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Upon entering the town core of Cave
Creek, you realize that you haven’t
really experienced the authentic
Arizona until now. We call it “Route
CC” in honor of old route 66 which is so
famous for its nostalgic communities
throughout the West. Located high above Phoenix in the
foothills of Black Mountain, Skull
Established as a gold mining town and Mesa and Elephant Butte, Cave Creek
stopping point for the U.S. Cavalry features several saloons, western
in the mid 1870s, Cave Creek has shops, rodeo events, galleries and live
preserved its wild west character like music. Throw in some championship
no other. While most of the buildings golf, several unique southwest jewelry
built in the 1800s are probably gone, shops and home décor stores, as well
many that are standing have been there as numerous other specialty stores and
longer than anyone can remember and you have a must-visit location--just
are reminiscent of what things looked minutes, but a time warp away, from
like in the wild west so long ago. nearby Phoenix and Scottsdale.
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Some distinctive stand-alone stores
include Big Bronco, Etania, Grumpy
Ole Mule Mercantile, and Cave Creek
Cave Creek is a great place to shop Cowboy Company. Many have large
and is certainly like no other. You assortments of pottery, rustic antiques
can stroll around and visit any one and other unique items that can only
of the area’s many galleries or seek be found in Cave Creek.
out many of the town’s unique shops
featuring Southwestern gifts, Western In fact, the town core doesn’t have a
clothing, furniture and housewares. single national chain store. Every shop
The
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is individually owned and operated
making shopping in Cave Creek truly
unique.
There are a number of rustic little
shopping clusters throughout town
such as Frontier Town, Rancho
Mañana and Stagecoach Village. Each
offers a variety of restaurants, galleries,
and curious little shops located within
a convenient stroll of one another.
Popular shops include both Suzanne’s
Hot Stuff which features the areas
best selection of hot sauces, and Cave
Creek Candles & Gifts which is also
located in Frontier Town. Nearby,
the Cave Creek Olive Oil Company
devotes an entire store to olive oil. The
Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store is the
largest such store in the area and has
a continuous turnover of high quality
items at bargain prices. Cave Creek is a
truly unique shopping experience.
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What good is visiting a western
town without learning how to look
like a native? Although not everyone
living here dresses in a western style
everyday, there are definitely some
important components you’ll
want to include when putting
together your own perfect look.
According to Paul Rerich,
owner of Cave Creek Cowboy
Company, “boots are in!”
Boots are designed to incorporate Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Cowboy Co.
function, protection, and style.
Heels, toes, the shaft and materials
all vary in order to support different
functions for different pairs of
boots. For example, toes come in
pointed, snip, blunt, square, round,
and roper. Exotic skins such as
caiman, elephant, ostrich, and
shark are also widely used these
days. These skins add a great deal of
durability as well as style. Properly
fit boots are good for your feet,
very comfortable, and will provide
a life time of use and enjoyment.
Hats also incorporate function
and fashion. Felting is the process
of creating the material for a felt
hat. Felt hat prices and quality are
determined by the materials in the
hat. When selecting a hat, look for
color and a shape that fits your look.
Rerich added, “Important items
to finish off your Creeker look
could also include a jacket or
vest, tooled belt and buckle
set or concho belt, a shirt with
western yolk and snaps, and jeans.”
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and explored hidden Arizona
towns to find treasures. The
collection grew and now has
supplied these impeccably
and individually decorated
rooms with vintage Arizona.
Photo courtesy of Tumbleweed Hotel rooms with open spaces, an old
The property is as unique as the
wagon, western benches, swings,
a charming cookout area and
a relaxing pool. Kick off your
boots, hang your hat and enjoy
this boutique hotel property
in the heart of Cave Creek!
The Tumbleweed Hotel has
become the face of unique
and inspired boutique hotel
lodging. Established in 1970, The While many folks stay all over
Tumbleweed Hotel is “A retro the valley and only visit the
western place you go to stay if you area (we’re not that far away),
are truly worthy of a conversation there are some local places too.
