Sundial Plaza — Local services in Carefree

What a huge and beautifully arranged plaza! There's 4 sections of buildings to walk through. There is the 2 story Carefree Galleria with some businesses and a smoke lounge. Next is the quaint Spanish Village with a white stone gate and cute restaurants and a salon inside. Then, there is a long row of small eateries and gift shops; my favorite was the English tea shop with just the most adorable pink curtains and phone booth. Last, there is another section with some more businesses. Plenty of parking but it can get quite busy. In the middle of it all is a small park with some statues and a babbling fountain. At the far end is the sundial with a splash pad, mini garden area, and some tall fountains. 5 star place to walk around. Took me a over half an hour to walk around the whole plaza,...

Carefree's yearly Halloween exhibit is a MUST SEE! Think you're a creative pumpkin carver? Wait till you see this event! Spectacular. Funny. Whimsical. How did they do that - displays of carved pumpkins in quirky and hilarious settings! Watch how the artists carve the details, ask questions about how they keep the pumpkins preserved in the heat and dry air, buy mementos, take...

Beautiful area with plenty of small businesses to support. This plaza is home to the world's largest sundial, which is an absolute wonder to see. The area is very well kept with pristine landscapes and lush dessert vegetation. The grounds are gorgeous with the gardens of various catus.. I highly recommend visiting if...