Only twenty minutes from Phoenix, Arizona, Ft. McDowell is nestled amid the McDowell mountain range and is veined with dozens of nature trails. But, Ft. McDowell, small as it is, is home to a great desert oasis getaway in the form of the Ft. McDowell Casino and Radisson Resort. Whether you’ve come to enjoy the wonders of the American Southwest’s landscape or you’re looking to explore the myriad cultures, be sure to visit Ft. McDowell.
Open 24-hours daily, Ft. McDowell Casino provides patrons with 150,000 square-feet of gaming floor with over 700 gaming machines and nearly 60 gaming tables. Pull the lever of your lucky slot machine or drop a coin to play some virtual Poker; there’s even an array of the latest electronic games. Live gaming fans will be pleased with the dozens of Poker and Blackjack tables; there’s even no-limit Poker tournaments daily. For something a little easier, try Bingo. There’s truly something for everyone.
With stunning views of the Sonora Desert, you’ll be pleased when you book any of the Radisson Ft. McDowell’s 246 rooms. Every room is full fitted with the best accommodations, from Sleep Number beds to the best in personal services. Other amenities include: complimentary coffee/tea services, entertainment centers with satellite television and free Internet access.
Six restaurants mean you’ll not have a hard time finding something to eat when you’re at the Ft. McDowell Casino. If you’re playing Bingo and find yourself in need of a snack, check out the Baja Grille for a wide variety of snacks and light meals. If it buffet dining is what you’re after, try the Red Rock Buffet, open daily 11AM to 9PM. Afterward, you can get all of your favorite drinks at the casino’s bar, The Lucky 7 Saloon.
Leisure is what brings most to the Ft. McDowell Radisson; there’s a fitness center, a spa and boutique, two golf courses, pools and nature trails. Start out your day by working up a sweat and toning your body at the fitness center – fully equipped with free weights and cardio equipment.
When you’re done, get a massage and then take a dip in the pool. Follow that up with a beauty treatment at the boutique or a round of golf on one of the two 18-hole courses; the choice is yours. When you’re done with all that, take a walk down one of the many well-marked mountain trails. Nature is calling your name.
At night, enjoy the party at the Lucky 7 Saloon, where you can watch the hottest sports action on one of seven large flat-screen televisions. On weekends, enjoy free live entertainment and dance the night. For the nightclub scene, take a 30-minute drive to Phoenix and club-hop until dawn. The choice is yours.
To find the Ft. McDowell Casino, fly into Sky Harbor International Airport and take a 30-minute drive to Ft. McDowell Casino and Radisson Resort, 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264.
