Championship Golf : * (2) Championship Golf Courses, designed by Jay Morrish* Private courses open to resort guests and members* Both North and South Courses are repeated winners of Golf Magazine's Gold Medal Award* Lessons/Clinics with Professionals available for all ages and levels* North Course: 6811 yards, par 72* South Course: 6726 yards, par 71* Callaway rental clubs available to rent* Soft Spikes required* Please reserve golf when making room reservations as tee times are at a premium.* Proper golf attired required* Greens fees include cart, tax and club storage* Special program for Women - "Women to the Fore" (Country Club)
Spa : The emphasis is on a natural approach to fitness, reflected in the spa's recreational activities, workout classes and individual pampering ranging from massage to facial to body treatments. Try a true specialty of The Boulders, the Hot Rock Massage. A perfect combination of heat and gentle pressure by use of rocks brings relief to tense muscles and sore joints. Please contact the concierge for more information on the spa treatments. (Country Club)
Tennis : The Tennis Garden features eight plexi-cushioned courts, partially sunken to provide better viewing for players and spectators. Fully stocked pro shop offers Boulders tennis wear as well as a wide selection of logo active wear and the professional staff can provide assistance with private lessons, clinics, racquet rentals, the ball machine, stringing (24 hour service) and regripping, or simply finding you an opponent. (Country Club) [Hours of Operation: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm]
Pools : * The resort pool is nestled between the Main Lodge and boulder piles with a running waterfall. An outdoor hot tub, towel service and food & beverage service is available. - * The pool at our Country Club offers lap swimming, water aerobics and relaxed swimming. A hot tub and towel service is also available. (Main Lodge, Country Club)
The Borgata - Shopping : Unique up-scale boutiques, fountains, outdoor cafes, surrounded by cobblestone walkways in a castle-like, old Italian village setting, 30 minutes from the resort. (Scottsdale)
Scottsdale Fashion Square - Shopping : Premier shopping and entertainment. More than 165 retailers including Nordstrom, Dillards, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, The Museum Shop, ecclectic dining and movie theaters. (Scottsdale)
Fifth Avenue Shops & Galleries : Traditional western painting, leatherwork and bronze sculptures, metal jewelry and wild textiles is just a glimpse of what the galleries have to offer. Plan on spending quite a bit of time going through the Southwestern shops and galleries of "old Scottsdale". (Scottsdale)
Bank One Ballpark : Home of the new Arizona Diamondback Baseball Team. A one hour drive from the resort. (Downtown Phoenix)
Rawhide Western Town : Western Town & Steakhouse provides you with a glimpse of life in an 1880's western town. Main Street is lined with over 20 shops including a general store, a working blacksmith, an old-fashioned photo studio and a western clothing store. Attractions include cowboy shootouts and stunt shows, stagecoach rides, petting ranch, gold panning, Old West museum, shooting gallery and train, burros and camel rides. 10 minutes South of The Boulders. (Scottsdale)
Geology Walk : An hour long walking adventure up and into "the boulder pile" our professional geologist explains what went into making these surrealistic and nature made rocks, as well as other fascinating geology of the area. This walk is complimentary, the times vary with the season, please contact the concierge for exact meeting time. - The attraction is on The Boulders property. (On property - meet at Main Lodge)
Stargazing : View the stars through a high powered telescope and learn about the constellations with an expert astronomer during Oct-May. Sign up with the on-property concierge. (On property at The Boulders)
Desert Nature Walk : Learn the delights and dangers of the Sonoran Desert during an informal and interesting walk with staff horticulturist Jeff Hayes. (Main Lodge)
Taliesin West : The Western Campus of Frank Lloyd Wright's School of Architecture. A 30 minute drive from the resort. (Scottsdale)
Fleisher Museum : The only museum dedicated to American Impressionism. A 20 minute drive from the resort. (Scottsdale)
Heard Museum North : A private, non-profit museum promoting an appreciation and respect for native people and their culture. The North location is located at el Pedregal festival marketplace which is on property at The Boulders, the exhibits travel so come back each year to see and learn more about the Native American culture. This location has a video viewing area as well, as the gallery. (El Pedregal Festival Marketplace)
el Pedregal - on property boutique shopping : Boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and the home of the Heard Museum North. Outdoor shopping...outdoor concert series on Thursday evenings from April - July and again starting in September. (A short 5 minute wallk from the Main Lodge of The Boulders)