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Held behind the Bureau of Reclamation's Glen Canyon Dam, waters of the Colorado River and tributaries are backed up almost 186 miles, forming Lake Powell. Its primary attractions are ruins of Indian villages built between 3 AD at the base of sheer red cliffs and in canyon wall caves. Fountain Hills Holiday Celebration (December) - luminaries light downtownĬanyon de Chelly NM offers the opportunity to learn about Southwestern Indian history from the earliest Anasazi to the Navajo Indians who live and farm here today.Thanksgiving Day Parade - the only such parade in the state of Arizona.Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts (November) - attracts 100,000.Independence Day (July) - celebration and fireworks.Patrick's Day at the Fountain (March) - Fountain Hills' landmark Takin' a Ride (March) - 150-mile bike ride.Annual Native American Fine Arts Show (March).Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally (February) - highlight of the Fountain.Fountain Hills Great Fair (February) 500+ artists and artisans line theĪvenue of the Fountain Boulevard.Pony Express/Hashknife Gang Celebration (February).Is easily viewed from all over town and on highways and roads approaching Fountain Since the fountain rises so high in the air, it Than the Washington Monument and almost three times higher than Old Faithful The spectacular fountain rises 560 feet into the air, 10 feet higher Of a lake surrounded by a 32-acre park at the eastern end of the Avenue of theįountain. Tallest continuously running manmade water fountain which sits in the middle Surrounded by mountain views of Four Peaks, the Superstitions,Īnd McDowell Mountains, the centerpiece of Fountain Hills is the world's It is located about 45 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor (Click hereĪvailability and reservations online.) Location / Descriptionįountain Hills is small (yet growing) scenic desert community. For more information and a complete list. There are hotels and motels in Fountain Hills with something for every tasteĪnd price range.