, the great restaurant, excellent and quick service, everything was spotless, good food. Everyone that we came in contact with went out of their way to be kind and give us their best help. We were very impressed and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG
Overall, it was wonderful. The things we liked the most: Courteous staff, fruit and cucumber water in the lobby, breakfast selections, location near the zoo, botanical gardens and a museum, free shuttle to and from the airport. The things we did not like: toilet and tub drain we not draining properly. ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Ridge
Kierland
When in Kierland, you can plan a visit to Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paradise Valley Village
While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course.
Desert View Village
While visiting Desert View Village, you might make a stop by sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and Desert Ridge Marketplace.
Paradise Valley Village
If you're spending some time in Paradise Valley Village, Stonecreek Golf Club and Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse are top sights worth seeing.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Happy Valley Towne Centre and Bowlero Union Hills while you're in town.
