Lindsey’s guidebook
Family Fun
I usually do not like taking my kids to these kinds of places, but I was surprised that even I had fun there! Fun for toddlers and older. 10 min drive.
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حديقة الهواء الحضري للترامبولين والمغامرات
8235 W Bell RdI usually do not like taking my kids to these kinds of places, but I was surprised that even I had fun there! Fun for toddlers and older. 10 min drive.
This water park is huge, with activities for all ages. It is open seasonally, so please check their website before planning. 10 min drive.
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هيريكان هاربور فينيكس
4243 W Pinnacle Peak RdThis water park is huge, with activities for all ages. It is open seasonally, so please check their website before planning. 10 min drive.
Ice skating, check their website for open skate times. 12 min drive.
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AZ Ice Peoria
15829 N 83rd AveIce skating, check their website for open skate times. 12 min drive.
H2-WHOA Lake Pleasant
40202 N 87th AveHang out at Lake Pleasant, and ride this giant slide! 27 min drive
متحف الأطفال في فينيكس
215 N 7th StGreat for the kids, 30 min drive.
Food scene
One of my favorite local breakfast spots! 4 min drive.
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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StOne of my favorite local breakfast spots! 4 min drive.
This place serves the best burgers I have ever had! It is a bit of a drive from the house, but is so worth it if you love burgers! 20 min drive.
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Paradise Valley Burger Company
4001 E Bell RdThis place serves the best burgers I have ever had! It is a bit of a drive from the house, but is so worth it if you love burgers! 20 min drive.
Shopping & Dining
Along 83rd Ave are a ton of shops, restaurants, movie theater, etc! 9 min drive.
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P83
Agua Fria FreewayAlong 83rd Ave are a ton of shops, restaurants, movie theater, etc! 9 min drive.
Local Parks
4 min walk, this is a little neighborhood park, has a field for sports and a track around it for jogging, scooters, etc!
Hillcrest Park
7112 West Hillcrest Boulevard4 min walk, this is a little neighborhood park, has a field for sports and a track around it for jogging, scooters, etc!
This is new giant park with playground equipment, splash pad, fishing, etc. 15 min drive.
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Paloma Community Park
29799 North Lake Pleasant ParkwayThis is new giant park with playground equipment, splash pad, fishing, etc. 15 min drive.
Hiking
Different hikes my family has enjoyed.
Thunderbird Conservation Park (Ramada at the 55th Ave/Pinnacle Peak parking area).
**Address is approximately 5491 W Pinnacle Peak**
Coach Whip Bridge Loop - 1.25 miles ~ 1.5 hours at toddler/worn-child pace. Easy-Moderate. Time allows for snack break at top of trail.
Please bring water and sun protection. Park does not have a bathroom.
(Details from Motherhiker Facebook group)
7 min drive.
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Thunderbird Conservation Park
22800 N 59th AveThunderbird Conservation Park (Ramada at the 55th Ave/Pinnacle Peak parking area).
**Address is approximately 5491 W Pinnacle Peak**
Coach Whip Bridge Loop - 1.25 miles ~ 1.5 hours at toddler/worn-child pace. Easy-Moderate. Time allows for snack break at top of trail.
Please bring water and sun protection. Park does not have a bathroom.
(Details from Motherhiker Facebook group)
7 min drive.
Sears Kay Ruins is a 1-mile loop trail that takes you through Hohokom Ruins.
Location: Cave Creek, AZ
Fee: Free
Directions: take Cave Creek Road/Seven Springs Rd./Forest Road (FR) 24 for 14 miles north to Sears Kay.
Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5208293.pdf
Trail: Sears Kay Ruins
Total Distance : 1.6 miles
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/sears-kay-ruins-trail
Trailhead has limited parking (8 spaces), ramadas, trash, and toilets. No water at trailhead.
Bring water, sun protection, snacks/lunch, wear sturdy shoes.
Additional info about the ruins
http://www.friendsofthetonto.org/assets/skbroch.pdf
(Details from Motherhiker Facebook group)
53 min drive.
Sears Kay Ruins
Sears Kay Ruins is a 1-mile loop trail that takes you through Hohokom Ruins.
Location: Cave Creek, AZ
Fee: Free
Directions: take Cave Creek Road/Seven Springs Rd./Forest Road (FR) 24 for 14 miles north to Sears Kay.
Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5208293.pdf
Trail: Sears Kay Ruins
Total Distance : 1.6 miles
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/sears-kay-ruins-trail
Trailhead has limited parking (8 spaces), ramadas, trash, and toilets. No water at trailhead.
Bring water, sun protection, snacks/lunch, wear sturdy shoes.
Additional info about the ruins
http://www.friendsofthetonto.org/assets/skbroch.pdf
(Details from Motherhiker Facebook group)
53 min drive.
Hike location: Spur Cross Conservation Area
Trail name: Jewel of the Creek, Dragonfly Loop
Approximate distance: 1.7 mi
Difficulty level: easy-moderate
Description of hike: This hike will take us down to the creek. We will walk through Saguaro forests and towering Cottonwood trees. Swaying grasses and flowing water on this trail attract a variety of wildlife.
Fee: none
How to get there: North on Spur Cross Rd from Cave Creek Rd. 3.7 miles to parking on left side of road. If you’ve gotten to Spur Cross Stables, you’ve gone too far.
If this parking area is full there is additional parking 1/8 of mile up the road on the right.
Where to park: Park in the dirt lot to the west.
Please remember to wear proper sun protection and comfortable hiking shoes. Bring plenty of water and snacks. There are no bathrooms nor potable water at this trailhead.
Bathrooms are available at Spur Cross Conservation Park - park has an entrance fee of $3/adult.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/dragonfly-trail
(Details from Motherhiker Facebook group)
45 min drive.
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Jewel Of The Creek Preserve
Hike location: Spur Cross Conservation Area
Trail name: Jewel of the Creek, Dragonfly Loop
Approximate distance: 1.7 mi
Difficulty level: easy-moderate
Description of hike: This hike will take us down to the creek. We will walk through Saguaro forests and towering Cottonwood trees. Swaying grasses and flowing water on this trail attract a variety of wildlife.
Fee: none
How to get there: North on Spur Cross Rd from Cave Creek Rd. 3.7 miles to parking on left side of road. If you’ve gotten to Spur Cross Stables, you’ve gone too far.
If this parking area is full there is additional parking 1/8 of mile up the road on the right.
Where to park: Park in the dirt lot to the west.
Please remember to wear proper sun protection and comfortable hiking shoes. Bring plenty of water and snacks. There are no bathrooms nor potable water at this trailhead.
Bathrooms are available at Spur Cross Conservation Park - park has an entrance fee of $3/adult.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/dragonfly-trail
(Details from Motherhiker Facebook group)
45 min drive.
Date Night
The Tipsy
6770 West Deer Valley RoadLocal wine bar with appetizers. 4 min bike ride, 3 min drive.