Desert Ridge Travel Guide
Phoenix
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Popular places to visit
Musical Instrument Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Musical Instrument Museum during your trip to Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Penske Racing Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Penske Racing Museum during your travels in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Arizona State University
Walk around the campus of Arizona State University, a top university in Tempe. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the jogging trails.
Phoenix Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Phoenix Convention Center, a top convention centre in Phoenix. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Talking Stick Resort Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Scottsdale? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Canyon University
Walk around the campus of Grand Canyon University, a well-known university in Phoenix. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Desert Ridge
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Wonderful and friendly staff - traveled with family. Plenty for the kids to do and good food
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Second time we've been to this location. We had a really great location for our room. Rooms are clean, staff is friendly, food is amazing! The pools are clean and feel nice. This resort is a family favorite!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Awesome place! Would love to stay here again
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Everything was top notch. Definitely will stay again!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX by IHG
Great location if you want to be very close to PHX Int’l. Shuttle to the airport runs 24 hours on the half hour. Tip: go down 10 mins early as it gets filled quickly. Happy hour available. Rooms are a bit dated but very clean. Good front desk service.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
Staff, clean room and space
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Ridge
Kierland
When in Kierland, you can plan a visit to Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paradise Valley Village
While visiting Paradise Valley Village, you might make a stop by sights like Kierland Commons and Orange Tree Golf Course.
Paradise Valley Village
If you're spending some time in Paradise Valley Village, Stonecreek Golf Club and Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse are top sights worth seeing.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
DC Ranch
While DC Ranch may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Grayhawk Golf Club.
Deer Valley
Deer Valley is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Happy Valley Towne Centre and Bowlero Union Hills while you're in town.
