Fountainhills Fort McDowell Visitors Guide

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W E LCOME TO F O U N TA IN HILLS Mayor Wally Nichols It is my pleasure to welcome you to Fountain Hills, a very special place to live or visit. Surrounded by rolling hills, spectacular mountains and the Sonoran Desert, the Town of Fountain Hills and its neighboring Native American community, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is one of the most scenic, friendly communities in the United States.

With world class golf courses, luxury spas, outstanding dining and shopping, major art shows, galleries, acclaimed theatre and music, varied outdoor recreation, and one of the world’s tallest fountains as our town’s centerpiece landmark, Fountain Hills offers a vibrant resort community experience within a relaxing small town ambiance. I invite you to be our special guest. Come and take a peak!

F O RT McDOWELL YAVAPA I NATION President Raphael Bear We proudly invite you to experience and enjoy the many adventures at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation! We are pleased to have you visit our beautiful Nation, located in the midst of Arizona’s stunning desert landscapes and adjacent to the wonderful Town of Fountain Hills.

Take advantage of our many offerings, including the breathtaking and challenging We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, dining in one of our lovely restaurants, and of course, enjoying the variety of fun, games and entertainment at the Fort McDowell Casino. We hope you’ll also choose to stay in our AAA Four Diamond luxury resort hotel, the Radisson Resort at Fort McDowell.

Our area is full of history, tradition, desert beauty and dynamic enterprises. As you experience it, you’ll see why it is becoming one of Arizona’s most popular destination attractions.

Welcome to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

COVER PHOTO BY: Jerry Miles

Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 17598-7598, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269 Physical Address (No mail is received at this address.)

16837 E. Palisades Blvd., Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268 Telephone: 480.837.1654 Fax: General Fax Line: 480.837.3077, Event Fax Line: 480.816.3242 Office & Visitors’ Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 17661 E. Yavapai Rd., Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264 Telephone: 480.837.5121, ftmcdowell.org Fax: 480.837.1630 Produced & Published in conjunction with: Hennen Publishing & Marketing Group Telephone: 480.664.0541, hennenpmg.com The Visitor Guide is provided as a free service by the Fountain Hills Fort McDowell Tourism Bureau. The Bureau and Hennen Publishing will assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS A complete Calendar is available on visitfhfm.com.

Silver Car Auction

January 18-21, 2008, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Fort McDowell Casino, Fort McDowell Road Vehicle registration is January 19th and 20th. Admission is $15 per day or $20 for a three-day pass. Winners Circle Card Holders pay $10 per day or $15 for a three-day pass. Call 800.255.4485 for further information.

Pony Express Day January 31, 2008, 3-7 p.m.

Fountain Hills Great Fair

February 22-24, 2008, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

This three-day juried show on the Avenue of the Fountains features 500 artists, with food booths, rides, entertainment, plus a Hot Air Balloon Rally at dawn on Sunday morning in Fountain Park.

Fifth Annual Native American Fine Arts Show March 7-9, 2008 Fort McDowell Casino, Fort McDowell Road, 480.816.7162

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 17, 2008, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Come see our world famous fountain turn emerald green at noon and 6 p.m. Festivities include food and drinks. Various bands entertain throughout the day.

Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire March 21-23, 2008

Thunderbird Artists, the leading producer of world-class festivals, presents their Fountain Hills event. For more information, visit thunderbirdartists.com.

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TOP: Fountain Hills Festival, RIGHT: Pony Express Days, LEFT: Balloon at Great Fair

For 50 years the Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse with up to 30 riders participating, recreates the ride of the Pony Express from Holbrook to Scottsdale with stops and celebrations in communities along the way.

It all culminates with their participation in Scottsdale’s annual Parada del Sol. On this day, the riders gallop into Fountain Hills and are officially greeted at the Post Office in the early afternoon, followed by a free festive event, featuring music, food and drink at the Fountain Hills Community Center.

16th Annual Sovereignty Day Celebration

May 9, 2008, 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fort McDowell Casino, Fort McDowell Road The schedule of events begins with a breakfast, prayer, and march from the Casino to the Radisson Hotel. There will be several speakers, including tribal leaders, dignitaries and tribal elders. This will be followed by a prayer and luncheon with entertainment. This event is free and is open to the public.

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts

November 14-16, 2008 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Held on the Avenue of the Fountains, this three-day juried show with 500 artists attracts an estimated 170,000 visitors and features food booths, musicians, and a beer garden.

Orme Dam Victory Days November 21-23, 2008, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Each year the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation commemorates the 960-member tribe’s successful struggle to prevent the construction of a dam which would have flooded the community. Activities include: a parade, rodeo, carnival, cultural performances, frybread contest, rock concert performances and much more. For events schedule and concert tickets, go to fhmcdowell.org.

Thanksgiving Day Parade November 27, 2008, 9 a.m.

The only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona, featuring local groups and a Grand Marshall. A parade theme is chosen each year. Parade starts at 9 a.m. at the corners of Saguaro and El Lago boulevards.

Stroll In The Glow December 6, 2008, 6 p.m.

Stroll on Avenue of the Fountains – over 60,000 lights twinkle on the median. Santa arrives, carolers sing and shops are open for visitors.

Holiday Luminarias December 22-24, 2008, Sunset Three nights before Christmas, luminarias are lit by hundreds of volunteers. Thousands of luminarias line the streets of downtown and the shores of Fountain Lake.

WORLD’S HIGHEST F O U N TA I N

Easter Sunrise Service

A Celebration of Water in the Desert

At its full height of 560 feet, the fountain in the center of Fountain Hills is higher than the Washington Monument. It is also ten feet taller than Notre Dame Cathedral, 110 feet higher than the Great Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt and three times as high as Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Park.

The white plume of the world famous fountain is visible far beyond Fountain Hills, the town that has taken its name from the landmark. It can be seen from as far away as the Superstition Mountains, Carefree and even from jets. That is exactly what its designers intended. It was created in the 1970s to attract tourists and potential property buyers.

Today, the fountain is the focal point for community celebrations and the pride of its residents. In years past, fireworks exploded around its lofty heights and during the Great Fair, hot air balloons drift over its lake. If you happen to visit on March 17, you’ll see the fountain transform to St. Patrick’s Day green.

The pump is powered by three 500 HP pumps which force 70,000 gallons of reclaimed water per minute through an 18-inch nozzle specially designed and built by Switzerland’s Institute of Hydraulic Research.

It may seem surprising to have such a magnificent spout in an arid area, but this fountain is a celebration of water where it is most appreciated - in the middle of the desert.

COME & EXPLORE

Fountain Hills & Fort McDowell

Although the Town of Fountain Hills and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation are only 23 miles northeast of Phoenix, it feels as if they are a world away. The communities are only 20 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and big-city amenities like sports arenas, but they are separated from the hustle of Scottsdale and the metro area by the scenic McDowell Mountains.