with John Wayne or past guests
such as Dick Van Dyke or Waylon The Boulders Resort - 480-488-9009
Jennings,” Urban Dictionary. Cave Creek Tumbleweed Hotel
Owner Jeri Rust has grown the 480-488-3668
Tumbleweed Hotel into one of Civana Resort - 480-488-5300
the most unique hospitalities in
the West, offering 16 rooms and Prickly Pear Inn
8 casitas. She is a designer with a 480-488-2616
collector prowess. “I wanted each Rancho Mañana Resort Casitas
room to tell a story “says Jeri. 480-575-7900
Waking early every weekend for
years, Jeri, with her husband Gary, Villas of Cave Creek
ventured to auctions, estate sales 480-595-1200
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TumbleWeed Logo
Cave Creek’s
MAIN STREET HOSPITALITY
480-488-3668 - www.TumbleweedHotel.com
6333 E. Cave Creek Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
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A lovely boutique hotel
in the heArt of town
feAturing oversized
rooms with kitchenettes
And AmAzing view decks
prickly peAr plAzA
restAurAnt
liquor
mercAntile
ice creAm Reservations & Info 480-488-2616
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For longer than history can record,
Cave Creek has been a special
destination just minutes from the
center of Phoenix. In the mid-
1940s, Rancho Mañana opened as a
dude ranch with accommodations
for travelers to stay in the high
Sonoran desert and enjoy it as it
has been for centuries. Today, the
same tradition continues with a
property that is a lush oasis in the
desert with spectacular views of
Skull Mesa, Elephant Butte and the
nearby Tonto National Forest.
The golf course is an experience
that truly represents golf in the
Arizona Desert and has won many
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awards throughout the years for the third year in a row by
including “Arizona’s Most Scenic OpenTable.com. It is a destination
Course” and those views are still onto itself shared by both golfers
preserved today. and non-golfers alike.
Tonto Bar and Grill has been named There is also a luxurious spa on
as one of the Top 100 Al Fresco property along with spacious
Dining Restaurants in America modern accommodations.
Consistently serving 25 years of sensational
Southwestern cuisine, friendly cordial service,
Daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. professional catering, and timeless weddings.
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There is a certain eclectic nature to
the architecture that really reflects
the personality of the Cave Creek Pictured: Frontier Town
area. You can find interesting
stories with just about any of the
old buildings in town. Many have
walls adorned with photos of the
many celebrities who have visited all the regular folks just having
over the years. It doesn’t really a good time. Kurt Russell once
matter; people of all backgrounds showed up at Rancho Manana’s
just seem to blend together at Golf Oasis for a breakfast burrito.
any of the town’s establishments.
Sometimes it’s the buildings
Harold’s, which recently celebrated themselves that are famous. Big
its 84th anniversary, has hundreds Earl’s Greasy Eats was used as a
of such photos, including many location for the Hollywood film
governors, sports figures and “Jolene”. The old gas station – now a
Hollywood celebrities, as well as hip burger joint – probably doesn’t
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look much different than it did in The Horny Toad Restaurant
the 1930s when it was originally building started out as a small
erected from an oil company kit house and horse tack room, which
and filled its first thirsty tank of gas. is now part of the main dining
room complete with church
Big Bronco’s home for the past pews for booth benches. Plenty
nineteen years was one of Cave of celebrities have eaten there
Creek’s original automotive repair including Hugh Downs, Phil
shops many decades ago. Now Mickelson, and Clint Eastwood.
the complex, complete with three
separate buildings, looks
like it is straight out of an
episode of Gun Smoke.
Many of the original
buildings from the
Rancho Mañana Dude
Ranch of the 1940s are
still used today and house
the cozy Rancho Mañana
golf shop and famous Cave Creek Candles Building
Tonto Bar and Grill.
Frontier Town, now
home to nearly a dozen
unique shops, was a
Work Projects Administration So remember to bring a camera
camp during construction of when visiting Cave Creek; you
the Bartlett Lake and Horseshoe may not see a celebrity, but you’ll
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A new addition to the art scene
is the Grace Renee Gallery which
offers a refreshingly beautiful way
to explore fine contemporary
It’s amazing how artistically talented art in the breathtaking shadows
people often seem to congregate in of the Sonoran Desert foothills
some areas. They feed off of one of Carefree. Artfully designed
another’s skills and allow a sense jewelry, inspiring sculptures,
of friendly competition to push spectacular wall art, stunning
themselves to even higher levels. ceramics and more await.
From the obvious southwestern
scenes with sunsets and cowboys,
(they certainly fit the town’s
theme) to contemporary and
Native American sculptures,
every type of art can be
found throughout town.
