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Fountain Hills

by cpiers47 - last update: Dec 26, 2008

It really has a fountain!

Avenue of the Fountains
We found Fountain Hills almost by accident when staying in Scottsdale during 2006 and 2007. When it came time for Christmas 2008, my parents found a condo in Fountain Hills instead. It was a nice change - some shopping, good food without the constant holiday traffic of Scottsdale.

Of course, by then, we had places (shops and restaurants) that we loved in Scottsdale and found ourselves driving there often enough!
How it Got it's Name

FOUNTAIN hills

On one edge of town, there is a truly giant fountain that "erupts" each hour for 15 minutes. At night, it's lit. It's a beautiful oasis in what is often the dessert and seems very family-friendly as there are shops and a playground on the edges of the park.
Amazingly, this was the view from our Christmas 2008 condo. We stayed on the edge of town and had amazing views no matter the weather.
Sunset over the Desert

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Comments for cpiers47 about Fountain Hills
craic Wed Aug 19, 2009 13:45 UTC
 Almond Joy! I've never tried that flavour.
jumpingnorman Fri Jan 30, 2009 05:28 UTC
 Excellent restaurant tips -- love food! Glad you're enjoying Arizona, Norman :)
Yaqui Fri Jan 9, 2009 04:29 UTC
 Yay food..LOL! Being able to sit out on a quiet lovely patio and enjoy coffee is so wonderful. Love the desert sunset picture, so lovely!
ciaobellamici Sat Jan 3, 2009 02:53 UTC
 Now, I'm really hungry!

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