The Fountain Hills area is wreathed by majestic mountains, draped in the unique vegetation of the Sonoran Desert and blessed with panoramic views. The saguaro-studded landscape provides a scenic venue for a wide range of outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, biking, bird watching and boating.

Fountain Hills - A Community Of Art Lovers

Fountain Hills has become known as an artist’s community.

Sculptures, water features and other works of art adorn the Community Center, the Avenue of the Fountains and public places. Twice a year, The Great Fair and the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts attract hundreds of thousands of art lovers to the downtown area. Galleries and small shops make it easy for shoppers to find their own art year round. And, the award-winning Fountain Hills Community Theater is one of Arizona’s leading performing arts organizations.

Fun At Fort McDowell

Fort McDowell has become widely known for its casino, and its live entertainment. In addition, they have 36 holes of golf at the acclaimed We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and Fort McDowell Adventures, an old west style recreation facility offering horseback rides, Jeep rides and other outdoor fun. Lodging ranges from the luxurious Radisson Resort to the state-of-the-art Eagle View RV Resort. Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation has two annual celebrations commemorating milestones in their history: Sovereignty Day and Orme Dam Days. In addition, a Native American Arts Festival is held in March.

Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell offer every key component a top resort community can boast – from spas and shopping to golf; from gaming and entertainment, to arts and culture; from outdoor recreation to dining and relaxing in the scenic beauty of Vista Valley, on the wild side of Arizona.

Desert Dog Hummer Adventures 17212 E. Shea Blvd. • 480.837.0068 azadventures.com

LEFT: Horseback riding in McDowell Mountains, RIGHT: Fort McDowell Basket

Fort McDowell Adventures

480.816.6465 fortmcdowelladventures.com Located near Fort McDowell Casino, Fort McDowell Adventures offers a touch of the Old West and Arizona’s spectacular desert scenery and wildlife on horseback. Individuals, families, and corporate CEOs and their employees learn about the American Southwest with experiences such as horseback riding, cattle drives, breakfast, lunch and dinner rides, pony rides, hay wagon rides and private rodeo shows. Fort McDowell Adventures also provides Yavapai Jeep tours, hiking tours, cowboy story-telling, trick roping and strolling cowboy guitarists. With its open courtyard and ramada covered seating, The Ranch, a Spanish pueblo-style structure, can accommodate from 50 to 450 guests. Private rodeos are available at the nearby 1,800-square-foot rodeo arena.

Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides

14061 Bush Highway, Mesa 480.984.0335 • saguarolaketrailrides.com

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H I S T O RY & H E R I TA G E

Archaic and Hohokam Cultures

For thousands of years, gently sloping land, fertile soil and water have attracted people to the Lower Verde Valley. Ancient petroglyphs and artifacts indicate that as early as 1000 B.C., archaic people followed seasonal routes along waterways to hunt and harvest plants. Primitive gardening eventually evolved into complete agricultural systems and permanent settlements.

Over 10,000 people lived along the Lower Verde Valley around 1000 A.D. One city, dubbed Azatlan by archaeologists, had four ball courts, canals, trash mounds, firepits, tools and pottery. The Hohokam trade network stretched from the Pacific Coast to the Great Plains.

Unpredictable water flows may have led to the disintegration of Hohokam culture.

The Yavapai - The Early Years

Although no one knows exactly when they arrived, the Yavapai inhabited much of Central Arizona when the Spaniards arrived in the late sixteenth century. As nomadic hunter-gatherers, the Yavapai’s life was directed by the cycles of plants and animals.

The arrival of gold prospectors and settlers disrupted their lifestyle and they were often mistaken for the more aggressive Apache, leading to conflicts. Facing starvation, many Yavapai surrendered and lived on the Rio Verde Reservation near Camp Verde. In February 1875, they were forced to make a 150-mile exodus to San Carlos Reservation through freezing and flooding streams and rugged mountains. Scores died during the two-week trek and 25 babies were born along the Yavapai’s “Trail of Tears.” The Yavapai could not return to their home for 30 years.

Spanish explorers first discovered and named the Verde River in the 1500s, but little historical record exists until the 1820s when trapper Ewing Young wrote in his diaries about his experiences here. In a battle with Apaches at the confluence of the Verde and Salt rivers, his party of 24 men was reduced to six. He returned the next year with Kit Carson as a member of his group, and recorded trapping as many as 30 beaver per night. Prospectors found traces of gold, silver and copper in the McDowell Mountains, but no commercially profitable mines were ever developed.

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TOP: Petroglyphs

Explorers, Trappers and Prospectors

Cavalry Days

Fort McDowell, named for General Irvin McDowell, was established in 1865 to subdue hostile Indians hiding in the Verde-Salt River Wilderness. After several years of campaigns and conflicts, bands led

by Chalipun surrendered to General Crook in 1873. Troops remained to settle confrontations between Maricopa and Pima Indians and white settlers. The post was closed in 1890. On September 15, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an executive order granting the land to the Yavapai as a reservation and they returned home.

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H I S T O RY & H E R I TA G E

Water Tamers - Canals and Dams

Early settlers utilized the canals of ancient Hohokam Indians.

Floods, drought and conflicts over water rights eventually led to the development of a water storage system, with Roosevelt and Granite Reef dams as key components. Roosevelt Dam was built on the Salt River, just below its confluence with Tonto Creek. Granite Reef Dam was built about 50 miles downriver, directly below the confluence of the Verde and Salt Rivers. From here, water is diverted into canals which transport water throughout the Phoenix area. The rapidly growing population of Arizona soon required more water, and the Central Arizona Project (CAP) Canal was built to bring water from the Colorado River to Fountain Hills and other communities.

Ranching and Farming

In the 1860s and 1870s, the relatively water-rich lower 15 miles of the Verde Valley was one of the most productive places for both farming and ranching, while the presence of troops at Fort McDowell provided protection.

Ranches in the area included the Box Bar near Rio Verde, the Pemberton Ranch, now a part of McDowell Mountain Park, and the P-Bar Ranch where Fountain Hills is today. They operated until the midtwentieth century. There is still a small amount of ranching near Four Peaks and Pinnacle Peak.

Fountain Hills and the Lake That Never Was

Fountain Hills owes its origin to a lake that never came to be.

As part of the Central Arizona Project, construction of Orme Dam, near Granite Reef Dam, would have created a lake at the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation. Robert P. McCulloch envisioned a community of 70,000 people similar to one of McCulloch Properties’ other master-planned communities - Lake Havasu City.

