Only 20 minutes from Gold Canyon Resort, Peralta Regional Park is a perfect place to get immersed in the beauty and scenery of the Sonoran Desert here in Arizona. Peralta Trailhead is one of many spots to do a variety of trails for breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains just outside Gold Canyon Resort! Highly recommend!

Explore lost dutchman state parks and hike the superstition mountains. Wildflowers are usually in full bloom in April so this is a great place to see them! Visit their website for a variety of trails.

Downtown Scottsdale - more commonly known as Old Town Scottsdale - offers boutique shopping featuring souvenirs, jewelry and art with a Southwestern flair, or luxury shopping at one of the country's best malls. A density of bars, lounges, restaurants and clubs offer myriad dining and nightlife opportunities within short distance of each other. And art fans can peruse the galleries of Main Street and visit the district's contemporary and western museums. Approximately 40 minutes from Gold Canyon Golf Resort.

Stylish outdoor shopping center with upscale designer shops, restaurants & bars.

Walk down Main Street, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and visit the Goldfield Museum. Pan for gold then take a ride on Arizona’s only narrow gauge train. You’ll also get to witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters! Spend a fun filled day, rich in wild west history! Goldfield Ghost Town is only about 20 minutes from Gold Canyon Resort.

Tortilla Flat is a small but charming old western town deep in the Superstition Mountains with a bit of history. The drive from Gold Canyon Resort is about 45 minutes and provides amazing scenic views of the Superstition Mountains and nearby Canyon Lake. Before Tortilla Flat is access to the Dolly Steamboat that provides tours of Canyon Lake and the Salt River.

Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots. Approximately 2 1/2 hours from Gold Canyon Golf Resort.

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims. Approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes from Gold Canyon Golf Resort.

Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related to the Hohokam and other indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States, between approximately AD 1100 and 1425. Approximately 2 hours from Gold Canyon Golf Resort.

Dinosaur Mountain is a small peak that offers an hour or so of fun scrambling and interesting views. Dinosaur Mountain is southeast of the greater Phoenix area. Climbers will utilize trails at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort. The trailhead is at the north end of the resort, with ample parking nearby.