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Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona at sunset with pink and blue sky
21 Destinations · Open-Air · Scottsdale, AZ

ARIZONA
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Sedona red rocks. Saguaro Lake. Wild horses at sunrise on the Salt River.

No roof. No windows. Nothing between you and Arizona.

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Scottsdale to Sedona & beyond

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Old Town

Scottsdale Pickup

AZ 85251

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Old Town Scottsdale Arizona neon-lit streets at night
Most Popular Popular
5 min from pickup
City & Nightlife★ Crimson Forge

Old Town Scottsdale

Art galleries, neon-lit streets, and the electric pulse of Arizona's most iconic district.

3–6 hours 10–20 mi loop Thursday–Saturday evenings
Date NightFood & DrinksPhotography Spot
Scottsdale Waterfront Arizona canal at sunset
Date Night Favorite Local Fav
8 min from pickup
Romance & Dining★ Sunrise Orange

Scottsdale Waterfront

Canal-side dining, rooftop bars, and the most romantic sunset in the Valley.

2–4 hours 5–10 mi Golden hour (6–7:30pm)
Date NightSunset ViewsFood & DrinksPhotography Spot
Camelback Mountain Scottsdale Arizona golden hour
Best Photo Backdrop Popular
10 min from pickup
Scenic & Photography★ Either Slingshot

Camelback Mountain

The most recognizable mountain in Arizona — and the most dramatic backdrop in Scottsdale.

3–5 hours 15–25 mi loop Golden hour (6–7pm) or sunrise
Photography SpotDate NightSunset Views
Aerial view of the fountain and lake in Fountain Hills, Arizona with mountains in the background
Hidden Gem Local Fav
25 min from Old Town
Scenic & Photography★ Sunrise Orange

Fountain Hills

One of the world's tallest fountains, a stunning lake, and a view of Four Peaks at sunset.

3–5 hours ~50 mi round trip Late afternoon — catch the fountain at 4pm
Photography SpotSunset ViewsDate NightHidden Gem
Frontier Town on Cave Creek Road — rustic Western storefronts, wagon wheels, and desert landscape in Cave Creek, Arizona
Local Favorite Local Fav
35 min from Old Town
Scenic Drive & Culture★ Either Slingshot

Cave Creek & Carefree

Two of Arizona's most charming towns — Wild West culture, art, and open Sonoran Desert.

4–6 hours 40 mi round trip Late morning to afternoon
Scenic DrivePhotography SpotFood & DrinksHidden Gem
Four Peaks mountain Arizona scenic desert drive
Scenic Drive
45 min from Old Town
Scenic Drive★ Crimson Forge

Four Peaks Scenic Route

The most dramatic mountain silhouette in the Valley — and the road that takes you right to its base.

4–6 hours 70 mi round trip Morning or late afternoon
Scenic DrivePhotography SpotRoad Trip
Scenic canyon valley in Tonto National Forest, Arizona — river, desert mountains, and juniper trees
Off the Beaten Path Local Fav
40 min from Old Town
Desert Exploration★ Either Slingshot

Tonto National Forest

Three million acres of Sonoran Desert — saguaro forests, canyon roads, and zero crowds.

5–8 hours 80–120 mi Morning (avoid midday heat in summer)
Scenic DriveRoad TripPhotography SpotHidden Gem
Bartlett Lake Arizona desert reservoir
Hidden Gem Local Fav
55 min from Old Town
Lake Adventure★ Either Slingshot

Bartlett Lake

The Valley's best-kept secret — a pristine desert lake with zero crowds and maximum drama.

6–8 hours 65 mi round trip Early morning or late afternoon
Lake AdventureHidden GemPhotography SpotSunset Views
Scenic view of Saguaro Lake surrounded by Sonoran Desert mountains in Arizona
Closest Lake Popular
40 min from Old Town
Lake Adventure★ Sunrise Orange

Saguaro Lake

Crystal-clear water, towering saguaro, and the most accessible desert lake in the Valley.

4–6 hours 50 mi round trip Morning
Lake AdventurePhotography SpotScenic Drive
Canyon Lake Arizona turquoise water canyon walls
Most Dramatic Views Popular
50 min from Old Town
Lake Adventure★ Crimson Forge

Canyon Lake

Turquoise water carved into canyon walls — Arizona's most dramatic lake.