The lake would have flooded the homes of Fort McDowell residents. The Yavapai and environmentalists defeated the dam proposal, but the town of Fountain Hills had begun. The development was marketed with a “fly-beforeyou-buy” sales program, beginning in 1972.

Prospective buyers were flown in from Midwestern and Eastern cities to tour the desert ridges in white Jeeps and select their properties.

The 560-foot-high “World’s Highest Fountain” was the concept of C.V. Wood, Jr., a planner for McCulloch Properties, Inc., who had worked with Walt Disney on designing Disneyland.

It was built to attract attention and buyers. It was turned on for the first time on Dec. 15, 1970, the “birthday” of Fountain Hills. For many years the community was small and remote from the rest of the Valley, so a spirit of neighborliness developed among the town’s pioneers. It still exists as a feeling of small-town togetherness and strong community involvement. Today, the population is around 24,000, with build-out expected at around 35,000 residents.

LEFT: Roosevelt Dam, RIGHT: Saguaro Lake

Modern Day Fort McDowell

The people of Fort McDowell have surmounted many obstacles to return to and keep their land. They have developed several industries, including farming, sand and gravel operations, a gas station and Fort McDowell Adventures. What turned the corner for them, economically, was a bingo hall which became a casino.

A crisis came in 1992 when the FBI came to confiscate their slot machines. The tribe prevented their removal by barricading exits with large trucks and equipment. Their stand resulted in the passage of Proposition 202 in 2002, assuring that gaming can continue. Since then, the tribe has built the acclaimed We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, the Fort McDowell Radisson Resort, and an RV park. They are also investing in businesses outside of the reservation, assuring a strong future for the Yavapai of Fort McDowell.

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LANDMARKS

Mount McDowell - Rugged Red Rock

a.k.a. Red Mountain, a.k.a. FireRock One of the most prominent landmarks near Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell is the jagged outline of Red Mountain, at 2,830 feet high.

Some people see a bearded face in the tallest knob. The deep cleft on its western flank is known as “Gunsight” because of its resemblance to the narrow slot in a fort used for firing at attackers. The mountain is composed of sandstone conglomerate which gives it a distinctive red color that glows dramatically in the last rays of day. Some call it FireRock. The mountain was officially named Mount McDowell after General Irvin McDowell, who was responsible for the creation of a nearby military post in 1865. It, too, bore his name as Camp McDowell and later Fort McDowell. The mountain is sacred to Indian tribes, including the local Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

Four Peaks - Purple Mountain Majesty

The lyrics “purple mountains’ majesty” could have been written for these peaks. They change with the light from lavender to violet to deep purple. Fittingly, the world’s finest amethyst is found high on its slopes. The wilderness area surrounding the peaks is prime habitat for black bear and various wildlife.

Visible from much of the Phoenix Metro area, this mountain is one of the area’s highest points at 7,657 feet. Visitors and residents of Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell have grandstand seats for the daily spectacle of the sun rising dramatically behind Four Peaks. And when lightning plays about the peaks, it is not hard to imagine the mountain spirits of Yavapai lore.

Some of the oldest rock in Arizona makes up the McDowell Mountain Range to the west of Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell. The range’s highest is McDowell Peak, at 4,034 feet. The rounded mountain to the south is Fire Necklace Mountain, named when a fire burned down its slopes, encircling it. Indians found shelter here, as evidenced by petroglyphs and artifacts. Prospectors sought mineral wealth, but discovered only limited amounts of gold, silver and copper. The real wealth of these mountains is their beauty and wildlife.

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TOP: Balloons over McDowells, RIGHT: Deer

McDowell Mountains - Ancient Roots

Mazatzal Mountains - “Land of the Deer”

North and northeast of the area are the Mazatzal Mountains, some of the most inaccessible country in Arizona. The Mazatzal Wilderness contains over 252,500 acres and extends north to the Mogollon Rim, near Payson. Geologists believe the range was once as high as the present-day Himalaya Mountains. Erosion and mountain-building events created a tortured landscape. Mazatzal is from an old Indian culture in Mexico, and is sometimes pronounced “Mah-zaht-zahl,” meaning “land of the deer.” Deer still roam there, along with javelina, coyotes, bears and mountain lions. Locals often say “Matt’-uh-zal, which sounds like “Mad as Hell,“ the name of a local ranch – probably given after the owner chased his cows through the wilderness.

The Verde River - Wild and Scenic

The Verde is Arizona’s only “Wild and Scenic” river. It was given the designation by Congress in 1984. Canoers, kayakers and fishermen pit themselves against the river’s challenges between Camp Verde and Horseshoe Lake.

For much of those 58 miles, the river flows through the Mazatzal Wilderness with level I, II, and III rapids. Shortly after passing through Fort McDowell, the Verde joins the Salt River near Red Mountain.

The Salt River - Nurturing the Valley of the Sun

The Salt River was a challenge for early settlers, with either too much or too little water. But, after Roosevelt Dam and four other dams were built, it became a source of both water and power for the Phoenix metro area. Today, it also provides water recreation.

Saguaro Lake is the closest of its four scenic lakes. Upstream from it are Canyon Lake, Apache Lake and Roosevelt Lake.

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O U T D O O R R E C R E AT I O N

This 21,099-acre regional park is located four miles north of Fountain Hills. The competitive track has three different loops; a long loop - 8.2 miles, a sport loop - 3.0 miles, and a technical loop - 2.9 miles. Skills are tested with obstacles, steep inclines, swooping turns, technical descents and rugged terrain.

McDowell Mountain Park has over 50 miles of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails through beautiful desert scenery. Wildlife viewings are common; look for deer, javelina, coyotes and a multitude of bird species. A couple of trails are less than a mile long; several are one to four miles; and the Pemberton is 15.3 miles. Elevations rise from 1,600 feet to 3,000 feet at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Awesome views surround you.

Whether you are going for a short stroll or looking for a challenge, you’ll enjoy the trails and the vistas.

For campers, McDowell Mountain Park has 76 individual sites for tent or RV camping. Each one accommodates up to a 45-foot RV. The developed sites have water and electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, barbecue fire rings and a dump station. Restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. 480.471.0173.

McDowell Mountain Preserve

Thanks to the foresight of local residents, the tops of the McDowell Mountains are preserved for wildlife and future generations to enjoy.

Through the work of Sonoran Conservancy volunteers there are now more than five miles of trails. There are three to five scheduled guided hikes each month. Call 480.312.3111 to schedule a hike.

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TOP: Saguaro Lake Ranch, LEFT: Mountain Biking in McDowell Mountains, RIGHT: Four Peaks

McDowell Mountain Park

Tonto National Forest

Located only minutes away from Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell is Tonto National Forest. With two of Arizona’s largest and most scenic rivers, six lakes, and landscapes ranging from desert to pine forests and high mountain peaks, the forest offers a wide range of recreation opportunities: swimming, boating, hiking, camping, rafting, horseback riding and bird watching, to name a few.

