A Visit to Castle Hot Springs, Arizona’s Newest Luxury Resort 

A Visit to Castle Hot Springs, Arizona’s Newest Luxury Resort 

Located just 50 miles outside of Phoenix and recently named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s 2020 Hot List destinations, the historic resort––established in 1896––is a retreat inspired by the Wild West’s natural elements and ancient thermal hot springs native to the site. The property is tucked away in the Bradshaw Mountains of the Sonora Desert, also known as Arizona’s ‘Wet Desert’ due to its yearly rainy seasons and flourishing flora.

For those drawn to the Great Outdoors and seeking a destination that provides a snapshot of the American Southwest, Castle Hot Springs is an adventurer’s paradise that feels like you’ve stepped into a John Wayne movie, with tours and activities including:

  • Horseback rides along craggy trails in the Sonoran Desert;
  • Guided hikes through the Bradshaw Mountains for dramatic desert landscapes and a healthy dose of endorphins;
  • Swimming in the world-class natural hot springs, which boast natural minerals providing health benefits such as producing collagen for healthy skin, blood pressure reduction, and fatigue and stress prevention;
  • Educational farm tours with the resort’s ‘Flavor Farmers,’ allowing guests to help curate their menus daily; and
  • A thrilling Via Ferrata cable course debuting in Fall 2020

To round out a Wild West experience, other notable landmarks across the Southwest include:

  • The Grand Canyon, which recently re-opening to visitors
  • Sedona and Red Rock State Park
  • Santa Fe, known for its Southwestern Art and the iconic Georgia O’Keefe Museum
  • California’s Joshua Tree National Park
  • Nevada’s Black Rock Desert

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