Places to See - Things to Do

There are several Tour Companies that will provide transportation directly from the Marriott. In most cases 24 hour advance notice will be necessary. Please contact the concierge for more information.

Detours of Arizona
DETOURS is an Arizona-based tour company that includes tours of the Grand Canyon, the Scottsdale and Phoenix Metro Area, and a Sedona Wine tour.

Hummer Tours
Hummer Tours provides desert tours through the Goldfield Mountains, Saguaro Lake and the Superstition Mountains, and a military themed night tour featuring night vision and thermal imaging.

Canyon Creek Ranch
Canyon Creek Ranch offers an authentic old western town as well as horseback riding and other activities.

The Marriott Desert Ridge also offers a Shuttle service to the local area shopping including Desert Ridge Marketplace.

Other Attractions

Phoenix Zoo
25 miles away from resort
Voted One of the Nation’s Top 5 Zoos for Kids.

Desert Botanical Garden

Heard Museum Downtown
Open 9:30 to 5; Sunday 11 to 5
$10 adults, $9 seniors — group tours available with advance notice

Golf Courses

Grand Canyon Skywalk

Arts and Cultural Information

Taliesin West
Western home and on-going architectural school founded by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1920’s.

Cracker Jax Family & Fun Sport Park
Explore an exciting world of sport challenges and family fun - go-karts, bumper boats, and three miniature golf courses, batting cages, double-tiered driving range, arcade and snack bar.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
This lovely park is not only a great recreational experience, but is also an historical & educational experience for all ages. Train rides, an antique carousel, historical buildings and actual railroad cars (even a Xeriscape Arboretum).

Arizona Casinos Supersite

Guide to Arizona Casinos

Casino Arizona
Guests will find 1,500 ticket-pay multi-denominational slot machines, including 80 high-limit slots, live Blackjack, 50 poker tables, and live fast-action Keno.