Within the forest’s boundaries are eight wilderness areas. Tonto is the fifth-largest National Forest in the United States. With nearly three million acres, there is room enough to roam.

Saguaro Lake

Saguaro Lake, fifteen minutes from Fort McDowell, is one of the loveliest and most popular recreation sites in Tonto National Forest. The golden cliffs and rugged shoreline of Saguaro Lake make a spectacular setting for outdoor activities.

One wonderfully relaxing way to enjoy the lake is a narrated tour aboard the Desert Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat. Bald eagles and desert mountain sheep are often spotted in secluded regions.

At the Lakeshore Restaurant, diners have splendid views from indoors or outdoors. Boat rentals can be arranged at Precision Marine, which also carries bait, tackle and marine supplies.

Boat ramps, fishing pavilions, swimming, picnic tables and restroom facilities are available at two locations. At Butcher Jones Beach, the Shoreline Trail links panoramic vantage points. Horseback riders also have spectacular views of the lake. Horseback riding, kayak and tube rentals are offered at Saguaro Lake Ranch, below the dam.

For fishermen, the lake is stocked with plenty of walleye, largemouth and yellow bass, rainbow and brown trout, bluegills, channel catfish and crappie. 602.225.5200.

Salt River

A favorite pastime in the Valley of the Sun is a leisurely float down the Salt River past beautiful mountain and desert scenery. Inner-tubes can be rented at Salt River Recreation south of Saguaro Lake. Bus transportation is provided to a launch point upstream. 480.984.3305.

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GOLF

Desert Canyon Golf Club

10440 Indian Wells Drive • 480.837.1173 desertcanyongolf.com This scenic 6,415-yard, par-71 championship course is known for its narrow fairways and canyons. Signature hole #7 was voted one of Arizona’s best. Fountain Hills’ oldest course, Desert Canyon hosts a variety of tournaments.

The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy.

480.816.1234 • eaglemtn.com Located just a chip shot away from Scottsdale, Arizona, The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain provides golfers with a stunning desert golf experience highlighted by scenic vistas, dramatic elevation changes and award-winning course layout. The Scott Millerdesigned, 18-hole course (par-71 and 6,800 yards from the back tees) incorporates the property’s natural box canyons and native Sonoran Desert into the design of the golf course. Since opening in 1996, The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain has earned numerous awards and accolades including “Best New Public Golf Course” by the Arizona Republic in 1996 and “Best of Phoenix Public Golf Courses” in 2006 by the Phoenix New Times. The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management.

13100 N. SunRidge Drive • 480.837.5100 800.562.5178 • sunridgegolf.com Opened in 1995, SunRidge Canyon is a 6,823-yard, par-71 Keith Foster designed course. Selected No. 42 on Golf Magazine’s list of “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” The course was chosen by Arizona tournament players as the top-ranked daily-fee golf club and was the site of the 1997 USGA State Team Championship.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

18200 E. Toh Vee Circle • 480.836.9000 866.660.7700 • wekopa.com This 7,225-yard, par-72 course was featured in the April 2004 Wall Street Journal as one of 12 global courses that is beyond the reach of civilization. We-Ko-Pa is the Yavapai pronunciation for “Four Peaks Mountain.” The course features a 21,000-square-foot clubhouse and dramatic scenic views. The Club’s second 18, the ‘Saguaro’ course opened Winter 2006/2007.

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TOP: Golfing, LEFT: The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

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A RT S & C U LT U R E

The River of Time Museum

Fountain Hills Community Theater is proudly entering its 21st

season with five Mainstage productions as well as five Youth Theater productions for its 2007-08 Season. The busiest and most honored community theater in the State of Arizona, FHCT produces over a dozen productions annually divided between two full time stages.

The theater also offers after-school performing arts workshops for youth ages 5 to 18, summer mini-camps, a six-week Teen Camp and trip to New York City. fountainhillstheatercom

Fountain Hills Chamber Players, in its 11th season of professional

chamber music concerts, presents a joyous and exciting concert series in Fountain Hills featuring music for strings, woodwinds, and piano. As the only instrumental group in Fountain Hills, the ensemble performs professional concerts and educational events. With the goal of sharing the passion, joy, and power of music, programs feature musical masterpieces from all eras. fountainhillschamberplayers.org

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TOP: Fountain on Avenue of the Fountains, RIGHT: River of Time Museum

Water has always played an important role in the Lower Verde Valley, where Fort McDowell, Fountain Hills and the Verde Communities are located. By leading visitors through creative settings and informative exhibits, The River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills recounts the captivating past of this desert valley.

Here you’ll trace the steps of ancient people who passed through the Valley following the river for game and water. Learn about the large communities that grew here centuries ago and why they disappeared.

As you pass beneath a shade ramada, you’ll learn how the Yavapai migrated throughout Central Arizona, moving with the seasons and the availability of food. Continue on with explorers and trappers such as Kit Carson and Ewing Young as they travel the river routes. Enter a mine as prospectors look for gold and find amethyst. Learn about Fort McDowell and the struggle to bring peace to the Valley.

Then join the “river tamers,” as they build dams and canals. See how “the dam that never was” brought about the development of Fountain Hills. Check out the changing exhibit gallery and the River Bank Gift Store.

The River of Time Museum has something new around every bend.

The River of Time Museum is located in the Library Museum Building at 12901 N. La Montana Blvd., Fountain Hills. Call 480.837.2612 for hours and tour information or go to: riveroftimemuseum.org.

In-Home Concert Series

For the past 15 winter seasons, the In-Home Concert Series has offered professional jazz and classical music performed in private homes throughout the Fountain Hills community. This unique series provides the opportunity for audiences to socialize and interact with the musicians in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

Fountain Hills Community Chorus, comprised of approximately fifty

men and women who sing in four-part harmony, was founded in 1991 by a group of Fountain Hills residents. The chorus presents a holiday concert in early December and a spring concert in early April. The chorus and small ensembles from the group also perform at community functions and private parties. fountainhillscommunitychorus.org

Jazz In The Hills - A Regular Friday Night Event!

With our soft candle-lit atmosphere, low tables, smoke-free air and the best jazz in the Valley, we’ve become one of the region’s best-kept secrets. Let the secret out! Tell your friends, and bring a friend with you. The concerts are held as a community service and are under the umbrella of the Fountain Hills Community Theater. Jazz in the Hills is a non-profit organization with all donations going towards paying the musicians and keeping the tradition alive. Music starts at 8:30 p.m.

CDs and cassettes will be available.

