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Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial
Near the Carefree sundial is a children’s play area and these bronze statues of kids taking a time out
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Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial— just one of the monuments in central Carefree.

Desert Forest Golf Club

Desert Forest Golf Club

You might want to practice your swing at Desert Forest Golf Club, a golf course located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Carefree. If Desert Forest Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Boulders Golf Club, and Rancho Manana Golf Club are also nearby.

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Is Velvet Shadows expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $102 in Velvet Shadows to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Velvet Shadows hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Velvet Shadows hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Velvet Shadows?
Basing yourself in Velvet Shadows makes it easy to explore Carefree, including the neighborhoods of Desert View Village and Pinnacle Peak.
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Find out more about Velvet Shadows

Find out more about Velvet Shadows

What's Velvet Shadows Like?

If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Velvet Shadows. Visit places like Boulders Golf Club and Rancho Manana Golf Club when you venture just outside the neighborhood. Legend Trail Golf Club and Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial are two places to visit nearby.

How to Get to Velvet Shadows

Flying to:

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Velvet Shadows
  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal), 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from Velvet Shadows
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from Velvet Shadows

Things to See and Do in and around Velvet Shadows

Things to Do near Velvet Shadows:

  • Boulders Golf Club (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
  • Legend Trail Golf Club (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
  • Cave Creek Museum (3.7 mi/6 km away)
  • Desert Forest Golf Club (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Carefree?

  • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 88°F)
  • Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 54°F)
  • Rainiest months: July, December, January, August (average 2 inches of rainfall)

Velvet Shadows Travel Information

Best Time to Visit
February, September and October
Average Stay
3 days
Closest Neighborhoods
Pinnacle Peak Shadows, Echo Ridge At Troon North
Top Attractions
Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial, Desert Forest Golf Club

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