Rio Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio Vista
Activities
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
ATV Training Session & Guided Tour Combo
Black Canyon City: Ride and Shoot Combo with ATV or UTV
Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour
Our pick of the best Rio Vista Hotel Deals
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"Terrible parking. Terrible, skinny roads to Building 19. All the extra buildings around building 19 and above are too far and nonaccessible from water park. Yes you can call for a ride, but then you're waiting in the sun until they finally show up. Oh and the new water park though clean and decent ..."
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Don’t travel there alone ever as a single female that’s all I got to say . The place was magical and beautiful but a bad staff can ruin your entire trip so beware if you are a single female I would definitely not ever go there alone again . But very pretty location"
Reviewed on 28 July 2026
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
"The hotel was fine. Staff was lovely. The Waterpark is great for young families. Lots of children. The water in the pools was not cooled and therefore not refreshing. Lazy river was nice. Restaurants were mediocre at best, yet costly. Many of the floors were slippery, including steps in main area, ..."
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Hyatt Place North Scottsdale
"The breakfast was good and plentiful. Great service from the staff."
Reviewed on 29 July 2026
Metro Phoenix Extended Stay
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley
Our guide on where to stay in Rio Vista
Rio Verde Foothills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale.
Downtown Phoenix
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.
Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Scottsdale Fashion Square – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Camelback East
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.
The Islands
The Islands might not have many top sights, but Gilbert Civic Center and Gilbert Farmers Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
