Peaceful, laid-back, and rural, Queen Creek, Arizona has a wonderful array of natural, historical, and cultural riches. This small town has a variety of great attractions that everyone will surely find enjoyable. Here’s a list of the top attractions in the area:
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian Rd
A family-owned company and the only working olive farm in Arizona, Queen Creek Olive Mill has been growing and pressing olives for the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil since 2005.
Visitors can learn first-hand how olives are made into olive oil in their Olive 101 tour. Afterwards, get some fresh in-house roasted coffee at Superstition Coffee and enjoy great food at their Italian-inspired restaurant, aptly named Eatery.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W Phillips Rd
Featuring more than 10,000 acres of beautiful Sonoran Desert, the park is home to a diverse wildlife, including several species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. You can also find a rare crested saguaro cactus along one of its trails.
Hiking trails here were constructed on old testing and mining roads, making them wide and perfect for groups. The trails also have varying difficulty levels that are ideal for everyone from the tenderfoot to the more seasoned hiker.
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
20464 E Riggs Rd
The Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre is a 38-acre facility that gives both English and Western equestrian riders the opportunity to host riding events. The Centre is home to a number of organizations like the Arizona Cutting Horse Association, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and many more.
Due to its accessible location and breathtaking views, the Center is also apopular hub for non-equestrian events like home shows, RV and car shows, concerts, and weddings.
Schnepf Farms
24810 S Rittenhouse Rd
Known for their Fall Pumpkin Festival and “U-pick” organic gardens and orchards, Schnepf Farms is the largest organic peach grower in Arizona. The farm has a variety of amenities and activities perfect for the whole family like hay rides, a farmhouse museum, train rides, play yards, and a petting zoo.
Schnepf Farms also offers a number of educational tours, as well as cooking and farm classes, especially during their peak seasons in October and May.
San Tan Historical Society Museum
20425 S Old Ellsworth Rd
An organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of the area, the San Tan Historical Society Museum shares the fascinating story of how the area and surrounding towns came to be. From the people behind street names to renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s fascinating connection to the San Tan area, the museum encourages the public to learn more about the rich history of San Tan.
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center
24618 S Rittenhouse Rd
The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center showcases amazing musicals, plays, and live performances. Their live acts have included national tours of acclaimed Broadway musicals like Cats and Spamalot, as well as performances by country music groups like Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town.
If you want to know more about what Queen Creek, Arizona has to offer, get in touch with our real estate professionals by calling (602) 466-9771 or send an email to Rainieat RainieC(at)AerisHouse(dotted)com.