Fountain Hills Community Theater

480.837.9661 • fountainhillstheater.com Providing award-winning live theater since 1987. Fully dedicated Youth Theater and Mainstage Theater. Workshops/camps for kids.

Thunderbird Artists

480.837.5637 • thunderbirdartists.com Thunderbird Artists, the leading producer of worldclass festivals, presents their Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire, March 21-23, 2008.

Fountain Hills Cultural Council 480.816.1298 • culturalcouncil.org

Fountain Hills Historical Society

12901 N. La Montana Drive • 480.837.2612 Preserves the history of the Lower Verde River Valley and tells the importance of water in the Sonoran Desert.

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Amethyst Spa & Boutique, Fitness Center at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort

A Licensed massage therapist offering the following professional services: Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Oil Therapy, Hot Stone and Body Wraps.

Anytime Fitness

Bodyworks Center for Perfect Health

10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, 480.789.5300 16650 E. Palisades Blvd., #109 480.837.5151

17100 E. Shea Blvd., #590 480.370.1778

16913 Enterprise Drive, Suite 103 • 480.816.3900 bodyworkscenter.net Relaxing Massage Therapy, Injury & Pain Relief, Neuromuscular Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone, Reiki, Steam Detox, Panchakarma, Reflexology, Sports, Cranial Sacral.

Body Indulgence

CopperWynd Resort & Club

At the Fountains, Sherry’s Skin Solutions 17007 E. Colony Drive 480.980.4272

Athletic Nation

16743 E. Palisades Blvd. #102 480.837.5544

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive 480.333.1900 copperwynd.com

TOP: CopperWynd Spa, LEFT: Amethyst Spa at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort

FITNESS, BEAUTY & S PA

Champions/Focus 21 Fitness Club

Kidsports, LLC

12609 N. LaMontana Drive, #202 • 480.837.5346

11879 N. Saguaro Blvd.

480.837.0315

Mary Devitt Massage

Curves

16730 E. Palisades Blvd., #4 480.837.8688

Discover Massage

12609 N. LaMontana Drive, #204 480.235.0770

Fantastic Sams

16650 Palisades Blvd., Suite 101 480.816.1113

Fun2BFit

16650 E. Palisades Blvd., #107 480.837.4620

Grecian Beauty Salon

13225 Verde River Drive, Suite 103 480.837.9031

Hair Color Specialist

16733 E. Palisades Blvd., #106 480.816.0638

Hair Hut

16714 Avenue of the Fountains 480.837.2699

Jazzercise of Fountain Hills 15225 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., #103 480.661.3948

Kenneth Jabote Hair & Skin Co. 17100 E. Shea Blvd., #500 480.945.3885 jabote.com

13700 Fountain Hills Blvd., #360 • 480.837.9031

Ocean’s Fun Fitness For Women

16718 E. Avenue of the Fountains, #100 • 480.837.1378 Visitors welcome. Friendly atmosphere, day, weekly, and monthly passes. Personal trainer, adjustable hydraulic circuit, cardio machines, balance balls and hand weights.

Peaks Fitness

13212 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 104 480.816.3348 peaksfitness.net

Pura Vida Skin, Body & Soul 16742 E. Parkview Ave., #1 480.816.8432

Salon MiHee

11020 N. Saguaro Blvd., #100W 480.695.0971

Snap Fitness

13525 Fountain Hills Blvd., #4 602.540.8422

Tamaccio Salon Spa 13050 N. Saguaro Blvd.

480.837.2979

VU Salon & Day Spa

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The Library stained glass windows, Windows of the Mind by Mary Meyer, located on the north side of the library. Check them out from inside during the day as well as from outside during the evening when the library lights up from within.

Precious Cargo by Jason Napier, a majestic bronze of a mother lion holding her young cub by the scruff of the neck, located at the Northeast corner of the Library.

he Enduring Spirit by T Martha Pettigrew, located in the Library/Museum lobby. A bronze, colored in a green patina, adorns this beautiful mother and child keeping warm from the desert winds.

Old Friends by George Lundeen, located in the Library/Museum lobby.

A must-see bronze of a man greeted by his winged friends.

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A Good Book by Mark Lundeen, an endearing bronze of a woman and young children captivated by reading a good book, located at the entrance to the Library.

Self Made Man by Bobbie Carlyle, will be located near the northwest side of Library. umpty Dumpty by Kimber H Fiebiger, provided for the children in Fountain Hills. Located next to the Children’s Room in the Library.

Petrograph Screen by Doug Weigel, located in the Library/Museum lobby.

Petrographs (painting on rocks) and petroglyphs (carving or etching on rocks) were the two primary ways that ancient civilizations in the Southwest left a record of their lives.

Desert Ghosts by Ken Rowe, located in the Library/Museum lobby. Rarely seen in the Valley anymore, the bronze wolves are a reminder that life in the desert can be fragile. l’ Bill by Dr. Paul Kolwaite, located O in the Library/Museum lobby.

Craggy and wrinkled by decades in the desert sun, you just know that Ol’ Bill is still out there somewhere ropin’ doggies. hauncey the Rabbit by Jim Budish, a playful bronze for C all ages to enjoy, located in front of the Library.

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by Gary Price located on the south side of the Library/Museum.

Santa Clara Wedding Vase Gift, sculpture by Doug Hyde, a life-size work by a noted Native American artist.

Eagle Soaring Free, sculpture by Dan Ratso.

Sheep In The Canyon, painting by Yoko Russell.

P-Bar Ranch, painting by J. Russell Larson.

General Crook on Apache, painting by Earl MacPherson.

King On The Superstitions, painting by Earl MacPherson.

Yavapai Apaches, painting

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P-Bar Round Up, painting

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Fountain Hills 1878, painting

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Four Peaks, painting by Doug Katonak.

Art and Sculpture in and around the Community Center S ong of the Ancients

by Red Wolf, located in the lobby of the Community Center.

Joy of Music by George Lundeen, located near the south entrance to the Community Center. A lifesize quintet of musicians.

Flower Dancing in the Wind by Jerry McKellar, located at the western edge of the Community Center courtyard. This Native American woman would be at home on the stage with the ballet as she arches back and raises her face to the sun.

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E mbrace by David Hiles, a stone sculpture evoking feelings of love and compassion, located on the southeast corner of the Community Center Plaza. reat Arrow by Michael Jones is located G at the west entrance of the Community Center. Perched as if it landed in the earth after a long flight, this super-scaled arrow is a reminder of the Native Americans who have lived here for centuries. amned Wind by J. R. Eson, a life-size bronze of a D man fighting the desert winds, located near the west entrance to the Community Center. ruth by Kendra Fleishman, T located in the parking lot median at the Community Center, this cast in bronze displays a form of grace and elegance.