Many of the galleries are owned
and operated by the artists Grace Renee Gallery - Matt Josef
themselves. Roxanne Vise has
THE Gallery of Cave Creek
which features her own
encaustic (beeswax) paintings
and award winning art. Her
materials include aspen
leaves, beeswax, acrylic, oil stick, Among the works at Grace
pigments and tree resin to infuse Renee Gallery, you’ll also
each painting with its individual find fine jewelry collections
energy, depth and luminosity. from Aaron Henry Designs,
Nanis Italian Jewels, Goshwara,
There are also many private Cynthia Ann Jewels, Willow
working studios throughout town Diamonds and Pesavento Jewelry.
and most always welcome guests
when calls are made in advance. Every sculpture, painting,
Dick Mueller’s Coyote Crossing glass creation and piece of
Studio is a great example. He jewelry in the showroom is a
loves showing off his work and reflection of the creativity and
always participates in the Sonoran imaginations of its talented
Arts League’s Hidden in the Hills artists. Discover something truly
Studio Tour each November. different at Grace Renee Gallery.
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with details that are only
possible with a pencil –
details that create work
that looks photographic.
These details help me
create textures that I can
feel and they help me
capture the feelings and
emotions of the subjects,
“Beer for My Horses” by Dick Mueller Although art has always
whether the subject is
human or animal.”
been his passion, Mueller
has been able to devote
himself to it full-time
since retiring from a
previous
and
career
moving to Cave Creek in
1999. He typically does
In his hillside studio overlooking the 8-15 new drawings each year
Grapevine Wash, Dick Mueller sees an and they may take anywhere
abundance of wildlife. While viewing from 8 days to 8 weeks to
wildlife is fairly common in a town finish which has allowed him
like Cave Creek, it is Mueller’s ability to do well over 200 drawings
to transpose what he sees into such during the past 19 years. His
detail with a pencil that is so amazing favorite subject is almost
or, as the artist himself puts it, “Art anything western including
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animals, people, buildings, and
trains. Mueller really stands out
with his ability to draw so many
different kinds of subjects. In fact,
since 2005, Dick has received 5
awards (first through third place) in
the drawing category at the Phippen
Western Art Show in Prescott,
Arizona.
Mueller is very active with the local
Sonoran Arts League and is one of
only 6 artists who have participated
in the Hidden in the Hills Studio
Tour every year since 1999. Dick’s
Coyote Crossing Studio is a popular
stop on the tour. In fact, he is happy
to show his work almost anytime
by appointment throughout the
year. His work can also be seen
annually at Arizona’s Fine Art
Expo in nearby Scottsdale.
Dick Mueller
Original drawings in
graphite & colored pencil
www.coyotecrossingsstudio.com
480-595-1106
Studio open by appointment:
38611 N Grapevine Rd
Cave Creek, AZ
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(horse fittings), rope and cowhide,
while southwestern includes
Saguaros, Navajo weaves, and
When one lives in such a unique Aztec patterns and shapes along
locale such as Cave Creek, with a with tooled leather, cowhide hair,
rich history of equestrian and copper.”
ranches, decorating your
home to envelop the local
desert setting seems to be a
natural choice. Even those
that are just visiting always
want to bring something
home that reminds them of
their experience here.
“There is a big difference Big Bronco
between southwestern
décor and western décor,”
according to Faith
Weinberg, of Big Bronco. “Western During the past several years,
is much more rustic, featuring tack classic western décor has grown
in popularity. As people visit the
Wild West, they often want to
incorporate a bit of this style back
home. Many of these popular
western furniture pieces are made
domestically in the Western
U.S. using reclaimed Ayacuite
Wood. “There are also a number
of variations including cowboy
chic, Territorial and Wild West
Interior Design genres and many can be blended
Paint Color Selection with Tuscan/Old World pieces for
Flooring Selection
Personal Shopping a nice, eclectic but flowing look,”
Furniture Arrangement added Weinberg. “It’s really not
Staging for Home Sales necessary to decorate your entire
Kitchen - Bath - Living Space Remodels
house with western items, but a
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(From Previous Page) seven stores of considerable size
few select pieces can bring the West specializing in furniture, home
home with nice results.” accessories, outdoor furniture,
pottery and/or interior design.
According to Weinberg, “One
of the latest trends is to create According to local Interior
more contemporary shapes and Designer, Michelle Samar of
Mongrel Design, “One major
reason for the popularity is that
all the stores are independently
owned and operated so you can
find furniture and accessories that
are different than all the chain
Mexicana Rose Photo shop for many of my clients at area
stores located in Phoenix. I love to
stores. There is such a great variety
of styles available here and they are
so convenient to each other that it
doesn’t take all day to see such a
large variety of items.”
lines in furniture but utilize more All the local interior designers
rustic textures. When you add the seem to agree that a current trend
western leathers, prints or textural is to use splashes of color to update
fabrics, you really add warmth to homes that have utilized so many
the contemporary shapes.” earth tones for several years.