5–7 hours 60 mi round trip Morning
Lake AdventurePhotography SpotScenic DriveRoad Trip
Lake Pleasant Arizona — blue reservoir framed by saguaro cactus and desert mountains in the Sonoran Desert
Best Kept Secret
50 min from Old Town
Lake Adventure★ Either Slingshot

Lake Pleasant

A massive desert reservoir with mountain views, marinas, and almost no crowds.

5–7 hours 70 mi round trip Morning or late afternoon
Lake AdventureHidden GemScenic DriveWeekend Escape
Roosevelt Lake Arizona — arch bridge over turquoise desert reservoir at sunset with saguaro cactus
Epic Day Trip
1 hr 30 min from Old Town
Epic Road Trip★ Crimson Forge

Roosevelt Lake

Arizona's largest reservoir and the most scenic bridge in the Southwest.

8–10 hours 130 mi round trip Early morning start
Lake AdventureRoad TripPhotography SpotWeekend Escape
View through a stone arch at Dobbins Lookout, South Mountain Park, overlooking the Phoenix Valley with mountains in the distance
Best Sunset View Popular
30 min from Old Town
Sunset & Panoramic Views★ Sunrise Orange

Dobbins Lookout

The highest point in South Mountain Park — a 360-degree panorama of the entire Valley of the Sun.

3–4 hours 35 mi round trip Sunset (30 min before sundown)
Sunset ViewsPhotography SpotDate NightScenic Drive
Salt River Wild Horses Arizona sunrise
Most Magical Local Fav
45 min from Old Town
Wildlife & Nature★ Either Slingshot

Salt River Wild Horses

Wild horses roaming free along the Salt River — one of the most extraordinary sights in America.

4–6 hours 55 mi round trip Early morning (6–9am)
WildlifePhotography SpotSunset ViewsHidden Gem
Scenic view of Saguaro Lake surrounded by Sonoran Desert mountains in Arizona
Most Scenic Popular
45 min from Old Town
Scenic Road Trip★ Crimson Forge

Saguaro Lake

Desert mountains. Blue water. Pure Arizona.

4–6 hours 70 mi round trip Morning start (7–9am)
Road TripPhotography SpotScenic DriveHalf-Day
Aerial view of the fountain and lake in Fountain Hills, Arizona with mountains in the background
Easy Escape Popular
30 min from Old Town
Scenic Road Trip★ Either Slingshot

Fountain Hills

Desert views. Mountain backdrops. An easy Scottsdale escape.

3–4 hours 50 mi round trip Morning start (7–9am)
Road TripPhotography SpotScenic DriveHalf-Day
Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona at sunset with pink and blue sky
Must-Do Day Trip Popular
1 hr 45 min from Old Town
Epic Road Trip★ Sunrise Orange

Sedona Red Rock Adventure

Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Oak Creek Canyon — the drive of a lifetime.

8–10 hours ~120 mi round trip Weekday morning (avoid weekend crowds)
Road TripPhotography SpotDate NightScenic DriveWeekend Escape
Jerome Ghost Town Arizona mile-high mining town
Most Unique Town
1 hr 45 min from Old Town
History & Culture★ Crimson Forge

Jerome

A mile-high mining ghost town clinging to a cliff — art galleries, history, and Verde Valley views.

8–10 hours 210 mi round trip Weekday morning
Road TripHistoryPhotography SpotWeekend Escape
Horseshoe Bend Arizona Colorado River overlook
Bucket List #1 Popular
2 hrs 45 min from Old Town
Bucket List Road Trip★ Either Slingshot

Horseshoe Bend

A 1,000-foot drop to the Colorado River — the most dramatic overlook on Earth.

10–12 hours 330 mi round trip Sunrise or sunset
Bucket ListRoad TripPhotography SpotWeekend Escape
Tortilla Flat Arizona historic roadhouse
Most Unique Stop Local Fav
1 hr 15 min from Old Town
History & Culture★ Either Slingshot

Tortilla Flat

Population 6. The most famous small town in Arizona — a genuine desert original.

5–7 hours 80 mi round trip Late morning
Hidden GemHistoryFood & DrinksPhotography Spot
Superstition Mountains Arizona Lost Dutchman
Most Dramatic
45 min from Old Town
Scenic & History★ Crimson Forge

Superstition Mountains

Lost gold, Apache legends, and the most dramatic mountain silhouette in the Southwest.

