Title: Visit Rio Verde: Best of Rio Verde Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Rio Verde

## Travel Guide

![Verde River in the Fall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000424058/a49f2908-ab73-4580-9d5a-3d3a354ab1f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Sunrise Skies Near Rio Verde Arizona With Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000424058/1f16f340-6c84-4c99-accd-bd85335f7d28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![View of the Verde River flowing near Rio Verde, Arizona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000424058/977b8752-b118-4f06-882d-92d70154afab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Spring in AZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000424058/a9f65adf-6b12-4e03-9b29-0d22f3554645.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Our fishing spot. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000424058/35807af4-be50-4c4d-abab-345c937b0894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Rio Verde

Things to do

- Rio Verde Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Rio Verde

![Talking Stick Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3380000/3374700/3374607/1cf12ab3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Talking Stick Resort

9800 E. Talking Stick Way Scottsdale AZ

CA $233

CA $305 total

Apr 12 - Apr 13

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,495 reviews)

Room had a great view. Beautiful bathroom.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton

34631 N Tom Darlington Dr Scottsdale AZ

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $449

CA $566 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Scottsdale. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Property was beautiful. Great views. Loved the room. Awesome staff. Didn't love the pool. Golf round should have been discounted much more for how much we paid to stay.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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The McCormick Scottsdale

7421 N Scottsdale Rd Paradise Valley AZ

CA $200

CA $275 total

Apr 14 - Apr 15

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Paradise Valley. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,308 reviews)

Great location. Easy parking.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas, Scottsdale

17700 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale AZ

Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (962 reviews)

Pool and whirlpool are the best. Rooms are getting a bit tired. Also, residents are now expected to help with housekeeping. Not a good idea for the price you pay.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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![Meridian CondoResorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/853000/852968/17fbc3fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Meridian CondoResorts

8390 E. Via de Ventura Suite F-208 Scottsdale AZ

Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Talking Stick Resort ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (899 reviews)

Great place to stay!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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![Marriott's Canyon Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/987500/987426/786a3ae4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Marriott's Canyon Villas

5220 E Marriott Dr Phoenix AZ

Book a stay at this golf condo in Phoenix. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Kierland Commons and Westworld ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)

Canyon Pool bar and grill didn't open at the time advertised. There is not 2 restaurants on site, only the Canyon Grill, which is at the pool and has limited hours. Prices were quite high too. The room was supposed to have a main kitchen and 2nd bedroom have a small kitchen area, it didn't have any ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Tonto Verde Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Rio Verde at Tonto Verde Golf Club. Discover the desert landscapes and mountain views in this relaxing area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tonto-Verde-Golf-Club-Tonto-Verde.d553248621532642952.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Vista Verde Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Rio Verde at Vista Verde Golf Course. Discover the mountain views and desert landscapes in this relaxing area. 

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### Things to do

![Saguaro Lake: Guided Kayaking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45923589/80ca6549-8add-44b0-a5ad-89a587d16f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Saguaro Lake: Guided Kayaking Tour

CA $175

per adult

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![A group of paddlers with tour guide Robert entering Willow Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45257291/6576e29a-b87b-4298-a8ce-959786ae7613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Scenic Guided Kayaking Tour on Saguaro Lake

CA $164

per adult

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![Sonoran Desert Tours with Desert Dog Offroad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4940586/18ad1ad8-eaac-4aa9-b924-ba3822bb175c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sonoran Desert, Guided ATV/UTV 2 Person Sand Buggy Tour Phoenix

CA $247

per adult

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![Tom's Tumb at Sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4794109/ca2622f3-d3f1-483b-84c9-cdeebe7c85cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Iconic Tom's Thumb Guided Hiking Adventure in Scottsdale, Arizona

CA $300

per adult

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#### Scottsdale & Phoenix 2 Hour Desert Guided ATV Tour

CA $322

per adult

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![Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour ATV Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4578983/e753087f-1918-4e45-809a-6302d2953f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sonoran Desert: Guided 2-Hour ATV Tour

CA $418

per adult

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## Cities near Rio Verde

![Fall tree landscapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9417/f12c4b16-0a85-4cac-af5b-0265d2e5e132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Payson

![Scottsdale showing night scenes, tropical scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9829/f62eeb31-c970-4e5c-a4b6-b742a8eb4946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Scottsdale

![Phoenix featuring mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178298/52a7c033-a53d-427b-93c2-4bfc23502d6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Phoenix

![Bridge over the Salt River at Theodore Roosevelt Dam at Hwy 188, AZ, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6237895/780b643e-3c8a-4519-bc88-4b71067b7483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tonto Basin

- Cities near Rio Verde
- Places of interest

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