Injecting a little bit of this desert Mexicana Rose has become the
style is easy. Wrought iron light “Wow” factor in Cave Creek. The
fixtures, and candle holders, Indian ambiance on display is beautiful.
blanket pillows and table runners, Ted and Carmen’s dedication to
textural woven baskets and the like sourcing unique furnishings that
are all smaller ways you can bring offer true authenticity to Mexican
your travels home with you. If you Handcrafted Home Furnishings and
are afraid you can’t work the desert
look into your home’s interior,
you can always reminisce about the
gorgeous southwest with amazing
clay, metal, or hammered copper
pots to enhance your outdoor
space.
All of these items can be found
locally. In fact, the Cave Creek area
has become quite a destination
for home decor with more than
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(From Previous Page) and minerals from throughout the
world.
accessories has been their passion
for 30 years. The products are Mexicana Rose also has the finest
sourced directly from the creative collection of Onyx in the country
craftsmen themselves. This includes that is sensibly priced. Their Onyx
bedroom, dining and living room comes directly from the mines
furniture, iron chandeliers, lamps, located thorough out Mexico.
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With more than 19 years in the items as well as custom-designed
same location in Cave Creek, Big furniture mixed with colorful
Bronco features distinctive Western fabrics. She also recently began
and rustic furniture, many with showcasing several lines of outdoor
fine hand tooled leathers, recycled patio furniture including pieces
wood, metals and wagon
wheels. They also have a
seeming endless selection of
Southwest pillows, brightly
hued ceramic pots and vivid,
soft fabric throws.
In Carefree, Sue Bickerdyke, Sue Bickerdyke Interiors
of her namesake store and
design studio, features
collectible artifacts from
around the world allowing you featuring a large selection of
to create a comfortable, easy but Sunbrella fabrics which are made to
sophisticated look for your home. withstand the Arizona sun.
Her self described look is “The
Carefree Style of Living” which It is the collection of so many
is represented with an eclectic, unique home stores that make the
high-end blend of one-of-a-kind entire area a must visit destination.
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While Saltillo tile floors, hand- quartz available and many choose
painted tiled backsplashes and topping their perimeter cabinet
counters paired with deeper, countertops in simple quartz
warmly stained wood cabinets and accenting the island with
were previously very popular in a piece of natural stone with
the Southwest, more updated lots of “movement” and color.
choices have now been trending. “Leathered” Granite that offer a
matte, textured finish are unique
Consider using a wide planked and have the same durability as if
wood tile for durability and a finished with a more typical high-
casual rustic appeal. These planks gloss finish.
vary greatly in colors, “wood
grains” and sizes. For a more
upscale look, go for a larger plank
and consider the way you lay
the tile for optimum effect. For
a classic style, simply stagger, or
choose a more European flavor
using a herringbone design. A
stone porcelain tile in the updated
shape of a 12x24 can emulate real
stone with a much lower need for
maintenance. Photo Courtesy of Mongrel Design Interiors
Painted cabinets are trending now
with endless color combinations
and artistic glazes available. A
painted or enameled cabinet
in neutral off-white, and taupe
ranges, can give you that relaxed The final important element is
look with a patinaed glaze, but the backsplash. Consider some of
also an updated look using a the metallic offerings in copper
lighter than typical hue. Accent and pewter tiles. If metallics
your island with deep jeweled aren’t your thing, river-rock or
tones with burnished edges and barnwood-look tiles paired with
slight distressing to bring home quartz counters and painted
the time-worn, collected feeling. cabinets will give you an incredible
updated but still rustic style.
Man-made quartz counter
surfaces have been trending
due to the consistency of color Article by local interior designer
Michelle Samar
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unique colors and styles of
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Suzanne Brian had the vision and
foresight to see that spicy foods
were growing in popularity. She
gambled that her instincts were
right and opened Suzanne’s Hot
Stuff in Frontier Town. Now,
almost 20 years later, it is still
the Valley’s Premier destination
for hot sauces, salsas and related
products.
Suzanne then developed her at two of the nation’s most
own award winning product prestigious and competitive
lines. They included hot sauces, Zesty Food Shows. Suzanne and
salsas and Suzanne’s Gourmet her products have been featured
Southwest Rub. All of her both on national and local TV
products have taken first place in programs.
their respective food categories
Suzanne’s unique ability to
anticipate emerging food tends
enable her to continue to evolve
her product lines to meet the
tastes of her customers. She was
the first store in Cave Creek to
offer flavored olive oils, balsamic
vinaigrettes, cooking and grilling
sauces. With these products
her customers can continue
to present extraordinary and
flavorful dishes to impress family
and friends.
