The town of Cave Creek, Arizona, is nestled in the rugged yet scenic desert foothills north of Phoenix and Scottsdale! Cave Creek's western roots run deep. The original town was built by miners in the 1870's on ancient Hohokam ruins when gold was discovered nearby. The town has many outstanding restaurants and bars, a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities including golf, horseback riding, desert mountain biking and hiking are available, and shoppers have a multitude of offerings to choose from including several upscale western clothing and furniture stores. A thriving arts community also exists which includes numerous fine art galleries and studios.