5–7 hours 60 mi round trip Early morning or golden hour
Photography SpotHistoryScenic DriveHidden Gem
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Popular Routes

Favorite Drives

Routes our guests come back for. Every mile is paved and Slingshot-ready.

Scottsdale Date Night Route
Scottsdale Date NightHalf Day · 3–4 hrs
~25 miles

Scottsdale Date Night Route

The perfect evening in Arizona's most romantic city.

Scottsdale WaterfrontOld Town Art DistrictCamelback Sunset

Start at the Waterfront as the sun sets over the canal. Cruise to Old Town as the neon comes on. End with a drive around Camelback Mountain as the city lights up below. Every head turns. Every moment is unforgettable.

Date NightSunset ViewsFood & Drinks
Lake Day Adventure Arizona
Lake Day AdventureFull Day · 7–8 hrs
~100 miles

Lake Day Adventure

Three desert lakes. One unforgettable day.

Saguaro LakeSalt River Wild HorsesBartlett Lake

Start at Saguaro Lake for the morning light on the water. Drive Bush Highway through wild horse territory. End at Bartlett Lake — the Valley's best-kept secret — as the afternoon light turns the water gold.

Lake AdventureWildlifePhotography Spot
Scenic view of Saguaro Lake surrounded by Sonoran Desert mountains in Arizona
Most ScenicHalf Day · 4–5 hrs
~70 miles

Saguaro Lake

Desert mountains. Blue water. Pure Arizona.

Bush HighwaySaguaro Lake MarinaSalt River wild horses

The Bush Highway winds through saguaro giants before Saguaro Lake appears — turquoise water against canyon walls and the Four Peaks Wilderness. Entirely paved and Slingshot-perfect.

Scenic DrivePhotography SpotHalf-Day
Aerial view of the fountain and lake in Fountain Hills, Arizona with mountains in the background
Easy EscapeHalf Day · 3–4 hrs
~50 miles

Fountain Hills

Desert views. Mountain backdrops. An easy Scottsdale escape.

Shea Blvd scenic corridorFountain Hills Fountain ParkMcDowell Mountain views

A scenic paved drive through the McDowell Mountain foothills to Fountain Hills — one of the world's tallest fountains, mountain views, and smooth desert roads. The ideal half-day adventure.

Scenic DrivePhotography SpotHalf-Day
Aerial view of the fountain and lake in Fountain Hills, Arizona with mountains in the background
Sunset CruiseHalf Day · 3–4 hrs
~60 miles

Sunset Cruise

Chase the Arizona sunset to the Valley's most dramatic overlooks.

Fountain HillsFour Peaks OverlookScottsdale Waterfront

Leave at 4pm. Catch the Fountain Hills fountain on the hour. Drive toward Four Peaks as the mountains turn purple. Return to the Waterfront as the city lights reflect on the canal. The Arizona sky does the rest.

Sunset ViewsPhotography SpotDate Night
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Real Guests · Verified Turo Reviews

They Drove It.
They Loved It.

5.0★ on Turo

"We drove to Saguaro Lake in the Crimson Forge and it was the single best day of our entire Arizona trip. The lake appeared out of nowhere and we both just screamed. The Bush Highway back was surreal. The Slingshot made everything 10x more intense."

Jake & Mia T.

Chicago, IL · March 2025

Saguaro Lake

"Oak Creek Canyon in a Slingshot is a religious experience. I've driven that road in a regular car and it's nice. In the Slingshot with no roof, no windows, just the canyon walls closing in around you — I cried. Genuinely. It's that beautiful."

Sarah K.

Dallas, TX · November 2024

Sedona

"We did the Old Town date night route and it was perfect. Arrived at the Waterfront at sunset, cruised Scottsdale Road as the neon came on, had dinner at Maple & Ash. Every single person we passed stopped to look at the Slingshot. Best date night of our lives."

Marcus & Destiny

Los Angeles, CA · February 2025

Old Town Scottsdale

"We've lived in Phoenix for 8 years and never knew about the Salt River wild horses. Arrived at 6:30am and a herd of 12 horses was literally standing in the river. In the open Slingshot with the morning light and the Superstitions behind them — I still can't believe that's real."

Amanda & Chris L.

Phoenix, AZ · December 2024

Salt River Wild Horses

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