Suzanne also carries many
one of a kind unique giftware
items. Come in and see why
locals, visitors from around the
country and world visit this
Sunset Magazine recommended
“One of The Best Places to Shop
in the West”.
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Back in the days before electricity was readily
available, Cave Creek’s miners and ranchers
found candles as a necessary part of life. Cave
Creek has come a long way since those first
pioneer’s arrived, but candle making still
burns brightly right here in downtown Cave
Creek.
Located in Frontier Town, Cave Creek
Candles & Gifts continues to hand-pour
candles in the tradition of the early American
craftsman. Founded in 1997, Cave Creek as luminaries, paintings, artisan
Candles & Gifts is a family business, with glass, pottery, wind chimes
history dating four generations in Arizona. and Christmas ornaments all
Owners, Steve and Roxanne Vise bring this reflecting the colors, scents and
heritage along with creative passion and a sounds of the Sonoran Desert.
love for artisan handmade items produced It’s the large variety and quality
locally. Roxanne is also an award-winning of the candles that make this
artist, who paints with beeswax. shop so popular. It is certainly
one of the many unique places
In addition to handmade candles, the shop is a that make Cave Creek such a
great place for locally made art and gifts, such popular destination.
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Rainbow Ryders (480-299-0154)
provides an experience of a lifetime
with hot air balloon rides that
soar over the Sonoran Desert in
While most folks find it easy to see the Cave Creek area. Balloon
that Cave Creek is a very distinctive Rides are offered daily throughout
town, especially compared to the the year for sight seeing, special
modern cities just a few miles south, occasions, groups, weddings, and
it can take some expertise to help corporate events. Under the same
you understand the ancient and ownership for more than 30 years,
interesting past. Tours conducted Rainbow Ryders offers safe, fun and
by real cowboys and wranglers are memorable hot air ballooning at
available to take you throughout its best.
the desert, on top of mountains,
and through desert washes. MTM Ranch (480-488-4538)
Horseback rides.
www.mtmranch.com
Spur Cross Stables
(480-488-9117) Horseback rides.
Carefree Adventures
(480-488-2466) Jeep tours.
Desert Foothills Land Trust
(480-488-6131) Guided Hikes.
Located about five miles north
of the town core on Spur Cross
Road, the Spur Cross Conservation
Area has more than 2,000
acres of rugged upper Sonoran
desert complete with fascinating
archaeological sites along the
upper Cave Creek which continues
to flow throughout the winter
months. There are also remnants
of both mining and ranching that
date back to the late 1800s. More
information is available at www.
maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross/
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Cave Creek Business Directory & Map Legend
Activities & Golf Suzanne’s Hot Stuff
H-2 Harold’s Cave Creek Corral E-2 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd
B-1 Spur Cross Stables 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-488-1277
480-488-9117 480-488-1906
Western Delights
Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloons H-1 The Hideaway Grill C-1 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd ste 3A
877-771-0776 6746 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-488-6394
480-595-0358
Rancho Manana Golf Club
A-2 5734 E. Rancho Manana Blvd The Horny Toad
480-488-0398 G-1 6738 E. Cave Creek Rd Other
480-488-9542
Accommodations The Roadhouse B-3 Animal Health Services
480-488-6181
H-1 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd
H-5 Boulders Resort, A Waldorf 480-488-3300 Beckham Dental
Astoria Resort A-5
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive 4815 E. Carefree Hwy #102
888-579-2631 Tonto Bar & Grill 480-214-9060
A-2 5736 E. Rancho Manana Blvd
Civana Carefree Resort 480-488-0698 Cave Creek Museum
37220 N. Mule Train Rd D-3 6140 Skyline Dr
480-653-9000 The City Creamery 480-488-2764
E-1 6268 E. Cave Creek Rd
Prickly Pear Inn 480-397-1130 Cave Creek Tourism Bureau
E-1 6268 E. Cave Creek Rd B-4 37617 N. Cave Creek Rd
480-488-2616 cavecreektourismbureau.org
Shops
Tumbleweed Hotel Cave Creek Unified Schools
F-2 6333 East Cave Creek Rd Big Bronco 480-575-2000
480-488-3668 G-1 6602 E. Cave Creek Rd
480-575-7025 Judy Weaver
Villas of Cave Creek Success Property Brokers
E-2 38001 N. Schoolhouse Rd Cave Creek Candles & Gifts 7 Sundial Circle #2, Carefree
480-595-1200 E-2 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-861-9800