The Enduring Family by J. K. Laing, located on the eastern side of the Community Center Plaza. An abstract metallic sculpture of family and unity is expressed in this beautiful piece.

ayan Wind by Martin Gates, located in the M Community Center courtyard.

Potato Man by Susan Geissler located on the Northeast side of the Library.

Ladies in Community Center restroom

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Blossom by J.C. Sewell, located in the Community Center courtyard near the Southeast corner.

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F irst Love by Carol Cunningham is installed in the Fountain Park, Rotary Centennial Splash Park.

Pump House painted by FH Charter School located in Splash Park. eorge the Tortoise by Randy G Hand, located in Fountain Park near the playground. Toddlers can hug this approachable character and pat him on the back.

ob The Frog by Randy Hand, B located in Fountain Park near the playground. So lifelike, you expect him to croak at any moment.

Mural Wall, painted by Fountain Hills High School students.

At the Veterans Memorial: Panels and the sculpture, Soldier at War, by Ron Head The model for the soldier was a veteran of WWII, the late John Falcon.

Cannon located in Veterans Memorial Park.

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Other Community Owned Public Art Around Fountain Hills F ree To Be Me, a tribute to Fountain Hills youth,

by Marianne Caroselli, located in the Boys and Girls Club. The elegance and movement of this bronze depicts youth and the love of dance. isdom by Donald Riggs, located on the W southeast corner of Palisades and Verde River Drive in front of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce. alkway Through Time by Michael W Anderson, located on Shea Boulevard just east of Saguaro Boulevard. Five large scale rusted steel pieces transform a sidewalk into a thought-provoking stroll through past, present and future.

A Tribute to 9/11, graphic art

by Michael Fleck, located in the Community Center Conference Room. Look for seven other pieces by local artists in the Community Center.

Horse located in front of Judy Yates Gallery on Avenue of the Fountains.

Privately Owned Public Art & Sculpture (IN PL A ZA FOU N TA I NS I D E } Boy With a Stick Boy On a Bike by Jim Davidson Boy Washing His Dog Climbing The Mountain See Saw Girl With a Butterfly

by E. Bernoud Barefoot Girl Girl With A Goose Girl With Wheelbarrow

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Sculptures and Art at Town Hall rothers by Dr. Vincent P. Russo, a gift of the B artist, located in Town Hall. This dramatic bronze portrays the courage demonstrated by firefighters and police as they struggled to rescue their own in the aftermath of 9/11.

Wall of Water. Located at Town Hall Building.

F USION by Shannon Owen, located at the entrance to Town Hall.

Oracle of the Lake, by the sculptor Lyle London, located in the Fountain Hills Town Hall Rotunda.

Other Privately Owned Public Art Two Antique Tractors, located at R.E. Monks Construction office, 16646 E. Laser Drive.

Copper Tree at 16820 Avenue of the Fountains.

Fountain at the entrance to Lakeside Village, at Saguaro & El Lago.

At Kern Plaza

17251 E. Shea Blvd.

Snakes and Horses Don’t Mix Remington-style sculpture.

Phyliss Kern’s menagerie of animal sculptures: pigs, javelina, burro, bear, 2 mountain lions, 2 horses.

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Public Art Of Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Yavapai Warrior, by David Montour, 2000, located at the Fort McDowell Casino, the bronze statue honors the courage and initiative of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and their efforts to strive for independence and prosperity.

F ort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Children’s Mosaic, 2005. Located in the Ahnala Room at the Fort McDowell Radisson Resort, this stained glass mosaic, based on classroom drawings captures Yavapai culture, art and history as seen through the eyes of H’man ‘Shawa Elementary School students.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Veterans Memorial by David Montour. Located at main entry of Fort McDowell Tribal Headquarters building.

Community Fountains he World’s Tallest Fountain, located in T Fountain Park. (Cover) Avenue of the Fountains #1, located at Saguaro Boulevard and Avenue of the Fountains.

Avenue of the Fountains #2, located on the Avenue at Verde River Drive.

Avenue of the Fountains #3, located on the Avenue across from 16848 E. Avenue of the Fountains.

Avenue of the Fountains #4, located on the Avenue across from 16824 E. Avenue of the Fountains.

Avenue of the Fountains #5, located on the Avenue of the Fountains on the west side of Verde River Drive.

Splish and Splash by James Haire, located at the Avenue of the Fountains on the east side of Verde River Drive.

Fountain located at FH entrance on Shea & Palisades.

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A C C O M M O D AT I O N S

Bedlam Bed & Breakfast

15253 N. Skylark Circle • 480.837.9695 • bedlambnb.com Nestled high on a hillside, our home adjoins miles of desert and mountain views. Four rooms with private baths and entrances.

Comfort Inn Fountain Hills

17105 E. Shea Blvd., • 480.837.5343 • comfortinnfountainhills.com AAA Two Diamond hotel. All 48 beautifully appointed rooms with mountain views offer king or two queen beds, refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee service, hair dryer, iron & board, modem data ports, and free WIFI. Deluxe complimentary continental breakfast. Large outdoor pool/spa.

CopperWynd Resort and Club

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive • 480.333.1900 • 877.707.7760 • copperwynd.com AAA Four Diamond Resort atop Eagle Ridge with stunning mountain views.

Amenities: The Spa, 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center, extensive tennis facilities and Alchemy Restaurant for inspired dining. Conde Nast Gold List.

Courtyard Marriott at the Mayo Clinic

13444 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale • 480.860.4000 800.321.2211 • marriott.com/phxmy

Holiday Inn & Suites Fountain Hills

12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.837.6565 • holiday-inn.com/fountainhills Located adjacent to the fountain and community center, Holiday Inn & Suites at Fountain Hills features 104 guest rooms with high-speed Internet access, full service restaurant and lounge, meeting rooms and large outdoor pool and spa area.

Inn at Eagle Mountain

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort

10438 N. Ft. McDowell Road 480.789.5300 • radissonfortmcdowellresort.com Set on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, on Scottsdale’s eastern edge; enjoy mountain views, generous amenities, championship golf, the Fort McDowell Casino and AAA Four Diamond service.

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TOP: CopperWynd Resort

9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd.

480.816.3000 • 800.992.8083 • innateaglemountain.com 42 mini-suites with Southwest décor, whirlpool tub for two, Kiva gas fireplace, private patio with view, golf, restaurant, pool and Jacuzzi.

RV PARK

Eagle View RV Resort, Ft. McDowell

9605 N. Ft. McDowell Road 480.789.5310 • eagleviewrvresort.com You can have outdoor ambiance with big city amenities nearby. 150 full hook-up sites. Families and pets welcome. We also have wireless Internet and phone access available.

