Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is east of Scottsdale past the Mayo Clinic via Shea Blvd. It is known for its rolling hilly roads and views from most homes. There is a central iconic Fountain in the city center, with events during the winter months. Mostly recognized as a retirement community, there is also a public school system and plenty of families are full time residents. The most exclusive golf community surrounds Firerock Country Club, where homes range from new build lock and leave condominiums and patio homes, large estates exceeding 8,500 square feet. Driveways are steep due to the inclines, and most luxury homes have interior steps. But the views are absolutely incredible.
The town is bordered by the McDowell Mountain Regional Park to the North, the Salt River Pima Indian Reservation to the South, the Fort McDowell Indian Community, Verde River and Tonto National Forest to the East and the McDowell Mountain Range to the West.
Full Service Marina
The Beeline Highway 87 provides quick access to the East Valley and Saguaro Lake, with a full-service marina just 18 miles from Fountain Hills, offering both wet and dry slip storage and a lake-side restaurant. Set in the Sonoran Desert, Saguaro is rimmed with canyon walls and shores lined with majestic Saguaro cactus. Tour-boat trips are available on the Desert Belle (480) 671-0000. 
Camping, boat access-only camping and great fishing is available. The Park Service installed over 2,200 fish-habitat structures to enhance fishing. According to the Tonto National Forrest web site, fish census show that 12+ lb. bass and 30-lb. Carp exist in the depths; Bluegill comes in a variety of sizes; and Occasional species caught include Walleye, Black Crappie, Small-mouth Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo and Yellow Bass. According to Bass Master Magazine, the best time for trophy bass is October to December & January to mid-April.
RESTAURANTS:
- Mountainview Coffee, 12645 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, 480-621-6166
- Sapori d'Italia, 11865 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills
- Brunos Sports Bar, 16737 E Parkview Ave, Fountain Hills, 480- 836-0770
- Casino, just 4 miles away https://www.fortmcdowellcasino.com/
GOLF:
- The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain, 14915 E Eagle Mountain Pkwy, Fountain Hills, AZ
- Desert Canyon Golf Club, 10440 N Indian Wells Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ
- Sun Ridge Golf Club, 13100 N SunRidge Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ
- We-Ko-Pa 480-360-9592 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fort McDowell 2 18 hole courses
- FireRock 480-836-8100 16000 E. FireRock Country Club Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ
OTHER:
- Spa at CopperWynd Resort 13225 N Eagle Ridge Dr, Fountain Hills, 480-522-1041 (also great views for cocktails and/or dinner!) http://www.copperwynd.com/
- Shopping: There are Art type festivals in Fountain Hills just about every weekend.
- McDowell Mountain Recreation Area, www.MaricopaCountyParks.net/park-locator/Mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/ Just 9 miles away & Very Historic. Over 40-miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. Park Trails range in length from 0.5-miles to 15.3
- Saguaro Lake: Fountain Hills is the closet town to the string of Canyon Lakes, just 19 miles to the full Marina at Saguaro http://www.saguarolakemarina.com/
- McDowell Mountain Cycles, 11879 N. Saguaro Blvd 480-272-8741
- Salt River Tubing, 9200 N. Bush Hwy, Mesa www.SaltRiverTubing.com
- Usery Mountain Recreation Area, 3648 Acre Park offering camping, archery and 29 miles of multi-use trails and scenic wind caves. Daily event calendar can be found at www.MaricopaCountyParks.net/park-locator/usery-mount
- FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TALIESIN WEST 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of Scottsdale's top tourist attractions
- AQUARIUM & BUTTERFLY MUSEUM www.odyseaaquarium.com. This opened to much fan fare in September 2016 with Dolphins attraction in October 2016. Close to Top Golf (www.TopGolf.com), the Pavillions 1.1 million square foot Shopping Center (www.thepavilionsattalkingstick.com), Salt River Fields Spring Training, and the Talking Stick Casino.