Galleries 480-488-7799
D-5 Paradise Valley Community College
At Black Mountain
E-2 THE Gallery of Cave Creek Cave Creek Cowboy Company 34250 N. 60th Street
6245 E. Cave Creek Rd G-2
480-575-6505 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd 602.493-2600
480-575-3130
The Gallery at el Pedregal Thunderbird Artists
H-5 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd 2nd floor D-2 Cave Creek Olive Oil Co ThunderbirdArtists.com
(next to the Spotted Donkey) 6201 E. Cave Creek Rd 480-837-5637
480-575-6658 480-595-3157
A-3 Town of Cave Creek
Coyote Crossing Studio H-1 Cave Creek Saddlery 37622 N. Cave Creek Rd
38611 N. Grapevine Rd 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd #135 480-488-1400
480-595-1106 623-258-0207
Etania Jewelry & Boutique
Food & Saloons D-1 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd #5
602-429-0505
Big Earl’s Greasy Eats
C-2 6135 E. Cave Creek Rd. Frontier Town
480-575-7889 E-2 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd
480-488-9129
H-2 Buffalo Chip Saloon
6823 E. Cave Creek Rd Grumpy Ole Mule Mercantile
480-488-9118 E-1 6268 E. Cave Creek Rd
G-1 Dairy Queen Kiwanis Marketplace
6548 E. Cave Creek Rd G-2 Thrift Store
480-488-2819 6535 E. Cave Creek Rd
480-488-7169
Mexicana Rose
F-1 6300 East Cave Creek Road
480-488-7441
Mongrel Design Interiors
602-799-0150
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Shops/Galleries Accommodations Judy Weaver
1 Desert Treasures 8 Boulders Resort, A Waldorf 4 Success Real Estate
Located in Spanish Village Astoria Resort 7 Sundial Circle #2,
480-488-3782 480-488-9009 Carefree
480-861-9800
Grace Renee Gallery Civana Carefree
2 7212 E. Ho Hum Rd, Ste 7 5 480-653-9000
480-575-8080
10 Spirit in the Desert
7415 E. Elbow Bend
3 Ortega’s 6th Generation 480-488-5218
46 E. Easy Street
480-488-7922
Other
Sue Bickerdyke Interiors
9 36889 N. Tom Darlington B1 6 Carefree-Cave Creek
480-595-0171 Chamber
480-488-3381
The Gallery at el Pedregal
34505 N. Scottsdale Rd 2nd 7 Foothills Caring Corps
floor (next to the Spotted 7275 E. Easy St. Ste B103
Donkey) 480-488-1105
480-575-6658
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trail, amphitheater and play area
for kids. This is truly a community
designed for leisure with a mix of
southwestern culture. Even the
street names represent Carefree’s
While many outsiders don’t laid back attitude with names
always know where one town ends such as Easy Street, Tranquil
and another starts, Carefree and Trail and Ho & Hum Roads.
Cave Creek are no different. If
Cave Creek is a great representation Surrounding the town center,
of the old west, Carefree is its there are several shops, galleries,
complement, as an example of and restaurants enclosed in the
the new west. In fact, some have mostly southwestern architecture
said the area’s motto is
“Home of Cowboys and
Caviar, Where the Old
West Meets the New.”
While both towns
represent a population
that enjoys a sense of Grace Renee Gallery Photo
community and ranch-
size space to call home,
Carefree is one of the
oldest master planned
communities in Arizona (but that is reminiscent of a small
still not very old). Planned in Spanish village. All areas of town
the 1950s with its residential areas have extraordinary views of nearby
surrounding a vibrant and inviting Black Mountain with its eastern
town center, it is home to one of side brown-boulder outcroppings
the world’s largest sundials which that make it appear distinctly
spans 62 feet and points to the different than the namesake
North Star. There is also a nature western side – A true “Must Visit”.
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Although Cave Creek has a However, with more than 20
Dairy Queen – what small town restaurants in the area, there
doesn’t - you could search are a variety of culinary styles
day and night throughout the and cuisines to fit just about
town core (including Carefree) every taste and can only be
and not find any restaurants, experienced right here in our
fast food or other, that are town. There is steak, wild
part of a cookie cutter chain. game, southwestern specialties,
new American
cuisine, Mexican
food, tasty greasy
burgers, Italian, BBQ
and fried chicken.
In addition to the
wide and varied
menus, it can be
the historic nature
of each restaurants’
building that makes
each so special. They
are all a tribute to the
From Tonto Bar & Grill old west that Cave
Creek represents so
well and many (if
not most) buildings
have been around for
more than 60+ years
including Harold’s
Consistently serving 25 years of sensational
Southwestern cuisine, friendly cordial service,
Daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. professional catering, and timeless weddings.
