The town of Carefree, Arizona, is nestled in the gorgeous Sonoran Desert, just north of Scottsdale in the greater Phoenix area.

The foothill setting and close proximity to Tonto National Forest allow guests to enjoy a wide variety of outdoor adventures - including Jeep and Humvee tours, horseback riding, golf, mountain-biking excursions, and even hot-air balloon rides. Nearby activities include:

* Jeep and Humvee tours - These four-wheel tours follow a route from the resort lobby into the Sonoran Desert.
* Horseback riding - Follow in the footsteps of cowboys and miners with this high-country adventure. Trail rides available onsite at the resort, or through Spur Cross Stables.
* Golf - Choose from 16 spectacular area courses, ideal for beginners and experts alike.
* Mountain bike tours - Commune with nature, and enjoy breathtaking mountain vistas.
* Hot air balloon rides - Giving you a bird's-eye view of the majestic Sonoran Desert and Continental Mountains.
* Tonto National Forest- The fifth largest forest in the US, Tonto National Forest is one of the most-visited “urban” forests in the U.S and offers an abundance of recreational activities.
* Glasshopper Glass Studio (Classes Onsite) - Learn how to make glass art through the techniques of etching, painting, and plasma fusion from classes taught by internationally renowned glass artist.

Carefree's town motto is "Home of Cowboys and Caviar, Where the Old West Meets the New" and is refected in the way it celebrates and preserves its illustrious past while at the same time growing in prominence as a hub of contemporary southwestern art and culture. This can be seen in the diverse array of nearby attractions, including:

* Heard Museum North - Two exhibition galleries featuring native american traditional cultural items and contemporary fine art
* Taliesin West - One of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest architectural masterpieces, it serves as the International headquarters for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and architectural school
* Desert Foothills Scenic Drive - Connects Scottsdale with the desert communities of Carefree and Cave Creek and showcases desert flora and fauna that thrive in this uniquely beautiful area.
* Cave Creek Museum - Offers a look at local history with an extensive collection of prehistoric and historic artifacts that describe the lives of Native Americans, miners, ranchers, and pioneers.
* Frontier Town - Travel back in time to a 1870s gold-mining camp in this historic replica of the Wild West
* Historic Carefree sundial - The largest sundial in the Western hemisphere is a Carefree landmark
* Cowboy Barbecue Cooking Classes (for men, onsite) - Claim your throne as king of the grill! These savory classes will teach you the art of cooking Texas-style ribs, steaks, chops, and brisket.
* Legendary Campfire Storytelling (Onsite) - Regaling you with folkloric tales of Native American wanderers and spirits, cowboys, lost gold, and colorful bandits.
* The Spanish Village and El Pedregal at Carefree - These two fun-filled shopping and dining destinations just minutes from the resort