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Alchemy at CopperWynd 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Road 480.333.1880 copperwynd.com

DJ’s Bagel Cafe

13693 Fountain Hills Blvd.

480.816.4155

Euro Pizza Café

12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #11 480.836.0207 plazafountainside.com

Fireside Grill – Holiday Inn 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd.

480.816.9047

The Grill at Eagle Mountain Golf Club

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy.

480.816.1248 • eaglemtn.com

480.789.5300 radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz Ahnala (Mesquite) Room is the resort’s main restaurant, serving three meals a day, presenting local Native American, Southwestern and Mesquite grilled cuisine. Chef Brian will be showcasing citrus, pecans, herbs and mesquite grown locally at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Farm.

Appian Way

17149 Amhurst Drive 480.836.7899 • appianway.com Best family Italian restaurant in the Valley. Open 7 days, featuring patio seating and full bar.

Bruno’s Sports Bar & Grille 16837 E. Parkview Avenue 480.836.0770

Casino Deli Fort McDowell Casino

800.THE.FORT • fmcasino.com With ample seating, this Deli is open 24 hours a day and has a wide variety of menu items ranging from burgers to large fresh hot dogs and sandwiches.

The Grill at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

18200 E. Toh Vee Circle 480.836.9000 • wekopa.com

Katana Sushi & Grill

16425 E. Palisades Blvd., #103 480.837.2399

Lucky 7 Saloon Fort McDowell Casino

800.THE.FORT • fmcasino.com Every night’s a party at the Lucky 7 Saloon. Enjoy incredible drink specials, sporting events on the 9’x12’ big screen, and 7 days a week of free and fabulous live entertainment. Call 1.800.THE. FORT and press 180 for our nightly entertainment schedule.

MacDonald’s

16936 Shea Blvd.

480.837.0033

Mamas Italian Kitchen/ Mexican Cantina

16852 E. Parkview Avenue 480.837.5400 mamas-italiankitchen.com Homemade Italian food and Chicago pizza, made from scratch from Calabria-style (Southern Italy). And Mexican food made from scratch Mexico City-style.

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Ahnala Room at Radisson Resort Fort McDowell

Mountain View Coffee Company

Silver Platter

12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #17 480.837.4500

On the Edge at the Inn at Eagle Mountain

9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd.

480.816.3000

The Peaks

Fort McDowell Casino 480.836.4663 • fmcasino.com Experience the all new Peaks restaurant at Fort McDowell Casino.

Watch our master chefs redefine classic cuisine with the freshest ingredients, top-grade steaks and seafood in our open-view kitchen.

The atmosphere is relaxed elegance in the heart of casino action! Open at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday for dinner. For reservations call 480.836.4663.

Phil’s Place

Fort McDowell Casino 480.437.1424 • fmcasino.com The Silver Platter is open from 7:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday until midnight. The Silver Platter prides itself on serving the best burgers and shakes plus a wide variety of food items from the 50s.

The Steakhouse at Desert Canyon Golf Club

10440 Indian Wells Drive 480.837.1561 desertcanyongolf.com This Steakhouse offers prime beef and prime views. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m to 9 p.m.

Tap House Sports Bar & Grill

16828 E. Parkview Avenue 480.837.5220

Tocsana 87

16758 E. Glenbrook Blvd.

480.816.5620

Que Bueno

13207 N. LaMontana Drive 480.837.2418

Quizno’s

13525 Fountain Hills Blvd., #107 480.816.5384

Redendo’s Pizzeria & Pasta

Fort McDowell Casino 800.THE.FORT • fmcasino.com For the very best of Italian dining, you’ll find all your favorites in the new and comfortable surroundings of Tocsana 87. Open Sunday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 7 a.m. to midnight.

16948 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 104 480.816.1356 fhaz.com/redendos

Two-Step Saloon

The Ridge Room at Sunridge Canyon Golf Club

Verde River Buffet Fort McDowell Casino

13100 N. Sunridge Drive 480.837.5396 sunridgecanyongolf.com

Salida del Sol

at the Inn at Eagle Mountain 9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd.

480.816.3000

Sierra Southwest Kitchen

15225 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., #104 480.836.4205

11056 Saguaro Blvd.

480.816.9850

480.437.1424 • fmcasino.com For a square deal on a square meal, make your way to the Fort’s famous all-you-can-eat buffet!

Just steps away from all the casino action, enjoy incredible surf n’ turf in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

Water’s Edge

13014 N. Saguaro Blvd.

480.816.3515

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13757 Fountain Hills Blvd.

480.836.8058

Casavino Custom Winery 12005 N. Saguaro Blvd., #101 480.816.8466

Chocofin Chocolatier

13404 LaMontana Drive, Suite 2 480.836.7444 Award-winning choc olatier featuring European-style chocolates, cakes, toffee, bark and more, all made on premises.

Serving gelato and sorbet.

CG Bikes

16815 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 111 480.836.8827

Colors Design

13430 N. Saguaro Blvd., #100 480.816.1703

Crazy Coyote Gifts & Cards 16605 E. Palisades Blvd., #128 480.836.8933 Southwest souvenirs; gifts; jewelry and home accessories; candles; Trail Painted PoniesTM figurines; wall and yard art; Mexican crafts; thousands of greeting cards at 50% off.

Crystal Blues

16425 E. Palisades Blvd., Suite 104 480.816.3710 Southwest and contemporary clothing, comfortable and casual.

Great prices and selections, unique sterling jewelry. We’re in the Blockbuster-Starbucks Center.

Desert Flower Quilts

16858 Avenue of the Fountains, #104 • 480.836.2441

Floral Designs of Ftn Hills

16832 E. Parkview Avenue, #D 480.816.8800 • 888.816.8884 floraldesignsoffountainhills.com A 3rd-generation florist with over 40 years experience specializing in artistic arrangements for weddings, parties, holidays and other special events.

Flower & Gift Shoppe of Fountain Hills

16715 E. Palisades Blvd., Suite 105 480.837.1456 • 877.837.1456 theflowerandgiftshoppe.com

Foot Solutions Comfort Boutique

16858 Avenue of the Fountains 480.816.3880

Fountain Fashions

16605 Palisades Blvd., Suite 156 480.837.9014 • 866.909.9014 fountainfashions.com

Fountain Hills Antique Center

13233 La Montana Drive 480.836.0707

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Beall’s Outlet

Grapeables Fine Wines

12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 9 480.816.5959 • grapeables.com Retail store and Fountain Hills first and finest winebar. Inside or patio seating with gorgeous views of Four Peaks and the Fountain.

Sami’s is the destination for Arizona gemstones! Come see the Arizona Four Peaks Amethyst, Arizona Garnet and Arizona Peridot. Sami’s also carries diamonds and colored gemstones in custom mountings.