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which has been
around for more
than 84 years.
Even the newer
buildings in town
have been built
with character
that represents
the old West.
The town also The Horny Toad’s Famous Fried Chicken
represents great
food from some
of the best chef’s
in the valley but
not everything is
high end, there is
also some of the best comfort culinary option whether you
food and just plain awesome are looking for a fun place to
bar food available anywhere. take the family or you need a
The available variety is what romantic spot for dinner, Cave
makes this area such a great Creek is an excellent choice.
Cave Creek's Community
Restaurant Since 1976
Lunch • Dinner • Events • Full Bar
Comfort Food At Its Best
Happy Hour Specials
Daily Dinner Specials
Dog Friendly Patio
Family Atmosphere
Official Vikings Bar
Michigan & BIG 10 Sports
TheHornyToad.com
6738 E. Cave Creek Road • 480-488-9542
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Tonto Bar & Grill Patio Local restaurateurs know you
love the great outdoors and they
have you covered (in more ways
than one). Both covered and
uncovered patios are abundant
at Cave Creek restaurants
including the popular Tonto
Harold’s Corral Patio views of the 11th hole at Rancho
Bar and Grill with spectacular
Mañana Golf Club and the
nearby Continental Mountains.
In fact, Tonto was recently
recognized for the third year
in a row by Opentable.com as
one of the “Top 100 Al Fresco
Dining Restaurants in America”.
“The climate in Cave Creek
Horny Toad Patio allows comfortable outdoor
dining during most of the
year,” according to Tonto Bar
. Grill co-owner, John Malcolm.
Other well known patios
include Harold’s with its fun
indoor/outdoor bar which is
great for day or night dining.
Roadhouse Patio The Hideaway and Roadhouse
are popular destinations with
plenty
of
outdoor
space.
Big Earl’s Greasy Eats Patio is
great for people watching on
Cave Creek Road in the historic
converted gas station and
they also have a great fenced
Hideaway Patio “Backyard” for families. The
Horny Toad’s patio is just as fun.
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Arizona has quickly
become known for locally
brewed beer and there are
several places in town that Available at:
feature some of the best Big Earl’s
Arizona brews from local Greasy Eats
Arizona based breweries. Harold’s Corral
Hideaway Grill
Two of the most popular are Horny Toad
the Four Peaks Brewery which Rancho Mañana
is based in nearby Tempe Golf Club
and The Grand Canyon Roadhouse
Brewing Company based Tonto Bar
in the Northern Arizona and Grill
town of Williams (about
2.5 hours from Cave Creek).
Both companies only offer
limited distribution areas and
are not available much outside
of Arizona although Four Peaks
has now expanded to include 5
states from California to Texas.
Both breweries have been
growing quickly because demand
has definitely outpaced supply.
Two of the most popular
flavors have been the Four
Peaks Kilt Lifter and the
Grand Canyon Amber Ale.
Big Earl’s Greasy Eats
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Tonto Bar & Grill
Big Earl’s Greasy Eats
American - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Boulders Resort
Palo Verde-Southwestern, The Grill Kitchen & Bar-American
Harold’s Corral
American-Steakhouse - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hideaway Grill
American Cuisine - Lunch - Dinner
The Horny Toad
American-BBQ-Fried Chicken-Steaks -Lunch-Dinner
Roadhouse
Lunch - Dinner - Fine American Cuisine
Tonto Bar & Grill
Southwest - Lunch - Dinner
“Top 100 Patio Dining Restaurants in America”
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Comedian
DJ Samar at
Harold’s Cave
Creek Corral
which is Photo Credit: AirMajorMedia.com
celebrating
more than 84
years of
entertainment!
When it comes to live music and
entertainment, some would call it
the Nashville of Arizona; we call it
Cave Creek. The town is quickly
becoming a valley favorite for all
types of evening entertainment
featuring all genres of music from
original country to pop cover bands.
You can often find a solo guitarist
with a mic at local open mic night
or just playing some background
music during the dinner hour.
Additionally, there is live bull riding
two nights per week at the Buffalo
Chip Saloon where you can see both
professionals and amateurs trying
to hang on for an eight second ride.
Country dance lessons are a
great activity and are conducted
on various days at Harold’s.
