Carefree, Arizona Relocation Guide
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Population: 1,666 Located in Maricopa County
Carefree dates back only a few decades. Founded in the 1950's, the town is one of the earliest planned communities in Arizona. Those who longed to escape traffic lights and strip malls have found tranquility here; natural habitat has been integrated into a planned residential community. Open space has been conserved, lot sizes are large but feature "desert friendly" landscaping. Custom homes blend into the rocks and surrounding mountain. Carefree has gained a reputation for its beauty - the unique rock outcroppings and boulders visible for miles - its nationally-known residents and visitors and our shopping and recreational amenities. The art galleries, cultural events, unique shops and restaurants attest to our fine reputation. Carefree also has the third largest working sundial in the Western hemisphere. Located in Sundial Circle, this ancient time telling instrument measures 90 feet in diameter. The sundial is made from a steel frame and covered in anodized copper. The metal gnomon, or shadow casting portion of the dial, stands 35 feet above the plaza and extends 72 feet. A sunburst of colored glass hanging from the gnomon completes the sundial The Desert Foothills Community Theater was established in 1975, and has been entertaining residents and visitors with professional-like performances since. Its principal purpose is to contribute to the art and culture of the growing communities of Carefree and Cave Creek. The Desert Foothills Theater provides an opportunity for residents to participate in all aspects of theater production. The Desert Foothills area also offers a number of fun and interesting attractions. A visit to an old fashioned 1883 gold mine or a museum is a great way to check out local history, be entertained and educated at the same time. Carefree is away from the paved metropolitan area, with plenty of open spaces, so residents seem to have more free time. Time that is spent hiking, biking, playing tennis and golf, enjoying our incredible sunsets and watching the night sky fill with a million stars. Come and see why Carefree is so aptly named! |
