South Mountain Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Mountain
Stay near popular South Mountain attractions
Activities
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Scottsdale: Wonderspaces Arizona General Admission Ticket
Phoenix: Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best South Mountain Hotel Deals
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"We stayed on a very hot day and the air conditioner wasn’t working. I didn’t call anyone because we were all tired. Everything else was amazing. We checked out early and I let the front desk know and they were very nice about it. This is such a beautiful place. We will stay again. We loved the water ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
"Great place. Near airport"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix-Airport by IHG
"The process was quick and the staff friendly and helpful. I had an issue with my billing and the attendant was able to get it sorted out right away!"
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Legacy Golf Resort
"Room we had was clean well stocked for 1 day but no service the entire stay beautiful resort restaurant on property was great beautiful staff but I was not informed no service for short stay"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Talking Stick Resort
"This was a great place to stay for our 3 day vacation. The location is very convenient if you want to explore around scottsdale. Everything is about a 20 minute drive away. The casino also has a pool, bar, restaurants, and of course slot machines if you dont feel like leaving the resort. Overall, ..."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"Everything was great except The room could have been a little cleaner there was dust and many areas It looks like they just swiped real quick"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Mountain
Rio Verde Foothills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale.
Downtown Phoenix
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.
Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Scottsdale Fashion Square – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Camelback East
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.
The Islands
The Islands might not have many top sights, but Chandler Center for the Arts and San Marcos Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
