Local Attractions
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Two 18-hole golf courses designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf are adjacent to the resort. The TPC Stadium Course, home of the PGA Tour's FBR Open (formerly the "Phoenix Open"), is a 7038 yard, par 71 championship course. The 6589 yard, par 71 (TPC) Champions Course was completely re-built in 2007, is receiving rave reviews and is one of the few resort courses where golf carts are not required.
Nearby Shopping Destinations Include:
• Scottsdale Quarter
• Kierland Commons
• Scottsdale Fashion Square
• The Shops at Desert Ridge
For the most unique gifts and mementos of the Southwest, visit the resort’s boutiques. Each shop carries a variety of local designer gift items and crafts.
• The Princess Shop
Fairmont logo goods, Southwestern gift items, pottery, kitchenware, jewelry, children's apparel novelty gift items.
• Prickly Pair Clothiers
Southwestern fashion apparel and accessories, including a vast selection of Brighton handbags, belts, shoes and jewelry, David Kahn jeans and shoes and boots by Luchese and J Renee.
• Silver Saguaro Gallery
Authentic Native American and contemporary jewelry, including pieces designed by local artist, Colette Simonetta and Sydney Evan pave diamond rings and pendants, Southwest artistry and artifacts,
sunglasses by Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Ferrari and Tom Ford, handbags by Donald J. Pliner and Moulon Rouge, Western boots and mules and assorted Western hats.
• Tennis Club
Men's and women's active sportswear and related accessories and equipment.
• Willow Stream Spa Boutique
Signature Willow Stream collection of products, Kerstin Florian, Tara Spa Therapy and Jane Iredale Mineral Make-up products, spa and fitness clothing, logo wear and more.
Frank Lloyd Wright's personal residence and architectural school, created from native materials, still serves as a living, working, educational facility.
From beginner to advanced levels. Located on ranches within 45 minutes of the resort.
Jeep tour guides will entertain and inform with interesting facts about Arizona while you travel through spectacular unexplored desert areas at sunrise or sunset.
Experience the breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert from a hot air balloon. Sunrise or sunset tours are available.
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than 300,000 visitors each year.
Experience Arizona Red Rocks in the beautiful town of Sedona. Distance: 2 hours by car; 45 minutes by helicopter tour.
Experience guided tours and learn interesting information about the area’s history and natural surroundings.