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Regular Featured Entertainment
Big Earl’s Greasy Eats
Check Website for Special Events/Parties
Hideaway Grill
Nightly Food & Drink Specials
Live Acoustic Music Year Round
There are no strangers here, just friends you haven’t met yet
Harold’s Corral
All Steelers Games are a Party
Dance Lessons Every Friday Night
Live Music Thursday - Saturday Evenings and Sunday afternoons
Lots of Special Events
Roadhouse
Nightly Food & Drink Specials
Live Acoustic Music Year Round
There are no strangers here, just friends you haven’t met yet
Tonto Bar & Grill
Several Special Events/Year
Check Website for More Information
All Above Subject to change. Check web for updates
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For Cave Creek and Carefree
Western Entertainment Western at Frontier Town
Check FrontierTownAZ.com for schedule
Taste of Cave Creek October 16 - 17, 2019
Empty Bowls Charity Lunch October 18, 2019
The Great Frontier Town Garage Sale October 19-20, 2019
Cave Creek Wicked - Halloween Theme October 26, 2019
Enchanted Pumpkin Garden October 18 - October 27, 2019
10am - 9pm daily in the Carefree Desert Garden
Carefree Art & Wine Festival Nov 1 - Nov 3, 2019
January 17 – 19, 2020
Feb 28 – March 1, 2020
Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour & Sale Nov 22 - 24, 2019
Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2019
Holiday Tree Lighting in Carefree December 6, 2019
Arizona Fine Art Expo - Scottsdale Jan 10 - March 22, 2020
Cave Creek Rodeo Days March 27-29, 2020
July 3rd and 4th Fireworks - Cave Creek Every Year
Taste of Cave Creek Check www.TasteofCaveCreek.com for Oct 2020 dates
Visit CaveCreekVisitorsGuide.com for Links to more Information
All Dates Subject to change - not all dates available at the time of printing
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Sat & Sun, Oct. 1 6&1 7, 2019 5pm-9pm
Stagecoach Village 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
Both Days Enjoy Tastings
From 25+ Area Restaurants
Craft Beer Garden
Wine, Beer & Tequila Tasting
Visit www.TasteofCaveCreek.com for information & event schedules
Visit www.TasteofCaveCreek.com for information & event schedules
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For more than 40 years, Cave Creek‘s
Rodeo has been affectionately tagged
as “The World’s Biggest Little Rodeo”
and has provided the Cave Creek area
with all the traditional rodeo events
including bareback riding, saddle bronc,
barrel racing, and the always exciting
bull riding. World class professional
rodeo cowboys compete for both pride Additionally, there are also some
and prizes in these action filled events. very peculiar characters who provide
some comic relief between events.
The multi-day event always includes Both kids and adults truly enjoy all
so much more than just the cowboy/ the activities associated with the Cave
cowgirl competitions. There is Creek Rodeo Days. A special thank
always a mutton bustin’ event for you goes out to all the dedicated
future rodeo stars, a kick-off western volunteers who put on this genuine
dance and a Rodeo Parade right western event each and every year.
through the middle of Cave Creek. The dates for the 2020 Rodeo will
be March 27-29th. Check website for
Each of the three Rodeo performances exact performance days and schedules..
provide at least two hours of true
western entertainment including For More Information visit
all the traditional competitions. www.cavecreekvisitorsguide.com
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Extraordinary Wildlife is abundant
in the Cave Creek area. This Bobcat
kitten and baby Great Horned Owl
were both welcome residents of
the Rancho Mañana Golf Resort
property during the Spring. In fact,
they are both at least 2nd or 3rd
generation to the property as their
families seem to return year after year.
Other frequently sighted species
include coyotes, javelinas (a type of
wild pig), roadrunners, and lizards, all
of which have adapted to thrive in the
beautiful Sonoran Desert which is so
much a part of our community.
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Available at
Ortega’s 6th
Generation
in Carefree
In an area known for its
American Indian jewelry, quality
made from the best Indian
craftsmen is very important to
Cave Creek merchants. Precious
stones and quality metals are
used to create some of the
country’s best custom jewelry.
Both stores specialize in
American Indian art and crafts
providing a wide selection
of Kachinas, pottery and
baskets, all made from skilled
American Indian craftsmen.
Available at
Indian Market
in Cave Creek
Two local stores that specialize
in this area include the Indian
Market at Stagecoach Village
and Ortega’s 6th Generation in
Carefree. Both stores offer a large
selection of both traditional
and contemporary jewelry.
David Ortega, owner of Indian
Market, is from a family of traders
spanning five generations.
Ortega’s 6th Generation, located
in nearby Carefree, is a sixth
generation trading company that
dates back to 1898. Max Ortega
leads the Arizona operations
that have been providing
quality items for decades.
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