The City of Rio Verde, AZ
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Rio Verde is a small town in the state of Arizona. The largest nearby city to Rio Verde is Phoenix, approximately 28 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Rio Verde, including Ray's Pizza, Troon Cafe, LA Bella Vita Trattoria, Krazy Greek Imports and Painted Horse Cafe. For a larger selection of Rio Verde restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Rio Verde Golf Courses, Museums and/or Arenas, including the Desert Course at TPC of Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club and Desert Canyon Golf Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Rio Verde please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 5 airports are located in or near Rio Verde:
- Mesa Falcon Field Municipal Airport (MSC)
- Phoenix - Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
- Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)
- Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
Rio Verde, Arizona Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Rio Verde
In the month of December, Rio Verde experiences an average high temperature of 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 42 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.63 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Rio Verde with daytime temperatures averaging 102 degrees in the summer, and 68 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Rio Verde to receive an average of 1.75 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.48 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 122 degrees in the summer and as low as 19 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Rio Verde should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 85 degrees, and nighttime lows of 55.Rio Verde, Arizona Attractions

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Championship Course at Painted Mountain Golf Club - Mesa, The Championship Course at Painted Mountain Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1974, this Mesa course designed by Frank Boxberger is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 480-832-0156. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 6210 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215

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Championship Course at Viewpoint Golf Resort - Mesa, The Championship Course at Viewpoint Golf Resort is a 27 hole resort golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1996, this Mesa course designed by Michael Rus is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 480-373-8715. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 650 N Hawes Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
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Chandler Center for the Arts - Chandler, Chandler Center for the Arts, is located in Chandler, Arizona and is jointly owned by the City of Chandler and the Chandler Unified School District. The Chandler Center for the Arts functions dually as the home theater for Chandler High School and the arts center for the City of Chandler, . The Chandler Center for the Arts receives no direct appropriations for artistic programming. Any donations it receives must be applied only to the maintenance and operation of the actual building.

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Club West Golf Course - Phoenix, The Club West Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1993, this Phoenix course designed by Brian Whitcomb is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 480-460-4400. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 16400 S 14th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85045

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Coronado Golf Course - Scottsdale, The Coronado Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1965, this Scottsdale course designed by Milt Coggins, Jeff Hardin & Greg Nash is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 480-947-8364. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 2829 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

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Desert Botanical Garden - Phoenix, The Desert Botanical Garden is a 140 acre botanical garden located within Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona in the US. Founded by the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society in 1937 and established at this site in 1939, the garden now has more than 21,000 plants, in more than 4000 taxa, one-third of which are native to the area, including 139 species which are rare, threatened or endangered. Of special note are the rich collections of agave and cacti, especially the Opuntia sub-family.

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Desert Canyon Golf Club - Fountain Hills, The Desert Canyon Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1971, this Fountain Hills course designed by John Allen is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 480-837-1173. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 10440 N Indian Wells Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

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Desert Course at TPC of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, The Desert Course at TPC of Scottsdale is a 36 hole resort golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1987, this Scottsdale course designed by Tom Weiskopf & Jay Morrish is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 480-585-4334. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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Desert Sands Golf Course - Mesa, The Desert Sands Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 1969, this Mesa course designed by Jack Snyder is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 480-832-0210. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1922 S 74th St, Mesa, AZ 85208

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Devil's Claw Course at Whirlwind at Gila River Resort - Chandler, The Devil's Claw Course at Whirlwind at Gila River Resort is a 36 hole resort golf course in Maricopa County Arizona. Built in 2000, this Chandler course designed by Gary Panks is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 480-940-1500. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 5692 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Rio Verde, Arizona Hotels
Rio Verde, Arizona Restaurants
This is a list of Rio Verde Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Greek Restaurants, Delicatessens Retail and American Restaurants. Happy Dining!
10600 East Crescent Moon Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480)513-5086
10600 East Crescent Moon Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480)515-5700
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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North 10600 East Crescent Moon Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480)513-5086
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Acacia at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon No 10600 East Crescent Moon Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480)515-5700
Rio Verde Articles
Published February 10, 2012
With Arizona's gorgeous spring weather, these 5 top resorts in Arizona offer families an idyllic getaway with recreation for the whole family.
Published January 2, 2012
Scottsdale Arizona offers a lot of affordable, child-friendly accommodations, great restaurants, museums, swimming pools, and other outdoor activities for families.
Published May 2, 2011
Hotel review for Arizona Grand Resort Phoenix.
We took a vacation with the family (children and grandchildren) and stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort and we thoroughly enjoyed every...
Published August 25, 2010
The Arizona Museum of Natural History in Phoenix had many fascinating exhibits with lots of dinosaur fossils and other prehistoric creatuers, as well as Arizona Historic Artifacts.
Published August 24, 2010
About half way through our vacation at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, our 10 month old baby boy Christian came down with a severe case of the flu.
Published August 23, 2010
Vacationing at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix offers spacious luxurious villas - the Oasis Water Park and the near by Phonix Mills Mall.
Published August 22, 2010
Our Arizona Grand Resort luxury Villa was situated steps from the resort water park which spans 6 or 7 acres or water slides, pools, lazy rivers and cabanas. For dinner the Rustler’s Rooste next door tops our list with plenty of excellent food and entertainment.
Published August 21, 2010
First day at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix in August and the villa is absolutely stunning and baby friendly - granite counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom, all new stainless steel appliances...
















