North Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek

As you head out on Cave Creek north out of Phoenix, you'll notice that the urban sprawl slows down quite a bit. It doesn't exactly stop, but you'll see that fast food joints turn into butcher shops and country bars with motorcycles parked out front. You are approaching the town of Cave Creek, and it's nearby neighbor, Carefree. As you're driving, (nobody strolls down this road, this is Arizona, nobody walks anywhere), you'll start to see some really cool rock formations. This means you're getting closer to your destination. Finally when N Cave Creek turns into E Cave Creek you'll see... Art Galleries! That's right, you might never would have guessed it, but rural Arizona is populated with artists of every shape and size. Stop at any of the galleries and have a chat with the owner, he'll probably be working on something in the back. Meet a few artists, and if you're so inclined, pick something up. This is in my opinion one of the best ways to spend a Sunday. Hope you enjoy!