Cave Creek, Arizona

Cave Creek, Arizona, United States

Cave Creek, Arizona is an archeologist’s dream. Myriads of Hopi Indian tribal artifacts line the mountainsides and stone formations, and the flora is entirely unique to the region. Naturally, Cave Creek shares the abundant sunshine and divine landscape of greater Arizona, which consequently draws countless visitors each year to its location. The lifestyle of this city is entirely Western, with rural development, open trails, spaces and wildlife habitats, and overwhelmingly fantastic views.

Population:

5, 622 (2017)

Currency:

$1 U.S. = 100 cents

Emergency Numbers:

911

Opening Hours:

General opening hours for shops are 10am to 9pm, Mondays through Saturday, and 12pm to 6pm on Sundays. Bars tend to close between 11pm and 2am.

Newspapers:

Sonoran News
The Foothills Focus

The City

With intentions of “preserving the spirit of the desert,” Cave Creek, Arizona maintains its rugged personality in the form of boundless ranches and historical relevance. Prior to its establishment, Cave Creek was home to the Hopi Nation; much of their imprints have remained in the form of artifacts, drawings and adobes. Following Native presence, Americans moved to the area for gold mining, and the U.S. Calvary even used it as a rendezvous in the 1870s. Impressively, Cave Creek locals have kept the township relatively the same in the face of changes nearby in Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Cave Creek sits high above Phoenix and Scottsdale in the Black Mountain, Skull Mesa and Elephant Butte foothills. Such a terraced appearance has made it a popular vacation destination, as well as highly recognizable as an “Old Western” town. There are saloons, rodeos, rustic art galleries and Western-style shops. Live music is featured nightly at most venues, bringing in both national and local talents. Play championship golf at world-class courses before browsing through the plentiful specialty stores. And if you find yourself craving that hustle and bustle of the city, Phoenix and Scottsdale are merely a stone’s throw away.

Do & See

Much of Cave Creek's appeal resides in its natural, amicable ambiance. The rugged landscape and locals serve to increase the spirit of the area and there are plenty of activities to do, including hiking, biking, music, and more.

Dining

Italian, Mexican, Barbecue, and even Motorcycle venues. Cave Creek has something for absolutely every visitor. For a traditional meal, go for steak at Brinkley's or Cartwright's.

Cafes

Indulge in the dulcet aromas of coffee with friends and family during your Cave Creek trip. Diners are quite popular around the area. Coffeehouses are common as well.