Gridleys

Style With a Twist

16830 Avenue of the Fountains 480.837.1090 • gridleysfh.com Take home a bit of Fountain Hills.

Southwestern gifts, t-shirts, books, salsa, children’s gifts, art supplies, rocks. FREE Fountain Postcard!

16810 Avenue of the Fountains, #106A • 480.836.7928

Hang-Ups

13525 Fountain Hills Blvd., #105 480.836.1119

13216 N. Verde River Drive 480.837.5240

RK Gallery of Fine Jewelry 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., Suite 16 480.445.0345 • randypolk.com

Sami Fine Jewelry & Unique Gifts

16704 Avenue of the Fountains, #100 480.837.8168 • arizonagems.com

Suburban Sole

16815 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 107 480.836.2100

Sellzy’s

Sunset Gallery

16846 E. Avenue of the Fountains 480.837.3391

Yates Gallery

16858 Avenue of the Fountains, #10 480.836.9919 • yatesgallery.net

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SHOPPING CENTERS

Avenue of the Fountains Downtown Fountain Hills This beautifully shaded corridor resembles a quaint Main Street setting.

Annual events include the Fountain Hills Great Fair and the Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts.

Avenue of the Fountains Center

At the intersection of Avenue of the Fountains and Verde River Drive, this site offers a quaint indoor shopping facility and is also home to the Southtique Mercantile Mall.

Crossings

At the intersection of Palisades Boulevard and LaMontana Drive, this facility features welcome additions to the community such as retail stores and also a charter school.

Crossroads Convenience Center

At the eastern entrance of Fountain Hills near the intersection of Shea Boulevard and the Beeline Highway, the center is filled mainly with fast-food dining.

Eagle Mountain Market Place

At Shea Boulevard and Eagle Mountain Parkway, this marketplace features a supermarket, bank and several shops.

Fountain Hills Plaza

At the corner of Palisades Boulevard and LaMontana Drive, this property is anchored by a supermarket and features a bank, hardware store, automotive repair shop and restaurants.

On Shea Boulevard, just west of Saguaro Boulevard, this center is anchored by a department store and several chain retail stores.

Plaza Fountainside

This 25,000-square-foot center has a restaurant, coffee shop and upscale shops, including an art gallery, jewelry store, boutique, and fine wine store.

Palisades Plaza

At Fountain Hills and Palisades Boulevard, this site is anchored by a supermarket and includes retail and fast-food dining.

Red Mountain Plaza

At the corner of Palisades Boulevard and Avenue of the Fountains, this property is anchored by a large chain video store, coffee shop, dentist, chiropractor, pet supply store and beauty salon.

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Four Peaks Plaza

GROUP VENUES Firerock Country Club

16000 E. Firerock Country Club Drive • 480.836.8100

Fountain Hills Community Center

13001 N. La Montana Drive • 480.816.5200 • fh.az.gov Our 31,000 square feet of elegant and flexible space is designed to accommodate all of your meeting and special event needs.

Fort McDowell Adventures

480.816.6465 fortmcdowelladventures.com Trail rides, cattle drives, Jeep tours, La Puesta del Sol & The Ranch.

Fort McDowell Casino

Highway 87 & Ft. McDowell Road 480.837.1424 • fmcasino.com

Rio Verde Country Club

18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd.

480.471.7010 • 877.RIO.VERDE • rioverdecc.com Private country club in the heart of Tonto National Forest. Host to 36 holes of parkland golf. Events and outings welcomed.

For more group venues, see Golf Clubs on page 18.

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TRANSPORTATION

B Line Transportation • 480.816.9027 Extreme Limousines • 480.837.5700 King Arthur’s Transportation & Limousine Service • 480.837.7500 Signature Limousines • 480.306.7808 Fountain View Village – ASSISTED LIVING FOR SENIORS

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TOP: CopperWynd Resort

16455 E. Avenue of the Fountains • 480.836.5081 • fountainviewvillage.com A full continuum of retirement apartments, assisted living and healthcare services on a beautiful desert campus in Fountain Hills. Skilled Nursing, Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapies are available.

RESERVATION SERVICES

RESERVATIONS SERVICE

Arizona Trails Travel Services

16824 Avenue of the Fountains, #22B 480.837.4284 • 888.799.4284 • arizonatrails.com Central reservations for Fountain Hills and all of Arizona. Complete vacation planning for lodging, tours, golf tee-times, car rentals and more.

Scottsdale Golf & Lodging

480.837.4284 • 888.799.4284 • scottsdalegolf.com Complete golf vacation packages with first class accommodations, guaranteed tee times, discounted car rentals, professional assistance from qualified golf travel counselors.

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CENTURY 21 Kern Realty

17251 E. Shea Blvd. • 480.837.5833 • 888.539.9814 CENTURY21kernrealty.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Karen DeGeorge

16832 E. Avenue of the Fountains 480.837.1010 • 480-225-3766 • karendegeorge.com Full Time Real Estate Professional - Honest, high integrity and very committed. Experienced and attention to detail make buying and selling as stress free and enjoyable as possible

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

16832 Avenue of the Fountains • 480.837.1010 • azmoves.com Residential Resale • New Home Buyer Representation • Land and Lots • “In-House” Luxury Home Division.

The Goyena Team, MCO Realty

12645 N. Saguaro Blvd., #12 • 480.837.0733 • joego.com The Goyena Team of MCO Realty welcomes you to beautiful Fountain Hills. For over 24 years we get results because we care.

MCO Realty, Inc.

9617 N. Saguaro Blvd. • 480.837.2500 • mcorealty.com MCO Realty, Inc. is the leading real estate firm in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

Founded in 1981 and an affiliate of the master developer, MCO Properties, MCO Realty prides itself on extensive community knowledge and superb customer service, providing a more comprehensive quality service to their clients in the fast-growing Fountain Hills’ real estate market.

Nabers Property Management & Real Estate

13404 N. La Montana Drive, Suite 4 480.837.9807 • 866.837.9807 • nabersrealty.com Seasonal furnished and unique rentals. Condos, homes, and investment property for sale. Managing and selling properties in Fountain Hills since 1974.

RE/MAX 2000

16704 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Suite 101 480.837.9801 • 866.272.7578 • sunpropertiesaz.com Fountain Hills is one of “50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family”.

Fountain Hills was voted the “#2 Place to Live in Maricopa County” in 2007. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. APARTMENTS

Four Peaks Vista Apartments

13700 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. • 480.816.1166 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS

Eagles Nest LLC.

480.837.1005 • eaglesnestliving.com Eagles Nest is a 500-acre, gated community nestled in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains offering 244 custom lots, each one acre or larger. Developed by MCO Properties, master developer of Fountain Hills.

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