Things to Do in Carefree, AZ

  • Our list of the best things to do in Carefree, Arizona, features the top 136 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Carefree, AZ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Carefree, AZ , followed by 129 popular activities in nearby cities, including Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Anthem and Sun City
  • Our list of the best things to do in Carefree, Arizona, features the top 136 nearby activities — including 62 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Carefree, AZ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 7 things to do within the city of Carefree, AZ , followed by 129 popular activities in nearby cities, including Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Anthem and Sun City
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18.7 Miles
84% 44 votes
Hiking Trails N 59th Ave & Deer Valley Road, Glendale, AZ 85311 MoreLess Info
Located in a desert environment, Thunderbird Conservation Park is situated on 1,185 acres and is named for a World War II training facility. The park offers picnic areas, wildlife viewing opportunities and trails suitable for hiking, biking and equestrian use.
18.8 Miles
82% 22 votes
Parks 57th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 85308 MoreLess Info
Featuring a sports complex, Foothills Park can be used for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and football. The park also provides a skate park, picnic tables and grills along with ramadas, two playgrounds and a dog park.
18.9 Miles
98% 180 votes
Paddleboarding 40202 n. 87th ave., Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Kayaks, equipment, and accessories can be rented from the Go Kayak Arizona LLC. Other services are fishing trips, snorkeling, paddle trips, and full moon trips.
18.9 Miles
80% 164 votes
Boat Tours 40202 N. 87th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Lake Pleasant Nautical Adventures offers its clients cruises up to 20 miles from shore. It can also organize special nautical events, such as birthday parties.
18.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 MoreLess Info
The McDowell Mountain Competitive Loops are mountain bike trails located in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The loops consist of 15 miles in total of racing tracks, ranging from beginner to expert level.
19.0 Miles
100% 70 votes
Surfing Lessons 8700 W Carefree Highway, Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Gliding lessons at Turf Soaring School give students a taste of true flight. Students learn to fly glider planes under the guidance of expert pilots, and take the controls themselves by the end of the first lesson.
19.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Recreation Centers 5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ 58308 MoreLess Info
At Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like a fitness gym, rock climbing wall, and pool. The pool has an extensive water playground with fountains, a zero entry wading area, and inflatables.
19.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Paddleboarding 40202 N 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Go Stand Up Paddle is a business offering a number of stand-up paddleboard services for guests to enjoy in the local waterways. Paddleboarding lessons and SUP/kayak rentals are among the popular services at the business.
19.1 Miles
74% 92 votes
Fishing 8708 W. Harbor Blvd, Peoria, AZ MoreLess Info
There are 10 fishing tours from which the client can choose, offered by The Hook Up Outfitters. The gear and the accessories can be rented and bought from their shop.
19.1 Miles
84% 25 votes
Parks 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 MoreLess Info
The total space available at Fountain Park is roughly 64 acres with 29 acres being attributed to a 100 million gallon lake. Features of the park are an 18-hole championship disc golf course, a large fountain display, children's playground, and multiple picnic tables.
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