Cave Creek started out as a small mining town in the 1880s, but today it is a charming rural community that offers residents a true Western experience in Maricopa County. Cave Creek is located just west of Carefree and like its neighboring town, its atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Against the backdrop of the beautiful Sonoran Desert and the nearly 3 million acre Tonto National Forest, full-time Cave Creek residents, part-time winter residents, visitors and tourists enjoy a combination of country living and a unique, vibrant downtown area.
In downtown Cave Creek, residents shop, dine and stroll along the half-mile stretch of Cave Creek Road. In downtown Cave Creek, you may find yourself sharing the road with people on horseback visiting the Old West style restaurants and bars. There are over 30 restaurants in Cave Creek featuring all types of foods, from western barbecue to Mexican or gourmet fare.
There are many unique shops and services offered in Cave Creek, including professional photography in a number of different styles and several artists galleries. Handcrafted jewelry, beautiful glass works and original paintings are all on display and available for purchase in Cave Creek.
In addition to many eclectic shops and art galleries, the Cave Creek Museum displays Indian pottery and textiles and a variety of life-like displays representing historical periods in Cave Creek. The Museum also hosts special events throughout the spring including children's workshops and archaeological hikes and nature tours in the area among other diverse topics.
Art festivals, Rodeos and seasonal events are held in Cave Creek throughout the year. The Cave Creek Film & Arts Festival is in its third year, and children as well as residents can enter their own artwork, dance, film, song or written works for a chance to win cash prizes and a coveted Coyote Award.
Whether Cave Creek residents reside on a horse ranch, in a single-family home or in a golf course resort, they cherish their town's magnificent outdoor setting. They enjoy plenty of activities that celebrate the town's unique desert landscape, including its archaeological history and its role as a source of artistic inspiration. Touring old mines, hiking and biking throughout nature preserves, enjoying cookouts and country and western dancing are just some of the activities available to residents in Cave Creek.
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