The 10 Best Things to do in Carefree, Arizona (AZ)

I am passionate about creating memorable experiences and opportunities for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Taste the flavors, see the sights and unlock the secrets and sounds of the unique Sonoran Desert. I am equipped with a degree in plant science, 20+ years experience in outdoor education and wildlife rehabilitation, and I enjoy connecting people to this incredible desert which is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Welcome to our fine art gallery and studio! We are a husband and wife team of artists who have been painting and exhibiting in Carefree since 1999. We both have a degree in painting from the University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, where we met in the 1970s. Our preferred medium is oils on canvas, and we also have some watercolors and mixed media. Our style reflects the vibrant colors of the American Southwest.

CIVANA Carefree offers daily wellness programming to include but not limited to: Aerial Yoga, Edible plant of the desert, hikes, wall yoga, TRX, Water Yoga, Nidra Yoga, Juicing Classes, intention burning, art classes, spinning, Vinyasa Flow, Barre, Hatha Yoga, Sacred Geometry, Culinary Clinics, Astrology, Intro to Crystals and more. Schedule of activities can be found on our website. Open to the public at a drop in fee for (1) Class or get an all day pass.

The Boulders is world renowned as one of the finest golf, tennis and spa resorts in the United States, a 2008 Golf Magazine Platinum Medal Award winning resort. Travel and Leisure Golf recently ranked The Boulders as the #7 Golf Resort in the USA for 2006 and #2 Golf Resort in the USA for 2005. Regionally the magazine ranked The Boulders the #1 Golf Resort in the Southwest for 2005 and 2006. The Boulders Club is nestled in the tranquil beauty of the high Sonoran desert and 12-million year old granite boulder formations that dot the landscape. From the ancient Indians to the modern day vacationers who come to bask in the peace of a spectacular natural setting, all have been drawn to the vast serenity of the terrain and the precariously balanced boulders silhouetted against the Sonoran sky.

Restore your body and mind at The Boulders Spa. Our 33,000-square-foot spa offers stimulating revitalization through the art of massage, therapeutic baths, and refreshing treatments. Beautifully infused with ingredients from the desert environment, treatments created over 50 years expertly applied. Before and after your treatment, unwind in locker rooms that instill a heightened sense of peace. Lounge and detoxify in steam rooms, saunas, and the O'furo, a traditional Japanese bath. Allow time for meditation in our signature labyrinth. Sip a rejuvenating drink in our circular tea room, while enjoying vibrant desert vistas. Recline alongside the heated swimming pool nestled against ancient boulders.

An amazing oasis in the desert, the Carefree Desert Gardens is one of only two public botanical gardens in the Greater Phoenix area, located along pedestrian-friendly Easy Street in downtown Carefree. The Gardens are FREE to access*, and are open 365 days a year. Situated on four acres, visitors can stroll and enjoy rare and fascinating desert plant specimens on a self-guided walking tour, allowing for a visual and emotional connection with nature. Things to Do - Explore one of the largest working Sundials in the U.S.! - Visit the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, home of a variety of Town events and concerts - Attend a Garden Seminar, held the 2nd Saturday of the month, Jan.–April - Kiwanis Splash Park – OPEN April-Oct., 9 a.m.–7 p.m. - Children's Playground, featuring a Gila Monster slide! - Free Little Library Book Exchange *Signature Garden Events such as Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, Christmas in Carefree and other special events may require a nominal fee for garden entry.

We're The Ideal Base For Exploring The Treasures Of Arizona Some of the most spectacular sights of the desert await you just a short drive north of Phoenix and Scottsdale. When you feel like leaving the tall buildings and hustle and bustle behind, the places to go for some relaxing fun are the Towns of Carefree and Cave Creek.