Free & Cheap Things to Do in Anthem, AZ

  • The list below includes 92 free or cheap things to do in or near Anthem, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Parks, Monuments and Scenic Railroads.
  • From Anthem Community Park to Catch-and-Release Fishing Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Anthem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek and Surprise.
  • The list below includes 92 free or cheap things to do in or near Anthem, Arizona, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Lake, Parks, Monuments and Scenic Railroads.
  • From Anthem Community Park to Catch-and-Release Fishing Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Anthem and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek and Surprise.
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0.9 Miles
100% 46 votes
Parks 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
Anthem Community Park covers 63 acres and it also has an additional 4 acres of fishing pond. With 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, an adventure playground and special arenas for various sports, this park is worth the time.
0.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Lake 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
Located at Anthem Community Park, Catch-and-Release Fishing Lake is four acres and offers fishing of Blue Gills, Red Ear Sunfish, Large Mouth Bass and Channel Catfish. The lake can be used to view ducks, birds and the surrounding park.
0.8 Miles
100% 31 votes
Monuments 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ MoreLess Info
Dedicated to Anthem's veterans, Anthem Veterans Memorial has 5 pillars representing the 5 branches of the American military. Each year, on the 11th of November, the pillars are perfectly aligned, so that the sun casts only one shadow.
0.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ MoreLess Info
A members-only facility, Anthem Community Center features fields and courts for baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, volleyball and tennis. The center also offers a playground, a seasonal water park, exercise equipment, picnic areas, a skateboard park and an amphitheater.
0.9 Miles
60% 10 votes
Scenic Railroads 41703 N Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
The 24-inch gauge Daisy Mountain Railroad is a railroad that spans a total of 2,800-feet. The railroad has a tunnel that serves as a storage facility for railroad equipment when it isn't being used.
2.6 Miles
63% 257 votes
History Museums 3901 West Pioneer Road, Phoenix, AZ 85086 MoreLess Info
Found within northern Phoenix, the Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum puts a historical 1800s village on display in the height of its time period. Guides dressed in period costume help guests by leading them through the site and telling them about the history and personal stories of the living museum.
6.5 Miles
95% 180 votes
National & State Parks 37019 North Lava Lane, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 MoreLess Info
Maricopa County's Cave Creek Regional Park sits north of Phoenix and spans over 2,900 acres. This desert park is a popular destination for hiking and photography, and horses are welcome.
7.0 Miles
98% 180 votes
Paddleboarding 40202 n. 87th ave., Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Kayaks, equipment, and accessories can be rented from the Go Kayak Arizona LLC. Other services are fishing trips, snorkeling, paddle trips, and full moon trips.
7.0 Miles
25% 4 votes
Paddleboarding 40202 N 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85383 MoreLess Info
Go Stand Up Paddle is a business offering a number of stand-up paddleboard services for guests to enjoy in the local waterways. Paddleboarding lessons and SUP/kayak rentals are among the popular services at the business.
7.2 Miles
74% 92 votes
Fishing 8708 W. Harbor Blvd, Peoria, AZ MoreLess Info
There are 10 fishing tours from which the client can choose, offered by The Hook Up Outfitters. The gear and the accessories can be rented and bought from their shop.
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