Anthem Vacation Rentals

Anthem Arizona Travel Guide

Anthem is located in the southwest corner of central Arizona and is a family-oriented community nearby the foothills approximately 34 miles north of downtown Phoenix. Parenting Magazine has described Anthem as one of the best places to raise a family.

Things to Do in Anthem Arizona

Anthem is well known for the large number of year-round activities it offers locals and people visiting. The community center has soccer, baseball, basketball, and tennis pitches for sports enthusiasts, and there is also a large a community water park with slides and depths for splashing around on hot days. In addition, Anthems has large 63-acre community park with lots of grassy areas for picnicking and watching a play in the summer at the outdoor amphitheater.

If swimming, hiking or sports isn't your thing, you can always shop! Anthem has earned somewhat of a reputation for being Arizona's shopping mecca. The open-air outlet mall is the perfect place to browse retailers, high-end designers, and jewelers. Centerpoint at Anthem is where you're going to find all of your locally-made goods along with salons and art galleries, as well smaller independent boutiques. After a busy day exploring, take the whole family to the Daisy Mountain Railroad, where you can enjoy a peaceful ride that follows a 2,800-foot track through the scenic park.

Best Places to Stay in Anthem Arizona

Anthem is relatively small but is home to a lot of resorts and large vacation rental houses. Stay close to downtown to have access to attractions and great restaurants. Most rental properties feature a living room, flat screen TV, and full kitchen, while some are pet friendly also, so your pooch can vacation with you.

Best Time to Visit Anthem Arizona

The summers in Anthem are very hot and dry, sometimes reaching up to 102 degrees. The best time to visit then, is from early June to late July or from early August to late September when the temperatures are more pleasant for exploring outdoors.